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Guides, tips, and stories to help you navigate Japan's ramen world.
Sansanto: Higashi-Jujo's well-regarded gyokai-tonkotsu shop with limited hours, selected for Tabelog Top 100 Ramen Tokyo for nine consecutive years
A complete guide from a serious traveler's perspective to a well-regarded gyokai-tonkotsu ramen shop in Higashi-Jujo, a 2-minute walk from JR Higashi-Jujo Station, open only for 2.5 hours from 18:00 to 20:30. A thorough guide with photos covering queuing strategy, the buy-first ticket machine (kenbaiki), and the contents of the Toku-mashi add-on.
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Chiechan Ramen: Experience the Origin of Chan-kei, Open 24 Hours in Kanda
Just a 1-minute walk from Kanda Station West Exit, Chiechan Ramen is the 24-hour origin shop of the Chan-kei ramen lineage. This in-depth report, tailored for travelers, covers its multilingual touch-panel ticket machine, free rice, and traditional Tokyo shoyu ramen.
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Menya Kaijin Shinjuku: A Clear Shio Ramen Experience from Daily-Varying Fish Bone Broth
A complete guide based on our firsthand experience at Menya Kaijin Shinjuku, a specialty shop offering Ara-daki Shio Ramen (salt ramen with broth simmered from fish heads and bones), just 30 seconds walk from Shinjuku Station's Southeast Exit. We cover the daily changing fish for the broth, how to order, our actual meal, and crucial access tips.
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Kidouya Suidobashi Ekimae: Quickly Savor Punchy Yokohama Iekei Ramen with Short Wait Times
A complete guide to Suidobashi's Iekei ramen shop, based on an actual visit and experience. From how to buy tickets at the vending machine to custom preferences and a detailed eating report.
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Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Main Store: The Pinnacle of Tokyo Shoyu Ramen with a Delicate Dashi Aroma
A complete report from an actual visit and experience at Akihabara's famous ramen shop, from its unique queuing system to tasting the ramen.
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Sapporo Junren Sapporo Main Branch: A Hot and Rich Miso World Beyond the Lard Film
A full report of our actual visit to experience the quintessential Sapporo Miso Ramen, from how to queue to eating tips.
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