#1 MICHELIN STAR Spicy Japanese Ramen & Best HIDDEN GEM Ramen in Tokyo Japan

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  • Опубліковано 7 гру 2022
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    I tried many ramen restaurants in my life and this time I found a hidden gem in Tokyo Japan!
    The places I went to:
    Nakiryu
    Japan, 〒170-0005 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiotsuka, 2 Chome−34−4 SKY南大塚 1F
    Ginza Kagari Main Branch
    6 Chome-4-12 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
    Ramen Nagi - Shinjuku Golden-gai Honkan
    A 1-min walk from Shinjuku Golden Gai
    Address: Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukicho, 1 Chome−1−10 2F
    Shinjuku Takano Fruits Parlor
    Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−26−11 5f
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КОМЕНТАРІ • 363

  • @mazdadon1985
    @mazdadon1985 Рік тому +132

    Let's all just take a moment to appreciate that Mike just visited all these fine establishments wearing an unironed t-shirt. 🤣

    • @derrekgillespie413
      @derrekgillespie413 10 місяців тому +9

      Who irons their t-shirts? Lol

    • @itejash6296
      @itejash6296 10 місяців тому +4

      Ayo what 😂😂😂

    • @yahabdall1
      @yahabdall1 7 місяців тому

      Who looks that hard at a dude during his food video to notice his t shirt. Ya "teacher you forgot to give us homework" lookin ass

    • @pekow91
      @pekow91 6 місяців тому +1

      Who is dressing up for a Ramen shop? Lol.

    • @IamnotJokic
      @IamnotJokic 2 місяці тому

      He’s shameless

  • @amgone75dm
    @amgone75dm Рік тому +120

    What I love about Japan is a restaurant does not need a Michelin star to be amazing. There are hundreds on hundreds of amazing mom and pop ramen shops that blow these Michelin star spots off the map. I challenge anyone who travels to Japan to leave these Michelin star places alone and go to the little hole in the wall spots . You won't be disappointed.

    • @edwardfletcher7790
      @edwardfletcher7790 Рік тому +7

      Totally agree, Japan does food at the same level it does everything else, absolute perfection 👍

    • @M1N1Girl007
      @M1N1Girl007 Рік тому +10

      Thats pretty much in any tourist town. Theyre amazing local owned places that are not a chain restaurant to be incredible without being a Michelin Star restaurant. I live in a tourist town, and the BEST places are the not so tourist oriented, and us locals love them

    • @galdionite123
      @galdionite123 Рік тому +1

      @@M1N1Girl007 it's called MSG, will make anything taste like its Michelin star.

    • @M1N1Girl007
      @M1N1Girl007 Рік тому +9

      @@galdionite123 I'll agree to disagree with you. It seems as though you do not understand the term of what "Or how" one obtains a Michelin Star rating. Not every proper Japanese restaurant uses MSG either.

    • @Homer-OJ-Simpson
      @Homer-OJ-Simpson Рік тому +6

      Michelin stars are not just for the food but the service and ambiance. Many of those mom and pop stores could probably compete on food but don’t get the stars because of the ambiance or service.

  • @martinwalton9307
    @martinwalton9307 Рік тому +216

    Nakiryu is unreal, even the Konbini store version is probably the best instant ramen you'll probably ever have.

  • @Killy5445
    @Killy5445 Рік тому +20

    Omg, the memories! I was there in 2018, still remember the taste.

  • @orangetang1980
    @orangetang1980 Рік тому +96

    I'm so happy you're back in Japan. Hope you're staying there for an extended period of time so we get lots of videos from Japanese restaurants.

    • @davidfallon6018
      @davidfallon6018 Рік тому +3

      He's not back in Japan. Previously recorded video from awhile back.

  • @brenoestrella7905
    @brenoestrella7905 Рік тому +164

    I discovered Nakiryu when I saw your video while preparing for my trip back in 2019.
    Their ramen is from another world, I've never tasted such flavors, I'm still amazed by their food.
    I'm planning to return to Japan in 2024, and definitely Nakiryu will be one of the first places that I'll go 🍜

  • @JulieNguyenYoga
    @JulieNguyenYoga Рік тому +10

    Omggg everything looks amazing as I'm snuggled on my couch with 2 blankets trying to keep warm

  • @michaelnorman9962
    @michaelnorman9962 Рік тому +8

    As I chow on my peanut butter and jelly sandwiches while I watch this, I am reminded once again that perhaps I can change my American diet and still have great food to eat. This video, Mike, certainly is making the case for it. Thanks again for all you do.

