When my family and I first went to Japan, we visited Ichiran Ramen in Tokyo (can't remember the exact location). We waited almost an hour in line and we enjoyed their ramen. We personally thought the ramen was okay but it's honestly nothing special and we tasted ramen at lower prices from local ramen restaurants whose ramen we preferred over the ones from Ichiran. We met up with our friend who lives in Japan and he told us that Ichiran is mostly visited by tourists because of their successful marketing campaigns. He also told us that you have to ask the locals, preferably someone who's lived in Japan for years, their recommendations for ramen restaurants if you really want to experience the highest quality and most authentic Japanese ramen. He introduced us to different ramen restaurants whose ramen we personally thought were way better than Ichiran. I don't think there's a single best ramen restaurant in Japan because everyone has different preferences and every ramen restaurant is different (although there might be a few restaurants whose ramen tastes the same but this isn't necessarily a bad thing) and their taste is unique depending on the region/place in Japan. My family and I didn't visit Ichiran the second time we visited Japan because we already tried it and we wanted to try more affordable and underrated ramen restaurants with shorter wait time. We met up with our Japanese friend who once again introduced us to great ramen restaurants that were very underrated and mostly frequented by locals. This is a long read but I hope if you visit Japan you could travel with a local who can introduce you to great restaurants that are hidden gems and one of the best in the area ❤️
Lisa I recovered from an eating disorder thank you so much Your cooking videos remembered me of my old memories and now I can eat whatever I want I don't feel worried anymore this all goes to you
One rule of thumb is to really go by instinct/intuition, I was in japan with my friends before and we spontaneously tried a ramen shop called "Kyushu Jangara", everybody inside besides us were locals, and the shop wasn't spacious but I heard that's a pretty localised thing there, we sat at the counter seats and it was a very authentic experience; the wafts of smells from the various broths in the kitchen, loud bantering between the cooks while passionately prepping the ramen, with warm and friendly staff, and the myriad of conversations between the patrons there, overall a pretty lively atmosphere there which was more enjoyable than ichiran for me.
Ive tried it in both NYC and Osaka and I have to say that as much as the NYC location is good it hits different when you try it directly in Japan even tho there’s many local ramen shop that could give Ichiran a run for its money haha
@@LisaNguyen I was there way too long ago if not I would have loved to send you some recommendations but I think anywhere you go you’ll love it ! I really fell in love with Japanese food when I was there and since you like steak I of course recommend the Kobe beef I still have dreams about it and it’s been years ! Can’t wait to go back 👌🏾
I actually had it in japan before, it was soo good, I chose a similar level of spice the first time too in order to fully taste the broth's flavor, lisa next time you should try the matcha almond tofu pudding too, it's a light and refreshing dessert to end the meal with
That looks really good, Lisa! I recommend Grace Street if you’re in the K-Town area! I went in the summer, and I think Ichiran is great, as well! I forgot the name of this other great food place at K-Town, something Kitchen, it tastes amazing! Hope you have fun on your trip in NY! :)
There was 1 ichiran place in Osaka, been there twice, and I always get the 3 spicy because I want it to be spicy yet tasty, and I must, best ramen noodles I have ever had, the broth was amazing everything about it was amazing
This just reminded of me when I visited japan! I cant Remember the exact location, but I waited for about 1/2 hours. The noodles were good but gotta love my grocery store ramen 🍜 haven't been to Japan in 3 years, I'm planning to go there after covids gone!
as someone who lived in tokyo for a time, idk what these people are talking about ichiran is AMAZING and even in japan where you're surrounded by great food it's some of the best ramen you can find
Ichiran is so good! My first experiences was in Osaka, Japan and it totally hit the spot after a late night of clubbing. Since then I’ve had Ichiran in Tokyo and Osaka during the day time and it’s always a must. Hope you get to try it in Japan!
