A5 WAGYU Beef RAMEN with TabiEats

[@5AMRamen]

Check out the LAMB Ramen & Tsukemen collab vid on Tabieats channel: kzbin.info/www/bejne/qYC4eGl9YtWshbs

[@cececola]

Oh my 🤤 major Tokyo ramen cravings 🍜 I will most definitely visit Mensho when Jpn opens again ❤️

[@5AMRamen]

@@cececola You won't regret visiting them 😃. Thanks for watching!

[@TabiEats]

Thanks Frank for once again, introducing us to some amazing and very unique ramen shops. Let’s collab again soon!

[@5AMRamen]

Always great fun to collab with you guys! Sounds like a plan 😊

[@cececola]

I love TabiEats ❤️❤️❤️

[@meezuswalks9578]

*Bat hau was da fu-rai-ba?*

[@kefumna]

Love TabiEats. That’s how I found out about this channel.

[@5AMRamen]

Happy you came via them and we did another collab!

[@halcyondraconis7437]

Ah, my two favorite Japan Foodie channels. Finally!

[@chriscaughtfire9921]

I like that you left some bloopers in the video, that was great!

[@5AMRamen]

Always try to add them at the end now...glad you liked them!

[@AynenMakino]

My 3 favourite Japan-based foodies, all together in 1 video! I love it!

[@5AMRamen]

Puts a smile on my face 😃. Thanks for watching!

[@DrthmN]

Another collab with Tabi Eats, Let's gooooooo!!!!

[@5AMRamen]

YESSSS!!

[@MarkMugen]

Ramen Gang 💪🔥⚔️

[@5AMRamen]

Yes, Ramen Musketeers!

[@gravyall0va]

I’m in love with this collab! Tabi Eats ❤️❤️❤️

[@5AMRamen]

Me too 😃

[@Z020852]

I've experimented with beef before but not as much and not with Wagyu (not even Prime). 1. I've had issues making shio more complex with fish notes. It's too easy for katsuobushi and/or niboshi to overwhelm the beef if using regular aroma oil. Rendered beef fat from striploin steaks needs to be used for the aroma oil (with some garlic and katsuobushi, because beef fat has too distinct flavor). "Chashu" here was just raw brisket strips (same stuff used for Korean BBQ or pho). 2. For shoyu, I braised short rib in koikuchi shoyu + Chinese dark soy sauce infused with mushrooms with some aromatics and a bit of rock sugar, and then used that as tare. Trimmed fat was also infused with a little garlic. The result: if this one is like sukiyaki, the one I made ended up like if you put galbijjim and galbitang (bulalo if with shank and Japanese corn in the Philippines) together. 3. My experiment with dandanmian/tantanmazesoba and beef was born out of laziness. You know how dandanmian uses peanuts in other countries? I once had leftover sauce from a beef stomach+ox tail that was stewed in a peanut puree made by my mom. I had noodles, I had chili oil, and I had pork sausage. So like a drunk college student I put them all together, and despite peanuts and beef it was good. I have since made sure to use leftover beef+peanut sauce this way, although internet shopping has made it easier to have sesame paste handy.

[@5AMRamen]

You are a ramen superstar (trying all those things to begin with)! Right - in the shio bowl at MENSHO they don't use any beef in the soup or even as toppings. I think you as you highlighted, it really hard to find a balance with those fish elements alongside beef (vs say, chicken). That shoyu bowl sounds fantastic - was much easier for me to visualise when you mentioned it was like galbitang / bulalo...fatty and exploding with flavor. Trimmed fat you said? Was it Taiwan where they use peanuts a lot in dandanmian? I'm sure it's not just them but I know their version is quite creamy like Tokyo's vs the original style in Sichuan. Leftover or not, it sounds like you still were able to whip up a magical dish with this one too.

[@jack_konte]

Frank, I really enjoy your channel and the quality of your content. You do a great job. I look forward to returning to Japan and enjoying many of the places you have shown on your channel.

[@5AMRamen]

Thank you for saying that 😃. Japan will be waiting for you until that day arrives, when you're here with your big list of ramen shops to hit!

[@MrLGDUK]

Amazing! I think a visit to Mensho is a must - I want to try all three of those ramen! Fantastic to see these collab videos! I was thrilled when I saw both videos in my notifications 😁 The lamb ramen and tsukemen also looked and sounded fabulous.

