As you embark on your global pursuit of ramen and other Japanese cultural aspects, the following ramen resources could prove incredibly useful. These sites, all curated and maintained by ramen enthusiasts, are dependable platforms for you to dive deeper into the fascinating world of ramen. Trust in these passionate individuals and their carefully crafted resources as you explore the multifaceted universe of ramen.
Ramen related:
- Ramen Adventures – Great resource for YouTube and Twitch streams that are ramen related. Brian also has a legit directory on his own site of ramen in Japan.
- Ramen Beast – The expert guide to Japans vast ramen underground.
- 5am Ramen – Comprehensive guide to ramen in Tokyo and beyond.
- The Way of Ramen – A worldwide community of ramen lovers.
- Ramen Culture – The root of ramen culture is love. The love of food. The love of culture. The love for people
- Ramen Database – Considered to be the most comprehensive database of ramen. It’s all Japanese.
- GoRamen – An absolute gold mine of ramen reviews in LA/OC between 2007-2017. This is the personal blog of Keizo.
- Ramen Hunter Podcast – A podcast about Ramen! Join for discussions on ramen related topics and trends. We’ll explore the history behind the seemingly endless styles of Ramen, and give you content that does more than scratch the surface of the Ramen world. Hosted by @ramenschmoe, an American guy living in Tokyo for over 15 years.
Non Ramen related:
- Oishi Desu – “It’s Delicious”. Exploring Japanese food and culture on the west coast.