I’ve also went to an Ichiran in New York, though we went to one in Brooklyn, which is kinda smaller than the one you went to. But I really love the ramen there and was actually the first ramen I have ever had, and so glad that it was 😋🍜
I think Ichiran is pretty average, even compared to ramen in the US. Speaking of the US, though, if you're in California you gotta stop by Ramen Nagi. The ramen there is amazing. And then in Japan, there's a ton of great little ramen shops, and some are really unique. I had a chicken broth as well as a vegetable broth ramen and both were unlike any ramen I've ever had.
I dont even care about the ramen, but a place where no-one can see me eating has me absolutely hooked. I HATE eating in public, i always feel vry self-concious about the way i eat and it would be heaven to just be able to relax and eat with no-one watching
Hey Lisa, pls try this egg masala recipe from maharashtra (india) 1. Hard boil 2 eggs 2. While eggs are boiling heat up a pan add 2-3 teaspoon of vegetable oil 3. Wait 1 minute and add thinly chopped onions and shredded coconut 1/4 cup each 4. Stir it for 5 minutes till golden brown 5. Add the mixture in a mixer grinder and add 2 chilles(small) 2 cm ginger and 3 garlic. Add 1/2 tomato(big), 6. Grind them till paste consistency 7. Heat up your kadhai or pan add 5-6 teaspoon of oil and add 3cloves , 1/2 a stick of cinnamon, 3 black pepper (whole) 8. Stir it at middium heat for 3 mins add the grinded mixture and add salt 1½teaspoon, 2 teaspoon chili powder 9. Stir it for ½ min and wait till the oil comes above the mixture 10. Add the eggs in it add stir it for 2 mins 11. Cook it for 5 more mins with a led on (don't stir it) 12. Enjoy with rice I really like your videos and pls pls pls try this recipe you'll love it 😀
Ahh I live in NYC and I’ve been watching your NYC videos these past few days, but it just clicked in my head that we’ve been experiencing the same cold weather 🥶 Please stay warm!
If you are ever in Boston you need to go to Yume Wo Katare! Only 2 things on the menu... Pork ramen and spicy pork ramen. It's also a great experience since the whole point of this ramen shop is about achieving your dreams and everyone shares their dreams with the small dining room when you finish your ramen
Osaka has 2 locations in Dotonbori, and it’s really fun to order because instead of filling out forms, you actually punch in and pay for your order via vending machine just outside the main entrance door and then you’ll give the receipt to the person behind the little curtain thing :)
That’s a delicious looking egg, but that’s not soft boiled, soft boiled would be when the yolk is perfectly runny with no solids. I’m not exactly sure what to call that egg tbh it’s sort of inbetween but more jammy, perhaps a medium boiled egg.
Lisa you definitely need to try The spicy Rose falooda if u do find it anywhere. It kinda has the flavour of a ramen broth but with a hint of rose flavour .
Hi lisa big fan here Can you try out southindian cuisine So far from the videos you have uploaded I have seen only north Indian cuisine . Try out the GHEE DOSA hope there are restaurants close enough that serve south Indian
The Ichiran in Japan is the bombbb! I am a huge fan of ramen so obviously going to Japan is always exciting for me bcs I look forward to all the food there >:)
What spice level would you have picked?
Probably 6 or 9
Probably like a 10 😁 I love spicy food 🤧
Number 3? :D
7
@@SandeepKumar-bl8nt then stop watching
When my family and I first went to Japan, we visited Ichiran Ramen in Tokyo (can't remember the exact location). We waited almost an hour in line and we enjoyed their ramen. We personally thought the ramen was okay but it's honestly nothing special and we tasted ramen at lower prices from local ramen restaurants whose ramen we preferred over the ones from Ichiran. We met up with our friend who lives in Japan and he told us that Ichiran is mostly visited by tourists because of their successful marketing campaigns. He also told us that you have to ask the locals, preferably someone who's lived in Japan for years, their recommendations for ramen restaurants if you really want to experience the highest quality and most authentic Japanese ramen. He introduced us to different ramen restaurants whose ramen we personally thought were way better than Ichiran. I don't think there's a single best ramen restaurant in Japan because everyone has different preferences and every ramen restaurant is different (although there might be a few restaurants whose ramen tastes the same but this isn't necessarily a bad thing) and their taste is unique depending on the region/place in Japan. My family and I didn't visit Ichiran the second time we visited Japan because we already tried it and we wanted to try more affordable and underrated ramen restaurants with shorter wait time. We met up with our Japanese friend who once again introduced us to great ramen restaurants that were very underrated and mostly frequented by locals. This is a long read but I hope if you visit Japan you could travel with a local who can introduce you to great restaurants that are hidden gems and one of the best in the area ❤️
Thanks man, appreciate it
please drop the names of the restaurants
Which restaurants did you think were better?
