ICHIRAN vs. IPPUDO Ramen: BEST Japanese Ramen Chain

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  • @HackerHaus
    @HackerHaus 5 років тому +3758

    For future reference:
    tonkAtsu = fried pork cutlet
    tonkOtsu = pork bone broth

    • @justanotherasian4395
      @justanotherasian4395 5 років тому +7

      Michael Hacker lmao

    • @Teampegleg
      @Teampegleg 5 років тому +193

      Both, both are good.
      Also you have
      Kotatsu = Heaven on a cold day.

    • @pico0o0o_
      @pico0o0o_ 5 років тому +13

      @@Teampegleg thats ramen!

    • @GokkanUxxgo
      @GokkanUxxgo 5 років тому +20

      I don't think he read your comment. He keeps calling it Tonkatsu in later videos. He may be trolling us all.

    • @yuu_daichi
      @yuu_daichi 5 років тому +47

      @@pico0o0o_ Kotatsu is a wooden table covered with a futon. Usually used by Japanese during winter. They can slip their legs under the table and just feel the comforting warmth.

  • @apophisca2163
    @apophisca2163 3 роки тому +2082

    I'm not quitting this world without trying a Japanese ramen one day

    • @tulangkerangka1599
      @tulangkerangka1599 3 роки тому +25

      Facts

    • @rippercyclotron3803
      @rippercyclotron3803 3 роки тому +94

      That's a good reason to keep fighting, no wonder luffy, Naruto and guko keeps on winning XD

    • @paridhigupta6171
      @paridhigupta6171 3 роки тому +32

      I really wanna have it but i m vegetarian 😔😔

    • @apophisca2163
      @apophisca2163 3 роки тому +50

      @@paridhigupta6171 no worry boi/gal, i bet there must be some sick tasting vegetarian ramen!
      variety is like: *SAY NO MORE*

    • @insurrectionofthedamned803
      @insurrectionofthedamned803 3 роки тому +8

      Same. I cant die happy without having tasted japanese ramen.

  • @bushraa4379
    @bushraa4379 6 років тому +3411

    I would literally take ramen over a wedding cake 😂

    • @louisbeerreviews8964
      @louisbeerreviews8964 5 років тому +13

      Bushra A no

    • @bushraa4379
      @bushraa4379 5 років тому +95

      louis beer reviews Hoppy beers am i marrying you👀

    • @thestrangeman069
      @thestrangeman069 5 років тому +78

      Bushra A
      Same, I hate cake.

    • @rachelfan1427
      @rachelfan1427 5 років тому +54

      Bushra A me too because I am not getting married anytime soon
      And I like salty things more than sweet things so I would take noodles over cake

    • @azhoo
      @azhoo 5 років тому

      Same!

  • @joey5932
    @joey5932 4 роки тому +537

    its 4am and im starving, this video isnt helping. i can literally taste the ramen broth just by thinking.

    • @vitocorleone1501
      @vitocorleone1501 4 роки тому +18

      Same here.... I totally get what you are saying

    • @ericazeh9760
      @ericazeh9760 4 роки тому +5

      I always watch his videos at the wrong time and get soooo hungry

    • @christopherlostmyspecsagai3554
      @christopherlostmyspecsagai3554 3 роки тому +5

      I can relate, I made the same mistake few days ago. Had to quickly make instant noodles to to satisfy my cravings
      It was good with hot oil, I just kept watching more videos & pretending the noodles I was eating was the same on the screen lol 😂

  • @AmaConstaJiahidemi
    @AmaConstaJiahidemi 5 років тому +1880

    mike at ippudo: this is really really really good
    mike at ichiran: *dies and goes to heaven*
    me: well i guess its clear

    • @yourbestwhatever
      @yourbestwhatever 5 років тому +63

      really don't get why he hypes it up so much, there are so much better ramen joints in Tokyo imo.

    • @bvrlylava
      @bvrlylava 5 років тому +21

      yourbestwhatever maybe it’s the asian tongue lol. What ramen places can you recommend? I’m going next month

    • @yourbestwhatever
      @yourbestwhatever 5 років тому +35

      @@bvrlylava if you like to you can take a look at my Instagram (Herryamamoto), i posted pictures of any ramen I tested last April. My top 3 would be: Mendokoro Inosho, Fuunji and Muteppou

    • @davidhu7283
      @davidhu7283 5 років тому +85

      if you want the best, don't go to any restaurant that is a chain.

    • @phitthawatinthavong8401
      @phitthawatinthavong8401 4 роки тому +12

      *has been to japan and has gone to the ramen museum*
      Me: umm i have only tried ippudo so far but all good ramen restaurants are on equal standing in my eyes......