[@5AMRamen]

Both Mensho shops are def a must (and all of the ramen 😉). We timed it right down to the release for this collab!

[@EkibenExpress]

We came over from Tabieats and subbed right away, great videos. Loved the after Ramen dessert/cafe segment. Consider visiting Hirosaki in Aomori for all you apple dessert needs.

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks so much for coming over and subbing! I had some great apple pie by Towada Lake before...would love to go back and properly do Hirosaki for some more apple dessert (only spent a few hours there last time).

[@ladymurasaki370]

Awesome collab! 👍🏽👍🏽👍🏽

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for watching! Hope to do more of these 😃

[@henrychew235]

Can't wait to go try this!! Excellent collab! Dessert is always welcomed after a bowl of hearty ramen!

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for watching! Indeed - always room for dessert 😃

[@Mauru_Arteme]

Came from Tabieats channel, mmm those ramens look sooo delicious! can't wait to explore more around with you and see all the different ramens you find

[@5AMRamen]

Welcome! We'll all explore the wonderful world of ramen together.

[@darkerthanblackk1]

Yayyyy love tabieats! I am obsessed with their channel. Brings me so much joy.

[@5AMRamen]

They're awesome - love collabing with them!

[@VincentImmortal]

Just came home from eating two ramen bowls and this popped up! Awesome as always, Frank.

[@5AMRamen]

Haha, good on ya (eating 2 too)! As always, thanks for watching 😃

[@fumeokid]

OMG! That Ramen looked so so good. I am marking that as a place to go when I go to Japan next. Thanks for doing the leg work! Oishii!!

[@5AMRamen]

Always happy to do the ramen leg work! Definitely visit when you're here 😃

[@jyeo5556]

cool! I thought those two faces looked familiar! I was not prepared for how rare the a5 wagyu ramen was, wow but I guess it gets cooked. Dried tomato is an interesting addition! All round, great descriptions, my stomach was grumbling! I really enjoyed this collab review. After watching so many of your vids I forgot that you do eat food that is not ramen haha

[@5AMRamen]

They slow cook that wagyu to perfection (like sous vide). The dried tomato accent was definitely nice too! Thanks for watching and I love doing collabs with Tabieats. Lol, once in a while I need to change things up from the ramen 😅

[@edchang9521]

Fantastic collaboration again with Tabi Eats. I must say that wagyu looked so yummy. Looking forward to more collabs.

[@5AMRamen]

That wagyu is out of this world! Thanks for watching and glad the collab was fun - will def plan to do more 👍

[@KELimagination]

Those ramen bowls look delicous and flavorful. I enjoyed watching this collab. I liked the dessert part too.

[@5AMRamen]

Yes and thanks! When collabing with Tabieats, there's always room for dessert 😃

[@sciencewithcharlotte7677]

Frank is always great with sharing his 'foodjectives', but "like eating a cloud of meat..." stands out here. For 2000 yen, believe I'd be in the clouds as well. Excellent collaboration!

[@5AMRamen]

Well put, that you'd be in the clouds. We certainly felt that way and thanks for watching!

[@Aiken47]

I love the collaboration videos between my favourite Channels

[@5AMRamen]

😃😃. Can't wait to do another collab with them!

[@tamara4557]

So fun to see all the different ramen！the A5 one with sukiyaki flavour sounds amazing, I would try that. I agree that the plastic straw kind of ruins the beautiful cup. I know with the pandemic now and cleaning it is probably not possibe but a metal straw in the same colour would be more fitting. If you love apple pie you shoould try the Dutch one once when you got the chance :) Homemade is the best of course hahaha

[@5AMRamen]

Sooo good, that A5 bowl stands out! I think so re: a metal straw. Have one at home - will try and bring next time 😃. Is Dutch style with a crumbles on top of the apple pie? If so, I have tried it and loved it. It wasn't homemade tho - will need to take care of that in the future.

[@tamara4557]

@@5AMRamen no Dutch apple pie is with a lattice crust on top an stuffed with rather large apple chunks seasoned with sugar and (lots of) cinnamon and sometimes raisins added. The crust is a bit chewy and crumby at the same time. The taste really varies, it's a real taste of home treat.

