Thanks for all the great ramen shop videos. Love all of them and will try to visit as much as possible next time when I will be in Japan. Ramen is life :) greetings from Germany.
Ramen is indeed life 😊 Thanks for watching all the videos! You can build your Japan itinerary around ramen once travel is back! Would love to go back to Germany...
Wow! This one was really great! You know it's good when you've just eaten and all of a sudden your hungry again! Photography was great -loved the Pig Boss Comment too! Reminded me of the tower in "Game of Death"! :) 👏👍
looked fun. love the combination of still lively pictures in the clips. I can't decide which is the yummiest-looking one. Look at it now at midnight is kinda torture. haha 😂
Wow, you went to Fukuoka! I enjoyed everything about this video, you've set a new standard. I really enjoyed the footage and descriptions not just about the ramen but also of the shops with their ambience and felt like I was really there. I also thought it was pretty cool you now have a 5am ramen mask haha!
Thanks!! Was trying to put together the whole ramen package in this video and I'm glad it showed. With these historical places the ambience is important to convey too. Have to rep with the mask 😊
Akanoren seems like a winner right from the outset! Seven pieces of chashu pork - yes please. But then Anzen Shokudo's lighter, more delicate flavours also hold a lot of appeal. I love clarity of flavour, and that seemed to have it in spades... Hmm, tricky. Then Hacchan offers a deliciously fatty tonkotsu ramen with the balance of sweet from the soy sauce against the savoury notes. I can see why it's a favourite. Ichiran - I like the customisation and it's probably a good way to set the bar for a really decent bowl of ramen. All things considered - Anzen Shokudo attracts me the most, with Hacchan a close second.
Two great choices in Anzen Shokudo and Hacchan..and two that are quite different from each other. They might be my favorites from the bunch too. Nice in-depth summary of all those top bowls 😊
I always wondered if u went ichiran. I agree can't go wrong since u customize but I love the hole in the wall spots too. Loved the vid brotha thx so much! ❤🤙
Awesome video and channel dude. Keep up the great work. I know this channel will blow up in the next year or so. Can you make a category for out of Tokyo Ramen. Like an Osaka list? Ill be going there next year
Thanks for watching and saying that 😊. Feel free to check out the" Quick Ramen Shop Reviews" playlist here - I did a few on Osaka ramen shops. Outside of that, I need to get back to Osaka and do some long form videos! I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time there next year.
Another great job!! Thesd ars classics that make Japan Japan! A part o history and now that i am glad u represent! As covud relaxes and normalcy returns, you will be an encyclopedia that travellors will reflect on and follow your journey as you have detailed for them! Strong work ! May you continue to be inspired by youff red love of ramen and continue on these epiic journeys!!!! I will b thete! Let’s go!!!!
Love the energy in your post here!!! I feel motivated to run a lap with a ramen flag, or something to that effect 😉 Happy to bring these shops to you all, history included - especially in this video. Can't wait for travel to be back!
After trying all those Tonkotsu bowls, does Ichiran feel a little underwhelming to you? I find the broth lacks a certain punch that the other shops have.
You can see I'm always diplomatic in my videos 😅. We are of the same mind - compared to the other shops, Ichiran does have more of a manufactured flavor...and their ramen is priced much higher. If anything, I like Ichiran because of the memories I've had there growing up.
Saw you on Sonny’s Channel , one of my favorite videos and loved your personality! Definitely had to Sub and I’m excited be part of the family now ! Keep going man 😊
Ive watched 11 minutes and 30 secounds of this vid and you asked wich ramen made me the hungriest and literally the first one did it for me it was fatty liquid milky goodness, looks amazing i would add kimchee i get at walmart and siracha and go at it!
I love Ichiran, even after becoming a bit of a ramen nerd. I always overdo it with too much spice and garlic in my own little booth, and that is kind of the beauty of it for me. It's a little oasis for you alone, and I needed that, especially in Tokyo.
For sure - it's fun to have your own magical combo there, spice and garlic amount included. It is like a ramen oasis - nice way of describing it 😊 Keep ramen nerding out!
