ICHIRAN vs. IPPUDO Ramen: BEST Japanese Ramen Chain

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]

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

[@justanotherasian4395]

Michael Hacker lmao

[@Teampegleg]

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

[@pico0o0o_]

@@Teampegleg thats ramen!

[@GokkanUxxgo]

I don't think he read your comment. He keeps calling it Tonkatsu in later videos. He may be trolling us all.

[@yuu_daichi]

@@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]

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

[@tulangkerangka1599]

Facts

[@rippercyclotron3803]

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

[@paridhigupta6171]

I really wanna have it but i m vegetarian 😔😔

[@apophisca2163]

@@paridhigupta6171 no worry boi/gal, i bet there must be some sick tasting vegetarian ramen! variety is like: *SAY NO MORE*

[@insurrectionofthedamned803]

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

[@AmaConstaJiahidemi]

mike at ippudo: this is really really really good mike at ichiran: *dies and goes to heaven* me: well i guess its clear

[@yourbestwhatever]

really don't get why he hypes it up so much, there are so much better ramen joints in Tokyo imo.

[@bvrlylava]

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

[@yourbestwhatever]

@@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]

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

[@phitthawatinthavong8401]

*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]

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

[@vitocorleone1501]

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

[@ericazeh9760]

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

[@christopherlostmyspecsagai3554]

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]

I would literally take ramen over a wedding cake 😂

[@louisbeerreviews8964]

Bushra A no

[@bushraa4379]

louis beer reviews Hoppy beers am i marrying you👀

[@thestrangeman069]

Bushra A Same, I hate cake.

[@rachelfan1427]

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]

Same!

[@AwesomenessOfDaFace1]

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

[@DeAvinMitchell]

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

[@thenexus7343]

2 cloves*

[@gerardcowan155]

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]

Try drink Coke, it will amplify the burning taste.

[@jordanharper617]

De'Avin Mitchell 2😂😂

[@DanielshowMY]

Yes paper is made out of sugars

[@renz4276]

I’ve never wanted to travel somewhere so badly

[@subpancake]

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

[@itaintme8817]

Le Mon 😂🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@phillipsheldon5663]

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

[@Wewhosee-im3ii]

Le Mon lol

[@mistrgiggls2554]

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

[@YunJaeGDLuv]

Where to sell organs...

[@bangtan_sarah5168]

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

[@rudibmd]

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

[@zurucq]

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

[@rizkymubaroq3025]

You need god

[@gestappo2476]

@@rizkymubaroq3025 lmao

[@maximo7993]

He goes to the gym actually.

[@illwillsquared]

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

[@jermafan111]

exercise more

[@kiyoaki1985]

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]

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

[@kiyoaki1985]

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]

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]

kiyoaki1985 NO MSG? HAIYAH

[@mizocutie]

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.

[@warmss1]

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]

Sabelo Shaku good luck fam , have fun in japan!

[@Shoguntkd]

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

[@rosaliecrawford1841]

lol “spacious stomach”

[@skyfigurefun]

Japanese dont need a niggassss

[@SAULlST]

How was it in japan

[@jamescatlover123]

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

[@nordicblood8470]

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]

@@nordicblood8470 preach!!!!!

[@512Belieber]

Honestly 100x better. The first time I had ichiran, I felt like I have never eaten a proper noodle in my life before😅

[@DAAraiz]

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

[@pancakes1594]

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

[@mawuu]

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

[@rainlol.9556]

Have you ever tried that

[@kirbyking9405]

Lol really ramen nagi? Wtf

[@melodyyy7954]

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

[@do7050]

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

[@doms7373]

@@kirbyking9405 ikr? Damn

[@albeon_draken]

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.

[@user-kg1mo2pg9l]

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]

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

[@gerardcowan155]

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

[@microdeath422]

tried the sapporo ramen. not bad.

[@Evank513]

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

[@snifey7694]

Does ominichi ramen has radiation we need those for research purposes

[@DanNak]

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

[@schlenon8651]

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

[@Shoguntkd]

See if you're in Japan, you would just go out and eat ramen at 5 am. It's the best place ever!!

[@DanNak]

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

[@fairytail2484]

3 am for me

[@samiransaha63]

Me too! Love from India 💜

[@mimpj6346]

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]

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

[@emilyh1743]

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

[@victorkelley809]

I'm doing the same 😭 ramen is life!

[@chere-nj9ib]

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

[@fullchidori3493]

Your bf also

[@leonardpearlman4017]

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]

Atleast you have ramen!

