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

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  • 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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Комментарии • 378

  • @rohanluthra3396
    @rohanluthra3396 Год назад +60

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

  • @mel40909
    @mel40909 Год назад +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 Год назад +3

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

    • @-jason1912
      @-jason1912 Год назад +1

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

    • @Kong37BattleCats
      @Kong37BattleCats Год назад +1

      ​@@blackmantis3130 wrong video

    • @rahrah4610
      @rahrah4610 11 месяцев назад +3

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

    • @Batman-xx4vv
      @Batman-xx4vv 8 месяцев назад

      ​@@Gurudittit's in strictly dumpling

  • @kamronseeram3488
    @kamronseeram3488 Год назад +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 Год назад +4

      instant not good

    • @MeowjinBoo
      @MeowjinBoo Год назад +6

      imagine going to america and eatting mcdonalds everyday Lol

    • @binhnham2512
      @binhnham2512 Год назад +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 8 месяцев назад +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 4 месяца назад

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

  • @scotteaston4766
    @scotteaston4766 Год назад +193

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

  • @AverageCho
    @AverageCho Год назад +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 Год назад

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

    • @zackmans9999
      @zackmans9999 Год назад

      Ok

    • @thilansubasinghe9689
      @thilansubasinghe9689 Год назад

      totally

    • @oggamer735
      @oggamer735 Год назад

      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 11 месяцев назад +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.

  • @brooklynwiley9512
    @brooklynwiley9512 Год назад +3

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

  • @stellacarrier8341
    @stellacarrier8341 11 дней назад

    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.

  • @nix_l
    @nix_l Год назад +34

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

    • @d3neu
      @d3neu Год назад

      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.

  • @JackyTang32
    @JackyTang32 Год назад +4

    Mike being back at Inchiran brings back so many memories ❤️

  • @SkyCruiser162
    @SkyCruiser162 Год назад +3

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

  • @BlackShadow-io9xk
    @BlackShadow-io9xk Год назад +2

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

  • @Bigbitesvegas
    @Bigbitesvegas Год назад +2

    I love the vibe of this place, looks nice.

  • @feelzyfeelz
    @feelzyfeelz Год назад +1

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

  • @freetoplayaccount3487
    @freetoplayaccount3487 Год назад +7

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

  • @ianwalls4976
    @ianwalls4976 Год назад +2

    Awesome episode thankyou 👏

  • @guryashkaur4305
    @guryashkaur4305 Год назад

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

  • @Pamidoodle
    @Pamidoodle Год назад

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

  • @camster66298
    @camster66298 Год назад +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

  • @AndreasKontogiannis
    @AndreasKontogiannis Год назад

    Love your videos! They offer me such a peaceful experience

  • @Lonk1996
    @Lonk1996 Год назад +53

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

  • @lisajong7635
    @lisajong7635 Год назад +2

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

  • @immagereality
    @immagereality Год назад +1

    Can't not have my mouth watering for this.

  • @awesomeadamfrom2099
    @awesomeadamfrom2099 Год назад +4

    Awesome job Mikey

  • @jjanep
    @jjanep Год назад +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 Год назад +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.

  • @thomasji7614
    @thomasji7614 Год назад +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!

  • @Sassyglbeauty
    @Sassyglbeauty Год назад

    Love the setup of the 1st one!

  • @Travelogpic
    @Travelogpic Год назад +1

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

  • @__tachibana8072
    @__tachibana8072 Год назад

    Finally a new ichiran video from Mike

  • @Felix10games
    @Felix10games Год назад

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

  • @nannettebennett2317
    @nannettebennett2317 Год назад +3

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

  • @hiromitian6036
    @hiromitian6036 Год назад +1

    That tsukemen perfection🤤

  • @susanmarie5657
    @susanmarie5657 Год назад

    Happy Lunar New Year to you and your family!