Ichiran is really good, I love getting some in Fukuoka Japan, now I can get some Ichiran in America from a Japanaese grocery store, I made some yesterday and it tastes good. I really miss having it in Japan.
@@KyuubiNarutoGirl9 Ah yes, did you get one of the home kits? Didn't they have a regular version and a deluxe version, or was that perhaps only in Japan? None of it is available in my country, unfortunately. I wish they would open an Ichiran franchise across the EU, but perhaps it's better to have one more excuse to visit Japan again.
Be great if you could do a proper collab with Brian. He's been MIA lately. I regret canceling my trip to Fukuoka a few years back. Surprised that you went to Ichiran, seems like you try to avoid the chains. I haven't been impressed with Ichiran with the few times I've eaten there, but love the Yuzu Shio ramen at Afuri. Would love to see some Mensho reviews though. Heard all of their places are rock solid.
I think Brian's been busy on Twitch, will have to track him down for a proper collab - it's been a little while! You're right - I rarely go to chains like Ichiran (although I did quite a bit when I was younger). If you love Afuri, you have to try Iruca...AMAZING yuzu shio ramen. I should do a video on them in the future. Regarding Mensho, absolutely! Was planning to do a 3-4 shop visit / review but just haven't gotten to it yet.
Amazed at how affordable the bowls of ramen were....and how did Ichiran compare to the other bowls...up there or a step below? Really curious as so many others claim that it is soooo good or the best. Would appreciate your opinion.
For some tourists, I think Ichiran is considered the best simply because it's accessible - they have English menus (none of the other shops in the video did), it's a fun experience with the stalls, etc. I personally like Ichiran because of memories I have there...I've been COUNTLESS times. But flavor-wise (and price-wise), let's just say these other shops never had the goal of becoming a really big chain. But to each their own, everyone has their personal preferences too!
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Let me know which bowl got you most hungry!
All of them. Its a dream to visit Japan and try Ramen. One day I’ll be there. Love from India 🇮🇳
Can you make more of halal ramen
I'm always partial to a good bowl of wantan men but that old place looked dirty! Agree with the comparison of Ichiran as the McD's of ramen. :) :)
All. The sight of freshly prepared ramen makes me drool 🤤
@@keigersoze The best answer 😃. You will be here one day and all that ramen will be waiting for you. I can't wait to go back to India myself!
I went to Aka Noren when I was in Fukuoka. An absolute GEM with no tourists!
Love it! One of my favorites
how did you find the shop? i cant find it in google maps
This is what I'm talking about! More than 10 minutes video of ramenporn!
Haha, nonstop in this video!
Yoo wasn't expecting another indian guy
Thanks for all the great ramen shop videos. Love all of them and will try to visit as much as possible next time when I will be in Japan. Ramen is life :) greetings from Germany.
Ramen is indeed life 😊
Thanks for watching all the videos! You can build your Japan itinerary around ramen once travel is back! Would love to go back to Germany...
Even when I'm not hungry, I always want ramen after watching your videos
Haha, awesome - a ramen override in your brain 😅
Good to see Brian. Get him to do more videos!!
Wanna do another collab with him soon!
those ramen noodles look really delicious bro :D
Loved the little history! Saved the video for when I can finally visit Japan!! 😊
Thanks for watching and saving the video! These places are in the Fukuoka Ramen hall of Hall of Fame 🍜🍜🍜
Great trip!
No doubt!
Wow! This one was really great! You know it's good when you've just eaten and all of a sudden your hungry again! Photography was great -loved the Pig Boss Comment too! Reminded me of the tower in "Game of Death"! :) 👏👍
Thanks! Was eating non-stop this trip 😊. Great analogy - "Game of Death" popped into my mind too when I saw the big tower!
looked fun. love the combination of still lively pictures in the clips. I can't decide which is the yummiest-looking one. Look at it now at midnight is kinda torture. haha 😂
They're all a bit different, even if from the same ramen family! Maybe that just means you need to visit all of them one day 😉
Wow, you went to Fukuoka! I enjoyed everything about this video, you've set a new standard. I really enjoyed the footage and descriptions not just about the ramen but also of the shops with their ambience and felt like I was really there. I also thought it was pretty cool you now have a 5am ramen mask haha!