  • @DLFH
    @DLFH Рік тому +7

    With the cold weather it's definitely ramen and pho season!

  • @Astrih_Konnash
    @Astrih_Konnash Рік тому +11

    The spicy ramen is so beautiful I can almost feel its scent and taste 🤤😋
    The one in Shinjuku is amazing good - I which I could go there and eat it! A pity I live literally on the other side of the world 😭

  • @TraciPeteyforlife
    @TraciPeteyforlife Рік тому +6

    No matter the Ramen shop you have shown. They all look so proud of what they do as well they should. Its all hard work, more power to them.

  • @conspiracionesy
    @conspiracionesy Рік тому +3

    My sister in law cooked Ramen for us a couple of days ago, it was good but I need more after watching this amazing dishes 😅

  • @jakeconnelly2441
    @jakeconnelly2441 Рік тому +4

    Want to Nakiryu in 2019 and it was incredible. Waited about 90 mins or so in line and it was so worth it.

  • @maryvampiregirl666
    @maryvampiregirl666 Рік тому

    19:07 that Fig parfait is just **chef's kiss**

  • @williamhay8849
    @williamhay8849 Рік тому +1

    Your ramen days are my favorite as well!

  • @CardinalBiggles01
    @CardinalBiggles01 Рік тому +9

    I think I'm a bit weird. Despite the amazing food, it's that egg sunrise that always gets me.

  • @TheBestFoodieShow
    @TheBestFoodieShow Рік тому +2

    The way he talks about food literally just makes it look ten times tastier

  • @MsRickylynn
    @MsRickylynn Рік тому +1

    I love making ramen and eating with him. Thanks Mike!

  • @alice879cullen
    @alice879cullen 8 місяців тому

    You make everything look delicious and makes me want it

  • @MsSayaB
    @MsSayaB Рік тому +38

    I’ve been waiting for this! Finally Mikey is back in Japan! I love his Japan episodes.

  • @Lcm2003
    @Lcm2003 Рік тому

    I literally teared up watching your video, I miss Japan every day and can‘t wait to be back in 2024

  • @keiregibson4485
    @keiregibson4485 Рік тому +3

    The last bowl of ramen looked so good! I don’t like fish, but I would give it a try!

  • @gmoney4980
    @gmoney4980 Рік тому +19

    Mikey always catches me when I'm cooking.... then I get jealous. Lol

  • @ManuGeeVenessian
    @ManuGeeVenessian Рік тому +6

    @5:38 you didn't iron your shirt, again !

  • @platesoftate7152
    @platesoftate7152 Рік тому +6

    I remember going to the chicken ramen place when I was in Tokyo and thinking it was insanely good. Such an incredible rich broth. The ultimate chicken soup

  • @Gbeal
    @Gbeal Рік тому +3

    The first thing I ate in Tokyo was Nagi Ramen. To this day, I remember the experience and the taste of the broth.

  • @dray7579
    @dray7579 Рік тому +1

    Mike that place with the thick noodles, you really liked it. We can tell, you had me smacking my lips together on that one.

  • @SweetieBird
    @SweetieBird Рік тому +41

    The niboshi ramen at Nagi is sooooooo good. Kudos to Ms. Koizumi loves Ramen Noodles for inspiring me to visit it. I actually ate there three times during the five nights I spent in an Airbnb three blocks away. The extra spicy version was... An experience. That amazing bowl of noodles at 5 am is unforgettable.

    • @squidfingers729
      @squidfingers729 Рік тому +2

      I wonder if I'm in the minority since I didn't love their ramen. It was great quality and all but it was my first niboshi ramen and was too fishy for me.

  • @samanthaherrera480
    @samanthaherrera480 Рік тому +2

    Hi!! I love your videos and I was wondering if you could give me some of the best Yakisoba places to eat at in South Texas. My dad was stationed in Okinawa when he was in the Marines and has struggled to find anything that has tasted anything close to what he had there. Thank you so much for the wonderful videos, they give me so many ideas for dinner and lunch recipes and bucket list items.

  • @Sydorrah
    @Sydorrah Рік тому

    About to go and eat ramen now. Can't wait to try all those spots.

