BEST Japanese Ramen Chains in Japan! Ichiran vs Ippudo Ramen Tour

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  • čas přidán 22. 01. 2023
  • Eating ramen at two of my favorite ramen chain in Japan and of course, for my third ramen, I had to go eat at Tomita Ramen.
    The places I went to:
    Ichiran Ramen (Many locations)
    Japan, 〒160-0022 Tokyo, Shinjuku City, Shinjuku, 3 Chome−34−11, Peace Bldg., B1F
    Chuka-Soba Tomita (Original location)
    Japan, 〒271-0092 Chiba, Matsudo, 1339 高橋ビル
    Ippudo (Many locations)
    Japan, 〒104-0061 Tokyo, Chuo City, Ginza, 4 Chome−10−3 セントラルビル 1F
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Komentáře • 378

  • @rohanluthra3396
    @rohanluthra3396 Před rokem +60

    And here I am enjoying my instant ramen with extra soup(water) 🥲

  • @mel40909
    @mel40909 Před rokem +267

    Can’t believe it’s been five years ago today when Mike first tried this ichiran and was blown away……good memories😊

    • @Guruditt
      @Guruditt Před rokem +3

      Do you know which video it was? Can't find it.

    • @-jason1912
      @-jason1912 Před rokem +1

      ​@@Guruditt its near the top of his most popular videos😊

    • @Kong37BattleCats
      @Kong37BattleCats Před rokem +1

      ​@@blackmantis3130 wrong video

    • @rahrah4610
      @rahrah4610 Před 10 měsíci +3

      man travels and eats, makes money and writes off everything as business expenses. Living the life

    • @Batman-xx4vv
      @Batman-xx4vv Před 8 měsíci

      ​@@Gurudittit's in strictly dumpling

  • @kamronseeram3488
    @kamronseeram3488 Před rokem +133

    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!

    • @DC-zi2rb
      @DC-zi2rb Před rokem +4

      instant not good

    • @MeowjinBoo
      @MeowjinBoo Před rokem +6

      imagine going to america and eatting mcdonalds everyday Lol

    • @binhnham2512
      @binhnham2512 Před rokem +2

      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!

    • @SN-fl1qy
      @SN-fl1qy Před 8 měsíci +1

      @@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.

    • @corgansow6173
      @corgansow6173 Před 4 měsíci

      you seriously miss out just eating at any random mom and pops ramen shop that tastes better than ichiran

  • @scotteaston4766
    @scotteaston4766 Před rokem +193

    I know he is glad to be back at his favorite Ramen restaurant. Like a kid on Christmas Day.

  • @stellacarrier8341
    @stellacarrier8341 Před 7 dny

    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.

  • @feelzyfeelz
    @feelzyfeelz Před rokem +1

    Whoever started putting synthwave music in the background... I love you.

  • @nix_l
    @nix_l Před rokem +34

    As an introvert, I really appreciate that places like Ichiran exist 😊

    • @d3neu
      @d3neu Před rokem

      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.

  • @Bigbitesvegas
    @Bigbitesvegas Před rokem +2

    I love the vibe of this place, looks nice.

  • @AndreasKontogiannis
    @AndreasKontogiannis Před rokem

    Love your videos! They offer me such a peaceful experience

  • @SkyCruiser162
    @SkyCruiser162 Před rokem +3

    The first slurp at the second spot…”I felt that” 7:00 🤤 that looked so bomb!

  • @brooklynwiley9512
    @brooklynwiley9512 Před rokem +3

    I even feel nostalgia and I've never even been, I live through you Mike!!

  • @ianwalls4976
    @ianwalls4976 Před rokem +2

    Awesome episode thankyou 👏

  • @BlackShadow-io9xk
    @BlackShadow-io9xk Před rokem +2

    I found mikey video when I was searching for ramen videos.
    So this is a very nostalgic one.

  • @guryashkaur4305
    @guryashkaur4305 Před rokem

    I was waiting for this video for years 😭 ❤❤❤

  • @JackyTang32
    @JackyTang32 Před rokem +4

    Mike being back at Inchiran brings back so many memories ❤️

  • @Lonk1996
    @Lonk1996 Před rokem +53

    I go back and watch the OG Ichiran videos all the time! Love the update, Mike! :D

  • @Sassyglbeauty
    @Sassyglbeauty Před rokem

    Love the setup of the 1st one!

