Ramen Hunter
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
039 European Adventures + 2024 Tokyo Ramen Walker Review with Ramen Adventures and 5AM Ramen
07 Nov 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Tok...
038 Deep dive into Wakayama Ramen with The Ramen Pharmacist, Keizo Shimamoto, and new guest The Gourmet Bear!
14 Aug 2023
Contributed by Lukas
Ramen Pharmacist's most recent hunting expedition took him to Wakayama, an underrated spot in the Ramen wilderness. This was a great chance to ge...
037 Tsukemen Drama! Who's beefing and who's at fault? A chat with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan
22 Jul 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
036 Planning your Japan Ramen Hunt when traveling from overseas! A chat with Ramen Fiendd and Ramen Pharmacist
17 Apr 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 th...
035 Deep Dive into the Legendary "Class of '96" with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan
20 Mar 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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. To...
034 Traveling the Ono Road (Onomichi Ramen) with Keizo Shimamoto
25 Jan 2023
Contributed by Lukas
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 Japa...
033 A Tsukemen Festival?? + Tabelog Top 100 2022 review with Ramen Mistress and Ramen Adventures
15 Dec 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 annu...
032 Japan is OPEN + Tokyo Ramen of the Year 2023 review with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan
10 Nov 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Another year, another "Tokyo Ramen of the Year" review. Bringing back Abram aka Ramen Beast and Cody aka Ramen Guide Japan for our annual ...
031 Siberian Ramen Hunting + 2023 Tokyo Ramen Walker Review with Ramen Adventures and 5AM Ramen
12 Sep 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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&apos...
030 Ramen Hunting through a different lens! A discussion with The Ramen Mistress and 5AM Ramen
10 Aug 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 T...
029 Triple Trouble! Talking with Ramen Creaters Ernie from Konfucios Eats, Ryan from Oni Yatai Ramen, and Alan aka gamer.ramen
25 May 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 li...
028 Talkin Noodz with Shotaro Uchida-san of Iseya Craft Noodle and THE Ramen Lord
29 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
027 SoCal Ramen Hunting with Ramen Fiend, Ramen Zac, and Yolodiabetic
04 Mar 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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...
026 Yamachan Ramen, Nagasaki Champon, and the Ringer Hut story with Hideyuki Yamashita-san
16 Dec 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
025 Ramen Twitter Fingers + Tokyo Ramen of the Year 2022 review with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan
28 Oct 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
024 Tokyo Ramen Walker 2022 Review w/ Ramen Adventures and 5AM Ramen
15 Sep 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 gu...
023 All Things Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto with Noodle Slurp, Ramen Guide Japan, and Nama Japan
13 Aug 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 Ja...
022 The Kannana Ramen Wars with Abram aka Ramen Beast and Keizo Shimamoto
06 Jun 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
021 Ramen Documentary "Come Back Anytime" discussion with John Daschbach and Wataru Yamamoto
24 Apr 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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"...
020 Instant Ramen Deep Dive with 5AM Ramen and The Ramen Rater
27 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 g...
019 The Greatest Tokyo Shop You've Never Heard Of!! All about Ichijo-ryu Ganko Ramen with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan
22 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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 M...
018 Deep Dive into Sapporo Miso Ramen with Ramen Beast, Ramen Adventures, and Ramen Lord
24 Jan 2021
Contributed by Lukas
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.Lis...
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
29 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 an...
016 Hakata Tonkotsu deep dive with Abram aka Ramen Beast and Keizo Shimamoto of Ramen Shack fame
04 Dec 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
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
15 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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 launc...
014 All thing Ramen Jiro + Tokyo Ramen of the Year 2021 review with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan
01 Nov 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Am joined this episode by Abram aka Ramen Beast and Cody aka Ramen Guide Japan, two elite English speaking Ramen Hunters. These guys are on a mission ...
013 Beasting and Feasting throughout Japan with Abram Plaut aka Ramen Beast
27 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Abram Plaut aka Ramen Beast joins the pod for a chat. We cover his journey morphing into the Ramen Beast, as well as his involvement with Menya Shono&...
012 Tokyo Ramen Walker 2021 Review w/ Ramen Adventures and 5AM Ramen
13 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frank from 5AM Ramen joins as we have a conversation with Ramen Walker contributor Brian MacDuckston of Ramen Adventures. Ramen Walker publishes an an...
011 How Does a Hunter Hunt?? A conversation with Brian MacDuckston of Ramen Adventures
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Brian MacDuckston of Ramen Adventures fame sits down for a pod! We dig into the tools that Ramen Hunters use to guide their slurping activities. Hear ...
010 From Ramen Hunter to Ramen Legend, a conversation with Keizo Shimamoto
20 Aug 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Keizo Shimamoto of Ramen Shack/Ramen Burger fame sits down for a chat. We cover his blogging days and journey to Japan. Learn about Tantantei and othe...
009 All Things Osaka Ramen from Takaida-kei to New School! Special Guest The Noodle Slurp
25 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Frank (5AM Ramen) and I are joined by The Noodle Slurp, an accomplished Ramen Hunter with deep experience in the Osaka area. We pick his brain about T...
008 All Things Abura Soba, BS Michelin Stars. Final Episode Review of Ramen Saiyuki
14 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen as he shares his exploration of Abura Soba, or Soupless Ramen. Frank highlights several shops that are early pioneers, ...
007 Odd Bowls on the Ramen Trail
06 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen as we share our top picks for the strangest bowls we've had. Did Pineapple Ramen make the list? How about Pizza Ra...
006 Hiroshima and Katsuura Tantanmen styles!
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen to dig into regional Tantanmen styles. We look into Hiroshima's Soupless Tantanmen and Katsuura (Chiba prefecture)...
005 Yakuza Ramen?? Tantanmen Deep Dive
21 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen to explore the roots of Tantanmen in Japan. What is the connection with an Iron Chef? When Yakuza trouble brews, where ...
004 Taishoken Deep Dive Pt 2
14 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen to explore the different iterations of Taishoken, the legendary shop that is credited as the birthplace of Tsukemen. We...
003 Taishoken Deep Dive pt 1
08 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Joined by Frank from 5AM Ramen to explore the different iterations of Taishoken. We discuss the history of Taishoken and how it gave birth to Tsukemen...
002 Deep Dive into Tokyo Ramen
30 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
I sit down with Frank from 5AM Ramen to discuss current events in the Japan Ramen scene. We also take a deep dive into the history of Tokyo Ramen, and...
001 Quarantine Ramen, Eggs, and more...
23 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
The very first episode of Ramen Hunter! I sit down with Frank from 5AM Ramen to discuss current events in the Japan Ramen scene. How are Ramen shops i...
Ramen Hunter Trailer
22 Apr 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Ramen Hunter Podcast dropping soon!