[@5AMRamen]

Oh wow, that sounds divine...will need to try some when I visit there again!

[@paulamieko2051]

I love Tabieats! Loved the collab! Curious to see more of your videos!

[@5AMRamen]

Love working with TabiEats! Thanks and will keep the ramen content coming 👍

[@CriticalEatsJapan]

Awesome! Hope you guys do more team-ups and definitely take the show on the road!

[@5AMRamen]

For sure! So much ramen to be had outside of Tokyo 😋

[@cmkfatt1]

All my faves + ramen! {dream collab} slurp! slurp!

[@5AMRamen]

Slurps up! Love doing collabs with TabiEats 😃

[@kb16kb]

Great video and content! I would really want to try Mensho!! 🤤🍜😋 adding it to my list! I’m so happy that you’re collaborating with tabieats again! I missed you guys! 💛

[@5AMRamen]

So happy to have collabed with them after a little hiatus. Thanks for watching and yes, Mensho is a must!!

[@thetalkingshrimp5683]

Hi Frank! Was brought here from tabieats, love your ramen expertise!

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for coming to the channel! Will keep the ramen content train rolling 🚂

[@rogermeister2450]

Thank you very much for this and all other great Videos and Ramen advices. I live know since 8 months in Yokohama and have visited a lot of your recommendations, just like Mensho... All the time there have been so great bowls of ramen, thank you for this experience. I look forward to eat the next ramen shops you recommend.

[@5AMRamen]

Thank you for watching! I'm so happy to hear you've visited a lot of the recommendations. I haven't uploaded that many Yokohama ramen videos up to now...but I do have some on the video backlog list 😃 So much great ramen in Yokohama too!

[@brewstergallery]

That was great1 I really want the lamb ramen though. I would love to see more collaborations withe the Tabieats guys.

[@5AMRamen]

That lamb ramen is insanely good. Unbelievable. Yes, we plan to do more collabs 😃

[@alhollywood6486]

So glad to find you! I live in the South Bay of Los Angeles and we have tons of ramen shops, do you have a recommendation?

[@5AMRamen]

I haven't been to LA in ages! But both Hakata Ikkousha and Rakkan are directly from Japan and I also hear good things about Takumiya 👍. Need to visit LA again once all of this is behind us.

[@alhollywood6486]

@@5AMRamen let's get a bowl!

[@kefumna]

Whipping the tantan soup looked amazing delicious

[@5AMRamen]

Definitely - good foamy texture!

[@momonakokeshi6325]

The tan tan ramen would be my favorite but all them looked delicious.

[@5AMRamen]

That is one of the best tantanmen out there, with the wagyu taking it the next level. All great tho, as you said!

[@linuslanser4719]

1000 yen for a bowl of wagyu tantanmen. I am beyond disbelief right now. Wish we can go back to japan and visit that ramen restaurant. Excellent video frank, keep it up! Cheers from canada.

[@5AMRamen]

I know, right? We are spoiled to the point of disbelief 😅. Thanks for watching, will indeed keep it up and all the best to you in Canada!

[@londonpelen9157]

Hi Satoshi and Shinichi good to see you guy's Hi Frank yummie enjoy guy's

[@5AMRamen]

Hi there and thanks for watching!

[@catherinebond7474]

How fun to see you guys all together! And such a special bowl of ramen. A different prefecture? Hokkaido? Fukuoka?

[@5AMRamen]

It had been so long! Not sure yet about the Prefecture yet for that outside of Tokyo collab 😃.

[@ebtihali]

I’ve only recently discovered Tabieats and love their content. Awesome collab. The last tantanmen bowl looks incredible. But how do they prepare their wagyu as it doesn’t look raw?

[@5AMRamen]

Tabieats is awesome! That last tantanmen is indeed incredible. The wagyu are slow-cooked (like sous vide) so perfectly fine to eat 👍

[@MishMashTravels]

I wasn't planning on having ramen today, but after this video, I am having ramen today lol

[@5AMRamen]

Lol, happy to hear it!

[@rayr9089]

Great stuff with guests

[@5AMRamen]

Yes, these are always fun...especially with these guys!

