ICHIRAN vs. IPPUDO Ramen: BEST Japanese Ramen Chain

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  • Here is my comparison of the two chain ramen places in Japan, Ippudo vs. Ichiran ramen noodles. When I first ate Ippudo ramen in New York, I didn't like it as much. But when I tried Ippudo in Japan, that bowl of ramen completely changed my perspectives on it. But... I will always love Ichiran, no matter what.
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  • @HackerHaus
    @HackerHaus 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3746

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

    • @justanotherasian4395
      @justanotherasian4395 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Michael Hacker lmao

    • @Teampegleg
      @Teampegleg 5 ปีที่แล้ว +191

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

    • @pico0o0o_
      @pico0o0o_ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

      @@Teampegleg thats ramen!

    • @GokkanUxxgo
      @GokkanUxxgo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      @@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 ปีที่แล้ว +2074

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

    • @tulangkerangka1599
      @tulangkerangka1599 3 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      Facts

    • @rippercyclotron3803
      @rippercyclotron3803 3 ปีที่แล้ว +93

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

    • @paridhigupta6171
      @paridhigupta6171 3 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      I really wanna have it but i m vegetarian 😔😔

    • @apophisca2163
      @apophisca2163 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

  • @subpancake
    @subpancake 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5030

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

    • @itaintme8817
      @itaintme8817 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Le Mon 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

    • @phillipsheldon5663
      @phillipsheldon5663 5 ปีที่แล้ว +86

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

    • @Wewhosee-im3ii
      @Wewhosee-im3ii 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Le Mon lol

    • @mistrgiggls2554
      @mistrgiggls2554 5 ปีที่แล้ว +75

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

    • @YunJaeGDLuv
      @YunJaeGDLuv 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      Where to sell organs...

  • @AmaConstaJiahidemi
    @AmaConstaJiahidemi 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1879

    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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +21

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

    • @yourbestwhatever
      @yourbestwhatever 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +85

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

    • @phitthawatinthavong8401
      @phitthawatinthavong8401 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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......

  • @joey5932
    @joey5932 4 ปีที่แล้ว +534

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

    • @vitocorleone1501
      @vitocorleone1501 4 ปีที่แล้ว +18

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

    • @ericazeh9760
      @ericazeh9760 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

    • @christopherlostmyspecsagai3554
      @christopherlostmyspecsagai3554 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😂

  • @bushraa4379
    @bushraa4379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3400

    I would literally take ramen over a wedding cake 😂

    • @louisbeerreviews8964
      @louisbeerreviews8964 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Bushra A no

    • @bushraa4379
      @bushraa4379 5 ปีที่แล้ว +95

      louis beer reviews Hoppy beers am i marrying you👀

    • @thestrangeman069
      @thestrangeman069 5 ปีที่แล้ว +78

      Bushra A
      Same, I hate cake.

    • @rachelfan1427
      @rachelfan1427 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same!

  • @AwesomenessOfDaFace1
    @AwesomenessOfDaFace1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +216

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

  • @DeAvinMitchell
    @DeAvinMitchell 5 ปีที่แล้ว +950

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

    • @thenexus7343
      @thenexus7343 4 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      2 cloves*

    • @gerardcowan155
      @gerardcowan155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Try drink Coke, it will amplify the burning taste.

    • @jordanharper617
      @jordanharper617 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      De'Avin Mitchell 2😂😂

    • @DanielshowMY
      @DanielshowMY 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Yes paper is made out of sugars

  • @zurucq
    @zurucq 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1573

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

    • @rizkymubaroq3025
      @rizkymubaroq3025 5 ปีที่แล้ว +31

      You need god

    • @gestappo2476
      @gestappo2476 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      @@rizkymubaroq3025 lmao

    • @maximo7993
      @maximo7993 5 ปีที่แล้ว +79

      He goes to the gym actually.

    • @illwillsquared
      @illwillsquared 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

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

    • @jermafan111
      @jermafan111 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

      exercise more

  • @renz4276
    @renz4276 4 ปีที่แล้ว +79

    I’ve never wanted to travel somewhere so badly

  • @bangtan_sarah5168
    @bangtan_sarah5168 5 ปีที่แล้ว +264

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

    • @rudibmd
      @rudibmd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @jamescatlover123
    @jamescatlover123 5 ปีที่แล้ว +520

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

    • @nordicblood8470
      @nordicblood8470 5 ปีที่แล้ว +146

      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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@nordicblood8470 preach!!!!!