  • @shellseasparkles1944
    @shellseasparkles1944 Рік тому

    The fact where I live is about to open up a hot pot and a new ramen place. Oh how I’m so excited!

  • @wookie4798
    @wookie4798 Рік тому +1

    It's almost Mikey's birthday, Happy Birthday and Happy New Years. 🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉

  • @joolieberry
    @joolieberry Рік тому +27

    Yay I'm glad you're in Japan again! We will be there next month and will be using your videos as guides

    • @whatever1661
      @whatever1661 8 місяців тому

      I wouldn't count to much on his word. These Ramen ya's are legit but lets not forget he praised Ichiran as the best.

  • @goldencbaby
    @goldencbaby Рік тому

    Looks amazing 😮

  • @lunayen
    @lunayen Рік тому +1

    The parfaits look huge!

  • @blueberrypitbull87
    @blueberrypitbull87 Рік тому +4

    I absolutely love tonkatsu Ramen with the yellow wavy alkaline noodles.

    • @user-qp4vj9ff4z
      @user-qp4vj9ff4z Рік тому +1

      それなら山頭火ですね、とんこつは好きじゃないけど山頭火だけは大好き
      海外にもファンが多い名店です

  • @brantbarker181
    @brantbarker181 Рік тому

    i love just the opportunity to receive this in the world noodles are what the world needs

  • @bobmarley-bs2ht
    @bobmarley-bs2ht Рік тому

    I was having a panic attack in the middle of the night and your videos calmed me down, thanks for existing ♥️

  • @sarcasmi960
    @sarcasmi960 5 місяців тому

    The melon dessert looked so appetizing

  • @Taijifufu
    @Taijifufu Рік тому +2

    16:46 whoa that egg looks good. Just the right amount of runny and a perfect smaller bowl for the broth.

  • @montgomeryfamilychannelemm7948

    👀 yummy that dessert looks delicious. Yummy.

  • @energy360msp9
    @energy360msp9 Рік тому

    hope to see u in paradise ❤ may we all receive the gift that it is

  • @raoulroger1982
    @raoulroger1982 Рік тому

    im so hungry now, thanks mike!

  • @p3ngpong
    @p3ngpong Рік тому +35

    I always love your Japan videos and I really miss Japanese Ramen, they're on a whole other level on how good they are.

    • @ruthwhite3938
      @ruthwhite3938 Рік тому +1

      Well, they did "invent" it, so....😊

    • @dawncrew3137
      @dawncrew3137 Рік тому

      Agreed! Ramen in Japan is a whole other level of Flavor! I still remember my first bowl when I was there! I wanted to lick the bowl when I was finished.

    • @fairdinkdiwilson7869
      @fairdinkdiwilson7869 Рік тому

      Any recommendations please! I'm going in 3 weeks and except. For Mikey recos I got nothing haha but we ould prefer less touristy🤗

  • @jim.pearsall
    @jim.pearsall Рік тому

    Looks soooo good! 🤤😋😃

  • @bethdoublekickchick8007
    @bethdoublekickchick8007 Рік тому +6

    That creamy broth looked soooooo good! Definitely for me 🤤

  • @bigsquatchsasfoot1964
    @bigsquatchsasfoot1964 Рік тому +5

    That melon desert was a work of art it looked absolutely delicious…I’m hungry again!

  • @missn2410
    @missn2410 Рік тому +2

    Love your ramen videos and Chinese food videos! I choose a plant based diet for myself but I love to see how the food is made and presented and I make vegan versions at home 😊 thanks for the constant uploads mike!😊

  • @HeVn7LaO
    @HeVn7LaO Рік тому

    That egg shot… 👌🏽

  • @babygoback6576
    @babygoback6576 Рік тому

    Whats spiced ramen bowl you ever eat ? Love your videos

  • @hrishitbiswas6517
    @hrishitbiswas6517 Рік тому +2

    And I am here watching this at 3 AM eating cup ramen 🥲

  • @badabing8884
    @badabing8884 9 місяців тому

    This place is totally worth it. Need to go back at some point.