  • @bangtan_sarah5168
    @bangtan_sarah5168 6 років тому +265

    Every time I watch one of Mike's videos, I crave ramen and dumplings.

    • @rudibmd
      @rudibmd 5 років тому +1

      Same. I want all the ramen, gyoza, steamed buns, and noodles I can cram in my mouth stat. Everything he eats looks delicious 🤤

  • @AwesomenessOfDaFace1
    @AwesomenessOfDaFace1 6 років тому +217

    "It's a familiar feeling, but at the same time is new" true love explained by ramen enthusiast 😂😂

  • @warmss1
    @warmss1 6 років тому +117

    Moving to Japan in a couple of months. You are my Japanese food bible. Thanks for your hard work, great humour and spacious stomach. Love and appreciation from South Africa.

    • @ra1ng1rl
      @ra1ng1rl 5 років тому +2

      Sabelo Shaku good luck fam , have fun in japan!

    • @Shoguntkd
      @Shoguntkd 5 років тому +3

      Dude, you'll not get a bad meal in Japan. Well mostly..

    • @rosaliecrawford1841
      @rosaliecrawford1841 5 років тому +2

      lol “spacious stomach”

    • @skyfigurefun
      @skyfigurefun 5 років тому +1

      Japanese dont need a niggassss

    • @SAULlST
      @SAULlST Рік тому

      How was it in japan

  • @mawuu
    @mawuu 4 роки тому +113

    For me best ramen are:
    1 - Mendokoro and Ichiran (cannot choose)
    2 - Ramen Nagi
    3 - Ippudo
    4 - Taishoken

    • @rainlol.9556
      @rainlol.9556 4 роки тому

      Have you ever tried that

    • @kirbyking9405
      @kirbyking9405 4 роки тому +7

      Lol really ramen nagi? Wtf

    • @melodyyy7954
      @melodyyy7954 4 роки тому +1

      @@kirbyking9405 why what is it? Am indian so I don't know

    • @do7050
      @do7050 4 роки тому +1

      my favorite is
      mujaki(in JIYUGAOKA)
      yushin(in JIYUGAOKA)
      MUSASHI(in SHINJUKU)
      JIRO(in MEGURO)
      Oto(in kitasenju)

    • @doms7373
      @doms7373 4 роки тому +1

      @@kirbyking9405 ikr? Damn

  • @kiyoaki1985
    @kiyoaki1985 5 років тому +267

    Ippudo is ramen for tourists though, there's even a branch in London. It's not bad ramen by any means, but foreign tourists to Japan tend to seriously overhype a single chain store, while Tokyo is full of great independent ramen restaurants that make much better ramen than Ippudo.

    • @SirCorrino
      @SirCorrino 4 роки тому +33

      Ichiran is the same, though. Though I agree that when in Japan you should try the local, non-chain restaurants.

    • @kiyoaki1985
      @kiyoaki1985 4 роки тому +10

      In Osaka it's even more ridiculous, on dotonbori there's a chain ramen store which always has a giant queue of white tourists outside, while the same chain has another store just 2 blocks away or something, I forgot which one it is. Don't eat at chains, find one that uses good ingredients and no MSG (since it imparts a bland, samey flavor to everything).

    • @RoseTheWolf36
      @RoseTheWolf36 4 роки тому +2

      Yeah theres one in Cupertino, heart of Silicon Valley. While theres a few independent ramen restaurants in the area, I can believe Ippudo is for tourists

    • @go_away510
      @go_away510 3 роки тому +7

      kiyoaki1985 NO MSG? HAIYAH

    • @mizocutie
      @mizocutie 3 роки тому +5

      Ippudo is ramen you want to eat outside of Japan. It's a restaurant you'd go to when you miss Japan. When you're in Japan, any ramen shop can serve delicious ramen. When I went to Fukuoka which is the birth place of Ippudo and Ichiran... I didn't go to either. I went to random ramen shops, because I know they make delicious tonkotsu ramen there.

  • @subpancake
    @subpancake 6 років тому +5029

    This video convinced me to sell my kidney for a trip to Japan

    • @itaintme8817
      @itaintme8817 6 років тому +8

      Le Mon 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @phillipsheldon5663
      @phillipsheldon5663 6 років тому +86

      i would but both of mine are only half strength as it is

    • @Wewhosee-im3ii
      @Wewhosee-im3ii 6 років тому +4

      Le Mon lol

    • @mistrgiggls2554
      @mistrgiggls2554 6 років тому +75

      Can you sell both and give me the other ticket... I promise I'll give you one back😐....eventually

    • @YunJaeGDLuv
      @YunJaeGDLuv 6 років тому +11

      Where to sell organs...

