I went to Tokyo for the first time last November, and I ate Ichiran every single day I was there. Even went to the same location Mike went to in Shinjuku! Seriously the best ramen I've ever had and I brought their instant one back home and I make it every so often when I miss it. It gets you like 95% of the way there!
Next time try to branch out. There are so many other better places! Many were right next to you at that Shinjuku location. Love the enthusiasm, though!
@@MeowjinBoobeen to 10 or so ramen places across Tokyo and Kyoto, even one Michelin star joint, ichiran holds its own. If you think it’s McDonald’s quality just because it’s a chain, shows you haven’t been to many ramen places across Japan to know the difference.
I appreciate Mikey for being the Ichiran champion that he is. I've met a lot of people who say there's tons of better ramen places and I know a lot of locals even scoff at it, but I have yet to find a better bowl of ramen on the planet. The way the first sip of broth smacks you in the mouth is like no other. Life changing ramen.
Everyone has different taste and preference there is sooo many local’s who love ichiran just as much as mikey just look at these videos almost all patreon’s are locals not tourist’s so ichiran can’t be that bad as many say it is. I would sell my kidney to get there, anyone byuing?
I totally agree with you! Ive been to Tokyo many times, and I love many ramen shops there, but ichiran is my number 1! I introduced my husband to ichiran when I took him to Tokyo for the first time, and he loved it so much he literally has dreams about it lmao 😂 we’re finally going back soon, so we can get our ichiran cravings satisfied. Once you have ichiran, life is changed forever. I think the people who scoff at it are the type of people who need to feel “cool”. I’ve definitely heard lots of people talk like that about it too lol.
Yeah you probably won't find many places like these in Calgary. Lots of BBQ grill places. Not as dense a population here either but it has condo places, many. Has an ok LRT system and bus network you can uber etc. Lots restaurants.
Tomita is crazy good. You can go to the second location in the Kitte building basement near Tokyo Station if you don’t want to wait in the crazy line at the home shop.
Funny story, I was out for lunch today at a sushi place near me in Brisbane, Australia. They actually had this video streaming on some of their tv's so I had to come and watch the end
Is it just me or is this his like 5th video on Ichiran lol I think this is his 2nd Ichiran vs ippudo video too (3rd if you count the NY one) I used to like watching him but his videos are very repetitive
I was wondering if Mikey was going to visit Ichiran ramen and of course he did, thank you~ Definitely gonna try both of them next time I visit Japan, I hope that day comes soon!
I was surprised when I went to the Haneda airport recently and they're selling boxes of Ichiran ramen you can take home with you in the airport past security! There were only three boxes left so it must be very popular as a souvenir.
Don’t let the secret out! I love going to the other places with no other tourists but me there! So much quieter too! Lol j/k I hope everyone can get to experience the full breadth of Japanese ramen other than just chain Tonkotsu restaurants!
@@binhnham2512 bruh please you are one of those gaijin who think "less people the better" you probably don't know what good ramen even is, stop being pretentious. they can feed you a dish water broth and you would say it's perfect just because it's "ranked" no.1
This Mike Chen youtube feature of Best Ramen Chains in Japan is absorbing to view. The reference to the various ingredients of the ramen he tries also helps to have a viewer easily imagine vicariously some of the reasons why some of the ramen dishes are selected.
I've heard that often, ichiran is bomb AF when you're visiting..and it is, but once you live there, there's so many amazing whole on the wall type places.
fun fact, u can actually open the side panel of ur cube . so if u come as couple or wf friends u can open it and easier to talk haha (the ichiran one), but seeing al couple behind didnt open it, either they change it since pandemic orrrr its not in every shop thing
Bro Mike Chens Vocabulary after all these years be like; Try it with Salt and Pepper. That makes it more salty and peppery. And that smoked Cha-Shu is so smoky...😮💨
awesome video! A lot of people hate on ramen chains but there is a reason they were able to expand so much. We still like both chains and mom and pop restaurants. We reviewed a few on our channel.
Ippudo serve gyoza, which is why the vinegar is there to make your dipping sauce for gyoza. It's definitely not for the ramen. Best ratio for making a gyoza doing sauce is 1:1:1 of soy sauce, vinegar and raayu (chili oil).