Thanks!! Was trying to put together the whole ramen package in this video and I'm glad it showed. With these historical places the ambience is important to convey too. Have to rep with the mask 😊
i gotta get in on one of your ramen adventures. looks like a blast💥
I went big on this trip! Made a sort Ramen Journal too..will upload that one in the near future.
Excellent video
Thanks for watching and saying that!
Akanoren seems like a winner right from the outset! Seven pieces of chashu pork - yes please. But then Anzen Shokudo's lighter, more delicate flavours also hold a lot of appeal. I love clarity of flavour, and that seemed to have it in spades... Hmm, tricky. Then Hacchan offers a deliciously fatty tonkotsu ramen with the balance of sweet from the soy sauce against the savoury notes. I can see why it's a favourite. Ichiran - I like the customisation and it's probably a good way to set the bar for a really decent bowl of ramen. All things considered - Anzen Shokudo attracts me the most, with Hacchan a close second.
Two great choices in Anzen Shokudo and Hacchan..and two that are quite different from each other. They might be my favorites from the bunch too. Nice in-depth summary of all those top bowls 😊
@@5AMRamen 😅 It turned into a bit of an essay! Sorry 😅
I always wondered if u went ichiran. I agree can't go wrong since u customize but I love the hole in the wall spots too. Loved the vid brotha thx so much! ❤🤙
It was so long since I went...felt like a fish out of water for a second! Thanks for watching - tried to have a good mix in this video 😊
Awesome video and channel dude. Keep up the great work. I know this channel will blow up in the next year or so. Can you make a category for out of Tokyo Ramen. Like an Osaka list? Ill be going there next year
Thanks for watching and saying that 😊. Feel free to check out the" Quick Ramen Shop Reviews" playlist here - I did a few on Osaka ramen shops. Outside of that, I need to get back to Osaka and do some long form videos! I'm sure you'll have a fantastic time there next year.
Mouthwatering. You're making me hungry. It's 2:00 am here. 😁
Got close to that 5 am ramen hour 😊
@@5AMRamen 😁👍
😊😊
Another great job!! Thesd ars classics that make Japan Japan! A part o history and now that i am glad u represent! As covud relaxes and normalcy returns, you will be an encyclopedia that travellors will reflect on and follow your journey as you have detailed for them! Strong work ! May you continue to be inspired by youff red love of ramen and continue on these epiic journeys!!!! I will b thete! Let’s go!!!!
Love the energy in your post here!!! I feel motivated to run a lap with a ramen flag, or something to that effect 😉
Happy to bring these shops to you all, history included - especially in this video. Can't wait for travel to be back!
After trying all those Tonkotsu bowls, does Ichiran feel a little underwhelming to you? I find the broth lacks a certain punch that the other shops have.
You can see I'm always diplomatic in my videos 😅. We are of the same mind - compared to the other shops, Ichiran does have more of a manufactured flavor...and their ramen is priced much higher. If anything, I like Ichiran because of the memories I've had there growing up.
When were you not eating during this trip?! Looking forward to the Ichiran HQ video.
Just when I was sleeping 😊. Hope to put that one up in the next month!
Saw you on Sonny’s Channel , one of my favorite videos and loved your personality! Definitely had to Sub and I’m excited be part of the family now ! Keep going man 😊
Thanks so much for saying that and for subbing! Welcome to the ramen family 😊. Will keep it going for sure 🍜
I just had a massive bowl of jajangmyeon (plus pumpkin soup...weird combo, I know) and this video managed to make me hungry again.
Maybe weird together, but not so much back to back 😃. Would be fun grabbed something equally "weird" for that third meal
@@5AMRamen I managed to try and stick to my diet and just drank a liter of ice cold water to convince my brain I'm full LOL
Even better decision you made (in the long run 😅)!