    • @512Belieber
      @512Belieber 5 ปีที่แล้ว +60

      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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +38

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

    • @pancakes1594
      @pancakes1594 5 ปีที่แล้ว +15

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

  • @DanNak
    @DanNak 5 ปีที่แล้ว +136

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

    • @schlenon8651
      @schlenon8651 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Shoguntkd
      @Shoguntkd 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @fairytail2484
      @fairytail2484 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      3 am for me

    • @samiransaha63
      @samiransaha63 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Me too! Love from India 💜

  • @adrianlee2357
    @adrianlee2357 5 ปีที่แล้ว +403

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

    • @jovinard02
      @jovinard02 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

      what a coincidence for reals. you should've videobombed him.

    • @jenna145645678
      @jenna145645678 4 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      Ippudoception

    • @derontanzil6939
      @derontanzil6939 4 ปีที่แล้ว +35

      I'm eating air good for you

    • @aliahdaniel4011
      @aliahdaniel4011 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Adrian Lee luckyyy

    • @Mars-nm8ek
      @Mars-nm8ek 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Adrian Lee lucky-

  • @director3014
    @director3014 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

  • @warmss1
    @warmss1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Sabelo Shaku good luck fam , have fun in japan!

    • @Shoguntkd
      @Shoguntkd 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @rosaliecrawford1841
      @rosaliecrawford1841 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      lol “spacious stomach”

    • @skyfigurefun
      @skyfigurefun 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Japanese dont need a niggassss

    • @SAULlST
      @SAULlST ปีที่แล้ว

      How was it in japan

  • @ExtraSpicyRice
    @ExtraSpicyRice 5 ปีที่แล้ว +624

    wish i had something else besides packaged ramen lmao

    • @jaycubes
      @jaycubes 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      as you should XD

    • @Christophersanchez1326
      @Christophersanchez1326 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      MrDerpy17Y T no kidding 😭

    • @OMNIEDITZZZ
      @OMNIEDITZZZ 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      MrDerpy17Y T if cooked right they can be very good

    • @Jigglysaint
      @Jigglysaint 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @Jonathan-ej9pw
    @Jonathan-ej9pw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +154

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

  • @mawuu
    @mawuu 4 ปีที่แล้ว +113

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

    • @rainlol.9556
      @rainlol.9556 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Have you ever tried that

    • @kirbyking9405
      @kirbyking9405 4 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      Lol really ramen nagi? Wtf

    • @melodyyy7954
      @melodyyy7954 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @do7050
      @do7050 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @doms7373
      @doms7373 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kirbyking9405 ikr? Damn

  • @Phriendship
    @Phriendship 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @DeusVult9580
    @DeusVult9580 5 ปีที่แล้ว +419

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

  • @いちごレモネード
    @いちごレモネード 5 ปีที่แล้ว +639

    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 4 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

    • @gerardcowan155
      @gerardcowan155 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @microdeath422
      @microdeath422 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      tried the sapporo ramen. not bad.

    • @Evank513
      @Evank513 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

    • @snifey7694
      @snifey7694 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Does ominichi ramen has radiation we need those for research purposes

  • @Zavora1
    @Zavora1 5 ปีที่แล้ว +443

    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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I'd love to be there lol

    • @TheTyrantosaurusRex
      @TheTyrantosaurusRex 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Which do you recommend?

    • @SharapovaFan
      @SharapovaFan 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @smalls8505
    @smalls8505 5 ปีที่แล้ว +56

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

    • @Elizabeth-uj8vn
      @Elizabeth-uj8vn 4 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I was gonna do the same lol😞

  • @andreajenkins6448
    @andreajenkins6448 4 ปีที่แล้ว +64

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

    • @anthonybranco
      @anthonybranco 3 ปีที่แล้ว +9

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

    • @scotteng1
      @scotteng1 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I would say you want some Mike?

  • @abishavadukoot
    @abishavadukoot 5 ปีที่แล้ว +387

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

    • @groovyferny9061
      @groovyferny9061 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Abisha Vadukoot he was sweating lmao

    • @oneweddy69
      @oneweddy69 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

    • @PrettyH8Mach1n3
      @PrettyH8Mach1n3 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @shashankashura1654
      @shashankashura1654 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      so u get turn ON? seeing his sweat.

