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Get your ramen geek on by reading posts here - the Tokyo Ramen Tours blog. There's plenty of juicy info, whether ramen history or specific ramen shops we recommend in Japan.

Feb 20

Ramen Tasting Tour in Tokyo – The Ultimate Experience

A Ramen Tasting Tour offers a way to experience multiple ramen styles in one outing, with exclusive mini bowls (1/4 size).

Jan 23

Tokyo Winter Ramen: 7 Top Bowls to Keep You Warm This Season

Tokyo winter ramen! Discover here the best shops serving rich, hearty broths to keep you warm this season.

Feb 25, 2024

Tokyo Breakfast Ramen - 4 Delicious Places

Tokyo Breakfast Ramen! From piping hot miso ramen to colorful vegan ramen, here are 4 delicious spots to visit in Tokyo.

Jan 17, 2024

5 Tokyo Ramen Shops That Tourists Love - But Are They Any Good?

Tokyo Ramen Shops That Tourists Love There are over 7,000 ramen shops in the Tokyo metro area. But tourists only visit about 5 of them....

Mar 22, 2023

24 Hours in Tokyo - 5 Ramen to Eat

Only have 24 hours in Tokyo? Not sure where to eat ramen? We got you covered! Visit these 5 shops.

Oct 18, 2022

How to Eat Ramen Properly in Japan

Want to eat ramen like a local in Japan? Consider these the dos and don'ts of eating ramen!

Aug 8, 2022

Don't Do These 5 Things in a Ramen Shop

These are the most important things NOT TO DO in a ramen shop in Japan. Some might surprise you!

May 13, 2022

Tokyo Spicy Ramen - Top 5

For Tokyo spicy ramen, these 5 spots have you covered! From spicy miso ramen to dipping ramen!

Mar 6, 2022

Miso Ramen Origins

Miso Ramen! This ramen style has achieved massive popularity well beyond Japan's borders. But how and where did miso ramen get its start?

Dec 27, 2021

Tonkotsu Ramen Origins

Today, Tonkotsu Ramen is loved by people the world over. But what's the story behind pork bone ramen? For one, it actually might have...

Oct 5, 2021

Tokyo Miso Ramen - Best 5

Tokyo's miso ramen shops - consider these the best 5. From spicy miso ramen to rich and thick miso ramen, these shops have it all!

Aug 20, 2021

What is Ramen? Ramen 101

Today, ramen is much more than a fleeting buzzword. This delicious Japanese noodle dish has captured the attention of the world.

Jul 11, 2021

Tokyo Shio Ramen - Best 5

Consider these the very best Tokyo shio ramen shops. Among ramen styles, shio (salt-seasoned) is one of the hardest to get right.

Jun 24, 2021

Shibuya Ramen - Top 5 Shops

Shibuya ramen. Amidst the endless array of neon lights in Shibuya are a number of tasty ramen shops. Here are our top 5 picks.

May 24, 2021

Ichiran Ramen - EVERYTHING You Need To Know

Ichiran Ramen - consider this your ultimate guide, with ALL the ins and outs.

Mar 22, 2021

Akihabara Ramen - Top 5 Shops

You might only associate Tokyo's Akihabara district with Gundam and electronics stores. But Akihabara is home to a superb ramen scene too!

Mar 3, 2021

Instant Ramen History and How It Changed the World

It's insane how far instant ramen has come. Around the world, there's 100 million servings of instant ramen EVERY YEAR.

Feb 7, 2021

Mitaka Ramen - TOP 3 (near the Ghibli Museum)

Mitaka (West Tokyo) is full of amazing ramen shops. Among them, these 3 Mitaka ramen shops deliciously stand out.

Jan 23, 2021

Shinjuku Ramen Shops - BEST 5

From savory chicken ramen to Italian-inspired ramen, Shinjuku is one of Tokyo's most competitive ramen neighborhoods.

Dec 30, 2020

Tokyo Ramen - BEST 10 (with 10 Delicious Ramen Styles)

Tokyo ramen shops - there are literally thousands of them! But we've done all the ramen homework for you with this best 10 list.