# Ramen Beast

> A curated guide to Tokyo's best non-chain ramen shops with ordering recommendations. (iPhone/iPad app by Patrick Brzeski.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ramen-beast/id1098113456 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Patrick Brzeski](https://appshunter.io/developer/1098113455)
- Category: Food & Drink, Travel
- Price: Free
- Rating: 4.42/5 from 24 App Store ratings · 12 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 12+
- Requires: iOS 17.0 · 15 MB
- Languages: English
- Released: 2016-04-28
- Data updated: 2026-06-01
- Monetization: free
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ramen-beast/id1098113456/reviews.md

## What is Ramen Beast?

Ramen Beast is a connoisseur's guide to the very best ramen shops of Japan. Over 10,000 bowls (and counting) were eaten to create this app. Only the finest shops are included (no chains, no tourist traps).

Ramen Beast does one simple thing: It directs you to the best ramen in Japan. We are obsessive about our recommendations and information. We've spent years eating across Japan. This app was created to share that knowledge.

APP FEATURES:

— Discover more than 2,000 of Japan's very best ramen shops, spanning the traditional, exquisite, innovative, beastly and downright bizarre.
— Get recommendations in English and Japanese on which bowl to order at every shop.
— In depth review of every shop, including details of shop specialty, chef's history, specialty ingredients, basic ordering tips, ramen lore and more.
— Essential info: shop address, ramen style, star rating and more.

Follow The Ramen Beast on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramen_beast/
Like us on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ramenbeast

## Key features

- Discover 700+ Tokyo ramen shops
- English and Japanese ordering recommendations
- Navigate by ramen style categories
- In-depth shop reviews
- Essential shop information (hours, address)
- Curated, non-chain recommendations

## Recent user reviews (10 of 12)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/ramen-beast/id1098113456/reviews.md

### 5/5 — Never disappointed

*2026-02-27*

Very happy with the information provided by this app. Honestly used it everyday on my recent trip to Japan, and was never disappointed by the ramen. Gets you to try places where little to no tourist go. Be sure to look up proper ramen etiquette, as some of these places are meant for you to eat and go. Not a place to hang out. Thank you, Ramen Beast! Will be using you again.

### 5/5 — Absolute gem - most useful app

*2025-01-01, version 2.0*

One of the most useful apps I have ever used. Pictures and information are short and sweet, giving you just the right amount of information.

### 5/5 — Clutch

*2024-03-20*

Found so many ramen spots I would never have known about without this app and their ratings are on point.  Kikanbo is the GOAT

### 2/5 — No Shikoku locations

*2023-02-17*

This app is great for mainland Japan. But there’s nothing listed for Shikoku.

### 5/5 — Terrific

*2020-12-18*

This app is an amazing resource for the best ramen and food in Japan. I was lucky enough to use this app while traveling in Japan for a month and it made the trip so much fun and more delicious. Felt like a wild goose chase a times finding the spots which was so fun. I love this app, ramen, and Japan. Thank you ramen beast!!!

### 2/5 — Poor coverage

*2019-12-16*

Missing all of the ramen shops in some areas. Poor coverage

### 3/5 — Needs the Ability to Add Shops

*2019-06-27*

This app was amazing for our trip to Japan. But, now that we’re back stateside I wish I could add local shops to the map! There’s a ton of ramen shops around where I live and I would love to share them!

### 5/5 — Super useful, fun and informative.

*2019-05-14*

I love this app. I lived in Japan for six years and found this app during my last year there. It exposed me to numerous ramen shops that I had no idea about. The top ten lists are awesome and make it easy to find interesting shops to visit. This is a must have app if you are visiting Japan and are crazy about ramen.

### 4/5 — Great app, needs a bit of tweaking imo

*2018-03-31*

I downloaded this app after seeing the creator featured in one of the Facebook pages I am following. It has steadily improved and has covered ramen shops outside of Tokyo as well. I visited a ramen restaurant near Sagamino Station in Kanagawa called Hokkaido Ramen Denmaru and it isn’t there. I’m not surprised, since the creator did mention that this is a one-man project, if I remember correctly. Covering ALL the shops in Japan will take years and a lot of money. I guess he needs to add a link or button that will allow us to add restaurants not included in here and rate it ourselves. Make it like the Yelp for ramen, you know what I mean?

However, please be aware and read the app description before downloading, this app is intended for foreigners who are living in Japan. If you’re in the States, Yelp is your best bet.

### 1/5 — Am I using it wrong?

*2018-01-08*

Love the concept, but I’m a little perplexed. I’m in NYC, surrounded by ramen, and there isn’t a single blip on the map. Did I miss something?  Is this app complete?  Is it just for Japan?

## Frequently asked questions about Ramen Beast

### What is Ramen Beast?

Ramen Beast is a free app that serves as a connoisseur's guide to the best ramen shops in Tokyo. It focuses on unique, non-chain establishments and provides detailed information and ordering recommendations.

### How many ramen shops are listed in Ramen Beast?

Ramen Beast features over 700 of Tokyo's very best ramen shops, spanning traditional, innovative, and unique styles.

### Can I get ordering recommendations in Ramen Beast?

Yes, Ramen Beast provides recommendations in both English and Japanese on which bowl to order at every featured shop, ensuring a great dining experience.

### What kind of information does Ramen Beast offer about each shop?

Each shop in Ramen Beast includes in-depth reviews covering shop specialty, chef's history, specialty ingredients, ordering tips, ramen lore, and essential details like address and hours.

### Does Ramen Beast include chain restaurants or tourist traps?

No, Ramen Beast is curated to include only the finest, non-chain ramen shops, avoiding tourist traps to offer a more authentic experience.

### What is the age rating for Ramen Beast?

Ramen Beast has an age rating of 12+, making it suitable for most users interested in exploring Tokyo's culinary scene.

### How often is Ramen Beast updated?

The latest version of Ramen Beast is 2.1, and it was last updated on May 6, 2025, indicating ongoing maintenance and potential content additions.

### Does Ramen Beast have ads?

Ramen Beast is ad-free, allowing users to explore ramen recommendations without any advertisements interrupting their experience.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 2.3.0 — 2026-05-09

Bug fixes and performance improvements.

Improved stability and quality across core app flows.

### 2.1 — 2025-05-06

Bug fixes and general updates.

### 2.0 — 2023-05-18

We’ve updated our platform to bring you massive improvements in speed - find ramen shops faster than ever before!

### 1.7 — 2021-03-12

Ramen Beast is coming to the web, and also getting a bunch of new features to make the entire experience more relevant and user-friendly.

In prepration for the coming improvements, we've kicked things off with a redesign of the Shop page, and it'll just keep getting better from here.

Watch this space!

### 1.6 — 2020-08-23

Dark mode support!

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