    • @apoordaoist
      @apoordaoist 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

  • @ELLEskASMR
    @ELLEskASMR 5 ปีที่แล้ว +65

    Comforting food! 😍 Happy holidays everyone!

    • @allenfiddler2765
      @allenfiddler2765 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      You are very kind.
      Thank you.

    • @ELLEskASMR
      @ELLEskASMR 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@allenfiddler2765 you are very welcome 😊

    • @katherinehurt5238
      @katherinehurt5238 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Merry Christmas!

  • @BigOvsOC
    @BigOvsOC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +478

    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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +32

      Years of eating a lot

    • @BigOvsOC
      @BigOvsOC 5 ปีที่แล้ว +26

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

    • @Cryosxify
      @Cryosxify 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      You are sense of fullness diminishes. Your*

    • @brifo3394
      @brifo3394 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

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

  • @kiyoaki1985
    @kiyoaki1985 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +33

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

    • @kiyoaki1985
      @kiyoaki1985 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      kiyoaki1985 NO MSG? HAIYAH

    • @mizocutie
      @mizocutie 3 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @tianaleh
    @tianaleh 4 ปีที่แล้ว +118

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

    • @distone2480
      @distone2480 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +8

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

    • @tahsinprogga343
      @tahsinprogga343 3 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@zaqeerahsalie5651 haha same😂

    • @The_NPC20
      @The_NPC20 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Aleeshaeats
      @Aleeshaeats 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I swear I thought it was just me! 😂

  • @ivyfandino7092
    @ivyfandino7092 5 ปีที่แล้ว +24

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

  • @badabing8884
    @badabing8884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

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

    • @badabing8884
      @badabing8884 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @e101y7
      @e101y7 5 ปีที่แล้ว

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

    • @maryannecalora9893
      @maryannecalora9893 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kanada-ya is amazing!!!

  • @emilyh1743
    @emilyh1743 5 ปีที่แล้ว +556

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

    • @victorkelley809
      @victorkelley809 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      I'm doing the same 😭 ramen is life!

    • @chere-nj9ib
      @chere-nj9ib 5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

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

    • @fullchidori3493
      @fullchidori3493 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Your bf also

    • @leonardpearlman4017
      @leonardpearlman4017 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Atleast you have ramen!

  • @eeunoo
    @eeunoo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jolie8280
    @jolie8280 ปีที่แล้ว +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!

  • @kevint8026
    @kevint8026 5 ปีที่แล้ว +146

    Watching this while slurping instant noodles

    • @jacobpalmer9009
      @jacobpalmer9009 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Kevin T I feel you rn

    • @fauxbugnl9968
      @fauxbugnl9968 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Same

    • @הוגןאלוהים
      @הוגןאלוהים 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Stop eating instant noodles they are deadly. But continue to eat them if you want to die mid age

    • @phil_matic
      @phil_matic 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      that doesn't sound bad really

    • @bayumahendra1797
      @bayumahendra1797 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      you're not alone

  • @Stimps1983
    @Stimps1983 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

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

    • @Stimps1983
      @Stimps1983 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@troy10troytroy that's far too true 😂😂

    • @troy10troytroy
      @troy10troytroy 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@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 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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” 😂

  • @alicehart7209
    @alicehart7209 5 ปีที่แล้ว +40

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

  • @foreseengust
    @foreseengust 4 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ❤

  • @thecolladofamily4838
    @thecolladofamily4838 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @JoseReyes-ze2gr
    @JoseReyes-ze2gr 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @brandonp2211
    @brandonp2211 5 ปีที่แล้ว +41

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

  • @LiveFree702
    @LiveFree702 5 ปีที่แล้ว +17

    15:51 Nice save. LMAO

  • @fishkatto
    @fishkatto 4 ปีที่แล้ว +78

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

  • @monaiza2177
    @monaiza2177 2 ปีที่แล้ว +4

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

  • @tinanguyen9779
    @tinanguyen9779 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @kvdude7279
    @kvdude7279 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    Simply translated:
    Aka = Red
    Shiro = White

    • @peacefulpanda7546
      @peacefulpanda7546 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      ooow.. that's why shinchan named his dog shiro

    • @jovinard02
      @jovinard02 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      thanks for reals!

