Before the 1980s ramen boom, when most establishments treated noodles as supplementary dishes enhanced by chemical seasonings, a handful of exceptional shops defied conventions through pure craftsmanship. Mysteriously, these pioneers concentrated in Suginami Ward, particularly around JR Ogikubo Station—giving birth to the legendary “Ogikubo Ramen” designation. Today, this ramen kingdom combines ten contemporary masters selected from Japan’s most trusted portal rankings with four legendary establishments that shaped Tokyo’s entire noodle culture across five decades.
🌟 Modern Masters (Ramen Database Top 10)
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Mendokoro Shirokuro (Ramen DB: Suginami #1) Hachiman-yama Restaurant Details
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The Shellfish Virtuoso
This queue-forming sensation operates sophisticated LINE notification systems while specializing in pure shellfish broths without chemical enhancement. Their signature asari and mussel shio soba (¥1,000) showcases five consecutive Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants selections (2020-2025) through dedicated shell-only soup extraction, complemented by bonito-tuna six-variety fushi broths.
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Location: 1-1-7 Kami-Takaido, Suginami-kuAccess: 1-minute walk from Hachiman-yama Station (Keio Line)Hours: Tue-Fri: 11:30-14:00, 18:00-20:00; Weekends: 11:30-14:00Closed: MondaysBudget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Asari & Mussel Shio Soba ¥1,000)Reservations: Not accepted (numbered ticket system with LINE notifications)Payment: Cash onlyAwards: Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants (5 consecutive years)
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there is ramen (Ramen DB: Suginami #2) Ogikubo Restaurant Details
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The 2025 Michelin Sensation
Fresh Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025 recognition validates this establishment’s animal-based umami enhanced by niboshi accents. Their signature chashu men (¥1,280) delivers noodle-covering pork portions that transform into chashu donburi when paired with rice, creating dual-course experiences even during evening queue periods.
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Location: 3-10-16 Amanuma, Suginami-kuAccess: 3-minute walk from Ogikubo Station North ExitHours: Mon-Fri: 11:00-16:00, 18:00-21:30; Weekends: 11:00-21:30Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Chashu Men ¥1,280)Reservations: Not acceptedPayment: Cash onlyAwards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2025
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Misokko Fukku (Ramen DB: Suginami #3) Ogikubo Restaurant Details
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The Miso Obsession
This miso-specialist creates pre-opening queues and hour-long waits even during off-peak hours through concentrated tonkotsu-based miso broths topped with abundant stir-fried bean sprouts. Four consecutive Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants selections (through 2025) validate their focused three-item menu spanning miso, spicy miso, and tantanmen variations.
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Location: 2-40-11 Kami-Ogi, Suginami-ku, Yotsumetsu Building 1FAccess: 10-minute walk from Ogikubo Station (3-minute from Yotsumetsu bus stop)Hours: Mon/Wed-Fri: 11:00-15:00, 18:00-20:00; Weekends: 11:00-16:00Closed: Tuesdays (2nd/4th Mondays monthly)Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Miso Ramen ¥1,100)Reservations: Not acceptedPayment: IC acceptedAwards: Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants (4 consecutive years)
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Junteuchi Daruma (Ramen DB: Suginami #4) Nakano-Fujimigaoka The Hand-Pulled Master
Pure hand-pulled noodle artisanship meets continuously evolving shoyu broths without chemical enhancement, creating six consecutive Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants selections (through 2024). This single-item specialist attracts notable female clientele through dedication to perfection over variety, enhanced by premium toppings and rice offerings.
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Location: 1-18-3 Wada, Suginami-kuAccess: Adjacent to Nakano-Fujimigaoka Station (63m)Hours: 11:30-15:00 (irregular schedule)Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Shoyu Ramen ¥1,050)Reservations: Not acceptedPayment: Cash onlyAwards: Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants (6 consecutive years)
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Sakurajosui Funakoshi (Ramen DB: Suginami #5) Sakurajosui Restaurant Details
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The Pepper-Punch Innovator
This single-menu specialist revolutionizes shio expectations through rich tonkotsu-style umami enhanced by bold pepper accents, completely departing from typical light salt approaches. Consecutive Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants selections (2023-2024) reflect their confident commitment to singular vision with guaranteed 3 PM service regardless of demand.
