#1 MICHELIN STAR Spicy Japanese Ramen & Best HIDDEN GEM Ramen in Tokyo Japan

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I tried many ramen restaurants in my life and this time I found a hidden gem in Tokyo Japan!
The places I went to:
Nakiryu
Japan, 〒170-0005 Tokyo, Toshima City, Minamiotsuka, 2 Chome−34−4 ＳＫＹ南大塚 １F
Ginza Kagari Main Branch
6 Chome-4-12 Ginza, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0061, Japan
Ramen Nagi - Shinjuku Golden-gai Honkan
A 1-min walk from Shinjuku Golden Gai
Address: Japan, 〒160-0021 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Kabukicho, 1 Chome−1−10 2F
Shinjuku Takano Fruits Parlor
Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−26−11 5f
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[@mazdadon1985]

Let's all just take a moment to appreciate that Mike just visited all these fine establishments wearing an unironed t-shirt. 🤣

[@derrekgillespie413]

Who irons their t-shirts? Lol

[@itejash6296]

Ayo what 😂😂😂

[@yahabdall1]

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

[@pekow91]

Who is dressing up for a Ramen shop? Lol.

[@IamnotJokic]

He’s shameless

[@martinwalton9307]

Nakiryu is unreal, even the Konbini store version is probably the best instant ramen you'll probably ever have.

[@helenmiranda961]

Where is Nakiryu located?☝️🥰

[@martinwalton9307]

@@helenmiranda961 Otsuka, one stop away from Ikebukuro

[@helenmiranda961]

@@martinwalton9307 😊 Thank you.

[@seantazelaar9807]

I wish it was sold in the US but...USDA regulations

[@organizedchaos4559]

How much is it?

[@amgone75dm]

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.

[@edwardfletcher7790]

Totally agree, Japan does food at the same level it does everything else, absolute perfection 👍

[@M1N1Girl007]

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]

@@M1N1Girl007 it's called MSG, will make anything taste like its Michelin star.

[@M1N1Girl007]

@@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.

[@Homer-OJ-Simpson]

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.

[@brenoestrella7905]

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 🍜

[@mikechean040]

Ok

[@mikechean040]

Lol

[@StuartsFn27]

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[@MizaProductions1]

Not sure now in 2023 but do you need a reservation or is it first come first serve?

[@TraciPeteyforlife]

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.

[@orangetang1980]

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.

[@davidfallon6018]

He's not back in Japan. Previously recorded video from awhile back.

[@gmoney4980]

Mikey always catches me when I'm cooking.... then I get jealous. Lol

[@JulieNguyenYoga]

Omggg everything looks amazing as I'm snuggled on my couch with 2 blankets trying to keep warm

[@CardinalBiggles01]

I think I'm a bit weird. Despite the amazing food, it's that egg sunrise that always gets me.

[@DLFH]

With the cold weather it's definitely ramen and pho season!

[@MsSayaB]

I’ve been waiting for this! Finally Mikey is back in Japan! I love his Japan episodes.

[@SweetieBird]

The niboshi ramen at Nagi is sooooooo good. Kudos to Ms. Koizumi loves Ramen Noodles for inspiring me to visit it. I actually ate there three times during the five nights I spent in an Airbnb three blocks away. The extra spicy version was... An experience. That amazing bowl of noodles at 5 am is unforgettable.

[@squidfingers729]

I wonder if I'm in the minority since I didn't love their ramen. It was great quality and all but it was my first niboshi ramen and was too fishy for me.

[@TheBestFoodieShow]

The way he talks about food literally just makes it look ten times tastier

[@Astrih_Konnash]

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 😭

[@Killy5445]

Omg, the memories! I was there in 2018, still remember the taste.

[@joolieberry]

Yay I'm glad you're in Japan again! We will be there next month and will be using your videos as guides

[@whatever1661]

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.

[@Che1seabluesdrogba11]

2 back to back videos!!! LETS GO!!!! Glad to see him back in Japan 🇯🇵🇯🇵

[@mizueeats5415]

What I love about japanese ramen the most is the broth just so rich and tasty

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[@p3ngpong]

I always love your Japan videos and I really miss Japanese Ramen, they're on a whole other level on how good they are.

[@ruthwhite3938]

Well, they did "invent" it, so....😊

[@dawncrew3137]

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.