  • @fangchloe2559
    @fangchloe2559 4 ปีที่แล้ว +242

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

    • @thecandle6520
      @thecandle6520 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Same and it give me naruto vis

    • @maee2033
      @maee2033 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yo

    • @Thollis1987
      @Thollis1987 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      𝙈𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨.

    • @toramace3037
      @toramace3037 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Yessss lol

    • @vasistamahadev
      @vasistamahadev 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ha ha

  • @kalyanid8733
    @kalyanid8733 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

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

  • @pashvang5394
    @pashvang5394 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @NareshMallya
    @NareshMallya 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @lunayen
    @lunayen 5 ปีที่แล้ว +144

    Why are you constantly stopped from getting the extra spicy version? It feels like a pattern now.

    • @rubz0829
      @rubz0829 5 ปีที่แล้ว +76

      lunayen I think it’s because they believe that foreigners cannot handle the spice. Like he said if he got the highest it most likely would’ve been too hot for him

    • @sage5478
      @sage5478 5 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      I think it is because they spend lots of time on making delicious ramen and having it too spicy will take away from the flavor

    • @superchatoalien4905
      @superchatoalien4905 5 ปีที่แล้ว +28

      A lot of Japanese including me doesn't like spicy food and Japanese food is generally not supposed to be spicy because spiciness kills its taste. So I feel some respect from the way of eating which Mike does.

    • @twochunkydivas
      @twochunkydivas 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      Why even place such a hot item on the menu if you refuse to serve it? Unless Mikey is just saying…

    • @604josh
      @604josh 5 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      At a certain point the spice just ruins the dish.

  • @scienzchic1807
    @scienzchic1807 4 ปีที่แล้ว +17

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

  • @allikitos
    @allikitos 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    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

  • @seanzhang1873
    @seanzhang1873 4 ปีที่แล้ว +30

    “There’s only 3 things on the menu, ThAtS nOt tHat MuCh”

    • @jasoninthehood9726
      @jasoninthehood9726 3 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      sean zhang The Cheese Cake factory chain in America proves that having too many items on your menu makes it terrible. I’ve ate there three different times and everything tasted like shit even though people love to talk about how big their menu is.

  • @DarrylA
    @DarrylA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @jaymartin927
    @jaymartin927 5 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Hi love your channel. I was wondering is Japan wheelchair friendly. And what city would u recommend. If anyone has answered tell me pls. Happy holidays every one

    • @o0Erzebeth0o
      @o0Erzebeth0o 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      Not everywhere is wheel chair friendly. Stick to Tokyo modern museums and more popular shrines. Older museums won't have elevators or sidewalks

  • @yautja9486
    @yautja9486 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @raphaeltrinidad9423
    @raphaeltrinidad9423 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

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

  • @franco9001
    @franco9001 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Ichiran is overhyped, expensive mass produced trash ramen produced in a giant factory. It’s the McDonald’s of Ramen. I’d give it a 3/10.

  • @mimpj6346
    @mimpj6346 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

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

  • @wizzy3548
    @wizzy3548 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I had tears in my eyes watching this because it had been 6 months since I had Ramen

  • @Cryzes
    @Cryzes 4 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Have you ever tried the Kyoto based chain Kirameki no Tori? So far this has been the only place where I found the ramen exactly how I believed it should taste like. Please give it a try when you go to Kyoto, just next to the Imperial Palace. Go for the chicken version instead of the typical chasu one! :D

  • @Misseggy24
    @Misseggy24 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 😍

  • @neeltjehendriks1974
    @neeltjehendriks1974 3 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @Montklein
    @Montklein 5 ปีที่แล้ว +27

    And I'm here eating oatmeal 😢

  • @mwilkybear5780
    @mwilkybear5780 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @dianybethvazquez1652
    @dianybethvazquez1652 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

    Never been so early and so hungry before.

  • @albeon_draken
    @albeon_draken 2 ปีที่แล้ว +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.

  • @LaHeeyuung
    @LaHeeyuung 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @honeydewdiaries
    @honeydewdiaries 5 ปีที่แล้ว +13

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

  • @azetenth
    @azetenth 5 ปีที่แล้ว +9

    15:45 I thought he said "the sweet cream is melting on the f****ng pancake" I need help...