  • @jamescatlover123
    @jamescatlover123 6 років тому +521

    Instant ramen is already delicous, cant imagine what the real thing taste like.

    • @nordicblood8470
      @nordicblood8470 6 років тому +147

      Jay D Great LET me be the first one to tell you the comparison..... instant ramen is eating a stale bread with choice burger... Real ramen is like a toasted bun with a prime seasoned meat.

    • @hillhouston1746
      @hillhouston1746 6 років тому +11

      @@nordicblood8470 preach!!!!!

    • @512Belieber
      @512Belieber 6 років тому +61

      Honestly 100x better. The first time I had ichiran, I felt like I have never eaten a proper noodle in my life before😅

    • @DAAraiz
      @DAAraiz 6 років тому +38

      Jay D Great there’s no comparison, real ramen is life changing.

    • @pancakes1594
      @pancakes1594 5 років тому +15

      It’s even worse when watching the video if you have eaten it before :(

  • @yautja9486
    @yautja9486 6 років тому +12

    I went to ICHIRAN HONGKONG last November. My wife and I were so mesmerized with the ambiance and the way the people were lining up and soooo sooo delighted on the 3 bowls of ramen we had, extra rich and hot... With all the extras. I can't wait to go back there.

  • @albeon_draken
    @albeon_draken 2 роки тому +23

    I don't know why I get so much joy watching Mikey eat all sorts of things I never could. I suppose I'm just living vicariously through him.

  • @DeAvinMitchell
    @DeAvinMitchell 5 років тому +950

    ***Squishes an entire clove of garlic in ramen***
    "Wow, this is so garlic-y"

    • @thenexus7343
      @thenexus7343 5 років тому +24

      2 cloves*

    • @gerardcowan155
      @gerardcowan155 4 роки тому +1

      He had to of gotten garlic burns hah I love garlic too and will keep eating even tho the garlic burning my mouth hah

    • @arapaimagold8088
      @arapaimagold8088 4 роки тому +5

      Try drink Coke, it will amplify the burning taste.

    • @jordanharper617
      @jordanharper617 4 роки тому

      De'Avin Mitchell 2😂😂

    • @DanielshowMY
      @DanielshowMY 4 роки тому

      Yes paper is made out of sugars

  • @いちごレモネード
    @いちごレモネード 6 років тому +640

    I always love to see that you’re enjoying Japanese foods!! There are more different kinds of Ramen in Japan, Mike☺️ so just let me introduce some.
    ⚫︎Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen) - Cyuka Soba Tomita is the most famous one
    ⚫︎Abura Soba (Oil Ramen)
    ⚫︎Iekei Ramen (from Yokohama)
    ⚫︎Jiro-style Ramen 二郎系ラーメン
    ⚫︎Sapporo Ramen (from Hokkaido)
    etc...
    Most of prefectures have local ramen. My favorite one is Onomichi ramen from Hiroshima! Onomichi is a beautiful place, and there are many good foods (Oysters, Okonomiyaki, Anago Meshi, soupless tan tan noodles, lemon, and so on...) in Hiroshima, so hope you can go to there one day (Sorry if you’ve already been there)!!!

    • @yagami1337
      @yagami1337 5 років тому +12

      the okonomiyaki in hiroshima is to die for it's so good

    • @gerardcowan155
      @gerardcowan155 4 роки тому +2

      Het can you tell us what its like living in Hiroshima after the war?

    • @microdeath422
      @microdeath422 4 роки тому +1

      tried the sapporo ramen. not bad.

    • @Evank513
      @Evank513 4 роки тому +2

      I’m addicted to abura soba. It’s crazy good.

    • @snifey7694
      @snifey7694 4 роки тому +1

      Does ominichi ramen has radiation we need those for research purposes

  • @alicehart7209
    @alicehart7209 6 років тому +40

    I love watching this channel because of how much detail he goes in! I can almost taste it 😍

  • @ivyfandino7092
    @ivyfandino7092 6 років тому +24

    " My ramen craving is hitting me again, I think I get that once an hour"
    OMG! Same here Mikey, same here.

  • @director3014
    @director3014 4 роки тому +3

    Watching you enjoy noodles the way you do, makes me rethink my life. Happy for you man

  • @renz4276
    @renz4276 5 років тому +78

    I’ve never wanted to travel somewhere so badly

  • @DanNak
    @DanNak 6 років тому +136

    When it's 5am and you can't sleep so decide to put this on and now your tired AND hungry

    • @schlenon8651
      @schlenon8651 6 років тому +1

      Dan & Nak same right now for me! Love from Germany!

    • @Shoguntkd
      @Shoguntkd 5 років тому

      See if you're in Japan, you would just go out and eat ramen at 5 am. It's the best place ever!!