[@fairdinkdiwilson7869]

Any recommendations please! I'm going in 3 weeks and except. For Mikey recos I got nothing haha but we ould prefer less touristy🤗

[@jakeconnelly2441]

Want to Nakiryu in 2019 and it was incredible. Waited about 90 mins or so in line and it was so worth it.

[@PaoMauMahal]

Ramen episodes feel like a reset or refresh that leads to the next chapter of Mikey's food journey.

[@hollyxytphh]

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

[@maryvampiregirl666]

19:07 that Fig parfait is just **chef's kiss**

[@kristinwright6632]

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.

[@sonny9054]

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.

[@VanillaCoke1956]

@@sonny9054 The difference between tonkotsu in Tokyo and actual hakata ramen in Fukuoka is insane. I never understood why all the KZbinrs 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.

[@sonny9054]

@@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.

[@kristinwright6632]

@@sonny9054 thanks for the correction. Should have checked before posting. Now I can say I choose the hip ramen in Tokyo. 😁

[@bigsquatchsasfoot1964]

That melon desert was a work of art it looked absolutely delicious…I’m hungry again!

[@wookie4798]

It's almost Mikey's birthday, Happy Birthday and Happy New Years. 🎂🎂🎂🎉🎉

[@hrishitbiswas6517]

And I am here watching this at 3 AM eating cup ramen 🥲

[@michaelnorman9962]

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.

[@platesoftate7152]

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

[@Gbeal]

The first thing I ate in Tokyo was Nagi Ramen. To this day, I remember the experience and the taste of the broth.

[@Taijifufu]

16:46 whoa that egg looks good. Just the right amount of runny and a perfect smaller bowl for the broth.

[@ManuGeeVenessian]

@5:38 you didn't iron your shirt, again !

[@zakreykennedy2542]

I think mikes favorite word is umami

[@Kalithstr]

Volume levels kinda funky this video

[@keiregibson]

The last bowl of ramen looked so good! I don’t like fish, but I would give it a try!

[@conspiracionesy]

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 😅

[@spawnboi0]

I just had chopped up Chasu in a ramen bowl on Father's day and it was definitely a ramen changing experience!! Was amazing

[@abitchtookmyusername]

30 minutes before the kitchen closes?! My anxiety 🫠

[@blueberrypitbull87]

I absolutely love tonkatsu Ramen with the yellow wavy alkaline noodles.

[@user-qp4vj9ff4z]

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

[@humbertocoelho7810]

Watching your older videos and you pop up...

[@Lcm2003]

I literally teared up watching your video, I miss Japan every day and can‘t wait to be back in 2024

[@budzen13]

Wow the Great One Wayne Gretzky

[@flashhughes1675]

Why don't more places use those giant wide noodles? I love those.

[@dovejensen6166]

You should visit St. Louis again and make a video about Sanctuaria tapa Lunas, Diablitos mexican, and Hendricks BBQ

[@WexWerxScott]

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!

[@bethdoublekickchick8007]

That creamy broth looked soooooo good! Definitely for me 🤤

[@ChinaDollTravels]

Now I’m craving ramen 🍜 for dinner tonight

[@emilierobichaud1685]

Same 😢

[@dray7579]

Mike that place with the thick noodles, you really liked it. We can tell, you had me smacking my lips together on that one.

[@lawncarelady8204]

Gotta go there next time I'm in Japan. Hoping for 2024 or 2025.

[@bobmarley-bs2ht]

I was having a panic attack in the middle of the night and your videos calmed me down, thanks for existing ♥️

[@nhatho1723]

This is a man that loves food.

[@colinbrown3170]

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.

[@squidfingers729]

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.

[@whysopanda]

why does the word umami enrage me 🤣

[@claretheworm]

anything that comes out of his mouth enrages me 😂

[@Sarahcatluther]

@@clarethewormthen why watch?!

[@MsRickylynn]

I love making ramen and eating with him. Thanks Mike!

[@vuongn2318]

Considering how you put out the same content, how are you o_O anymore?

[@williamhay8849]

Your ramen days are my favorite as well!

[@looppp]

From Singapore straight to Japan? I am so jealous. Also your appetite to eat 4 bowls of heavy ramen in a day.. Insane.