[@Jonathan-ej9pw]

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

[@justanotherasian4395]

JDVL2k I can’t even finish 1 without dying

[@justanotherasian4395]

@yami bakura no u

[@Zavora1]

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]

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]

I'd love to be there lol

[@TheTyrantosaurusRex]

Which do you recommend?

[@SharapovaFan]

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

[@adrianlee2357]

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

[@jovinard02]

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

[@jenna145645678]

Ippudoception

[@derontanzil6939]

I'm eating air good for you

[@aliahdaniel4011]

Adrian Lee luckyyy

[@Mars-nm8ek]

Adrian Lee lucky-

[@smalls8505]

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

[@Elizabeth-uj8vn]

I was gonna do the same lol😞

[@ivyfandino7092]

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

[@alicehart7209]

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

[@fangchloe2559]

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

[@thecandle6520]

Same and it give me naruto vis

[@maee2033]

Yo

[@Thollis1987]

𝙈𝙚 𝙩𝙤𝙤 𝙄 𝙡𝙤𝙫𝙚 𝙩𝙝𝙚 𝙉𝙖𝙧𝙪𝙩𝙤 𝙨𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙚𝙨.

[@toramace3037]

Yessss lol

[@vasistamahadev]

Ha ha

[@Phriendship]

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.

[@ExtraSpicyRice]

wish i had something else besides packaged ramen lmao

[@jaycubes]

as you should XD

[@Christophersanchez1326]

@@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]

MrDerpy17Y T no kidding 😭

[@OMNIEDITZZZ]

MrDerpy17Y T if cooked right they can be very good

[@Jigglysaint]

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.

[@yautja9486]

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.

[@sierraonly]

I'm literally crying rn - that looks amazing!

[@director3014]

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

[@DeusVult9580]

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

[@apoordaoist]

Same

[@DeusVult9580]

@Mathew conway worth it man

[@IDiggPattyMayonnaise]

@@conwaymj88 Haha I do that. Every video has filler.

[@emilmyrhaugen7194]

Same😩🤤

[@abishavadukoot3765]

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

[@groovyferny9061]

Abisha Vadukoot he was sweating lmao

[@oneweddy69]

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

[@PrettyH8Mach1n3]

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

[@shashankashura1654]

so u get turn ON? seeing his sweat.

[@apoordaoist]

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

[@andreajenkins6448]

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

[@anthonybranco]

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

[@scotteng1]

I would say you want some Mike?

[@scienzchic1807]

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

[@ELLEskASMR]

Comforting food! 😍 Happy holidays everyone!

[@allenfiddler2765]

You are very kind. Thank you.

[@ELLEskASMR]

@@allenfiddler2765 you are very welcome 😊

[@katherinehurt5238]

Merry Christmas!

[@kevint8026]

Watching this while slurping instant noodles

[@jacobpalmer9009]

Kevin T I feel you rn

[@fauxbugnl9968]

Same

[@user-fu4tb2vb7q]

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

[@phil_matic]

that doesn't sound bad really

[@bayumahendra1797]

you're not alone

[@tianaleh]

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

[@distone2480]

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]

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

[@tahsinprogga343]

@@zaqeerahsalie5651 haha same😂

[@The_NPC20]

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

[@Aleeshaeats]

I swear I thought it was just me! 😂

[@fishkatto]

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

[@tinanguyen9779]

oh god why am i watching this at 11.30PM my stomach is literally craving for food 😩

[@sirkill-a-lot5460]

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

[@badabing8884]

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]

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

[@badabing8884]

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]

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

[@e101y7]

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

[@maryannecalora9893]

Kanada-ya is amazing!!!

[@phildre1974]

Ah Ichiran. Only time i actually was overwhelmed with emotions when eating, literally cried, out of joy ofcourse. Just amazing, hopefully back soon

[@Jenniferx-su6pw]

He did a review on that ramen but instant . He said it’s near close to the real thing. It’s on amazon for 37$ 5 pack . It’s kinda expensive but if it’s close I think it’s worth it

[@LaHeeyuung]

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]

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

[@BigOvsOC]

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]

Years of eating a lot

[@BigOvsOC]

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

[@Cryosxify]

@@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]

You are sense of fullness diminishes. Your*

[@brifo3394]

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

[@brandonp2211]

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

[@shinya8261]

Me tooo

[@Ewabound571]

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

[@jolie8280]

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！

[@AussieAngeS]

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

[@DarrylA]

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.

[@thecolladofamily4838]

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.

[@foreseengust]

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 ❤

[@NareshMallya]

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.

[@eatsoupeveryday]

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

[@monaiza2177]

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

[@sumimaind]

I’ve had Ramen in many different places in and out of Japan, and Ichiran is still one of the best I’ve had!

