#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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Komentáře • 363

  • @martinwalton9307
    @martinwalton9307 Před rokem +218

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

  • @amgone75dm
    @amgone75dm Před rokem +121

    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
      @edwardfletcher7790 Před rokem +7

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

    • @M1N1Girl007
      @M1N1Girl007 Před rokem +10

      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
      @galdionite123 Před rokem +1

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

    • @M1N1Girl007
      @M1N1Girl007 Před rokem +9

      @@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
      @Homer-OJ-Simpson Před rokem +6

      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.

  • @orangetang1980
    @orangetang1980 Před rokem +96

    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
      @davidfallon6018 Před rokem +3

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

  • @brenoestrella7905
    @brenoestrella7905 Před rokem +165

    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 🍜

  • @mazdadon1985
    @mazdadon1985 Před rokem +134

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

    • @derrekgillespie413
      @derrekgillespie413 Před 11 měsíci +10

      Who irons their t-shirts? Lol

    • @itejash6296
      @itejash6296 Před 11 měsíci +4

      Ayo what 😂😂😂

    • @yahabdall1
      @yahabdall1 Před 7 měsíci

      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
      @pekow91 Před 7 měsíci +1

      Who is dressing up for a Ramen shop? Lol.

    • @IamnotJokic
      @IamnotJokic Před 2 měsíci

      He’s shameless

  • @TraciPeteyforlife
    @TraciPeteyforlife Před rokem +7

    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.

  • @JulieNguyenYoga
    @JulieNguyenYoga Před rokem +10

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

  • @Killy5445
    @Killy5445 Před rokem +20

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

  • @DLFH
    @DLFH Před rokem +7

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

  • @michaelnorman9962
    @michaelnorman9962 Před rokem +8

    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.

  • @Astrih_Konnash
    @Astrih_Konnash Před rokem +11

    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 😭

  • @MsRickylynn
    @MsRickylynn Před rokem +1

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

  • @SweetieBird
    @SweetieBird Před rokem +41

    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
      @squidfingers729 Před rokem +2

      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.

  • @CardinalBiggles01
    @CardinalBiggles01 Před rokem +9

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

  • @jakeconnelly2441
    @jakeconnelly2441 Před rokem +4

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

  • @conspiracionesy
    @conspiracionesy Před rokem +3

    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 😅

  • @williamhay8849
    @williamhay8849 Před rokem +1

    Your ramen days are my favorite as well!

  • @keiregibson4485
    @keiregibson4485 Před rokem +3

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

  • @MsSayaB
    @MsSayaB Před rokem +38

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

  • @joolieberry
    @joolieberry Před rokem +27

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

    • @whatever1661
      @whatever1661 Před 8 měsíci

      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.

  • @blueberrypitbull87
    @blueberrypitbull87 Před rokem +4

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

    • @user-qp4vj9ff4z
      @user-qp4vj9ff4z Před rokem +1

      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

  • @montgomeryfamilychannelemm7948

    👀 yummy that dessert looks delicious. Yummy.

  • @maryvampiregirl666
    @maryvampiregirl666 Před rokem

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

  • @alice879cullen
    @alice879cullen Před 9 měsíci

    You make everything look delicious and makes me want it

  • @platesoftate7152
    @platesoftate7152 Před rokem +6

    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

  • @Sydorrah
    @Sydorrah Před rokem

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

  • @goldencbaby
    @goldencbaby Před rokem

    Looks amazing 😮

  • @lunayen
    @lunayen Před rokem +1

    The parfaits look huge!

  • @TheBestFoodieShow
    @TheBestFoodieShow Před rokem +2

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

  • @jim.pearsall
    @jim.pearsall Před rokem

    Looks soooo good! 🤤😋😃

  • @ManuGeeVenessian
    @ManuGeeVenessian Před rokem +6

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

  • @montgomeryfamilychannelemm7948

    I just love to listen to you make those sounds when you’re eating that says that you’re really really love it . Yummy ummm😊

  • @missn2410
    @missn2410 Před rokem +2

    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!😊

  • @samanthaherrera480
    @samanthaherrera480 Před rokem +2

    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.

  • @Gbeal
    @Gbeal Před rokem +3

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

  • @mizueeats5415
    @mizueeats5415 Před rokem +10

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

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      @andrewmadison Před rokem

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  • @p3ngpong
    @p3ngpong Před rokem +35

    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
      @ruthwhite3938 Před rokem +1

      Well, they did "invent" it, so....😊

    • @dawncrew3137
      @dawncrew3137 Před rokem

      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
      @fairdinkdiwilson7869 Před rokem

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

  • @raoulroger1982
    @raoulroger1982 Před rokem

    im so hungry now, thanks mike!

  • @dbirlhante2006
    @dbirlhante2006 Před rokem +1

    Now I want ramen thanks mike lol 😂

  • @wookie4798
    @wookie4798 Před rokem +1

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

  • @gmoney4980
    @gmoney4980 Před rokem +19

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

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 Před rokem +1

    Awesome job Mikey.

  • @sarcasmi960
    @sarcasmi960 Před 6 měsíci

    The melon dessert looked so appetizing

  • @LessTalkMoreDelicious
    @LessTalkMoreDelicious Před rokem +3

    Dang… I wanna go back! 🍜😳

  • @dray7579
    @dray7579 Před rokem +1

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

  • @hollyxytphh
    @hollyxytphh Před rokem +4

    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

  • @dovejensen6166
    @dovejensen6166 Před rokem +1

    I love your videos 😍

  • @HeVn7LaO
    @HeVn7LaO Před rokem

    That egg shot… 👌🏽

  • @Lcm2003
    @Lcm2003 Před rokem

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

  • @shellseasparkles1944
    @shellseasparkles1944 Před rokem

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

  • @d3neu
    @d3neu Před rokem

    That ramen looks mmmmmmarvelous .