mans wrote a whole essay
Felt the same. There were much better ones around Tokyo. There was one particular ramen restaurant in nishikasai area which was heavenly.
Lisa I recovered from an eating disorder thank you so much
Your cooking videos remembered me of my old memories and now I can eat whatever I want I don't feel worried anymore this all goes to you
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So proud of you! That takes power and strength ❤️
Well done!! 🙂
Sending you love! 🥰🥰
:D I am so proud of you
One rule of thumb is to really go by instinct/intuition, I was in japan with my friends before and we spontaneously tried a ramen shop called "Kyushu Jangara", everybody inside besides us were locals, and the shop wasn't spacious but I heard that's a pretty localised thing there, we sat at the counter seats and it was a very authentic experience; the wafts of smells from the various broths in the kitchen, loud bantering between the cooks while passionately prepping the ramen, with warm and friendly staff, and the myriad of conversations between the patrons there, overall a pretty lively atmosphere there which was more enjoyable than ichiran for me.
If you ask me, the restaurant with the most locals probably has the best food.
You presented your visit very well in this video. Thank you for that.
Ive tried it in both NYC and Osaka and I have to say that as much as the NYC location is good it hits different when you try it directly in Japan even tho there’s many local ramen shop that could give Ichiran a run for its money haha
Ooh I can’t wait to try the local ramen shops too!
@@LisaNguyen I was there way too long ago if not I would have loved to send you some recommendations but I think anywhere you go you’ll love it ! I really fell in love with Japanese food when I was there and since you like steak I of course recommend the Kobe beef I still have dreams about it and it’s been years ! Can’t wait to go back 👌🏾
Local ramen is light years ahead of ichiran lol
Ichiran is so commercialized
Cringe
Love all your videos Lisa..I'm living my food adventures thru you and enjoying every moment 💚🙌🙌💚
I actually had it in japan before, it was soo good, I chose a similar level of spice the first time too in order to fully taste the broth's flavor, lisa next time you should try the matcha almond tofu pudding too, it's a light and refreshing dessert to end the meal with
haha, i used to work here! so cool to see you try the food!
I just tried authentic ramen yesterday and oh boy im so excited to try other ramen shops 😍
my mom enjoyed your videos, we watched it during lunch and she was amazed at your cooking skills! ❤️
this looks LIKE A WHOLE EXPERIENCE. I love it so much!! Order forms are always so much easier for me, from the POV as a customer and a worker.
That looks really good, Lisa! I recommend Grace Street if you’re in the K-Town area! I went in the summer, and I think Ichiran is great, as well! I forgot the name of this other great food place at K-Town, something Kitchen, it tastes amazing! Hope you have fun on your trip in NY! :)
The fact that the pen was tied to the pad in 0:03, shows how much trust they have on their customers regarding pens 😂
Watching lisa's videos have been a part of my daily routine
Now this is super cool! I love this Ramen. Love your channel too.
Always see your recipes and enjoy from far 😋😊😊 bcz i love ramen and noodles
You’re making trip back home TO NYC omg!!! I’m making a list♥️😘😅♥️love you Lisa!
