Ramen Hunter

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Ramen Hunter is a podcast about Ramen in Japan! Join us as we discuss 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.

  1. 11/07/2023

    039 European Adventures + 2024 Tokyo Ramen Walker Review with Ramen Adventures and 5AM Ramen

    In the Ramen Hunter annual tradition,  we get Frank from 5AM Ramen and Brian of Ramen Adventures back on the pod to discuss the Ramen Walker 2024 Tokyo guide. This is the 15th edition of the Ramen Walker Tokyo Guide, and there are some new things to check out in this issue. First we get to hear about Brian's recent Germany/Poland trip. He brought some well regarded Ramen Masters to run pop-ups out there, so we get some cool stories. We also touch on Ramen Festival season and highlight some that are happening now, or coming up. The guys break down the Ramen Walker 2024 Tokyo issue. Frank and Brian touch upon some recent trends and new shops highlighted in the Walker. We also run through the annual Grand Prix and New Rookie lists. Do you agree with the rankings? Who would you put in? Shops mentioned in the pod: Maikagura　らーめんMAIKAGURA Koike　らぁめん小池 King Seimen　キング製麺 Yatagarasu　八咫烏 Food Technique Berlin Kodawari Ramen Nagi　すごい煮干ラーメン凪新宿ゴールデン街店 本館 Gokan Japanese Ramen 五感 Sakura Josui Funakoshi　桜上水 船越 Watanabe　渡なべ Mochiko　 Grand Prix Takano　中華そば 多賀野 Ramen FeeL Shichisai　麺や 七彩八丁堀店 Tengokuya　超純水採麺 天国屋 Benten　中華そば べんてん Top New Shops there is ramen Napoleon Ken　釜玉中華そば ナポレオン軒 Kamei　手打麺祭 かめ囲 Tokyo Ramen Festa Dai Tsukemen Haku Hokuriku Ramen Expo Ramen Expo Guest links: Ramen Adventures 5AM Ramen

    58 min

  2. 08/14/2023

    038 Deep dive into Wakayama Ramen with The Ramen Pharmacist, Keizo Shimamoto, and new guest The Gourmet Bear!

    Ramen Pharmacist's most recent hunting expedition took him to Wakayama, an underrated spot in the Ramen wilderness. This was a great chance to get him and other fans of Wakayama Ramen on the pod.  Joined by Keizo Shimamoto as well as first time guest and Kansai based hunter, The Gourmet Bear. Keizo shares some updates, including a rare appearance of the Ramen Burger. We dive deep into the OG shops in Wakayama, and the fellas share some tips for navigating your way in this part of Kansai Shops mentioned in the pod: Ide Shouten　井出商店 Marutaka　本家アロチ 丸高 中華そば Urashima Shokudo　うらしま食堂 Seino　和dining 清乃本店 Marutaka Kobe Branch　丸高中華そば神戸二宮店 Birdman BIRDMAN Fukumimi 中華そば ふくみみ Shibata　中華そば しば田 Macchibo　紀州和歌山ラーメン まっち棒溝の口店 Noriya Shokudo　のりや食堂 Yamatame Shokudo　山為食堂 Marumiya　元車庫前まる宮本店 Guest links: Ramen Pharmacist Keizo Shimamoto The Gourmet Bear

    1h 1m

  3. 07/22/2023

    037 Tsukemen Drama! Who's beefing and who's at fault? A chat with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan

    What happens when a prominent Ramen Chef/YouTuber takes subliminal shots at the biggest Ramen YouTuber? Sparks fly!! Is there a right way and wrong way to eat Tsukemen? Are Ramen otaku's going overboard with their detailed description of the bowls? Listen as Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide break down the details and share their opinions of the drama.  Shops mentioned in the pod: Totonoe　ramen club トトノエ Gokan Japanese Ramen 五感 Hinari Ryuou ーめん亭 ひなり竜王 Shinsen 一番だしラーメン しんせん Hachan Ramen ハちゃんラーメン Taisei 麺家 たいせい Kizunaya 輝道家直系 皇綱家 Kidoya 横浜家系らーめん 輝道家 Musashiya 横浜ラーメン 武蔵家中野本店 Komuri 支那ソバ 小むろ Hachimitsu 手打ち正麺 Hachimitsu Tsumugi 麺庭 つむぎ Tsumugi らーめん紬麦 Waka Seimen 和渦製麺 Kanekatsu らーめん かねかつ Orandaken オランダ軒 Chitose 麺庵ちとせ Tsujita つじ田 Bario らーめん バリ男 Seika ら～めん盛華 Tsujita Box video Tsujita Box apology SusuruTV response Guest links: https://www.ramenguidejapan.com/ http://www.ramenbeast.com/

    1h 1m

  4. 04/17/2023

    036 Planning your Japan Ramen Hunt when traveling from overseas! A chat with Ramen Fiendd and Ramen Pharmacist

    Have you listened to this podcast dreaming of making a Ramen trip to Japan? While it is fun to imagine, it can also be a bit daunting to figure out the logistics and scheduling. Ramen Fiendd and Ramen Pharmacist are two US based Hunters who join the pod to break down their recent excursion to Japan. With the overwhelming number of options, the fellas discuss their strategies for how to maximize their time on the ground. Get some tips for navigating Ramen Shops, the train system, and more with limited Japanese skills. They guys also break down their top three memorable bowls, so be sure to take notes! Shops mentioned in the pod: Kirimen らーめん 桐麺本店 Yoshimuraya 家系総本山 ラーメン吉村家 Uezu 中華蕎麦うゑず Tomita 中華蕎麦 とみ田 Debuchan 博多ラーメン でぶちゃん高田馬場本店 Ganja 頑者 Eifukucho Taishoken 永福町大勝軒 Bizentei 支那そば びぜん亭 Umemuraya  Marucho 丸長荻窪本店 Ramen FeeL  Crab Typhoon crab台風。 Kurosu 神保町黒須 Le Dessin ラーメン ル・デッサン Soupmen Iida Shoten らぁ麺 飯田商店湯河原本店 Mochiko Mukan むかん Ganso Nikutama Ochi 元祖 肉玉そば越智越谷店 Miyamoto 煮干しつけ麺 宮元 Kohaku 宍道湖しじみ中華蕎麦 琥珀東京本店 Hiiki らーめん飛粋 NIBOSHIMANIA Misen 中国台湾料理 味仙今池本店 Ramen Break Beats Ramen Afro Beats Golden Tiger ゴールデンタイガー