  • @Pamidoodle
    @Pamidoodle Před rokem

    These are my fav videos from you. Cannot get enough of you eating these types of noodles.

  • @freetoplayaccount3487
    @freetoplayaccount3487 Před rokem +7

    I love ramen videos. Always make me crave them 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

  • @Travelogpic
    @Travelogpic Před rokem +1

    Both of them looked delicious!!! 🤩🤩🤩🤩

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 Před rokem +4

    Awesome job Mikey

  • @lisajong7635
    @lisajong7635 Před rokem +2

    Tomita looks amazing, Im definitely putting it on my list!

  • @harvestmoon_autumnsky

    Happy New Year Mike

  • @thomasji7614
    @thomasji7614 Před rokem +10

    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!

  • @nannettebennett2317
    @nannettebennett2317 Před rokem +3

    Hey Mikey great channel!! You’re a true artist the way you film the food you’re eating and your entire experience. Thanks 🥢

  • @mizueeats5415
    @mizueeats5415 Před rokem +9

    The broth is what I love the best about ramen just so flavorful

  • @immagereality
    @immagereality Před rokem +1

    Can't not have my mouth watering for this.

  • @susanmarie5657
    @susanmarie5657 Před rokem

    Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family!

  • @jackloparo9091
    @jackloparo9091 Před rokem

    It all looks so good. You are so lucky

  • @camster66298
    @camster66298 Před rokem +1

    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

  • @nickwestedt2344
    @nickwestedt2344 Před rokem +2

    love your videos

  • @mansionman6162
    @mansionman6162 Před rokem +2

    Loved the video. Loved the music at
    4:32

    • @stanj640
      @stanj640 Před rokem +1

      Mike was slurping to the beat!🤣🤣

  • @irena-talita
    @irena-talita Před rokem +5

    Yum the ramen looks so yummy ❤ thanks for a great video Mikey ..x

  • @__tachibana8072
    @__tachibana8072 Před rokem

    Finally a new ichiran video from Mike

  • @jjanep
    @jjanep Před rokem +4

    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!

    • @binhnham2512
      @binhnham2512 Před rokem +2

      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.

  • @cee_el
    @cee_el Před rokem +8

    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

    • @macintoshhjball4686
      @macintoshhjball4686 Před rokem +4

      most def is all his content are the same he never tries something new. ( Buffett, ramen, expensive place, hot pop, kbbq, 7/11)

  • @hiromitian6036
    @hiromitian6036 Před rokem +1

    That tsukemen perfection🤤

  • @BiteMeAsia
    @BiteMeAsia Před rokem

    Yes!!!! Yes!!!!! MEGA AWESOMENESS YES!!!!!
    Everything you’ve ordered in this video I am doing the same when I get there in July.
    (Il give you credit in my video as a thank you). ❤

  • @Felix10games
    @Felix10games Před rokem

    How do I always manage to watch your videos while I'm hungry?

  • @Migzter05
    @Migzter05 Před rokem +1

    Will probably eat at Ichiran the moment we touch down at Osaka later this year. Cannot wait!

  • @johnlim7720
    @johnlim7720 Před rokem +1

    If you are ever in Sapporo a must try is Ebisoba Ichigen. Amazing shrimp broth ramen.

  • @AverageCho
    @AverageCho Před rokem +89

    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.

    • @SL-fz3ex
      @SL-fz3ex Před rokem

      Ya don't listen to the ramen snobs. They just want to show off.

    • @zackmans9999
      @zackmans9999 Před rokem

      Ok

    • @thilansubasinghe9689
      @thilansubasinghe9689 Před rokem

      totally

    • @oggamer735
      @oggamer735 Před rokem

      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?

    • @LiterallyJustAnActualPotato
      @LiterallyJustAnActualPotato Před 10 měsíci +1

      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.

  • @brunolima7402
    @brunolima7402 Před rokem +35

    That first bowl of ramen.. god, it looked so good... i was about to drool... Thanks for the video, Mike.

    • @Duhtonyle
      @Duhtonyle Před rokem +3

      I literally went to Ichiran everyday when I was there for 2 weeks

    • @AckeeandSaltfish
      @AckeeandSaltfish Před 4 měsíci

      @@Duhtonyledon’t blame u. I love ichiran in the states so I can imagine it’s 100x better in Japan

  • @Che1seabluesdrogba11
    @Che1seabluesdrogba11 Před rokem

    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.