There was 1 ichiran place in Osaka, been there twice, and I always get the 3 spicy because I want it to be spicy yet tasty, and I must, best ramen noodles I have ever had, the broth was amazing everything about it was amazing
This just reminded of me when I visited japan! I cant Remember the exact location, but I waited for about 1/2 hours. The noodles were good but gotta love my grocery store ramen 🍜 haven't been to Japan in 3 years, I'm planning to go there after covids gone!
as someone who lived in tokyo for a time, idk what these people are talking about ichiran is AMAZING and even in japan where you're surrounded by great food it's some of the best ramen you can find
Ichiran is so good! My first experiences was in Osaka, Japan and it totally hit the spot after a late night of clubbing. Since then I’ve had Ichiran in Tokyo and Osaka during the day time and it’s always a must. Hope you get to try it in Japan!
looks YUMMMY! I dont do spicy as much as I used to, but ill always try anything. 😄
While Lisa is trying new foods
Me: still eating cereal for breakfast everyday
What kind of cereal?
@@LisaNguyen cheerios idk if u have that in ur country I’m from uk
She lives in the land of the cereal enjoyers ofc they have it.
I don't eat cereal...🙂💔
@@ziadzedo then eat it
I love how organized they were.
I love ur TH-cam channel I found u on my recommendation and now I’m obsessed
I’ve also went to an Ichiran in New York, though we went to one in Brooklyn, which is kinda smaller than the one you went to. But I really love the ramen there and was actually the first ramen I have ever had, and so glad that it was 😋🍜
I love your vids !!
I think Ichiran is pretty average, even compared to ramen in the US. Speaking of the US, though, if you're in California you gotta stop by Ramen Nagi. The ramen there is amazing. And then in Japan, there's a ton of great little ramen shops, and some are really unique. I had a chicken broth as well as a vegetable broth ramen and both were unlike any ramen I've ever had.
Chicken and Vegetable/Mushroom Paitan isn't unique though lol they're pretty common too.
Looks delicious!!!
Oh i love the little booths!!
Thanks for this, Love ramen, never knew they had such places!
🤤🤤🤤 looks so good
Great review !
Can’t wait to go soon! From Arizona!!
That looks so good! ✨🤩
Awesome👍
Lisa happy birthday 🎊🎂
Look delicious
I dont even care about the ramen, but a place where no-one can see me eating has me absolutely hooked. I HATE eating in public, i always feel vry self-concious about the way i eat and it would be heaven to just be able to relax and eat with no-one watching
Your foods looks so good 🙂
You should definitely try yum yum noodles!
You should’ve tried the vegetable broth they have, I usually love Meat broths, but this one slapped 👌🏻👌🏻
I love Icharin Ramen and I love their noodles and side dishes. Really great place! XD
That looks sooooo good
That looks sooooo good 🤤
❤Ramen❤
Wow didn't know they opened up a NYc location. I tried the restaurant location in Shibuya. I'm excited the kept the same theme in NYC.
I like that they have a instant version love it 😎
Hey Lisa, pls try this egg masala recipe from maharashtra (india)
1. Hard boil 2 eggs
2. While eggs are boiling heat up a pan add 2-3 teaspoon of vegetable oil
3. Wait 1 minute and add thinly chopped onions and shredded coconut 1/4 cup each
4. Stir it for 5 minutes till golden brown
5. Add the mixture in a mixer grinder and add 2 chilles(small) 2 cm ginger and 3 garlic. Add 1/2 tomato(big),
6. Grind them till paste consistency
7. Heat up your kadhai or pan add 5-6 teaspoon of oil and add 3cloves , 1/2 a stick of cinnamon, 3 black pepper (whole)
8. Stir it at middium heat for 3 mins add the grinded mixture and add salt 1½teaspoon, 2 teaspoon chili powder
9. Stir it for ½ min and wait till the oil comes above the mixture
10. Add the eggs in it add stir it for 2 mins
11. Cook it for 5 more mins with a led on (don't stir it)
12. Enjoy with rice
I really like your videos and pls pls pls try this recipe you'll love it 😀
Ahh I live in NYC and I’ve been watching your NYC videos these past few days, but it just clicked in my head that we’ve been experiencing the same cold weather 🥶 Please stay warm!