Hey Mike! My friends and I are huge fans of yours. I have a serious question- are you conscious of your pronunciation of the "S" words like savory and sweet or the alliterations you use with the letter "S" in it as well. All of my friends or people I meet who watch you recognize you based on that alone! Is this something related to your brand as a way to stand out? Or completely natural. By no means is this an insult, but a curious question! Keep up the great work, big fan
I used to be 100% Ippudo over Ichiran, and while I still don't love Ichiran, I have to say I also don't love Ippudo as much as I did before. I'm not sure if it's just me, but I feel like something has changed compared to pre-COVID times. Not talking about the menu, but just the taste in general. Maybe it's because I recently moved on and prefer more lighter broths like beef or chicken ramen, idk. I went back to Ippudo for the first time since COVID started and it really just wasn't the same...
And here I am enjoying my instant ramen with extra soup(water) 🥲
Can’t believe it’s been five years ago today when Mike first tried this ichiran and was blown away……good memories😊
Do you know which video it was? Can't find it.
@@Guruditt its near the top of his most popular videos😊
@@blackmantis3130 wrong video
man travels and eats, makes money and writes off everything as business expenses. Living the life
@@Gurudittit's in strictly dumpling
I went to Tokyo for the first time last November, and I ate Ichiran every single day I was there. Even went to the same location Mike went to in Shinjuku! Seriously the best ramen I've ever had and I brought their instant one back home and I make it every so often when I miss it. It gets you like 95% of the way there!
instant not good
imagine going to america and eatting mcdonalds everyday Lol
Next time try to branch out. There are so many other better places! Many were right next to you at that Shinjuku location. Love the enthusiasm, though!
@@MeowjinBoobeen to 10 or so ramen places across Tokyo and Kyoto, even one Michelin star joint, ichiran holds its own. If you think it’s McDonald’s quality just because it’s a chain, shows you haven’t been to many ramen places across Japan to know the difference.
you seriously miss out just eating at any random mom and pops ramen shop that tastes better than ichiran
I know he is glad to be back at his favorite Ramen restaurant. Like a kid on Christmas Day.
He looks like one
I appreciate Mikey for being the Ichiran champion that he is. I've met a lot of people who say there's tons of better ramen places and I know a lot of locals even scoff at it, but I have yet to find a better bowl of ramen on the planet. The way the first sip of broth smacks you in the mouth is like no other. Life changing ramen.
Ya don't listen to the ramen snobs. They just want to show off.
Ok
totally
Everyone has different taste and preference there is sooo many local’s who love ichiran just as much as mikey just look at these videos almost all patreon’s are locals not tourist’s so ichiran can’t be that bad as many say it is. I would sell my kidney to get there, anyone byuing?
I totally agree with you! Ive been to Tokyo many times, and I love many ramen shops there, but ichiran is my number 1! I introduced my husband to ichiran when I took him to Tokyo for the first time, and he loved it so much he literally has dreams about it lmao 😂 we’re finally going back soon, so we can get our ichiran cravings satisfied. Once you have ichiran, life is changed forever. I think the people who scoff at it are the type of people who need to feel “cool”. I’ve definitely heard lots of people talk like that about it too lol.
As an introvert, I really appreciate that places like Ichiran exist 😊
Yeah you probably won't find many places like these in Calgary. Lots of BBQ grill places. Not as dense a population here either but it has condo places, many. Has an ok LRT system and bus network you can uber etc. Lots restaurants.
Whoever started putting synthwave music in the background... I love you.
I go back and watch the OG Ichiran videos all the time! Love the update, Mike! :D
Mike being back at Inchiran brings back so many memories ❤️
I found mikey video when I was searching for ramen videos.
So this is a very nostalgic one.
Okay but that dipping noodle + sauce combo though?? I've been appetite-less for days and now i'm hungry. That's how good it looks through the screen!
Tomita is crazy good. You can go to the second location in the Kitte building basement near Tokyo Station if you don’t want to wait in the crazy line at the home shop.
I love ramen videos. Always make me crave them 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
I even feel nostalgia and I've never even been, I live through you Mike!!
The first slurp at the second spot…”I felt that” 7:00 🤤 that looked so bomb!
Awesome job Mikey
The broth is what I love the best about ramen just so flavorful
That first bowl of ramen.. god, it looked so good... i was about to drool... Thanks for the video, Mike.