[@myronyoshioka8742]

Wagyu and ramen....win win

[@5AMRamen]

Can't go wrong!

[@yvette8629]

My Three Favorite Guys....Again....The Ramen Looks Oishii....All I Have To Say Is Yes Please....

[@5AMRamen]

😃! Oishi to the max for those bowls

[@k.jordan.r4718]

Satoshi lost his cool for a quick but got it back 3:06 😂😂😂

[@5AMRamen]

Haha, he stopped thinking about ramen for a split second but came back immediately.

[@Daq1999]

Better crossover then the avengers

[@5AMRamen]

Lol, thanks for watching!

[@123cetaphil]

Another tempting n tasty review including tabi eats!! So interesting how size, thickbess, other additives are considered caredully when constycting each bowl. Bonus with a dessert addition thrown in! 😀 dies menma compliment wagtuu beef more than an egg or green onions ir sprouts? Just curious bc it contributes it’s own dimension too. 👍🏿😀💕

[@5AMRamen]

Absolutely - each ramen shops had to consider all those things you mentioned, and how everything fits together in the end. Mensho is a perfect example of that! Always room for dessert 😅. There were green onions there as well but I do think the crunchy menma are a nice contrast to the softer wagyu (moreso than bean sprouts). Perhaps that was they were aiming for!

[@totsumtroy975]

That third bowl at MENSHO has me ready to buy tickets. That looked incredible. Does MENSHO do any instant versions of their Ramen?

[@5AMRamen]

Haha, I know the feeling - once the borders are open, they'll have a seat waiting for you at the counter. MENSHO has does some instant ramen in the past but right now I don't believe they're selling any.

[@lilly_koii]

extra wagyu ramen for 2000 yen! my favorite ramen shop near me has regular bowls for 18-23 dollars haha.

[@5AMRamen]

Such a steal, right? Thankfully no import costs here too 😊

[@scotkleinman]

Wait- so both the Lamb and the Wagyu are from Mensho? Available at both locations or only one?

[@5AMRamen]

Yes, both from the Mensho group! But only "Mensho Tokyo" (Suidobashi, Tokyo) in the TabiEats video serves the lamb ramen. "MENSHO" (Gokokuji, Tokyo) in this video serves the wagyu ramen. However, the wagyu ramen is also served at "Mensho San Francisco" (Shinjuku, Tokyo). Thanks for watching!

[@perdomot]

Just found the channel and plan on checking out the other videos but I did want to ask a question. I usually stay in Asakusa and eat at Ichiran but are there any smaller shops you really like to eat at in that area? I prefer to support smaller shops whenever possible. Thanks.

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for finding the channel! Plenty of great ramen shops in Asakusa for your next trip: 5amramen.com/tag/asakusa

[@foomp]

Are those smaller bowls that Shinichi and Satoshi are using something they offer on the menu?

[@wed3k]

I'm guessing they spilit it

[@5AMRamen]

Yes! We split them 3 ways and just asked for smaller bowls.

[@martenlundin]

Lucky guys. Wish I could go on a ramen trip too. Its been a while :(

[@5AMRamen]

You're gonna end up booking a 6 month trip when you're back here!

[@martenlundin]

@@5AMRamen I would have to. Been missing out for a while now. I would be on the run from the law though with that lousy tourist visa but it would be worth it.

[@5AMRamen]

Will need set up a 6 month special ramen visa!

[@martenlundin]

@@5AMRamen That needs to happen

[@fusionor]

That looks incredible. The cut looks similar to roast beef and from what I can see it's also dry aged? The fat cap is yellow so it looks aged. Is this the same place on your website in Bunkyo City? I want to save the address for next time I go. I can't wait to go back to Japan.

[@5AMRamen]

It does really like roast beef, doesn't it? Great eyes - I do I believe they're dry aged. Yes, it's the same Bunkyo City spot on my website! goo.gl/maps/n1TQ1N4ZngJPmA189 Japan will be waiting for you, in all its ramen glory 😃

[@LifeOfBD]

My brotha! I just had Mensho in San Francixco

[@5AMRamen]

That's awesome! It looks like they're adding some awesome new ramen to the menu?