That looks so delicious ♡
That’s looks amazing, wish I could try some
Amazing and I love you
Yummy Ramen
If you are ever in Boston you need to go to Yume Wo Katare! Only 2 things on the menu... Pork ramen and spicy pork ramen. It's also a great experience since the whole point of this ramen shop is about achieving your dreams and everyone shares their dreams with the small dining room when you finish your ramen
Hi Lisa I love your videos they really inspire me and I have made some of your recipes before you’re also one of my favourite TH-camrs
OMG YES ICHIRAN NY I GO HERE ALLLL THE TIME
Osaka has 2 locations in Dotonbori, and it’s really fun to order because instead of filling out forms, you actually punch in and pay for your order via vending machine just outside the main entrance door and then you’ll give the receipt to the person behind the little curtain thing :)
Hey Lisa, you should try Irachi Chai, it’s the best chai you can taste
Yum!
i want to go to ichiraku ramen🍥narutooooo
That looked so tasty! 🤤🤤💖
Where can I find this kit?!!!!!! I soooooo want to try this?!!! My pantry is full of Ramen because of you!!! Lol 🥰🥰
I need good reasonably priced Thai food recommendations in NYC. Please and thank you! Lol
What a cool experience!!! Im going to put this on my do go list next time I'm in NYC!
Let’s go to Japan!!!!!!
Lisa pleaseeee try momos and soup next time ,its one of my personal favorites and momos are like dumplings and are very juicy , you might love it!
The ramen looks amazing but at 0:14 was that Sam and Colby?
Try Ichiraku ramen from konoha some time!
That is a really creative business for sure.
Try knorr chicken noodles plzzzzz
Ichiran ramen reminds me of ichiraku ramen from Naruto 😂
That is one of the most appetising ramens I have ever seen
That actually looks really nice.
I love you Lisa your videos really
Since I live in NYC 🗽 I will go there in the new year
Am i the only one who read ICHIRAKU RAMEN at first🙂😂?
Try Haleem sometimes ❤ its a Pakistani dish one of my favorites
The way Lisa just signs that paper feels like Lisa is giving away her soul for ramen
Good one, go to ichiraku next.
When I graduate high school. When I get my license I want to travel around and expand my horizon on different types of foods
That’s a delicious looking egg, but that’s not soft boiled, soft boiled would be when the yolk is perfectly runny with no solids. I’m not exactly sure what to call that egg tbh it’s sort of inbetween but more jammy, perhaps a medium boiled egg.
It was nice
Lisa you definitely need to try The spicy Rose falooda if u do find it anywhere. It kinda has the flavour of a ramen broth but with a hint of rose flavour .
If you ever come to Japan, make sure to visit Fujikyu Highland. They have the best ramen 🍜
U go to the coolest ramen places lucky☺️☺️
Hi lisa big fan here
Can you try out southindian cuisine
So far from the videos you have uploaded I have seen only north Indian cuisine .
Try out the GHEE DOSA hope there are restaurants close enough that serve south Indian
10001 is a movie number!
The Ichiran in Japan is the bombbb! I am a huge fan of ramen so obviously going to Japan is always exciting for me bcs I look forward to all the food there >:)
gotta try ippudo they have 2 locations in manhattan, downtown is biggger but the midtown is the first one. hoenstly best ramen ive had in my life
I ate at this shop at Osaka. The ramen was great!
I wish I had local ramen shops in my state
Mike Chen is the reason why I wanna try this place so bad 😂
It looks so good😭
ICHRAKU RAMEN :D
I would love to go there
damn.. now im craving it... but last time I was there I spent $38 on myself... pretty expensive for a solo lunch haha
I'm currently living in Tokyo, but for the best food/ramen experience. I would suggest going to Fukuoka 👌
I came here without notification lol with in 3 sec 😁😁