    • @DanNak
      @DanNak 5 років тому

      Shoguntkd yeah! We loved japan! Can’t wait to go back one day! Food heaven😋

    • @fairytail2484
      @fairytail2484 5 років тому

      3 am for me

    • @samiransaha63
      @samiransaha63 5 років тому

      Me too! Love from India 💜

  • @Zavora1
    @Zavora1 6 років тому +444

    You really need to go to ichijouji in kyoto. Its the ramen mecca of kyoto with a street filled with ramen restaurants. I lived on that street for 1.5 years and would love to reccommend you a couple of the ramen places there. They are amazing

    • @peko7446
      @peko7446 6 років тому +27

      That floor in Kyoto Station where there are several ramen restaurants is always packed. I can't be bothered to wait, so I ended up at the food court inside the mall behind the station. Can't remember which floor, must be the 3rd floor next to a Game Center and had the best Japanese version of Dan-dan noodles for less than 900¥

    • @Crmsn-qk2io
      @Crmsn-qk2io 5 років тому +1

      I'd love to be there lol

    • @TheTyrantosaurusRex
      @TheTyrantosaurusRex 5 років тому +3

      Which do you recommend?

    • @SharapovaFan
      @SharapovaFan 5 років тому +2

      "Ramen street" inside Tokyo station is great too. There are always lines though. Doesn't matter what time of the day.

  • @Jonathan-ej9pw
    @Jonathan-ej9pw 6 років тому +154

    If I had 3 bowls of ramen in one sitting, I don’t think I could’ve got up.

  • @mimpj6346
    @mimpj6346 5 років тому +16

    I went to Ippudo in London (Embankment branch) on my own and got the classic ramen. It's hard to describe but it was a really warm and welcoming experience in general. I used to go to Kanada Ya a lot, and now I'm completely converted to Ippudo.

    • @xKayNee
      @xKayNee 8 місяців тому

      Same! Ippudo is still the best ramen chain in London for me, haven't been able to find one better.

  • @zurucq
    @zurucq 5 років тому +1572

    Mikey : *EATS EVERYTHING IN THE WORLD*
    *GAINS NO WEIGHT*
    Me : *EATS A SLICE OF BREAD*
    *GAINS 50 POUNDS*

    • @rizkymubaroq3025
      @rizkymubaroq3025 5 років тому +31

      You need god

    • @gestappo2476
      @gestappo2476 5 років тому +4

      @@rizkymubaroq3025 lmao

    • @maximo7993
      @maximo7993 5 років тому +79

      He goes to the gym actually.

    • @illwillsquared
      @illwillsquared 5 років тому +42

      calories have to be used you dummy, he has muscles you can tell

    • @jermafan111
      @jermafan111 5 років тому +15

      exercise more

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS 6 років тому +5

    Everything looks amazing, those pancakes looked fabulous. Happy holidays everyone 🎄

  • @ELLEskASMR
    @ELLEskASMR 6 років тому +65

    Comforting food! 😍 Happy holidays everyone!

  • @rayroyals7128
    @rayroyals7128 6 років тому +4

    When Christmas comes early and this guy simply delivers to us 😊😊

  • @phildre1974
    @phildre1974 4 роки тому +2

    Ah Ichiran. Only time i actually was overwhelmed with emotions when eating, literally cried, out of joy ofcourse. Just amazing, hopefully back soon

    • @Jenniferx-su6pw
      @Jenniferx-su6pw 3 роки тому +1

      He did a review on that ramen but instant . He said it’s near close to the real thing. It’s on amazon for 37$ 5 pack . It’s kinda expensive but if it’s close I think it’s worth it

  • @DaveBriffa
    @DaveBriffa 5 років тому

    Interrupting a summary with more food, is not an interruption......its a bonus for us. Great vid Mikey.

  • @sierraonly
    @sierraonly 5 років тому +10

    I'm literally crying rn - that looks amazing!

  • @p.awolford687
    @p.awolford687 5 років тому +5

    I love how honest mike is over other food vloggers

  • @Phriendship
    @Phriendship 3 роки тому +15

    I tried Ichiran and Ippudo ramen when I last visited Japan. I think they’re both good, but I liked Ippudo more. Also, the gyoza at Ippudo is 10/10.

  • @LaHeeyuung
    @LaHeeyuung 5 років тому +11

    I had both Ippudo and Ichiran in Japan too. I have to say though, I found that I liked Ippudo more. However, both are incredible.

    • @albertmendez2262
      @albertmendez2262 Рік тому

      Ditto. Ippudo in Roppongi was my go-to ramen spot when I was drunk. I miss Japan!