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Location: 1-21-10 Shimo-Takaido, Suginami-ku 1FAccess: 3-minute walk from Sakurajosui Station (Keio Line)Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu-Sat/Holidays: 11:00-15:00Closed: Wed/SunBudget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Shio Ramen ¥1,100)Reservations: Not acceptedPayment: All methods acceptedAwards: Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants 2023-2024
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Ramen Yama to Ki (Ramen DB: Suginami #6) Koenji Restaurant Details
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The Five-Year Champion
Five consecutive Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants selections validate this lunch-only operation’s chicken bone base enhanced by kombu, katsuobushi, and niboshi depth. Weekend crowds contrast with peaceful weekday accessibility, while their comprehensive dried ingredient integration creates exceptional complexity.
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Location: 5-21-7 Koenji-Minami, Suginami-ku, Koenji Mansion 107Access: 7-minute walk from Koenji Station, 10-minute from Higashi-KoenjiHours: Tue-Sun: 11:30-15:00Closed: MondaysBudget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Shoyu Ramen ¥1,000)Reservations: Not acceptedPayment: Cash onlyAwards: Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants (5 consecutive years)
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Mendokoro Issho (Ramen DB: Suginami #7) Asagaya Restaurant Details
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The Creamy Tonkotsu Perfectionist
Maximum tonkotsu umami extraction creates creamy, rich broths without offensive odors, achieving remarkable smoothness alongside comprehensive menu offerings including light shoyu and spicy variations. This afternoon-only operation demonstrates tonkotsu mastery for dedicated enthusiasts.
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Location: 1-9-5 Asagaya-Minami, Suginami-kuAccess: 4-minute walk from Minami-Asagaya Station Exit 2aHours: Mon/Tue/Thu-Sun: 11:00-16:00Closed: WednesdaysBudget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Tonkotsu Ramen ¥1,100)Reservations: Not acceptedPayment: Cash only
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Menson RAGE (Ramen DB: Suginami #8) Nishi-Ogikubo Restaurant Details
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The Art Gallery Experience
Eight consecutive Michelin Bib Gourmand selections (2016-2023) and seven consecutive Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants awards create museum-like dining through extensive artwork displays. Their signature golden shamo chicken broth delivers massive chashu portions that dominate bowls, while niboshi alternatives provide variety within artistic surroundings.
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Location: 3-37-22 Shouan, Suginami-ku, Lentzen Shouan 1FAccess: 4-minute walk from Nishi-Ogikubo Station South ExitHours: Daily: 11:00-15:00, 18:00-21:00 (weekend evenings resumed March 2025)Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Special Shamo Soba ¥1,400)Reservations: Not acceptedPayment: Cash onlyAwards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2016-2023, Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants (7 consecutive years)
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Ramen Kanaya (Ramen DB: Suginami #9) Honancho Restaurant Details
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The Thick-Thin Tonkotsu Choice
This concentrated tonkotsu specialist offers unique thick/thin noodle selections, with many customers defaulting to thick noodles before switching to thin for kaedama. Their rich, muddy-style broths paired with Taiwan mazesoba alternatives earned 2021 Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants recognition.
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Location: 1-3-13 Horinouchi, Suginami-ku, Lions Plaza Honancho 1FAccess: 1-minute walk from Honancho Station Exit 1Hours: Tue-Sat: 11:30-15:00, 18:00-21:00; Sun: 11:30-15:00Closed: MondaysBudget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Rich Tonkotsu Ramen ¥1,000)Reservations: Not acceptedPayment: Cash onlyAwards: Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants 2021
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Dareyameya (Ramen DB: Suginami #10) Asagaya Restaurant Details
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The Izakaya-Ramen Hybrid
This Miyazaki prefecture specialty restaurant serves exceptional hand-kneaded shio ramen alongside authentic shochu and regional cuisine. Operating both dedicated ramen seating and traditional izakaya service, they accommodate ramen-only visits while maintaining authentic Kyushu atmosphere through specialized finishing noodle experiences.