  • @Migzter05
    @Migzter05 Год назад +1

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

  • @ricohmason1948
    @ricohmason1948 Год назад +64

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

    • @michaelferguson387
      @michaelferguson387 Год назад +1

      Worth the trip just for that

    • @Nick-wp8qy
      @Nick-wp8qy Год назад +2

      Go to New York City

    • @xdadaxx1040
      @xdadaxx1040 Год назад +4

      @@Nick-wp8qynot the same

    • @Slayerrrrrr
      @Slayerrrrrr Год назад +2

      @@Nick-wp8qy I’ve had both, and the one in Japan is superior by far

    • @lolerishype
      @lolerishype Год назад +1

      Ichiran is Japan’s MacDonalds

  • @harvestmoon_autumnsky
    @harvestmoon_autumnsky Год назад

    Happy New Year Mike

  • @johnlim7720
    @johnlim7720 Год назад +1

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

  • @jackloparo9091
    @jackloparo9091 Год назад

    It all looks so good. You are so lucky

  • @mansionman6162
    @mansionman6162 Год назад +2

    Loved the video. Loved the music at
    4:32

    • @stanj640
      @stanj640 Год назад +1

      Mike was slurping to the beat!🤣🤣

  • @nickwestedt2344
    @nickwestedt2344 Год назад +2

    love your videos

  • @Che1seabluesdrogba11
    @Che1seabluesdrogba11 Год назад

    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.

  • @brunolima7402
    @brunolima7402 Год назад +35

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

    • @Duhtonyle
      @Duhtonyle Год назад +3

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

    • @AckeeandSaltfish
      @AckeeandSaltfish 4 месяца назад

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

  • @Peter-jg3tq
    @Peter-jg3tq Год назад

    The ramen looks even tastier than usual!

  • @mizueeats5415
    @mizueeats5415 Год назад +9

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

  • @cee_el
    @cee_el Год назад +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 Год назад +4

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

  • @TommyDangs
    @TommyDangs Год назад +1

    Magic Ramen window is already a classic for Mike

  • @wiboxermom7829
    @wiboxermom7829 Год назад

    Ramen videos are the bomb.

  • @irena-talita
    @irena-talita Год назад +5

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

  • @TheKamadzU
    @TheKamadzU Год назад

    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

  • @tagzpetmalu8880
    @tagzpetmalu8880 7 месяцев назад

    You guys should try ichiran. Best tonkotsu ramen ive eaten

  • @sumikita22
    @sumikita22 Год назад

    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!

  • @michaelcooper4419
    @michaelcooper4419 Год назад +3

    Need one of these in St. Louis!

    • @weirdstonk729
      @weirdstonk729 Год назад +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

  • @leisuredepot5873
    @leisuredepot5873 5 месяцев назад

    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😊

  • @rasheedchie
    @rasheedchie 9 месяцев назад

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

  • @BiteMeAsia
    @BiteMeAsia Год назад

    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). ❤

  • @narutoelite1
    @narutoelite1 Год назад +13

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

  • @iceYoni
    @iceYoni Год назад +1

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

  • @dbrown101272
    @dbrown101272 Год назад

    Noodle soup makes the world go around

  • @quokkakola1722
    @quokkakola1722 Год назад +3

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

  • @kasheenwhitney3141
    @kasheenwhitney3141 Год назад

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

  • @PraiseJesusChristOurSavior
    @PraiseJesusChristOurSavior Год назад

    love you mike

  • @thecatlawyer11
    @thecatlawyer11 Год назад +5

    Tomita Ramen is really a ramen heaven ❤

  • @AL-ws5yi
    @AL-ws5yi Год назад

    I like both ramens.

  • @davidking6750
    @davidking6750 6 месяцев назад

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

  • @nordicson2835
    @nordicson2835 Год назад

    Wow... l need that in my life.

  • @aminasbite
    @aminasbite Год назад

    I want to learn to cook this, look so delicious

    • @binhnham2512
      @binhnham2512 Год назад

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

  • @silviapinamonjaras9175
    @silviapinamonjaras9175 Год назад

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

  • @ladygreer9323
    @ladygreer9323 Год назад +2

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

  • @maimoua8703
    @maimoua8703 Год назад

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

  • @dwayneganigan5137
    @dwayneganigan5137 Год назад

    I always like Mike Chen's Ichiran post T_T

  • @Melasande
    @Melasande Год назад

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

  • @christeo2029
    @christeo2029 10 месяцев назад

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

  • @jimoran5265
    @jimoran5265 Год назад +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 Год назад +3

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

    • @jenuy1364
      @jenuy1364 Год назад +3

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

    • @kamronseeram3488
      @kamronseeram3488 Год назад +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 Год назад +1

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

    • @alannguyen1669
      @alannguyen1669 Год назад

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

  • @jc3drums916
    @jc3drums916 Год назад

    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).