  • @adrianlee2357
    @adrianlee2357 5 років тому +403

    I’m eating ippudo ramen in Japan while watching Mikey eating ippudo ramen in Japan

  • @abishavadukoot
    @abishavadukoot 6 років тому +387

    You know it's spicy when Mike sweats while he eats it!

    • @groovyferny9061
      @groovyferny9061 6 років тому +2

      Abisha Vadukoot he was sweating lmao

    • @oneweddy69
      @oneweddy69 6 років тому +6

      You know its spicy when he start sneezing...lol...

    • @PrettyH8Mach1n3
      @PrettyH8Mach1n3 5 років тому +3

      Some of the sweatiness you perceive is sometimes from the steaming bowl, and closeness of others, speaking from experience.

    • @shashankashura1654
      @shashankashura1654 5 років тому +1

      so u get turn ON? seeing his sweat.

    • @apoordaoist
      @apoordaoist 5 років тому +1

      @@oneweddy69 no, he only sneezes when he is full not when its spicy

  • @emilyh1743
    @emilyh1743 5 років тому +557

    Anyone else eating ramen pretending that they are with him eating same ramen?
    Nope just me then 😂😭

    • @victorkelley809
      @victorkelley809 5 років тому +3

      I'm doing the same 😭 ramen is life!

    • @chere-nj9ib
      @chere-nj9ib 5 років тому +7

      im watching this while eating nothing... can you feel my pain

    • @fullchidori3493
      @fullchidori3493 5 років тому

      Your bf also

    • @leonardpearlman4017
      @leonardpearlman4017 5 років тому +2

      We call this "playing along at home"! I'm doing it right now with some very savory chicken soup with big noodles. As close as I could get on short notice. Some Japanese brands of ramen are really good now, if you make it with some stock, put in some leftovers and an egg, you won't be that far behind. I do this! Sapporo Ichiban Shoyu flavor for example.

    • @LanguageExpert-hg8do
      @LanguageExpert-hg8do 4 роки тому +1

      Atleast you have ramen!

  • @fishkatto
    @fishkatto 4 роки тому +78

    the fact that he didn't show the times when he drinks makes me really thirsty AF.

  • @karnniescrubz
    @karnniescrubz 5 років тому +1

    I lived in japan for a few years during my military life. IPPUDO is my favorite place IN THE WORLD!Watching this is making my mouth water just thinking about it!

  • @sumimaind
    @sumimaind 5 років тому +16

    I’ve had Ramen in many different places in and out of Japan, and Ichiran is still one of the best I’ve had!

  • @BigOvsOC
    @BigOvsOC 6 років тому +477

    How the hell did he just eat 3 bowls of ramen in one sitting.. And gyoza... I eat alot and I would barely finish one..

    • @Cryosxify
      @Cryosxify 6 років тому +32

      Years of eating a lot

    • @BigOvsOC
      @BigOvsOC 6 років тому +26

      @@Cryosxify lol everyone has years of eating... Experience... But not to the large quantities as mikey

    • @Cryosxify
      @Cryosxify 6 років тому +53

      @@BigOvsOC I said eating a lot, there's a difference. You're sense of full ness diminishes. We got those oogui eaters like yuka kinoshita who are super thin but can probably eat an extra helping of breakfast lunch and dinner over Mikey.

    • @FakeDread
      @FakeDread 6 років тому +5

      You are sense of fullness diminishes. Your*

    • @brifo3394
      @brifo3394 6 років тому +12

      @@FakeDread No sound*. Your name has spelling errors as well.

  • @ExtraSpicyRice
    @ExtraSpicyRice 6 років тому +624

    wish i had something else besides packaged ramen lmao

    • @jaycubes
      @jaycubes 6 років тому +1

      as you should XD

    • @Christophersanchez1326
      @Christophersanchez1326 6 років тому +36

      @@jaycubes cook up some of the noodle, plop in a boiled egg, add some veggies and chicken bullion cube for the broth and go to town.

    • @YunJaeGDLuv
      @YunJaeGDLuv 6 років тому +1

      MrDerpy17Y T no kidding 😭

    • @OMNIEDITZZZ
      @OMNIEDITZZZ 6 років тому +7

      MrDerpy17Y T if cooked right they can be very good

    • @Jigglysaint
      @Jigglysaint 6 років тому +5

      I live in a city that has quite a few Asian grocery stores that always include a gigantic wall of ramen and instant noodles. Even if it's not restaurant quality, there is still always something new and interesting to find. My latest thing are the self heating instant hot pot. Only problem is the sodium is so unbelievably high that one must be careful.
      I'm lucky that my city even has a handful of ramen shops. I've only tried two, and one of them got dinged with a health code violation. But I mean, ramen is like pizza, right? Even when it's bad, it's still good.

