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.
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 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.
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.
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 🍜
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 😭
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
@@sonny9054 The difference between tonkotsu in Tokyo and actual hakata ramen in Fukuoka is insane. I never understood why all the TH-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.
@@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.
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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
The Ramen Nagi Golden Gai branch is a quaint shop which serves Niboshi, but they also have a Butao shop in Shibuya, and has a lot of branches in other countries with the Butao brand.
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.
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.
In the US there is a company called ling ling that makes a delicious frozen ramen . The package comes with 4 bowls and has pork broth and chunks of meat with corn, carrots, and peppers. Microwave four minutes and it's ready.
Nagi is definitely the most Asian-oriented-ramen place out of every place you covered in this video; I would stick to Nakiryu if you are from the West and don't like anything fishy in flavor. With that said, Nagi has to be one of the best ramen places in Shinjuku area next to Musashi.
Nakiryu is unreal, even the Konbini store version is probably the best instant ramen you'll probably ever have.
Where is Nakiryu located?☝️🥰
@@helenmiranda961 Otsuka, one stop away from Ikebukuro
@@martinwalton9307 😊 Thank you.
I wish it was sold in the US but...USDA regulations
How much is it?
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.
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.
Totally agree, Japan does food at the same level it does everything else, absolute perfection 👍
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
@@M1N1Girl007 it's called MSG, will make anything taste like its Michelin star.
@@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.
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.
Let's all just take a moment to appreciate that Mike just visited all these fine establishments wearing an unironed t-shirt. 🤣
Who irons their t-shirts? Lol
Ayo what 😂😂😂
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
Who is dressing up for a Ramen shop? Lol.
He’s shameless
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.
He's not back in Japan. Previously recorded video from awhile back.
Omggg everything looks amazing as I'm snuggled on my couch with 2 blankets trying to keep warm
With the cold weather it's definitely ramen and pho season!
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 🍜
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Not sure now in 2023 but do you need a reservation or is it first come first serve?
@@MizaProductions1 it’s first come first serve, ramen places don’t have reservations, you need to stay in line.
I think I'm a bit weird. Despite the amazing food, it's that egg sunrise that always gets me.
It's almost Mikey's birthday, Happy Birthday and Happy New Years. 🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉
19:07 that Fig parfait is just **chef's kiss**
I’ve been waiting for this! Finally Mikey is back in Japan! I love his Japan episodes.
2 back to back videos!!! LETS GO!!!! Glad to see him back in Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵
The way he talks about food literally just makes it look ten times tastier
16:46 whoa that egg looks good. Just the right amount of runny and a perfect smaller bowl for the broth.
Yay I'm glad you're in Japan again! We will be there next month and will be using your videos as guides
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.
Omg, the memories! I was there in 2018, still remember the taste.
Want to Nakiryu in 2019 and it was incredible. Waited about 90 mins or so in line and it was so worth it.
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 😭
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I literally teared up watching your video, I miss Japan every day and can‘t wait to be back in 2024
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
Mikey always catches me when I'm cooking.... then I get jealous. Lol
I think mikes favorite word is umami
Ramen episodes feel like a reset or refresh that leads to the next chapter of Mikey's food journey.
I always love your Japan videos and I really miss Japanese Ramen, they're on a whole other level on how good they are.
Well, they did "invent" it, so....😊
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.
Any recommendations please! I'm going in 3 weeks and except. For Mikey recos I got nothing haha but we ould prefer less touristy🤗
The last bowl of ramen looked so good! I don’t like fish, but I would give it a try!
I was having a panic attack in the middle of the night and your videos calmed me down, thanks for existing ♥️
That melon desert was a work of art it looked absolutely delicious…I’m hungry again!
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.
I just had chopped up Chasu in a ramen bowl on Father's day and it was definitely a ramen changing experience!! Was amazing
Your ramen days are my favorite as well!
Hey Mike... The noodles looks good.. Have a great day.. Blessings... ❤️🐞
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Volume levels kinda funky this video
Mike that place with the thick noodles, you really liked it. We can tell, you had me smacking my lips together on that one.
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 😅
You’re my favorite channel Mike ❤
The melon dessert looked so appetizing
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.
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.