I literally went to Ichiran everyday when I was there for 2 weeks
@@Duhtonyledon’t blame u. I love ichiran in the states so I can imagine it’s 100x better in Japan
Funny story, I was out for lunch today at a sushi place near me in Brisbane, Australia. They actually had this video streaming on some of their tv's so I had to come and watch the end
Loved the video. Loved the music at
4:32
Mike was slurping to the beat!🤣🤣
Magic Ramen window is already a classic for Mike
I love watching him eat that ichican ramen. I want to go to Japan just to try it!
Worth the trip just for that
Go to New York City
@@Nick-wp8qynot the same
@@Nick-wp8qy I’ve had both, and the one in Japan is superior by far
Ichiran is Japan’s MacDonalds
I love the vibe of this place, looks nice.
Is it just me or is this his like 5th video on Ichiran lol
I think this is his 2nd Ichiran vs ippudo video too (3rd if you count the NY one)
I used to like watching him but his videos are very repetitive
most def is all his content are the same he never tries something new. ( Buffett, ramen, expensive place, hot pop, kbbq, 7/11)
Awesome episode thankyou 👏
Can't not have my mouth watering for this.
Both of them looked delicious!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩
Tomita looks amazing, Im definitely putting it on my list!
How do I always manage to watch your videos while I'm hungry?
I was wondering if Mikey was going to visit Ichiran ramen and of course he did, thank you~ Definitely gonna try both of them next time I visit Japan, I hope that day comes soon!
Finally a new ichiran video from Mike
love your videos
These are my fav videos from you. Cannot get enough of you eating these types of noodles.
@@divinekpl1 No
‼️‼️‼️Foood is 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥
How does a spicy 10 Ichiran ramen compare to Shin Black or Samyang Buldak ramyun in terms of spiciness?
you really should come to Portugal, i think you'll love the food here.
love the content
I like how he didn't even put Tomita's on title because there's no "VS" for Tomita's, he's on the league of his own
I was waiting for this video for years 😭 ❤❤❤
I just came to see that bowl of ichiran ramen once again
Love the setup of the 1st one!
Need one of these in St. Louis!
There is an ichiran in new york but apparently it's nowhere near as good as the japanese counterpart and yet costs twice as much
Man this is so different than the Mr.Noodles I just had!
You guys should try ichiran. Best tonkotsu ramen ive eaten
mikey, u gotta take one slurp man, always cutting it half way HAHA
Hey Mikey great channel!! You’re a true artist the way you film the food you’re eating and your entire experience. Thanks 🥢
Boy be murdering them noodles
Noodle soup makes the world go around
I was surprised when I went to the Haneda airport recently and they're selling boxes of Ichiran ramen you can take home with you in the airport past security! There were only three boxes left so it must be very popular as a souvenir.
Don't bother, the instant soup taste totally different from what you get from the shop.
@jerrang4172 true, it's just like slightly fancier instant ramen
@@jenuy1364 I would have to disagree. It's not 100%, but it's at 90% of the way there. Does the trick when you're craving it!
@kamronseeram3488 how I wish I had the same standards as you 😅
They sell it on Amazon with Prime Delivery and it's sold in Japanese markets in the States
Hey Mike.. The Raman looks delicious.. Enjoy Japan.. I would.. ☺️🐞❤️
Love your videos! They offer me such a peaceful experience
MIKE, I just watched you on.....tubi YOU WRRE GREAT! I DIDNT KNOW!
The Ichiran video from 5 years ago was the reason I went to Japan. Love seeing you back at Ichiran!!
there are lots of delicious ramen here in japan not only ippudo and ichiran
Don’t let the secret out! I love going to the other places with no other tourists but me there! So much quieter too! Lol j/k I hope everyone can get to experience the full breadth of Japanese ramen other than just chain Tonkotsu restaurants!
@@binhnham2512 bruh please you are one of those gaijin who think "less people the better" you probably don't know what good ramen even is, stop being pretentious.
they can feed you a dish water broth and you would say it's perfect just because it's "ranked" no.1
Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family!
This Mike Chen youtube feature of Best Ramen Chains in Japan is absorbing to view. The reference to the various ingredients of the ramen he tries also helps to have a viewer easily imagine vicariously some of the reasons why some of the ramen dishes are selected.