  • @brandonp2211
    @brandonp2211 6 років тому +41

    I'm on a diet but I still watch Mike Chen send help

  • @pashvang5394
    @pashvang5394 4 роки тому

    I like how you said the world maybe falling apart out there, but you’re safe in your little cubicle is exactly on point!

  • @thecolladofamily4838
    @thecolladofamily4838 5 років тому +1

    You are one of a kind and funny when expressing all the food you ate. One of the country you visited is where I came from. And for you to exalt the food we treasure to eat is unimaginable because on how much you treasure on what we have. It's fun to see you because you are funny at the same time. Your jokes and all , even mark weins can't come close to you. Keep it up. I watched you over and over again so many times. Thanks to you I gained some weight and that's what my family wants because I'm skinny like a stick. Thanks again.

  • @udayaai
    @udayaai 6 років тому +11

    I tried both. No doubt Ichiran is noticeably at a different level. especially when you like spicy with all the extras added.

  • @tinanguyen9779
    @tinanguyen9779 6 років тому +81

    oh god why am i watching this at 11.30PM my stomach is literally craving for food 😩

    • @sirkill-a-lot5460
      @sirkill-a-lot5460 5 років тому

      What if I told you I am watching this at 11:30 PM also...
      Coincidence? I don't think so?

  • @NareshMallya
    @NareshMallya 6 років тому +15

    Mikey, your channel's gonna soon hit the 2M subs. Congratulations on that. Why don't you make a special video for that! It'll be great.

  • @kalyanid8733
    @kalyanid8733 5 років тому +2

    I wish everyone can have food the way you have (soo satisfying) and still stay fit🔥. You are amazing Mike

  • @fangchloe2559
    @fangchloe2559 5 років тому +242

    When he said Akamaru Ramen, it reminds me of Akamaru in Naruto.

    • @thecandle6520
      @thecandle6520 5 років тому +5

      Same and it give me naruto vis

    • @maee2033
      @maee2033 5 років тому +1

      Yo

    • @Thollis1987
      @Thollis1987 4 роки тому +2

      𝙈𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨.

    • @toramace3037
      @toramace3037 4 роки тому +1

      Yessss lol

    • @vasistamahadev
      @vasistamahadev 4 роки тому +2

      Ha ha

  • @badabing8884
    @badabing8884 6 років тому +83

    Just came back from having Ippudo Ramen in London:). I had the Akamaru Special with extra Chashu, beansprouts, spring onions, mushroom, egg and seaweed. Cost me £17 (including VAT) or 2380 yen (compared to today’s exchange rate) or US$21. Really expensive compared to the Ippudo you went to where basic Akamaru on that menu was 850 yen.
    Shame we don’t have Ichiran here in London:(.

    • @eliseblair5228
      @eliseblair5228 6 років тому +3

      Didn’t know we had it in London! Hell yeah

    • @badabing8884
      @badabing8884 6 років тому +9

      Elise Blair - yes 3 branches. The one I went to was the St Giles one in Covent Garden. Kanada Ya is opposite.
      There are two other branches of Ippudo one in Embankment and the other in Canary Wharf. Enjoy!!!

    • @shalyahpalmer5962
      @shalyahpalmer5962 6 років тому +1

      Bada Bing888 ooooh thanks I’m gonna to go there now when i finish school

    • @e101y7
      @e101y7 5 років тому

      Try Kanada-Ya if you haven't yet. The best ramen in London imo

    • @maryannecalora9893
      @maryannecalora9893 5 років тому

      Kanada-ya is amazing!!!

  • @JoseReyes-ze2gr
    @JoseReyes-ze2gr 5 років тому +7

    That seemed delicious. I worked in Ippudo but in SHIROMARU based one , which we have only 5 in Japan. You should try that one , it's very different from the ordinary Ippudo.

  • @DarrylA
    @DarrylA 6 років тому +13

    There are different menu for different place for Ippudo, in my area, there is a menu called tokusei akamaru (special akamaru) which is different from the one in your video. It costs 1250 yen for a bowl, but the experience you're getting is totally different from any bowl of ramen in Japan. The meat are thicker and they use different part of the pork for that bowl, also you're going to get wontons in your bowl alongside all the other condiments, and I'll tell you, the wontons are out of this world. If you have the time, you should try Ippudo's one more time, and find the restaurant with that menu. It's gonna worth your time and money, I guarantee.

  • @c2vmaniac
    @c2vmaniac 5 років тому +2

    Just got the chance to try this out a week ago, definitely worth the queue for the ramen and the trip to Japan. 🤤

  • @allikitos
    @allikitos 5 років тому

    Came back here after having my first ramen, and I don't not instant plastic.
    I swear this is a gift to humanity.
    Instantly hooked, now I want to try all different kinds of them

  • @scienzchic1
    @scienzchic1 4 роки тому +17

    Mike: "10x is the spiciest I can get without having to pay more money!" Ha! I love it!