[@Chill1332]

That looks amazing. I actually just tried ramen, ramen not from a package, for the very first time! I see why you love it so much!!! It was SO amazing. One if my favorite things I have ever eaten! No joke!

[@rayroyals7128]

When Christmas comes early and this guy simply delivers to us 😊😊

[@LiveFree702]

15:51 Nice save. LMAO

[@the3rdid485]

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

[@honeydewdiaries]

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

[@Stimps1983]

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]

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

[@Stimps1983]

@@troy10troytroy that's far too true 😂😂

[@troy10troytroy]

@@Stimps1983 hahahaha but at least, the pain was worth it. I think times like this are the only times i become a masochist.

[@imnotchikao6317]

Lol. Whenever he says that’s a bit spicy, I automatically translate it as, “Yup that’s gonna be way too hot for me” 😂

[@p.awolford687]

I love how honest mike is over other food vloggers

[@karnniescrubz]

I lived in japan for a few years during my military life. IPPUDO is my favorite place IN THE WORLD!Watching this is making my mouth water just thinking about it!

[@udayaai]

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

[@kvdude7279]

Simply translated: Aka = Red Shiro = White

[@peacefulpanda7546]

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

[@jovinard02]

thanks for reals!

[@MonkeyDLuffy-yg5pi]

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

[@speed041582]

I'm a ramen lover but watching you eat them in Japan just makes me realize that I have never truly had an original and can only imagine how truly different they are over there compared to the states. I was almost Drooling watching you lol.

[@JoseReyes-ze2gr]

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.

[@mwilkybear5780]

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

[@raphaeltrinidad9423]

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

[@kalyanid8733]

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

[@horsebeef]

I love making ramen! It's so fun to experiment and try out different ingredients. Thanks for the inspiration!

[@lunayen]

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

[@rubz0829]

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]

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]

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]

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

[@604josh]

At a certain point the spice just ruins the dish.

[@kaiwatt1679]

This guy is the ceo of making ramen videos

[@evan.5967]

No

[@xcamillef94]

Ichiran all the way! I went to both place while I lived in Fukuoka but honestly the tonkotsu from ichiran is the best!😍

[@winterdreams9525]

Right away it lookd bomb😍

[@apersonwhodoesnothing6177]

it's before breakfast and now I'm hungry

[@winterdreams9525]

@@apersonwhodoesnothing6177 same😂😭

[@shahnazparveen3286]

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

[@hanachan252]

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!!❤🔥

[@seanzhang1873]

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

[@jasoninthehood9726]

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.

[@giansoriano9553]

I really love the ramen of Ichiran cos its so good. Love the vid Mike keep it up!

[@vikaashsharma134]

I've watched this video an unhealthy amount of times

[@eeunoo]

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.

[@britg1633]

I’ve never had ramen before and I wanna try it SO bad 😭 especially like the ichiran one with the whole experience of eating at that kinda place 🥺😭

[@dianybethvazquez1652]

Never been so early and so hungry before.

[@BSG99]

I love how you are looking at the menu whilst standing in the middle of the road 😂

[@c2vmaniac]

Just got the chance to try this out a week ago, definitely worth the queue for the ramen and the trip to Japan. 🤤

[@mikeditlevsen]

It is fun to hear you talk about the condiments as being special as it is mostly Ichiran who doesn't have, but almost all other Ramen places have these extra condiments. But even though it doesn't stop me from having Ichiran when I go to Japan, it is just a good standard place that you can return too..

[@Cryzes]

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

[@Bansmax]

These videos make me very happy, thank you. :)

[@wizzy3548]

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

[@jenghapsari]

I love how he uses food as life metaphors 🤣🤣🤣

[@Montklein]

And I'm here eating oatmeal 😢

[@samkellman]

They just put a Ippudo in Santa Monica, I need to try it out!

[@v1n082]

Bro,, you're making me so hungry right now, lol those noodles look so amazing.✌🍜🍜🍜🍥

[@pashvang5394]

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

[@akagibs5311]

They both look so good I think we can all agree we all want to be in his shoes right now🤤🤤

[@drkrkshubh66]

this ramen is heavenly like ohh! i wish i had a bowl

[@DaveBriffa]

Interrupting a summary with more food, is not an interruption......its a bonus for us. Great vid Mikey.

[@TGreerTGreer]

I was born in Sapporo, which is known for its Miso Ramen and I’ve been a miso guy for my whole life, but recently i visited Ichiran with my S/O who’s from the capital of Tonkotsu and I’ve since changed my mind😂

[@Babyvalkyie]

I love Miso broth it's sooooo good. I can sip it alone with no noodles necessary