  • @hollyxytphh
    @hollyxytphh Рік тому +4

    As someone who visits Japan for fun, there’s also nothing as ‘hidden gem’ in places like Tokyo as the best restaurants will always have long queues waiting outside (esp locals) or you need advanced reservations these days as the best ones usually have limited seats and are picky with their quality of foods so portions available each day is limited

  • @Fahim_Lalani
    @Fahim_Lalani Рік тому

    You’re my favorite channel Mike ❤

  • @WexWerxScott
    @WexWerxScott Рік тому +4

    Dammit Mike... You're making me want to travel around and just eat and hang out with you... You always look like you're having a great time!

  • @Che1seabluesdrogba11
    @Che1seabluesdrogba11 Рік тому +16

    2 back to back videos!!! LETS GO!!!! Glad to see him back in Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵

  • @PaoMauMahal
    @PaoMauMahal Рік тому +9

    Ramen episodes feel like a reset or refresh that leads to the next chapter of Mikey's food journey.

  • @budzen13
    @budzen13 Рік тому +2

    Wow the Great One Wayne Gretzky

  • @dovejensen6166
    @dovejensen6166 Рік тому +3

    You should visit St. Louis again and make a video about Sanctuaria tapa Lunas, Diablitos mexican, and Hendricks BBQ

  • @dovejensen6166
    @dovejensen6166 Рік тому +1

    I love your videos 😍

  • @dbirlhante2006
    @dbirlhante2006 Рік тому +1

    Now I want ramen thanks mike lol 😂

  • @montgomeryfamilychannelemm7948

    I just love to listen to you make those sounds when you’re eating that says that you’re really really love it . Yummy ummm😊

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 Рік тому +1

    Awesome job Mikey.

  • @mizueeats5415
    @mizueeats5415 Рік тому +10

    What I love about japanese ramen the most is the broth just so rich and tasty

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  • @AmericanMeatbalz
    @AmericanMeatbalz Рік тому

    My first time in Japan i stayed in Shinjuku at a hotel that borders that alley you went to & its a ton of bars & ramen shops. It was my first time ever having ramen & it was amazing

  • @zakreykennedy2542
    @zakreykennedy2542 Рік тому +2

    I think mikes favorite word is umami

  • @ItsSAP
    @ItsSAP Рік тому

    I hope u will do a video about all sorts of halal ramen in japan! (for my future travels)

  • @arshaddesai4332
    @arshaddesai4332 Рік тому

    Mikey in Japan... that means japanese convenience store videos!!! 😀 😍 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

  • @katrinavillanueva8091
    @katrinavillanueva8091 Рік тому

    Those desserts are looking fun. But the ramen looks good on rainy days like today. That's an amazing price of six dollars for a Michelin star place.

  • @24xblitz
    @24xblitz Рік тому

    This guy is living my dream life

  • @Kalithstr
    @Kalithstr Рік тому +2

    Volume levels kinda funky this video

  • @abitchtookmyusername
    @abitchtookmyusername Рік тому +2

    30 minutes before the kitchen closes?! My anxiety 🫠

  • @d3neu
    @d3neu Рік тому

    That ramen looks mmmmmmarvelous .

  • @rob9999
    @rob9999 8 місяців тому

    I love it when you use the word penetrate

  • @Tomatohater64
    @Tomatohater64 Рік тому

    All looked yummy to me.

  • @kristinwright6632
    @kristinwright6632 Рік тому +14

    You are right about a very rich ramen broth not being for everyone. We have a great ramen place near my house and their signature tonkatsu broth is gorgeous but so rich I can only handle a few bites. I get the shoyu which is a lot lighter.

    • @sonny9054
      @sonny9054 Рік тому +1

      Hi. Shoyu has always been the most popular type of ramen in Japan and Tokyo is no exception. Tonkotsu (not tonkatsu, which is pork cutlet) is originally from Fukuoka but has gained so much attention during the past twenty years and we’ve started to see many restaurants that specialize in this dish popping up everywhere. Having said that, as a local, I can honestly vouch that shoyu is still king in Tokyo.

    • @VanillaCoke1956
      @VanillaCoke1956 Рік тому +5

      @@sonny9054 The difference between tonkotsu in Tokyo and actual hakata ramen in Fukuoka is insane. I never understood why all the UA-camrs liked tonkotsu so much because ever since I started living in Japan, it just felt too rich and if not prepared right, the smell is disgusting.
      But when I went to Fukuoka and had hakata ramen there...my god is it good.