  • @eatsoupeveryday
    @eatsoupeveryday 6 років тому +11

    Delicious RAMEN!!! Love your videos, keep up your great work. 😋😋😋

  • @kvdude7279
    @kvdude7279 6 років тому +69

    Simply translated:
    Aka = Red
    Shiro = White

  • @speed041582
    @speed041582 4 роки тому +1

    I'm a ramen lover but watching you eat them in Japan just makes me realize that I have never truly had an original and can only imagine how truly different they are over there compared to the states. I was almost Drooling watching you lol.

  • @tianaleh
    @tianaleh 4 роки тому +118

    I’ve watched 4 videos of Mike eating ramen noodles and suddenly my stomach feels physically full

    • @distone2480
      @distone2480 4 роки тому +2

      This is how we do! I used to do that all the time lol. I would trick myself so I would only eat once a day,

    • @zaqeerahsalie5651
      @zaqeerahsalie5651 3 роки тому +8

      His videos makes me want to eat more than anything else, so it's the opposite for me lol.

    • @tahsinprogga343
      @tahsinprogga343 3 роки тому +2

      @@zaqeerahsalie5651 haha same😂

    • @The_NPC20
      @The_NPC20 3 роки тому +1

      @@distone2480 Guess it’s the best way to fast.

    • @Aleeshaeats
      @Aleeshaeats 9 місяців тому

      I swear I thought it was just me! 😂

  • @kevint8026
    @kevint8026 6 років тому +146

    Watching this while slurping instant noodles

  • @DeusVult9580
    @DeusVult9580 6 років тому +419

    Watched a 18 min vedio knowing that i am going to regret it anyway 🤤🤤🤤

  • @foreseengust
    @foreseengust 4 роки тому +9

    I think Mikey just has an emotional connection with Ichiran, nothing will win against it, even if the ramen is better. It's his food soulmate ❤

  • @neeltjehendriks1974
    @neeltjehendriks1974 3 роки тому

    Dude.. You have no idea how mutch i love waching youre vids 😪😪

  • @hanachan252
    @hanachan252 5 років тому +7

    I think mike prefers Ichiran because he himself adds flavours as per his liking. So that is is ideal type of ramen.
    P.S. Love all his japan videos!!❤🔥

  • @eeunoo
    @eeunoo 5 років тому +147

    Instead of paying 30 for ramen in ny id rather give 30 to japan ramen even if it was $5. Also why isnt the ad playing, i want you to get ad revenue.

  • @the3rdid485
    @the3rdid485 5 років тому +11

    Happiness and sadness at the same time.
    That's how I feel when I watch this :(

  • @smalls8505
    @smalls8505 5 років тому +56

    Watching this made me want ramen. So instant ramen it is 😂

  • @DaanTheMaan
    @DaanTheMaan 5 років тому

    Congrats on 2 mil subscribers, Mike! Well deserved.

  • @xcamillef94
    @xcamillef94 5 років тому +5

    Ichiran all the way! I went to both place while I lived in Fukuoka but honestly the tonkotsu from ichiran is the best!😍

  • @andreajenkins6448
    @andreajenkins6448 4 роки тому +64

    Imagine being in Japan eating ramen and mike Chen sits next to you 😭

    • @anthonybranco
      @anthonybranco 4 роки тому +9

      Make it happen. Mike, Andrea wants to eat ramen with you.

    • @scotteng1
      @scotteng1 3 роки тому +2

      I would say you want some Mike?

  • @raphaeltrinidad9423
    @raphaeltrinidad9423 5 років тому +6

    I agree Ichiran is Life 🤤🤤 I suddenly missed my Dotonburi-Osaka Trip

  • @Stimps1983
    @Stimps1983 6 років тому +35

    As much as I like to think I like spices. I'm getting the feeling that anywhere near what you would call extra spicy, would have me curled up in a ball in the corner of the room.

    • @troy10troytroy
      @troy10troytroy 6 років тому +1

      Curled up in a ball in the corner of the room leaving my tounge hanging to cool down like a dog.

    • @Stimps1983
      @Stimps1983 6 років тому

      @@troy10troytroy that's far too true 😂😂

    • @troy10troytroy
      @troy10troytroy 6 років тому

      @@Stimps1983 hahahaha but at least, the pain was worth it. I think times like this are the only times i become a masochist.

