Japan is known for so many things – its unique culture, its traditional arts, unique tea ceremonies, sky-high buildings and so much more. Japan is also known around the world for the gorgeous cherry blossom season – if you’re a nature lover, then you absolutely cannot miss the cherry blossom season in Japan. Of course, when you’re visiting Japan, you must experience a traditional Geisha tea ceremony. And, let’s not forget about the food! Japan introduced the world to ramen, so it is only fair that you try the authentic, traditional and local ones that you’ll only get in Japan. Here are some of the best ramen restaurants in Japan that you must try!
1. Asahikawa Ramen Village
Asahikawa Ramen Village in Hokkaido is the most popular ramen shop in all of Japan. Basically, it is a centre that has eight of the best ramen shops in all of Japan - so, when you’re visiting Asahikawa Ramen Village, you’re spoilt for choice. The ramen here is flavoured with soy sauce and usually served with chicken, fish or pork broth. If you’re in the mood for traditional, authentic and scrupulous ramen, this is the place to go.
Asahikawa Ramen Village
Address: Asahikawa Ramen Village, Yubinbango079-8421, Asahikawa, Hokkaido Nagayama
Website: Asahikawa Ramen Village
Opening hours: 11am - 8pm (daily)
2. Ichiran Ramen
Ichiran Ramen is a Japanese food chain that is known for its delicious ramen. In fact, this restaurant is known for its special tonkatsu ramen, which literally means ramen made from pork bones. Other than this, Ichiran Ramen is also known for its original spicy red sauce - this sauce is so good, you’ll want to pack it and take it home! If you’re in the mood for classic tonkatsu ramen, this is the place to go. Ps, this restaurant even has an order form, so you can choose exactly what flavour you want your ramen, what kind of texture you want, what broth you want and even the flavour strength!
Ichiran Ramen
Address: 1 Chome-4-16 Dotonbori, Chuo Ward, Osaka, 542-0071, Japan
Website: Ichiran Ramen
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
3. Tsuta
Tsuta is actually the world’s first Michelin-star ramen restaurant - talk about mind-blowing taste! If you’re interested in trying delicious ramen, then you have to eat at Tsuta! The concept of Tsuta ramen is simple - it is the experience of eating delicious and authentic ramen without using any artificial flavours, chemicals or MSG. So, if you’re health-conscious and absolutely love your ramen, you know where to go. Ps, you can even order your favourite ramen online and have it delivered to your doorstep.
Tsuta
Address: Japan, 〒151-0066 Tokyo, Shibuya City, Nishihara, 3 Chome−2, 2-4 B1
Website: Tsuta
Opening hours: Fri - Wed: 11am - 5pm (closed on Thu)
4. Mutekiya
Mutekiya is one of the most popular ramen restaurants among the locals. in fact, the ramen here is so good that this restaurant serves over 1000 bowls every single day! If you’re in Japan and you want to eat like the locals, Mutekiya is the place to go. This shop has only one branch and it has limited seating, but even if you have to get in line, the wait is worth it. Traditional and delicious ramen doesn’t get any better than this! Ps, if you’re craving ramen in the wee hours of the morning, this is the place to go.
Mutekiya
Address: Japan, 〒171-0022 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiikebukuro, 1 Chome−17−1 Sakimoto Building 1F
Website: Mutekiya
Opening hours: 10:30am - 4am (daily)
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5. Ramen Senju
Ramen Senju is a small local shop that is located in Hokkaido. There is only one way to describe the ramen here - excellent! No matter what ramen you order, you’re going to be licking your bowl clean. Without a doubt, Ramen Senju serves some of the best ramen in all of Japan. Take your ramen-hating friends here, even they’ll change their minds - that’s how good the ramen at Ramen Senju really is! You might have to wait to get a table, but the wait is worth it.
Ramen Senju
Address: 8-2-39 Odorinishi Chuo-Ku Kitaodori Bldg. B1, Sapporo 060-0042 Hokkaido
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 7:30pm (closed on Sun)
6. Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q
Posted by Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q on Sunday, 12 January 2020
Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q is a very popular restaurant among locals and tourists alike. If you’re in the mood to sit in a chic restaurant with modern decor and enjoy some delicious ramen, then Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q is the place for you. The ramen is handmade, the chushu melts in your mouth and every ingredient tastes absolutely fresh. What more can you ask for?
Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q
Address: 2 Chome Kita 1 Jonishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 060-0001, Japan
Website: Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q
Opening hours: Mon - Wed: 11am - 3pm, 5pm - 7:30pm; Thu - Sat: 11am - 3pm (closed on Sun)
7. Aji no Sanpei
If you want to eat some good miso ramen, then Aji no Sanpei is the place to go. Here, you’ll get authentic and traditional miso ramen; no modern versions and updated recipes, just the good old traditional ramen. Fun fact, this shop is the place where the miso ramen was originally created, so of course, the miso ramen here is nothing short of perfection! This place is a hidden gem, especially for people who love the traditional ramen dish.
Aji no Sanpei
Address: Japan, 〒060-0061 Hokkaido, Sapporo, Chuo Ward, Minami 1 Jonishi, 3 Chome−2 Daimaru Fujii Central 4F
Website: Aji no sanpei
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11am - 6:30pm (closed on Sun)
8. Ippudo
Ippudo is a Japanese chain restaurant that has branches all over the world. But of course, the most authentic and traditional ramen is going to be at the Japanese braches. So, even if you’ve eaten at Ippudo in your home town, you must try the authentic ramen at the Japan branch too. The signature dish here is the tonkotsu ramen, which basically contains pork broth, thin noodles and pork belly chashu - yummy! Ps, you must also try the famous Ippudo buns.
Ippudo
Address: Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−38−1 LUMINE EST Shinjuku 7F
Website: Ippudo
Opening hours: 11am - 9pm (daily)
9. Suehiro Ramen Honpo
Suehiro Ramen Honpo in Sendai is a very popular ramen restaurant, especially among the locals. The ramen is delicious, the broth is flavourful and the prices are reasonable - what more can you ask for? It is best to go here and pick up your favourite ramen in a takeaway box. This of this place as a fast food ramen restaurant, because the service here is pretty quick. But, the place is pretty popular, so be prepared to wait in line.
Suehiro Ramen Honpo
Address: 1 Chome-7-18 Central, Aoba Ward, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021, Japan
Website: Suehiro Ramen Honpo
Opening hours: 8:30am - 10pm (daily)
10. Chibakiya
Chibakiya is a small place located in Tokyo. Think of this place as a hidden gem - it is a local favourite but not too many tourists know about it. Here, you can choose from a wide variety of ramen noodles, all of which are absolutely delicious. Ps, this ramen is actually thinner than most of the ramen you get in Tokyo, which is probably why it is such a hit among the locals.
Chibakiya
Address: 6 Chome-15-2 Higashikasai, Edogawa City, Tokyo 134-0084, Japan
Website: Chibakiya
Opening hours: Sun: 11:30am - 10:45pm; Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 2:45pm, 5pm - 11pm; Sat: 11:30am - 11pm
Ain't no party like a ramen party
Can you even imagine going to Japan and not eating ramen? Of course not. When you’re in Japan, you should live on a staple diet of ramen and local Japanese food. Here’s hoping you get to try the ramen at all of these top ramen restaurants in Japan.
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