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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.

Mar 7, 2020

All 3 Michelin Star Ramen in Tokyo: A Complete Guide

From delicately spicy tantanmen to barrel-aged shoyu ramen, each Michelin Star Ramen restaurant specializes in a decidedly different bowl.

Jan 19, 2020

Top 10 Tokyo Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen) Restaurants

Top 10 Tokyo Tsukemen - these elite 10 restaurants are at the very top of the tsukemen pile.

Dec 17, 2019

Tokyo Ramen Street - All 8 Shops, from Miso to Vegan

Tokyo Ramen Street features 8 ramen shops with wildly different ramen. Not sure which ones to visit? We've got you covered.

Nov 8, 2019

Tantanmen: The Spicy Roots of this Popular Ramen Dish

Tantanmen, or dan dan mian, is a crowd-pleaser. There's no ramen dish like it, as it's intricate blend of both savory and spicy.

Oct 12, 2019

Tomita Ramen: Japan's No.1 Ramen - How and What to Order

Chukasoba Tomita (中華蕎麦とみ田) is unanimously considered the no. 1 ramen shop in Japan. Here's exactly what to do there and how to order.

Sep 20, 2019

Top 5 Tokyo Dumpling Ramen Shops

Fluffy on the outside and juicy on the inside, dumplings are filling and delicious by themselves. But as ramen toppings, they're epic.

Sep 8, 2019

Hiyashi Chuka: Cold Ramen Perfect for Summer

Hiyashi chuka is the ideal ramen companion on brutally hot days. This delicious and refreshing ramen dish means "chilled Chinese" and is ser

Mar 2, 2019

The Story Behind Tsukemen (Dipping Noodles)

Literally meaning "dipping noodles", tsukemen if an offshoot of ramen and boasts legions of die-hard fans.

Jan 27, 2019

How to Make Ramen - the Technical Side

Today ramen is recognized as a dynamic, artisan dish that’s constantly evolving.

Dec 24, 2018

Ramen Types - The Big 4

Ramen is Japan's Ultimate Soul Food. Perhaps even the world's Ultimate Soul Food. There are now countless ramen types, from the heavy and...