    • @sonny9054
      @sonny9054 Рік тому +2

      @@VanillaCoke1956 san
      Thanks for pointing this fact out. To be more precise, I believe you can describe that there is a wide variety of tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka. Depending on the restaurant, the richness of the broth can be different (I’m sure you would have heard the term kotteri=rich/thick and assari=mild/light) as well as the strength of the pork bone aroma. And yes, at restaurants where they serve rich broth tonkotsu, the aroma tends to be stronger (probably traditional Fukuoka style). But I came to realize that this is not always the case and that there are restaurants that have rich but less smelly broth such as Ramen Mamushi and Ramen Benge. On the other hand, there are a handful of ramen joints that serve light but strong aroma broth like Nanking Senryo. I guess this wide variety is the beauty of Japanese ramen and therefore everyone can try to seek out what suits them best.

    • @kristinwright6632
      @kristinwright6632 Рік тому

      @@sonny9054 thanks for the correction. Should have checked before posting. Now I can say I choose the hip ramen in Tokyo. 😁

  • @pcmnoname
    @pcmnoname Рік тому

    ramen day is also my favorite day

  • @JesseHardesty
    @JesseHardesty Рік тому +1

    A local place (RIP) here used to server a Tan-Tan Men and they put pea shoots on top. It was the greatest bowl of ramen ever

  • @LessTalkMoreDelicious
    @LessTalkMoreDelicious Рік тому +3

    Dang… I wanna go back! 🍜😳

  • @kidelloco
    @kidelloco Рік тому

    Have you been to basanova and tried the green curry ramen
    .... LEGENDARY RAMEN..

  • @marcus1202
    @marcus1202 Рік тому

    I definitely want to eat now

  • @nickgoesclick
    @nickgoesclick Рік тому +3

    @15:39
    Ain't no way this man said A-Bomb of flavor in JAPAN
    lmao

    • @jade5202
      @jade5202 Рік тому

      not the first time he made an insensitive joke

  • @nhatho1723
    @nhatho1723 6 місяців тому

    This is a man that loves food.

  • @Tatycharmz
    @Tatycharmz Рік тому

    ooooo fancy!!! and yummy im jelous

  • @humbertocoelho7810
    @humbertocoelho7810 Рік тому +2

    Watching your older videos and you pop up...

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson2835 Рік тому +1

    Vicariously living and eating in your footsteps. Thank you.

  • @imiphilipp
    @imiphilipp Рік тому +1

    Can you please say which Ramen Variation you ordered at NAKIRYU?

  • @vincently1995
    @vincently1995 Рік тому +1

    Pretty nice!

  • @flashhughes1675
    @flashhughes1675 Рік тому +15

    Why don't more places use those giant wide noodles? I love those.

  • @xqueenx8875
    @xqueenx8875 Рік тому

    when are you doing a mexico series again? it was one of my favorite ones you’ve done. been too long 😖

  • @squidfingers729
    @squidfingers729 Рік тому +1

    It's funny he mentions to be careful not to fall down the stairs at Ramen Nagi in Golden Gai. We were there three weeks ago and my wife did fall down the stairs going down. She was fine but man they are steep.

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking 10 місяців тому

    You got me at RAMEN.

  • @maliliu2444
    @maliliu2444 Рік тому +1

    Yummy yummy💥💯👍

  • @stephaniealiceherbert2879
    @stephaniealiceherbert2879 Рік тому +1

    Mikey: I LOVE you and all of your videos -- especially those about Japanese travel and food!

  • @lawncarelady8204
    @lawncarelady8204 Рік тому +1

    Gotta go there next time I'm in Japan. Hoping for 2024 or 2025.

  • @MrBlackbeardar
    @MrBlackbeardar Рік тому

    god that looks soooo goood......

  • @whysopanda
    @whysopanda Рік тому +4

    why does the word umami enrage me 🤣

    • @claretheworm
      @claretheworm Рік тому +3

      anything that comes out of his mouth enrages me 😂

    • @Sarahcatluther
      @Sarahcatluther Рік тому

      @@clarethewormthen why watch?!

  • @looppp
    @looppp Рік тому +4

    From Singapore straight to Japan? I am so jealous. Also your appetite to eat 4 bowls of heavy ramen in a day.. Insane.

  • @davidgrybb8547
    @davidgrybb8547 Рік тому

    All Delish!!!! Whoooooooaaaaaaaaa.

  • @kimama_kobo
    @kimama_kobo Рік тому +1

    高野フルーツパーラー美味しいですよねー