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Location: 3-34-10 Asagaya-Minami, Suginami-kuAccess: 1-minute walk from Asagaya Station South ExitHours: 18:00 until ingredients depleted (call ahead recommended)Closed: Sundays + 1 weekly irregularBudget: ¥6,000-¥7,999 (Hand-kneaded Shio Ramen ¥1,280)Reservations: Accepted for izakaya service only (18:00-20:00 or 19:00-21:00, 2-hour slots)Payment: Cash only
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🏆 The Four Ogikubo Legends: 50+ Years of Ramen Heritage
Temomi Ramen Juhachiban (Est. 1966) Ogikubo Restaurant Details
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The Hand-Kneaded Pioneer
Nearly 60 years of hand-kneaded noodle mastery creates distinctive texture paired with massive chopped garlic and scallion quantities in shoyu-based broths, topped by pork belly scallion stir-fry. Evening-only operations spawned numerous disciple shops across Tokyo and Saitama carrying the “18ban” name, demonstrating lasting influence.
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Location: 1-4-10 Kami-Ogi, Suginami-kuAccess: 3-minute walk from Ogikubo Station North ExitHours: Mon-Sat: 18:00-00:30; Sun/Holidays: 18:00-23:30Budget: Under ¥999 (Special Ramen ¥900)Heritage: 58 years, multiple disciple locations
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Harukiya Ogikubo Honten (Est. 1931) Ogikubo Restaurant Details
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The Industry Patriarch
Since 1931, this legendary establishment maintains universal recognition among ramen enthusiasts through light, refined broths alongside authentic soba and tempura offerings. Their famous hiyashi chuka represents pre-modern ramen shop diversity, while complete cashless operations demonstrate successful tradition-innovation balance.
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Location: 1-4-6 Kami-Ogi, Suginami-kuAccess: 3-minute walk from Ogikubo Station North ExitHours: Daily: 11:00-21:20 (L.O. 21:00)Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Ramen ¥850)Payment: Cashless only (no cash accepted)Heritage: 94 years of continuous operation
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Chukasoba Marufuku Ogikubo Honten Ogikubo Restaurant Details
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The Timeless Simplicity Master
This traditional establishment maintains unwavering commitment to classic shoyu ramen through light, unforgettable broths that create lasting customer devotion. Their unpretentious, accessible atmosphere welcomes common diners while preserving authentic neighborhood ramen shop character across decades.
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Location: 1-6-1 Kami-Ogi, Suginami-kuAccess: Adjacent to Ogikubo Station (78m)Hours: Wed-Sun: 11:00-15:00Closed: Mon/Tue (additional irregular closures)Budget: Under ¥999 (Chukasoba ¥750)Payment: Cash only
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Chukasoba Marushin (Est. 1951) Ogikubo Restaurant Details
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The 74-Year Family Institution
Operating since 1951 without ticket machines, this verbal-order establishment maintains family-friendly atmosphere through balanced shoyu broths and comprehensive traditional menus including wonton men and hiyashi chuka. Lunch-only operations require attention to their unique ordering system and limited hours.
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Location: 1-24-22 Kami-Ogi, Suginami-kuAccess: 6-minute walk from Ogikubo StationHours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri: 11:00-16:00; Sat/Holidays: 11:00-15:00Closed: Wed/Sun (3rd Thursday monthly)Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Ramen ¥850)Payment: Cash onlyHeritage: 74 years, verbal ordering system
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Planning Your Suginami Ramen Pilgrimage Budget Considerations:
Ultra-affordable: Legend shops (¥750-¥900 range)Great value: Modern masters (¥1,000-¥1,400)Premium experiences: RAGE, Dareyameya (¥1,400+ or full izakaya service)
Historical Journey:
Start with legends: Experience 50+ years of tradition at Ogikubo Station areaModern evolution: Compare with contemporary top-ranked establishmentsTechnique appreciation: Hand-pulled vs. modern noodle making methods
Timing Strategies:
Legend shops: Harukiya (all-day), others have limited/evening hoursModern queue-formers: Shirokuro (LINE system), Fukku (expect waits)Peaceful options: Yama to Ki (weekday lunch), Issho (afternoon only)
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Ogikubo Station: Major concentration of both legends and modern mastersKeio Line access: Hachiman-yama, Sakurajosui discoveries10 minutes from Shinjuku: Easy major station connectivity
These fourteen establishments represent the complete evolution of Tokyo’s ramen culture, from pioneering 1930s simplicity through 1960s innovation to contemporary artistic mastery, all concentrated within the sacred kingdom where Japan’s noodle obsession truly began.
Note: All prices listed are as of September 2025 and may be slightly higher when you visit. Despite potential price fluctuations, the exceptional value these establishments offer remains consistent.
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