  • @danielsantiagourtado3430
    @danielsantiagourtado3430 Год назад

    Amazing looking ramens! Your videos are always mouthwatering!

  • @PretentiousCat
    @PretentiousCat Год назад

    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.

  • @sportsfoodie
    @sportsfoodie Год назад

    Ramen is so delicious!

  • @Percaddixt
    @Percaddixt Год назад

    Amazing

  • @giotomic
    @giotomic Год назад +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

  • @clayhutcheson439
    @clayhutcheson439 Год назад

    He loves his noodles!

  • @Mihsanfajri
    @Mihsanfajri Год назад

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

  • @kayjenn5721
    @kayjenn5721 Год назад +2

    Hey Mikey 👋🏼 any recommendations for Okonomiyaki? It’s on my list to try when I visit.

  • @jle92708
    @jle92708 Год назад

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

  • @skjp
    @skjp 8 месяцев назад

    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.

  • @sarcasmi960
    @sarcasmi960 Год назад +1

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

  • @sumboredchic
    @sumboredchic Год назад

    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????

  • @knduong
    @knduong Год назад

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

  • @martsee
    @martsee Год назад +2

    Hi Mike. Since you eat a lot of ramen, is it possible for you to find out what do they use to thicken the soup? I recently saw a vlog that the Japanese chef used pork fat to thicken their broth.

    • @flawlessvictory6470
      @flawlessvictory6470 10 месяцев назад

      Sometimes they use a little bit of cream or if it’s miso ramen then obviously the miso would make the broth a little thicker.

  • @TheGoGuy
    @TheGoGuy Год назад

    Making me HUNGRY Mike!!👀🔥

  • @MikePhoTravelVlogs
    @MikePhoTravelVlogs Год назад +7

    ‼️‼️‼️Foood is 🔥 🔥🔥🔥🔥

  • @gohan98981
    @gohan98981 8 месяцев назад

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

  • @MaskedRiderChris
    @MaskedRiderChris Год назад

    Next time I go to Japan, I will go to both these places to take in the ramen, because if you love it this much, it must be the best ever! I regret not going when I was last there...

    • @VanillaCoke1956
      @VanillaCoke1956 Год назад +2

      Only go there if there are no lines. I can't believe that people actually line up for Ichiran and I'd advise you not to do it either. You're queuing for the novelty of your single space, nothing else.

  • @deannalindsay4317
    @deannalindsay4317 Год назад

    Boy be murdering them noodles

  • @raymondxyoo
    @raymondxyoo Год назад +1

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

  • @Ceilingcat9001
    @Ceilingcat9001 Год назад +1

    Especially the places visited during Covid; revisiting some places would be neat. I'd like to see some of the places at their "full sail"

  • @HiMikeAndJules
    @HiMikeAndJules Год назад +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.

  • @user-kz7si3lh6s
    @user-kz7si3lh6s Год назад +4

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

    • @binhnham2512
      @binhnham2512 Год назад

      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 Год назад

      @@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

  • @jenny-pooh7443
    @jenny-pooh7443 Год назад +7

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

  • @terrancesmith9484
    @terrancesmith9484 Год назад

    Ngl your ramen and Korean bbq videos are my favorites 😮‍💨💯

  • @wee-senchoo7025
    @wee-senchoo7025 Год назад

    Hachigo at ginza is the latest 1 star Michelin ramen replacing Tsuta. Plus nakiryu has a second branch in Singapore!

    • @binhnham2512
      @binhnham2512 Год назад

      Man, I wanted to try that place last week, but I got there too late and the line was insane. My feet were already hurting so I went somewhere else.

  • @Skuurtcobain
    @Skuurtcobain Год назад +8

    The Ichiran video from 5 years ago was the reason I went to Japan. Love seeing you back at Ichiran!!