  • @Peter-jg3tq
    @Peter-jg3tq Před rokem

    The ramen looks even tastier than usual!

  • @wiboxermom7829
    @wiboxermom7829 Před rokem

    Ramen videos are the bomb.

  • @TommyDangs
    @TommyDangs Před rokem +1

    Magic Ramen window is already a classic for Mike

  • @narutoelite1
    @narutoelite1 Před rokem +13

    you really should come to Portugal, i think you'll love the food here.
    love the content

  • @PraiseJesusChristOurSavior

    love you mike

  • @ladygreer9323
    @ladygreer9323 Před rokem +2

    Hey Mike.. The Raman looks delicious.. Enjoy Japan.. I would.. ☺️🐞❤️

  • @ricohmason1948
    @ricohmason1948 Před rokem +64

    I love watching him eat that ichican ramen. I want to go to Japan just to try it!

  • @leisuredepot5873
    @leisuredepot5873 Před 5 měsíci

    Ichiran will change your life! Just discovered it after moving here and my God it’s worth the hype. Btw there’s one in NYC😊

  • @tagzpetmalu8880
    @tagzpetmalu8880 Před 7 měsíci

    You guys should try ichiran. Best tonkotsu ramen ive eaten

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430

    Amazing looking ramens! Your videos are always mouthwatering!

  • @aminasbite
    @aminasbite Před rokem

    I want to learn to cook this, look so delicious

    • @binhnham2512
      @binhnham2512 Před rokem

      Check out Motoki ramen academy. He does a copy cat recipe.

  • @michaelcooper4419
    @michaelcooper4419 Před rokem +3

    Need one of these in St. Louis!

    • @weirdstonk729
      @weirdstonk729 Před rokem +1

      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

  • @iceYoni
    @iceYoni Před rokem +1

    I just came to see that bowl of ichiran ramen once again

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson2835 Před rokem

    Wow... l need that in my life.

  • @kasheenwhitney3141
    @kasheenwhitney3141 Před rokem

    Eating cup stir fry noodles now and picked up the phone just in time for a noodle video thanks

  • @dwayneganigan5137
    @dwayneganigan5137 Před rokem

    I always like Mike Chen's Ichiran post T_T

  • @TheKamadzU
    @TheKamadzU Před rokem

    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

  • @davidking6750
    @davidking6750 Před 6 měsíci

    Man this is so different than the Mr.Noodles I just had!

  • @christeo2029
    @christeo2029 Před 9 měsíci

    Try Kikanbo! I think it trumps all other ramen shops at least in Tokyo 😊

  • @AL-ws5yi
    @AL-ws5yi Před rokem

    I like both ramens.

  • @silviapinamonjaras9175

    Tummy making noise just watching...yum...

  • @sportsfoodie
    @sportsfoodie Před rokem

    Ramen is so delicious!

  • @thecatlawyer11
    @thecatlawyer11 Před rokem +5

    Tomita Ramen is really a ramen heaven ❤

  • @dbrown101272
    @dbrown101272 Před rokem

    Noodle soup makes the world go around

  • @maimoua8703
    @maimoua8703 Před rokem

    I am so envious as I am sitting here on break eating my sad chicken salad. 😢😢😢😢

  • @quokkakola1722
    @quokkakola1722 Před rokem +3

    How does a spicy 10 Ichiran ramen compare to Shin Black or Samyang Buldak ramyun in terms of spiciness?

  • @jimoran5265
    @jimoran5265 Před rokem +17

    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.

    • @jerra_ng
      @jerra_ng Před rokem +3

      Don't bother, the instant soup taste totally different from what you get from the shop.

    • @jenuy1364
      @jenuy1364 Před rokem +3

      @jerrang4172 true, it's just like slightly fancier instant ramen

    • @kamronseeram3488
      @kamronseeram3488 Před rokem +1

      @@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!