[@goodchildmusic0]

WHAAAATTTT. Tabi EATS !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! :D

[@5AMRamen]

Yes! They're the best 😊

[@alexangulo2055]

The best ramen I had in Tokyo was a Spicy Tokumaru in shibuya.. Most if the Ramen I had were very fishy for me so I did enjoy the spicy ones.

[@5AMRamen]

I too have those spicy ramen days 😃

[@bentobuster6995]

Nice job

[@bentobuster6995]

I’m learning so much about ramen watching you. Very impressive. Loving it.

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for watching and will make sure to keep the ramen content coming!

[@bentobuster6995]

@@5AMRamen excellent. I’ve stocked up and will appreciate them more

[@5AMRamen]

👍

[@angelamapa2529]

Also Mensho? I checked the menu of Mensho in Bunkyo but it was mostly lamb stuff. Are these wagyu ones only available at Jikasei Mensho? Gosh, if I had all that ramen, I think I'd just be able to handle some fruit for dessert. Or ice cream from 7/11 :D

[@5AMRamen]

So this one is just "MENSHO": goo.gl/maps/nYyYxvL1Vw8DmjfbA I haven't been to Jikasei Mensho in a little while but the wagyu ramen is definitely at MENSHO and Mensho San Francisco (in Shinjuku). Was a heavy day for us 😃 7-11 ice cream never disappoints either!

[@angelamapa2529]

@@5AMRamen Thanks for the Google Maps link! So is this the same Mensho that has the lamb ramen? I like how you show which button to choose on the vending machine. Saves us the trouble of attempting to figure out the kanji. I hope they don't re-arrange the buttons before I go haha :D That tantanmen is calling my name!

[@5AMRamen]

The lamb ramen is at Mensho Tokyo: maps.google.com/?cid=7555277979466694283 No worries! The Wagyu Tantanmen was a limited bowl (the button reflecting that too) - hopefully still on the menu when the border reopens!

[@angelamapa2529]

@@5AMRamen oooh! Thanks for letting me know :) Hope they open borders up again!

[@julia-ov4tl]

came from tabi eats

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for coming over and welcome!

[@yokoc.4591]

Is the address of this ramen restaurant posted somewhere?

[@5AMRamen]

Here it is! goo.gl/maps/n1TQ1N4ZngJPmA189 In the description, I put a link to my blog too (map is the bottom)

[@LiveGood88]

I'm here, intro by TabiEats

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for coming to the channel and welcome!

[@tinamariefarmer4419]

i subbed from Tabieats

[@5AMRamen]

Thanks for watching and subbing 😃

[@Scott65J]

hey guys!

[@5AMRamen]

Hey there, thanks for watching!

[@saphaedra]

How would they cook that beef?

[@5AMRamen]

Slow cooked on low heat

[@Aiken47]

Hi Frank, would you have the Google map links for these shops?

[@5AMRamen]

Yes! Here's MENSHO (Wagyu Ramen): goo.gl/maps/n1TQ1N4ZngJPmA189 Here's Mensho Tokyo (Lamb Ramen: goo.gl/maps/qBEB4BCxpj5zTRDbA I put more info in the description about MENSHO (from my blog) as well.

[@lynnkihara2323]

Great video. Frank, have you heard of the insect ramen? Would you try it?

[@5AMRamen]

This one? kzbin.info/www/bejne/oHa5lH6XpLJqmNk I actually really liked it 😃

[@lynnkihara2323]

@@5AMRamen that's the one! Would you take people there? Are you still doing tours? Looking forward to getting back to Japan as soon as they open up.

[@5AMRamen]

I haven't taken people there on a tour but yes, still do the ramen tours! Japan and all its ramen will be waiting for you when that day comes 😊

[@ngabdilahidza4237]

what ramen with goat meat ?

[@5AMRamen]

The lamb ramen is really good. Never had goat ramen before but I wouldn't be surprised if it appears somewhere down the line 😃

[@ngabdilahidza4237]

@@5AMRamen yeah, sounds interesting right ?

[@roslanb2527]

Colab with Pablo from Tokyo soon?

[@5AMRamen]

That would be awesome!

[@vlnvlaclogbaerhpno]

‘Why-Gyu’? I don’t understand why people struggle so hard to pronounce ‘wagyu.’

[@5AMRamen]

WAgyu for the win!