Ive watched 11 minutes and 30 secounds of this vid and you asked wich ramen made me the hungriest and literally the first one did it for me it was fatty liquid milky goodness, looks amazing i would add kimchee i get at walmart and siracha and go at it!
That first one at Aka Noren is special, with their own condiments right at the counter top!
I love Ichiran, even after becoming a bit of a ramen nerd. I always overdo it with too much spice and garlic in my own little booth, and that is kind of the beauty of it for me. It's a little oasis for you alone, and I needed that, especially in Tokyo.
For sure - it's fun to have your own magical combo there, spice and garlic amount included. It is like a ramen oasis - nice way of describing it 😊
Keep ramen nerding out!
Ichiran is really good, I love getting some in Fukuoka Japan, now I can get some Ichiran in America from a Japanaese grocery store, I made some yesterday and it tastes good. I really miss having it in Japan.
@@KyuubiNarutoGirl9 Ah yes, did you get one of the home kits? Didn't they have a regular version and a deluxe version, or was that perhaps only in Japan? None of it is available in my country, unfortunately. I wish they would open an Ichiran franchise across the EU, but perhaps it's better to have one more excuse to visit Japan again.
Be great if you could do a proper collab with Brian. He's been MIA lately. I regret canceling my trip to Fukuoka a few years back. Surprised that you went to Ichiran, seems like you try to avoid the chains. I haven't been impressed with Ichiran with the few times I've eaten there, but love the Yuzu Shio ramen at Afuri. Would love to see some Mensho reviews though. Heard all of their places are rock solid.
I think Brian's been busy on Twitch, will have to track him down for a proper collab - it's been a little while! You're right - I rarely go to chains like Ichiran (although I did quite a bit when I was younger). If you love Afuri, you have to try Iruca...AMAZING yuzu shio ramen. I should do a video on them in the future. Regarding Mensho, absolutely! Was planning to do a 3-4 shop visit / review but just haven't gotten to it yet.
@@5AMRamen Will definitely hit up Iruca the next time I make it out there. Thanks for the tip.
Man I miss your video
Thanks, I'm back!
@@5AMRamen looking forward for another video! :D
Dang....i miss Japan!
Japan misses you too!
Amazed at how affordable the bowls of ramen were....and how did Ichiran compare to the other bowls...up there or a step below? Really curious as so many others claim that it is soooo good or the best. Would appreciate your opinion.
For some tourists, I think Ichiran is considered the best simply because it's accessible - they have English menus (none of the other shops in the video did), it's a fun experience with the stalls, etc. I personally like Ichiran because of memories I have there...I've been COUNTLESS times. But flavor-wise (and price-wise), let's just say these other shops never had the goal of becoming a really big chain. But to each their own, everyone has their personal preferences too!
Hello Frank Thank You So Much For All Of These Great Ramen Noodle Shop Videos. By The Way Did You Know That You Have A Very Familiar And Similar Name As My Baby Kitty Cat Sister Frankie That's Her Name And She's So Cute Even On My UA-cam Profile Picture That's On My UA-cam Account By The Way And Also Please Let Me Know What Do You Think About My Amazingly And Heavenly Picture Of This Wonderful Blessing Frankie And As Always All Your Food Videos Are 100 Percent Pure Awesomeness Thank You So Much Keep Up The Good And Great Work Take Care Later Dude Woo That Was Some Beautiful Videos One More Thing My Frankie Cat She's Going To Be Turning 7 Years Of Age While Continuing This Amazingly New Year Of 2022 I Just Love Her A Whole Lot Just To Let You Know All Of That In Just One Extra Super Big Ramen Bowl Of Comments Alrighty Then I'll See You Next Time.
Thank you so much for watching! Please say hello to Frankie, from one to another 😃
I'll keep the delicious ramen content coming!
The lighter one looked very delicious
Anzen Shokudo serves a magical bowl - a work of art!
Is there any vegan ramen in Japan?
Not many vegan ramen shops but there are a few. I'll do a proper vegan ramen video in tjf future.
5:09 all I can see is the ar conditioning
old grease build up in a restaurant is not a good sign lol, especially that much
In the world of tonkotsu, this is a good sign 😃