@@sonny9054 The difference between tonkotsu in Tokyo and actual hakata ramen in Fukuoka is insane. I never understood why all the TH-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.
@@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.
@@sonny9054 thanks for the correction. Should have checked before posting. Now I can say I choose the hip ramen in Tokyo. 😁
And I am here watching this at 3 AM eating cup ramen 🥲
What I love about japanese ramen the most is the broth just so rich and tasty
Thanks for watching.
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i love just the opportunity to receive this in the world noodles are what the world needs
You should visit St. Louis again and make a video about Sanctuaria tapa Lunas, Diablitos mexican, and Hendricks BBQ
I love making ramen and eating with him. Thanks Mike!
The first thing I ate in Tokyo was Nagi Ramen. To this day, I remember the experience and the taste of the broth.
Watching your older videos and you pop up...
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
@5:38 you didn't iron your shirt, again !
hope to see u in paradise ❤ may we all receive the gift that it is
高野フルーツパーラー美味しいですよねー
The parfaits look huge!
The Ramen Nagi Golden Gai branch is a quaint shop which serves Niboshi, but they also have a Butao shop in Shibuya, and has a lot of branches in other countries with the Butao brand.
This is a man that loves food.
That egg shot… 👌🏽
You make everything look delicious and makes me want it
japan is the best ramen ever thats why im here in japan living with my husband
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.
The fact where I live is about to open up a hot pot and a new ramen place. Oh how I’m so excited!
I absolutely love tonkatsu Ramen with the yellow wavy alkaline noodles.
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
Mikey in Japan... that means japanese convenience store videos!!! 😀 😍 ❤️🔥❤️🔥
That creamy broth looked soooooo good! Definitely for me 🤤
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!
Yummy yummy💥💯👍
Love from india
This guy is living my dream life
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.
In the US there is a company called ling ling that makes a delicious frozen ramen . The package comes with 4 bowls and has pork broth and chunks of meat with corn, carrots, and peppers. Microwave four minutes and it's ready.
Can you please say which Ramen Variation you ordered at NAKIRYU?
All Delish!!!! Whoooooooaaaaaaaaa.
im so hungry now, thanks mike!
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.
👀 yummy that dessert looks delicious. Yummy.
I get so happy everytime He uploads
I hope u will do a video about all sorts of halal ramen in japan! (for my future travels)
I love your videos 😍
From Singapore straight to Japan? I am so jealous. Also your appetite to eat 4 bowls of heavy ramen in a day.. Insane.
Now I’m craving ramen 🍜 for dinner tonight
Same 😢
You got me at RAMEN.
Whats spiced ramen bowl you ever eat ? Love your videos
Looks amazing 😮
ramen day is also my favorite day
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
Gotta go there next time I'm in Japan. Hoping for 2024 or 2025.
So awesome
Mikey: I LOVE you and all of your videos -- especially those about Japanese travel and food!
Now I want ramen thanks mike lol 😂
Vicariously living and eating in your footsteps. Thank you.
It has been 7 years since I had this ramen - I still dream about it.... Went back twice in 3 days in Tokyo (4 hours waiting total)
(Nakiryu's tantanmen is what I'm talking about)
Nagi is definitely the most Asian-oriented-ramen place out of every place you covered in this video; I would stick to Nakiryu if you are from the West and don't like anything fishy in flavor. With that said, Nagi has to be one of the best ramen places in Shinjuku area next to Musashi.
holly crap i've never been this early
Mike I need you to make a Dallas Hot Pot video so I know where to go 😅
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ooooo fancy!!! and yummy im jelous
Awesome job Mikey.
About to go and eat ramen now. Can't wait to try all those spots.
It's ramen time.
If someone travels to Japan, forget Tokyo.Visit big cities in the countryside.
Not racist, just speaking 100000000000% truth!!!!
Stop being racist
Have you been to basanova and tried the green curry ramen
.... LEGENDARY RAMEN..
Hey question. When I go to ramen place in America they give me half of an egg. Why they give you whole egg 🥺🥺🥺🥺🥺
lol 🤣 because Japanese restaurants in Japan don't skimp on the ingredients. they give u a full egg and u pay half the price.
I love it when you use the word penetrate