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.

Ramen Hunter
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Podcast Overview
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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4/22/2020
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Recent Episodes

November 7, 2023
039 European Adventures + 2024 Tokyo Ramen Walker Review with Ramen Adventures and 5AM Ramen
<p>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.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>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?<br/><br/>Shops mentioned in the pod:<br/>Maikagura <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/107767.html'>らーめんMAIKAGURA</a><br/>Koike <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/78858.html'>らぁめん小池</a><br/>King Seimen <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/116843.html'>キング製麺</a><br/>Yatagarasu <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/143813.html'>八咫烏</a><br/><a href='https://www.foodtechniqueberlin.de/'>Food Technique Berlin</a><br/><a href='https://www.kodawari-ramen.com/'>Kodawari Ramen</a><br/>Nagi <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/15306.html'>すごい煮干ラーメン凪新宿ゴールデン街店 本館</a><br/>Gokan <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/149383.html'>Japanese Ramen 五感</a><br/>Sakura Josui Funakoshi <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/145788.html'>桜上水 船越</a><br/>Watanabe <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/176.html'>渡なべ</a><br/><a href='https://www.cafemochiko.com'>Mochiko</a> <br/><br/>Grand Prix<br/>Takano <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/190.html'>中華そば 多賀野</a><br/><a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/130179.html'>Ramen FeeL</a><br/>Shichisai <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/84717.html'>麺や 七彩八丁堀店</a><br/>Tengokuya <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/133804.html'>超純水採麺 天国屋</a><br/>Benten <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/94919.html'>中華そば べんてん</a><br/><br/>Top New Shops<br/><a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/144945.html'>there is ramen</a><br/>Napoleon Ken <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/139859.html'>釜玉中華そば ナポレオン軒</a><br/>Kamei <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/141226.html'>手打麺祭 かめ囲</a><br/><br/><a href='https://ra-fes.com/'>Tokyo Ramen Festa</a><br/><a href='https://dai-tsukemen-haku.com/'>Dai Tsukemen Haku<br/></a><a href='https://www.hab.co.jp/ramen/'>Hokuriku Ramen Expo</a><br/><a href='https://ramen-expo.com/'>Ramen Expo</a><br/><br/>Guest links:<br/><a href='http://www.ramenadventures.com'>Ramen Adventures</a><br/><a href='https://5amramen.com'>5AM Ramen</a><br/><br/><br/><br/><br/></p>

August 14, 2023
038 Deep dive into Wakayama Ramen with The Ramen Pharmacist, Keizo Shimamoto, and new guest The Gourmet Bear!
<p>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.<br/><br/>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<br/><br/>Shops mentioned in the pod:<br/>Ide Shouten <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/883.html'>井出商店</a><br/>Marutaka <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/3516.html'>本家アロチ 丸高 中華そば</a><br/><br/>Urashima Shokudo <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/15286.html'>うらしま食堂</a><br/>Seino <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/133370.html'>和dining 清乃本店</a><br/>Marutaka Kobe Branch <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/9828.html'>丸高中華そば神戸二宮店</a><br/>Birdman <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/77545.html'>BIRDMAN</a><br/>Fukumimi <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/137329.html'>中華そば ふくみみ</a><br/>Shibata <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/71786.html'>中華そば しば田</a><br/>Macchibo <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/4499.html'>紀州和歌山ラーメン まっち棒溝の口店</a><br/>Noriya Shokudo <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/1793.html'>のりや食堂</a><br/>Yamatame Shokudo <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/2563.html'>山為食堂</a><br/>Marumiya <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/3510.html'>元車庫前まる宮本店</a><br/><br/>Guest links:<br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/ramenpharmacist'>Ramen Pharmacist</a><br/><a href=' https://www.instagram.com/goramen/'>Keizo Shimamoto</a><br/><a href='https://www.instagram.com/the_gourmet_bear/'>The Gourmet Bear</a></p>

July 22, 2023
037 Tsukemen Drama! Who's beefing and who's at fault? A chat with Ramen Beast and Ramen Guide Japan
<p>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. <br/><br/>Shops mentioned in the pod:<br/>Totonoe <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/148750.html'>ramen club トトノエ</a><br/>Gokan <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/149383.html'>Japanese Ramen 五感</a><br/>Hinari Ryuou <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/144128.html'>ーめん亭 ひなり竜王</a><br/>Shinsen <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/143947.html'>一番だしラーメン しんせん</a><br/>Hachan Ramen <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/149066.html'>ハちゃんラーメン</a><br/>Taisei <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/148150.html'>麺家 たいせい</a><br/>Kizunaya <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/129281.html'>輝道家直系 皇綱家</a><br/>Kidoya <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/110809.html'>横浜家系らーめん 輝道家</a><br/>Musashiya <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/2494.html'>横浜ラーメン 武蔵家中野本店</a><br/>Komuri <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/79986.html'>支那ソバ 小むろ</a><br/>Hachimitsu <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/149930.html'>手打ち正麺 Hachimitsu</a><br/>Tsumugi <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/149110.html'>麺庭 つむぎ</a><br/>Tsumugi <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/31512.html'>らーめん紬麦</a><br/>Waka Seimen <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/150235.html'>和渦製麺</a><br/>Kanekatsu <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/142195.html'>らーめん かねかつ</a><br/>Orandaken <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/141637.html'>オランダ軒</a><br/>Chitose <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/130825.html'>麺庵ちとせ</a><br/>Tsujita <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/17599.html'>つじ田</a><br/>Bario <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/132937.html'>らーめん バリ男</a><br/>Seika <a href='https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/32967.html'>ら~めん盛華</a><br/><br/><a href='https://youtu.be/p3c3k65x4Jw'>Tsujita Box video</a><br/><a href='https://youtu.be/zCvjKcNsy-4'>Tsujita Box apology</a><br/><a href='https://youtu.be/GfLLX0n_GUk'>SusuruTV response</a><br/><br/>Guest links:<br/>https://www.ramenguidejapan.com/<br/>http://www.ramenbeast.com/<br/><br/><br/></p>
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