  • @zakreykennedy2542
    @zakreykennedy2542 Před rokem +2

    I think mikes favorite word is umami

  • @Tomatohater64
    @Tomatohater64 Před rokem

    All looked yummy to me.

  • @nhatho1723
    @nhatho1723 Před 6 měsíci

    This is a man that loves food.

  • @WexWerxScott
    @WexWerxScott Před rokem +4

    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!

  • @babygoback6576
    @babygoback6576 Před rokem

    Whats spiced ramen bowl you ever eat ? Love your videos

  • @Taijifufu
    @Taijifufu Před rokem +2

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

  • @Kalithstr
    @Kalithstr Před rokem +2

    Volume levels kinda funky this video

  • @brantbarker181
    @brantbarker181 Před rokem

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

  • @kristinwright6632
    @kristinwright6632 Před rokem +14

    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
      @sonny9054 Před rokem +1

      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
      @VanillaCoke1956 Před rokem +5

      @@sonny9054 The difference between tonkotsu in Tokyo and actual hakata ramen in Fukuoka is insane. I never understood why all the CZcamsrs 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
      @sonny9054 Před rokem +2

      @@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
      @kristinwright6632 Před rokem

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

  • @badabing8884
    @badabing8884 Před 10 měsíci

    This place is totally worth it. Need to go back at some point.

  • @Che1seabluesdrogba11
    @Che1seabluesdrogba11 Před rokem +16

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

  • @budzen13
    @budzen13 Před rokem +2

    Wow the Great One Wayne Gretzky

  • @Fahim_Lalani
    @Fahim_Lalani Před rokem

    You’re my favorite channel Mike ❤

  • @marcus1202
    @marcus1202 Před rokem

    I definitely want to eat now

  • @dovejensen6166
    @dovejensen6166 Před rokem +3

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

  • @vincently1995
    @vincently1995 Před rokem +1

    Pretty nice!

  • @hrishitbiswas6517
    @hrishitbiswas6517 Před rokem +2

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

  • @Tatycharmz
    @Tatycharmz Před rokem

    ooooo fancy!!! and yummy im jelous

  • @maliliu2444
    @maliliu2444 Před rokem +1

    Yummy yummy💥💯👍

  • @bobmarley-bs2ht
    @bobmarley-bs2ht Před rokem

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

  • @AmericanMeatbalz
    @AmericanMeatbalz Před rokem

    My first time in Japan i stayed in Shinjuku at a hotel that borders that alley you went to & its a ton of bars & ramen shops. It was my first time ever having ramen & it was amazing

  • @humbertocoelho7810
    @humbertocoelho7810 Před rokem +2

    Watching your older videos and you pop up...

  • @abitchtookmyusername
    @abitchtookmyusername Před rokem +2

    30 minutes before the kitchen closes?! My anxiety 🫠

  • @MrBlackbeardar
    @MrBlackbeardar Před rokem

    god that looks soooo goood......

  • @PaoMauMahal
    @PaoMauMahal Před rokem +9

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

  • @24xblitz
    @24xblitz Před rokem

    This guy is living my dream life

  • @energy360msp9
    @energy360msp9 Před rokem

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

  • @davidgrybb8547
    @davidgrybb8547 Před rokem

    All Delish!!!! Whoooooooaaaaaaaaa.

  • @vaishnavipriyanka6561
    @vaishnavipriyanka6561 Před rokem +3

    Love from india

  • @arshaddesai4332
    @arshaddesai4332 Před rokem

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

  • @pcmnoname
    @pcmnoname Před rokem

    ramen day is also my favorite day

  • @kimama_kobo
    @kimama_kobo Před rokem +1

    高野フルーツパーラー美味しいですよねー

  • @kidelloco
    @kidelloco Před rokem

    Have you been to basanova and tried the green curry ramen
    .... LEGENDARY RAMEN..

  • @ItsSAP
    @ItsSAP Před rokem

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

  • @nickgoesclick
    @nickgoesclick Před rokem +3

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

    • @jade5202
      @jade5202 Před rokem

      not the first time he made an insensitive joke

  • @MikePhoTravelVlogs
    @MikePhoTravelVlogs Před rokem +1

    ‼️‼️Snacks Look 🔥🔥🔥🔥💯💯💯👍

  • @rob9999
    @rob9999 Před 8 měsíci

    I love it when you use the word penetrate

  • @victorlui5955
    @victorlui5955 Před rokem

    Now I want some snacks. LMFAO. 😆😁😊

  • @imiphilipp
    @imiphilipp Před rokem +1

    Can you please say which Ramen Variation you ordered at NAKIRYU?

  • @harshilmayani5076
    @harshilmayani5076 Před rokem +2

    holly crap i've never been this early

  • @JesseHardesty
    @JesseHardesty Před rokem +1

    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

  • @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.

  • @ladygreer9323
    @ladygreer9323 Před rokem +3

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

  • @xqueenx8875
    @xqueenx8875 Před rokem

    when are you doing a mexico series again? it was one of my favorite ones you’ve done. been too long 😖

  • @squidfingers729
    @squidfingers729 Před rokem +1

    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.

  • @bhasty1
    @bhasty1 Před rokem

    Good vid

  • @lawncarelady8204
    @lawncarelady8204 Před rokem +1

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

  • @AL-ws5yi
    @AL-ws5yi Před rokem

    Those dessert look good even though I’m not a sweets person.

  • @AmbientWalking
    @AmbientWalking Před 11 měsíci

    You got me at RAMEN.