[@caht00]

Relax, you can miss out on a buffet or 2.

[@kazuthesamurai7346]

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.

[@sarcasmi960]

The melon dessert looked so appetizing

[@vaishnavipriyanka6561]

Love from india

[@nickgoesclick]

@15:39 Ain't no way this man said A-Bomb of flavor in JAPAN lmao

[@jade5202]

not the first time he made an insensitive joke

[@JesseHardesty]

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

[@brantbarker181]

i love just the opportunity to receive this in the world noodles are what the world needs

[@boladeoginni48]

I get so happy everytime He uploads

[@shellseasparkles1944]

The fact where I live is about to open up a hot pot and a new ramen place. Oh how I’m so excited!

[@user-kz7si3lh6s]

japan is the best ramen ever thats why im here in japan living with my husband

[@AmbientWalking]

You got me at RAMEN.

[@noodles6175]

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)

[@noodles6175]

(Nakiryu's tantanmen is what I'm talking about)

[@ladygreer9323]

Hey Mike... The noodles looks good.. Have a great day.. Blessings... ❤️🐞

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

💯💯💯👍😁

[@ericstevens7922]

Not racist, just speaking 100000000000% truth!!!!

[@energy360msp9]

hope to see u in paradise ❤ may we all receive the gift that it is

[@harshilmayani5076]

holly crap i've never been this early

[@robertnagy6125]

If someone travels to Japan, forget Tokyo.Visit big cities in the countryside.

[@eavila314]

I was set to go to Ichiran during my one-day Tokyo layover next week, but wow, Nakiryu looks incredible! That’s going to be hard to pass up

[@connieevasiuk]

Ichiran is so good. Don't miss that experience. I loved Japan so much.

[@kamronseeram3488]

I ate at Ichiran every single day I was in Japan, it was so damn good. I bought their instant ramen to bring back home, and it does the trick when I'm craving it!

[@kimama_kobo]

高野フルーツパーラー美味しいですよねー

[@samanthaherrera480]

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.

[@Brooke52528]

One of my favourite video's ever made was the one when you went to the Tofu restaurant. The scenery was beautiful, set amongst a small Bamboo enclosure. Hope you were able to take your wife there while in Japan😊

[@24xblitz]

This guy is living my dream life

[@lunayen]

The parfaits look huge!

[@pcmnoname]

ramen day is also my favorite day

[@katrinavillanueva8091]

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.

[@vidthai0202]

These are tourist ramen places. Gotta go deeper to understand the real ramen culture in Japan and experience the best ramen there.

[@fairdinkdiwilson7869]

Got any recommendations? I'm going in 3 week butstill trying to find non touristy places.

[@whatever1661]

amen

[@nordicson2835]

Vicariously living and eating in your footsteps. Thank you.

[@HeVn7LaO]

That egg shot… 👌🏽

[@LessTalkMoreDelicious]

Dang… I wanna go back! 🍜😳

[@arshaddesai4332]

Mikey in Japan... that means japanese convenience store videos!!! 😀 😍 ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@cmenomore8119]

Baumkuchen is actually a german cake

[@1deb4ever]

Mike I need you to make a Dallas Hot Pot video so I know where to go 😅

[@MikePhoTravelVlogs]

💯💯💯👍😁

[@missn2410]

Love your ramen videos and Chinese food videos! I choose a plant based diet for myself but I love to see how the food is made and presented and I make vegan versions at home 😊 thanks for the constant uploads mike!😊

[@Fahim_Lalani]

You’re my favorite channel Mike ❤

[@Avaz163]

I would be so interested to see your wife’s perspective of dining while you film 😁

[@stephaniealiceherbert2879]

Mikey: I LOVE you and all of your videos -- especially those about Japanese travel and food!

[@montgomeryfamilychannelemm7948]

👀 yummy that dessert looks delicious. Yummy.

[@alice879cullen]

You make everything look delicious and makes me want it

[@sigfo1]

If you're looking for spicy and delicious ramen, I highly recommend visiting Otsukaya in Ichigaya.

[@ItsSAP]

I hope u will do a video about all sorts of halal ramen in japan! (for my future travels)

[@rob9999]

I love it when you use the word penetrate

[@Sydorrah]

About to go and eat ramen now. Can't wait to try all those spots.