  • @udayaai
    @udayaai 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @Ewabound571
    @Ewabound571 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Bro ate like 3 bowls of ramen and some Gyoza in one sitting. 😮

  • @vikaashsharma134
    @vikaashsharma134 4 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    I've watched this video an unhealthy amount of times

  • @yamazaki6099
    @yamazaki6099 5 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    I am eating a lollipop bytheway SAD :-(

    • @shsmart007
      @shsmart007 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      AnimeDude Dont Ask Y lol me too

  • @Pyro4414
    @Pyro4414 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When Mike Chen is sweating you know it’s hot! Thanks for the awesome videos.

  • @mrcrabowski
    @mrcrabowski 4 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Living in Japan, I would spent all my money just for Ramen xD

  • @justyami
    @justyami 3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Everything is so much cheaper out of USA

  • @mohitchaudhary7946
    @mohitchaudhary7946 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Bro fresh Ramen is something of a different level...love it always

  • @celestialivory7033
    @celestialivory7033 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Before vid: ooh yum ramen! Imma watch it.
    After vid: *so hungry*

  • @MonkeyDLuffy-yg5pi
    @MonkeyDLuffy-yg5pi 4 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @shahnazparveen3286
    @shahnazparveen3286 5 ปีที่แล้ว +16

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

  • @the3rdid485
    @the3rdid485 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @christianvillarreal4764
    @christianvillarreal4764 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I just went to Japan with my girl. We ate ichiran for 3 days straight. We both gained around 10 pounds in 2 weeks. We went to some great whole in the wall ramen shops. Some ramen places were charging 8 dollars for a huge bowl. Filled with pork!!! Probably chowed down on 25-30 bowls of ramen. Most I ate in one day was 4.. I felt like.shit tho!! Was worth it!!

  • @eatsoupeveryday
    @eatsoupeveryday 5 ปีที่แล้ว +11

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

  • @hanachan252
    @hanachan252 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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!!❤🔥

  • @xx5t3phani3xx
    @xx5t3phani3xx 5 ปีที่แล้ว +42

    IPPUDO IS MUCH BETTER IN JAPAN 😭 we have one in the Bay area and I didn't even enjoy it 😭

    • @nightwing7950
      @nightwing7950 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Ikr! ippudo is loads better in japan than it is in its overseas outlets :(

  • @MissChickenSimple
    @MissChickenSimple 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Northern part of Chinese people always eat noodle soup with fresh garlic and chilly oil (sometimes a little bit black vinegar). That brings you to another level. When I eat Japanese Ramen, it reminds me a lot of memory about Chinese noodle soup. That is why I like Ichiran.

  • @zimmycuh
    @zimmycuh 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Idc that I keep rewatching this video 100x year after a year like a ritual

  • @peepbmw
    @peepbmw 5 ปีที่แล้ว +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 ปีที่แล้ว

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

  • @austinmydude8263
    @austinmydude8263 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    When I'm in Kyoto I go to kawaramachi 2-3 times a week for ichiran and happy pancake

  • @sxbvstixn7964
    @sxbvstixn7964 5 ปีที่แล้ว +69

    "GYOWZA"

  • @jkuli2900
    @jkuli2900 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Ok after watching all the buffet ppl on TH-cam,..... You are my favorite just thought I'd let you know. I do know you do more than buffets. Keep up the honest reviews bro

  • @aimeehodgin6359
    @aimeehodgin6359 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    " Pretty chaotic, like they're lining up at the door. So the world could be falling apart out there, I'm safe within my ramen cubicle." Safety first!!!!

  • @raifon
    @raifon 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Mike is the best!

  • @HUUSTISHIA
    @HUUSTISHIA 5 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Ichiran is kinda like Ichiraku from Naruto

  • @AussieAngeS
    @AussieAngeS 5 ปีที่แล้ว +5

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

  • @GAIJINxSTUDY
    @GAIJINxSTUDY 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Keep up the good work Mikey! I literally just uploaded my review of Ippudo and the Ippudo 7/11 instant noodles and I compared it to Ichiran as well! I was going to make a suggestion that you try Ippudo yet here we are!

  • @firingsquadgeneral
    @firingsquadgeneral 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    The essence of 2:00am content