    • @imnotchikao6317
      @imnotchikao6317 6 років тому +2

      Lol. Whenever he says that’s a bit spicy, I automatically translate it as, “Yup that’s gonna be way too hot for me” 😂

  • @mikeditlevsen
    @mikeditlevsen 5 років тому +2

    It is fun to hear you talk about the condiments as being special as it is mostly Ichiran who doesn't have, but almost all other Ramen places have these extra condiments.
    But even though it doesn't stop me from having Ichiran when I go to Japan, it is just a good standard place that you can return too..

  • @Crimsontears83
    @Crimsontears83 5 років тому

    Finally got to Ichiran while i was in Tokyo for winter break. You weren't lying. Solid bowl of ramen

  • @monaiza2177
    @monaiza2177 3 роки тому +4

    Man... I seriously admire you... I wish I could eat 3 bowls of ramen at once and don't get tired of it. 🍜❤️🤤

  • @margarethbuna8266
    @margarethbuna8266 6 років тому +4

    another great video, merry christmas mike!

  • @sherryo360
    @sherryo360 6 років тому +4

    Merry Christmas Mikey❣️🎄🌶

  • @ClassicRed2159
    @ClassicRed2159 5 років тому +1

    Went to both and both mind blowing. Both need to be revisited.

  • @squishydumpling
    @squishydumpling 4 роки тому +1

    Literally watching all your ramen videos and had to make myself some ramen 🥰

  • @kaiwatt1679
    @kaiwatt1679 4 роки тому +16

    This guy is the ceo of making ramen videos

  • @Bansmax
    @Bansmax 5 років тому +4

    These videos make me very happy, thank you. :)

  • @jolie8280
    @jolie8280 Рік тому +3

    私は博多ラーメンの発祥の地の福岡県民ですが、博多ラーメンで一蘭か、一風堂かと言われたら…博多ラーメンっぽいのは一風堂です。
    海外の人気と地元福岡の好みって違うんですね。
    でも他にも博多には美味しいラーメンが沢山あるので来て下さい!

  • @AnnaKatrina1247
    @AnnaKatrina1247 4 роки тому +1

    I miss 🇯🇵!! Every single food item I had there was amaaazing!

  • @hollowpointbullet1677
    @hollowpointbullet1677 5 років тому

    This is my favorite ramen video of all youtube!!

  • @drkrkshubh66
    @drkrkshubh66 4 роки тому +3

    this ramen is heavenly like
    ohh! i wish i had a bowl

  • @honeydewdiaries
    @honeydewdiaries 6 років тому +13

    “My ramen craving is hitting me and I seem to get that once uh... hour?” 😂😂😂 same dude same

  • @mwilkybear5780
    @mwilkybear5780 6 років тому +11

    That ramen look so goood!! I want some now! D:

  • @ralpheugenehassan4085
    @ralpheugenehassan4085 3 роки тому

    My mouth is literally watering, need to try this at least once.

  • @Misseggy24
    @Misseggy24 5 років тому +2

    Watching this is making me salivate 🤤 an Ippudo recently opened in my city, and this is making me want to go out and get it 😍

  • @bubbal1976
    @bubbal1976 4 роки тому +3

    I want these ramen so badly 😭 because I am watching this in quarantine

  • @winterdreams9525
    @winterdreams9525 6 років тому +18

    Right away it lookd bomb😍

  • @shahnazparveen3286
    @shahnazparveen3286 6 років тому +16

    Hi Mike..
    Merry Christmas in advance 😘😘😘😘😘😘😘

  • @HiRoTuBeCa
    @HiRoTuBeCa 5 років тому

    I really like your choice of intro music as well as your ramen video!

  • @red240red2
    @red240red2 5 років тому

    Ramen is the best dish ever. Always so satisfying!

  • @MonkeyDLuffy-yg5pi
    @MonkeyDLuffy-yg5pi 5 років тому +16

    I’m watching this while I’m eating cup noodles

  • @peepbmw
    @peepbmw 6 років тому +12

    Both ramen are best ramen for tourist. Japan has a lot of great stan alone ramen shop. By the way they are good ramen shop both.

    • @channelaphro
      @channelaphro 5 років тому

      peepbmw hi! i’d like to know your personal reccomendations on great ramen shop aside those two :)

  • @BotanistDuo
    @BotanistDuo 5 років тому +17

    15:51 Nice save. LMAO

  • @CDash162
    @CDash162 4 роки тому

    That thing could write books.
    Mike you crack me up every time.

  • @blackpearlbp
    @blackpearlbp 3 роки тому +1

    In Hiroshima, the best noodle shops were in the drinking district so it became a thing to eat noodles after drinking...it made eating noodles during the day weird and missing something. Ichiran at 5am...is the way to go, walk out to a sunrise and waking city. Also Hakata noodles in Fukuoka in an outside stall during the rainy season or winter.