What.. ?!? 10x spiciness that was something else 😮 1:03
Tomita Ramen is really a ramen heaven ❤
Tummy making noise just watching...yum...
Tomida looks great
If you are ever in Sapporo a must try is Ebisoba Ichigen. Amazing shrimp broth ramen.
The Japanese are so polite.
Ramen videos are the bomb.
Those Prices for good ramen 😢 so jealous. $7.50, $9.14, no tip. Insane
its not good to tip in japan, its seen as taboo
I am so envious as I am sitting here on break eating my sad chicken salad. 😢😢😢😢
Yum the ramen looks so yummy ❤ thanks for a great video Mikey ..x
Happy New Year Mike
I am a vegetarian now..but I like to see his expressions when he enjoys the ramen.
I've heard that often, ichiran is bomb AF when you're visiting..and it is, but once you live there, there's so many amazing whole on the wall type places.
I agree… though they are a chain they are TOP of their game in quality
I always like Mike Chen's Ichiran post T_T
7 x we've graciously ate amoung 1 of the most popular food 😋 ever
The ramen looks even tastier than usual!
I like both ramens.
fun fact, u can actually open the side panel of ur cube . so if u come as couple or wf friends u can open it and easier to talk haha (the ichiran one), but seeing al couple behind didnt open it, either they change it since pandemic orrrr its not in every shop thing
Everyone keeps talking about ichiran or ippudo as the best ramen chain, when the actual best ramen chain in Japan is Tenkai lppin
It all looks so good. You are so lucky
Even though I have never tasted ramen in my whole life, I am now very eager to try ramen noodles..
Nice food vlog Jackie Chan😊
Went to both in nyc and I prefer ippudo the flavor was slightly better
Bro Mike Chens Vocabulary after all these years be like;
Try it with Salt and Pepper. That makes it more salty and peppery. And that smoked Cha-Shu is so smoky...😮💨
My goodness! You came to Ippudo really close to my house. It takes about 10 mins to get there on foot. I wanted to see you.
So a video on the spiciest ramen like mark plz
He loves his noodles!
1st one noodles looked best
2nd one the broth looked best
3rd one overall looked best
Eating cup stir fry noodles now and picked up the phone just in time for a noodle video thanks
awesome video! A lot of people hate on ramen chains but there is a reason they were able to expand so much. We still like both chains and mom and pop restaurants. We reviewed a few on our channel.
Ramen is so delicious!
Wow... l need that in my life.
Where you been Mikey? My stomach has been growling for a new video.😋😋♥
My favorite videos! RAMEN NOODLES RAMEN NOODLES
We need more ramen places here. I have to drive over an hour away for good ramen. 😔
Try Kikanbo! I think it trumps all other ramen shops at least in Tokyo 😊
Ippudo serve gyoza, which is why the vinegar is there to make your dipping sauce for gyoza. It's definitely not for the ramen. Best ratio for making a gyoza doing sauce is 1:1:1 of soy sauce, vinegar and raayu (chili oil).
Hey Mike! My friends and I are huge fans of yours. I have a serious question- are you conscious of your pronunciation of the "S" words like savory and sweet or the alliterations you use with the letter "S" in it as well. All of my friends or people I meet who watch you recognize you based on that alone! Is this something related to your brand as a way to stand out? Or completely natural.
By no means is this an insult, but a curious question! Keep up the great work, big fan
Making me HUNGRY Mike!!👀🔥
Next time please try Zundo ya in osaka
One of the reasons I fly to Japan ICHIRAN RAMEN
It was the reason I first flew out there! All of the other ramen places are the reasons I’ve returned!
I want to learn to cook this, look so delicious
Check out Motoki ramen academy. He does a copy cat recipe.
Noodle boy is what I call you from now on.
Ippudo for sure
I used to be 100% Ippudo over Ichiran, and while I still don't love Ichiran, I have to say I also don't love Ippudo as much as I did before. I'm not sure if it's just me, but I feel like something has changed compared to pre-COVID times. Not talking about the menu, but just the taste in general. Maybe it's because I recently moved on and prefer more lighter broths like beef or chicken ramen, idk. I went back to Ippudo for the first time since COVID started and it really just wasn't the same...