    1h 1m

  5. 03/20/2023

    035 Deep Dive into the Legendary "Class of '96" with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan

    Join us on this episode of Ramen Hunter as we explore Ramen History with friends of the pod: Abram aka Ramen Beast and Cody aka Ramen Guide Japan.  Today we look into the legendary Class of '96. A group of shops including Menya Musashi, Aoba, and Kujiraken than pushed the Ramen into the 21st Century. Learn how the things we take for granted in modern shops trace their influence to this class, from bowl construction to design aesthetic. We also discuss the passing of two significant figures in the Ramen world: Shiroiwa Kurato-san of Nonokura, and Chin Kenichi of Iron Chef fame. The fellas break down their impact on the Ramen world. As always, a treat to have Abram and Cody share their knowledge. Shops mentioned in the pod: CLASS OF 96 Menya Musashi 麺屋武蔵 Aoba 青葉 Kujiraken くじら軒 Tagano　中華そば 多賀野 Chabuya　柳麺ちゃぶ屋 Jiro Hitotsubashi Branch ラーメン二郎一橋学園店 MENSHO Afrobeats Konjiki Hototogisu　SOBAHOUSE 金色不如帰新宿御苑本店 Jinrui Minna Menrui　人類みな麺類東京本店 Robinson 自家製麺 ロビンソン Edmond えどもんど Michi つけ麺 道 Kikka 吉華 自由が丘 Hashigo 支那麺 はしご Nakiryu 創作麺工房 鳴龍 Banraien 萬来園 Suzunoki 自家製手もみ麺 鈴ノ木 Shono 麺や 庄の Kikanbo カラシビ味噌らー麺 鬼金棒 Ashura 拉麺 阿修羅 Eburi 麺屋 江武里

    1h 12m

  6. 01/25/2023

    034 Traveling the Ono Road (Onomichi Ramen) with Keizo Shimamoto

    First episode of 2023, and managed to trick Keizo Shimamoto into sitting down with me to talk Ramen. First we get into Keizo's recent trip to Japan with his family. Learn tips on how to manage family when you are trying to sneak in bowls during your vacation. Hear the story of how the Mochiko/Ramen FEEL pop-up came together. We also dig into current events, including Strawberry Shortcake Ramen (??). Last year Keizo put out an Onomichi Ramen kit, which prompted me to learn what defines "Onomichi Ramen". Keizo talks about his 2009 trip to Onomichi, and we get into the history of the Onomichi style, as well as which shops should be on your radar. As always, an honor to have Keizo on the pod. You don't want to miss this episode. https://www.instagram.com/goramen/

    1h 1m

  7. 12/15/2022

    033 A Tsukemen Festival?? + Tabelog Top 100 2022 review with Ramen Mistress and Ramen Adventures

    Ramen Festival season is over, and I wanted to get Brian of Ramen Adventures and Kim aka The Ramen Mistress to talk about their experience at the annual Dai Tsukemen Haku Festival in Tokyo. Before getting into this years festival, Brian and Kim talk about recent slurps. We also get into the updated Hyakumeiten (Tabelog Top 100) list for 2022. Some new additions to the lists this year. Find out which shops stand out. Dai Tsukemen Haku started in 2009, and we get to hear about its evolution over the years, as Brian has been there from day 1. Kim bring s fresh perspective as this is her first time attending. Hear about some interesting bowls, and get some tips if you plan on visiting next years event in October. https://www.instagram.com/ramenmistress/ https://www.instagram.com/ramenadventures/ http://www.ramenadventures.com/ https://award.tabelog.com/hyakumeiten/ramen_tokyo http://www.dai-tsukemen-haku.com/

    56 min

  8. 11/10/2022

    032 Japan is OPEN + Tokyo Ramen of the Year 2023 review with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan

    Another year, another "Tokyo Ramen of the Year" review.  Bringing back Abram aka Ramen Beast and Cody aka Ramen Guide Japan for our annual discussion of the TRY rankings.  Before getting into the magazine content, Abram shares some updates on the Mensho US operation including happenings at the Twitter building. Cody discusses the vibe in Tokyo with tourism openings up. We also touch on the passing of Onishi-san of Tsuta fame. The guys share their experiences at the shop, and address some of the news reported. RIP Onishi-san. This year TRY dropped a nationwide book along with their annual magazine. Cody breaks down the new book, and we do a deep dive on the shops mentioned in the TRY magazine rankings. Any controversial choices? Are the rankings on the up and up? Listen and see what the guys have to say. https://www.ramenguidejapan.com/ http://www.ramenbeast.com/

    1h 32m
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Ramen Hunter is a podcast about Ramen in Japan! Join us as we discuss 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.

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  • Creator
    Ramen Schmoe
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2023
  • Episodes
    40
  • Rating
    Explicit
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    © 2023 Ramen Hunter
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