    • @jenuy1364
      @jenuy1364 Před rokem +1

      @kamronseeram3488 how I wish I had the same standards as you 😅

    • @alannguyen1669
      @alannguyen1669 Před rokem

      They sell it on Amazon with Prime Delivery and it's sold in Japanese markets in the States

  • @Soybean13
    @Soybean13 Před rokem +2

    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

  • @Percaddixt
    @Percaddixt Před rokem

    Amazing

  • @TheGoGuy
    @TheGoGuy Před rokem

    Making me HUNGRY Mike!!👀🔥

  • @kevindano4436
    @kevindano4436 Před 10 měsíci

    Nice food vlog Jackie Chan😊

  • @maryreynolds5310
    @maryreynolds5310 Před rokem +1

    MIKE, I just watched you on.....tubi YOU WRRE GREAT! I DIDNT KNOW!

  • @Mihsanfajri
    @Mihsanfajri Před rokem

    What.. ?!? 10x spiciness that was something else 😮 1:03

  • @rasheedchie
    @rasheedchie Před 9 měsíci

    Even though I have never tasted ramen in my whole life, I am now very eager to try ramen noodles..

  • @PretentiousCat
    @PretentiousCat Před rokem

    You should come to Maine sometime, try all our local seafood places, a great Ramen place named Pai Men Miyaki which is out of this world good and lots of excellent bakeries and Chinese restaurants.

  • @sumikita22
    @sumikita22 Před rokem

    Thanks for the video :) At what time did you go to Ichiran? I see that there was no line. We are going in April to the Shinjuku one and would like to go at the same time you went to avoid long wait. Thanks!

  • @MikePhoTravelVlogs
    @MikePhoTravelVlogs Před rokem +7

    ‼️‼️‼️Foood is 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @raymondxyoo
    @raymondxyoo Před rokem +1

    mikey, u gotta take one slurp man, always cutting it half way HAHA

  • @jc3drums916
    @jc3drums916 Před rokem

    You should try Tatsunoya. They're from Kurume, but there are two locations in Tokyo, hopefully they're as good. Better than Ippudo IMHO, where I've had inconsistent experiences (although at their best, they were great).

  • @clayhutcheson439
    @clayhutcheson439 Před rokem

    He loves his noodles!

  • @giotomic
    @giotomic Před rokem +4

    Hey Mike. Love the vid! I was wondering if you return to the Philippines, maybe do a ramen tour? The ramen scene is growing and would love yo hear your thoughts

  • @Alphidius
    @Alphidius Před rokem

    Damn bro making me hungry here! The Kaedama is well deserved! slurp!

  • @skjp
    @skjp Před 8 měsíci

    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.

  • @Melasande
    @Melasande Před rokem

    Have you tried Kinryu Ramen or Zendouya Ramen? Both are quite different but also really nice (and open 24hrs in Osaka)

  • @HiMikeAndJules
    @HiMikeAndJules Před rokem +11

    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.

  • @jle92708
    @jle92708 Před rokem

    I agree… though they are a chain they are TOP of their game in quality

  • @deannalindsay4317
    @deannalindsay4317 Před rokem

    Boy be murdering them noodles

  • @knduong
    @knduong Před rokem

    Can you review the take home ramen kit, and compare it to the restaurant

  • @user-kz7si3lh6s
    @user-kz7si3lh6s Před rokem +4

    there are lots of delicious ramen here in japan not only ippudo and ichiran

    • @binhnham2512
      @binhnham2512 Před rokem

      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!

    • @angelabby2379
      @angelabby2379 Před rokem

      @@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

  • @gohan98981
    @gohan98981 Před 8 měsíci

    7 x we've graciously ate amoung 1 of the most popular food 😋 ever

  • @sarcasmi960
    @sarcasmi960 Před rokem +1

    I am a vegetarian now..but I like to see his expressions when he enjoys the ramen.

  • @jenny-pooh7443
    @jenny-pooh7443 Před rokem +7

    We need more ramen places here. I have to drive over an hour away for good ramen. 😔

  • @melvinburwell8202
    @melvinburwell8202 Před rokem +1

    Where you been Mikey? My stomach has been growling for a new video.😋😋♥

  • @rowil3963
    @rowil3963 Před rokem

    Definitely getting your bang for the dollar! Over where I am at its $11.95 and up for a bowl

  • @Phriendship
    @Phriendship Před rokem

    I’ve been to that exact Ichiran location in Kabukicho.

    • @POWERTEAM9988
      @POWERTEAM9988 Před rokem

      I’m actually heading there now for breakfast

  • @sumboredchic
    @sumboredchic Před rokem

    Can you do a video where u talk about like ur best of best. Best ramen. Best Korean bbq. Best dumpling. And i mean like best ever for you top one no competition????