019 The Greatest Tokyo Shop You've Never Heard Of!! All about Ichijo-ryu Ganko Ramen with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan Artwork

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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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019 The Greatest Tokyo Shop You've Never Heard Of!! All about Ichijo-ryu Ganko Ramen with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan

February 22, 2021 • Ramen Schmoe

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 Shimomae Shoten (11:27) in Yokohama Chinatown. Edwin asks the guys about their thoughts on a new "healthier noodle" product launched by Sakai Seimen (13:12).

We get into a legendary Tokyo shop called Ichijo-ryu Ganko Ramen (18:15). You won't find this shop in Michelin or any publications. Strictly for the heads! Learn the backstory, the lineage, and the magic that goes into the bowl.

Some links about the shop:
http://ganko1joh.hatenablog.jp/ (Ichijo-san's daily blog about the shop)
http://www.goramen.com/2011/09/hero.html
http://www.goramen.com/2011/09/stubborn-special.html (Shout-out to Keizo for sharing these stories)

Guest links:
https://www.instagram.com/no_ramen_here
https://ramenbeast.com/
https://www.ramenguidejapan.com/
https://www.instagram.com/ramenguidejapan/