Ramen Hunter
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.
Episodes
40 episodes
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...
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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...
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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 bo...
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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 joi...
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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 Musa...
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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...
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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 ...
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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 ...
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031 Siberian Ramen Hunting + 2023 Tokyo Ramen Walker Review with Ramen Adventures and 5AM Ramen
Able to get Frank from 5AM and Brian of Ramen Adventures back on the pod to discuss the Ramen Walker 2023 Tokyo guide. For those of you who don't know, Brian is a contributor to the Ramen Walker guides, so its always a treat to hear what ...
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030 Ramen Hunting through a different lens! A discussion with The Ramen Mistress and 5AM Ramen
Last year I stumbled across a new Ramen Hunter on IG who brought a perspective I've been really curious about: The Female Ramen Hunter. Kim aka The Ramen Mistress graces us with her presence and tells her story. Am joined by Frank from 5AM Rame...
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029 Triple Trouble! Talking with Ramen Creaters Ernie from Konfucios Eats, Ryan from Oni Yatai Ramen, and Alan aka gamer.ramen
On a car ride through Modesto recently, I decided to grab a bowl at Konfucious Eats. I paid my respects to the chef Ernie and lo and behold he is a listener of Ramen Hunter! After staring at his Yamato Richmen Noodle Machine sitting in the rest...
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028 Talkin Noodz with Shotaro Uchida-san of Iseya Craft Noodle and THE Ramen Lord
I saw an interesting tweet announcing a new Ramen Noodle company in the San Francisco Bay Area, and I had to investigate. Figured this would be a good time to talk specifically about noodles and give the listeners a taste of how complicated thi...
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027 SoCal Ramen Hunting with Ramen Fiend, Ramen Zac, and Yolodiabetic
I got hit up by Shawn aka Ramen Fiend asking why I don't do an episode about Ramen Hunters in the US? This Schmoe was at a loss, and asked him to round up some friends to educate me on the Southern California Ramen scene.Ramen Fiend is ...
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026 Yamachan Ramen, Nagasaki Champon, and the Ringer Hut story with Hideyuki Yamashita-san
Honored to sit down with Hideyuki Yamashita-san, founder of Yamachan Ramen and a Ramen veteran with over 40 years of experience. Yamashita-san shares the history of Nagasaki Champon, a style f...
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025 Ramen Twitter Fingers + Tokyo Ramen of the Year 2022 review with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan
Abram aka Ramen Beast and Cody aka Ramen Guide Japan are back on the pod to discuss another issue of Tokyo Ramen of the Year (TRY) 2021-2022 magazine rankings. Before getting into the magazine content, we discuss a recent tweet sto...
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024 Tokyo Ramen Walker 2022 Review w/ Ramen Adventures and 5AM Ramen
Joined by the Frank from 5AM and Brian of Ramen Adventures fame to discuss the Ramen Walker 2022 Tokyo guide. Brian is an annual contributor to the guide, so his input is invaluable.First we get into recent slurps (1:34). We discu...
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023 All Things Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto with Noodle Slurp, Ramen Guide Japan, and Nama Japan
Joined by the Ramen Hunting crew of Noodle Slurp, Ramen Guide Japan, and Nama Japan. First we discuss recent slurps (1:44). We also get into Nama Japan's story (11:15) and learn about his website and YouTube channel. Later on, Ramen Guide...
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022 The Kannana Ramen Wars with Abram aka Ramen Beast and Keizo Shimamoto
Joined by friends of the pod, Abram Plaut and Keizo Shimamoto! First we discuss Keizo's new position as Director of Innovation at Myojo Noodle (0:44) Abram also shares updates on MENSHO's activities in the US (9:00). The guys also discuss...
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021 Ramen Documentary "Come Back Anytime" discussion with John Daschbach and Wataru Yamamoto
Bizentei is a fantastic Ramen Shop that's been around since 1979. On a trip earlier this year I noticed a poster for "Come Back Anytime", an upcoming documentary about the shop. My curiosity was piqued, and reached out to Director John Daschbac...
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020 Instant Ramen Deep Dive with 5AM Ramen and The Ramen Rater
A recent trip to the Yokohama Cup Noodles Museum inspired me to do an episode on instant noodles. Gathered up my old friend 5AM Ramen along with the greatest instant ramen expert in the world, Hans aka The Ramen Rater.The guys talk abou...
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019 The Greatest Tokyo Shop You've Never Heard Of!! All about Ichijo-ryu Ganko Ramen with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan
Joined on this episode by friends of the pod Abram aka Ramen Beast and Cody aka Ramen Guide Japan.We first talk about recent slurps, including Ramen Mu (6:21) which provides syringes to shoot up your ramen bowl. Abram recommends Shimoma...
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018 Deep Dive into Sapporo Miso Ramen with Ramen Beast, Ramen Adventures, and Ramen Lord
Joined on this episode by friends of the pod Abram aka Ramen Beast, Brian aka Ramen Adventures, and first time guest Mike Satinover aka Ramen Lord.Listen as Brian experiences an extortion attempt while we are recording! We cover some re...
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017 2020 Year in Ramen, thoughts on Michelin 2021 and Tabelog Top 100 with friends of the pod Ramen Beast, Ramen Adventures, and 5AM Ramen
Joined this episode by the friends of the pod Abram aka Ramen Beast, Brian from Ramen Adventures, and Frank from 5AM Ramen.We touch on the recently announced Michelin Guide Ramen list, as well as the Tabelog Top 100. Is Brian a secret M...
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016 Hakata Tonkotsu deep dive with Abram aka Ramen Beast and Keizo Shimamoto of Ramen Shack fame
Joined this episode by the friends of the pod Abram aka Ramen Beast and Keizo Shimamoto, noted LA Clippers fan.We get into current events, especially the recent effects of COVID19 on Abram and Keizo.Also get to hear about Abram'...
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015 Aomori Ramen styles + review of the Fuji TV Ramen special with friends of the pod Brian from Ramen Adventures and Frank from 5AM Ramen
Joined this episode by the famed Ramen Hunters Brian from Ramen Adventures and Frank from 5AM Ramen.The guys share their experience at the newly launched Ramen Walker Kitchen in Saitama, featuring a "who's who" of Ramen Masters. We also...
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