Tokyo is a legendary destination for ramen enthusiasts worldwide. With thousands of ramen shops competing for attention, finding truly exceptional establishments can be challenging. This ranking presents the top 20 ramen shops in Tokyo as of March 1, 2025, based on ratings from Japan’s most authoritative ramen database.
The Ramen Database is one of Japan’s pioneering food review sites and among the most influential ramen websites in the country. What makes their ranking system unique is that they not only consider individual review scores but also analyze the reviewer’s history and each shop’s past reviews to calculate a comprehensive rating.
We hope this guide helps foreign visitors experience authentic Japanese ramen culture during their stay in Tokyo.
No.1: Menya Kissou
Since its opening in 2006, Menya Kissou has consistently ranked at the top of Tokyo’s ramen scene(ranked 3rd nationwide). Their soup base combines pork bone and seafood, enriched with carefully selected ingredients such as Rausu kelp and shiitake mushrooms. The most popular menu items are the “Ajitama Ramen” (ramen with flavored egg) and “Ajitama Tsukemen” (dipping noodles with flavored egg).
Essential Information
Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, Holidays: 11:30 – 15:00
Closed: Wednesday, Friday, Sunday
Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
Phone: 03-3699-5929
Address: 1-11-3 Toyo, Koto Ward, Tokyo
Reservations: Not accepted
Nearest Station:
2-minute walk from “Toyo 3-chome” bus stop (Bus routes available from Tokyo Station Marunouchi North Exit, Shinonome Station, Kinshicho Station, Toyosu Station, etc.
)5-minute walk from Kiba Station (Exit 2), Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
8-minute walk from Toyocho Station (Exit 2), Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
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No.2: Tokyo Style Noodle Hotate Biyori (Akihabara)
Hotate Biyori is a popular tsukemen shop in Akihabara, specializing in “kelp-water tsukemen featuring scallops as the star ingredient.”
Important Note: This shop operates on a unique reservation system. You must visit the shop in person before opening to make a same-day reservation. Reservations cannot be made by phone or online. According to reviews, people start lining up as early as 8:00 AM for the reservation reception that begins around 9:00 AM.
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Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:00 – 14:40, 17:30 – 19:50
- Saturday, Sundays, Holidays: 11:00 – 15:20, 16:50 – 18:30
Closed: Wednesday
Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
Phone: 03-3863-3773
Reservations: Not accepted
Address: 2-25 Kanda-Sakumacho, Chiyoda Ward, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 3-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station (Showa-dori Exit)
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No.3: Ramen Jiro Hibarigaoka Ekimae
Ramen Jiro is reportedly a favorite of Keanu Reeves, and the Hibarigaoka Ekimae branch stands at the top of the Jiro chain in terms of ratings, consistently ranking high in the Ramen Database.
While several other Jiro branches offer equally delicious ramen, Hibarigaoka’s exceptional popularity is often attributed to the owner’s personality. Unlike the typical Jiro experience—where stern-faced staff work silently with intimidating demeanors and might scold customers who try to strike up conversation—the Hibarigaoka owner is known for being friendly, courteous, and welcoming. The shop offers delicious ramen at prices below the standard Jiro rate, making it accessible even for first-timers and foreign visitors.
Essential Information
Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:30 – 14:30, 18:00 – 21:00
- Wednesday: 11:30 – 14:30
- Saturday: 11:00 – 17:00
- Sunday: Closed
Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
Phone: Not disclosed
Reservations: Not accepted
Address: 3-27-24 Yato-cho, Nishitokyo City, Tokyo (Hibarigaoka Plaza 1F)
Nearest Station: 3-minute walk from Hibarigaoka Station on the Seibu Ikebukuro Line Exit the ticket gate and head to the South Exit → Go down the stairs to the rotary. Take the narrow street behind Resona Bank, which is straight ahead on the main street. The shop is on the 1st floor of Hibarigaoka Plaza.
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No.4: Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba Kohaku Tokyo Main Shop
The popular menu items include the standard “Chuka Soba” (available in salt or soy sauce) and “Tsuke Soba” (dipping noodles). The “Chuka Soba (Salt)” is particularly exceptional, with a soup that fully showcases the umami of freshwater clams from Lake Shinji. Kohaku boasts an impressive award history: featured in the Michelin Guide Tokyo’s Bib Gourmand for four consecutive years, 1st place in the Ramen Walker Grand Prix 2021 New Shop Division, and multiple top rankings in the 20th TRY Ramen Awards 2019-2020 including the Rookie Award and 1st place in the salt category.
Until recently, a one-hour wait was standard, but since April 1, 2024, they have switched to a web reservation system through TableCheck (reservations for Monday through Saturday open every Sunday at 12:00). This means you can now enjoy their ramen without waiting in line, though there is a ¥390 booking fee per person.
English reservation website: https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/ramenkohaku/reserve
Essential Information
- Hours:
- Monday through Friday: 11:00 – 15:30
- Saturday: 11:00 – 16:00
- Closed:Sundays & Holidays
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: 03-6690-0893
- Reservations: Required, through Table Check
- Address: 2-1-3 Nishirokugo, Ota Ward, Tokyo
- Nearest Station:
- 5-minute walk from Zoshiki Station on the Keikyu Line
- 15-minute walk from JR Kamata Station
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No.5: Menya Itto
Menya Itto is highly regarded for its unique tsukemen that combines a rich chicken paitan (white soup) base with five types of seafood—a combination that other shops cannot replicate. First-time visitors are recommended to try the “Special Rich Seafood Tsukemen.” According to reviews, the staff’s service attitude may not be the best, but the exceptional food more than makes up for it. Reservations are available, allowing you to avoid waiting, though there is a ¥390 booking fee per person.
English reservation website: https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/menya-itto/reserve
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- Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday,Thursday, Sunday: 11:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 21:00
- Friday, Saturday: 11:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 22:00 (Last orders 21:45)
- Closed: New Year’s holidays, summer holidays, and temporary closures for equipment maintenance
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: 03-3697-9787
- Reservations: Accepted through TableCheck only (no phone reservations)
- Address: 1-4-17 Higashishinkoiwa, Katsushika Ward, Tokyo
- Nearest Station:
- 3-minute walk from Shinkoiwa Station (North Exit) on the JR Sobu Line
- Directly at “Shinkoiwa Station North Exit” bus stop on Toei Bus or Keisei Town Bus
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No.6: Ramen Jiro Hachioji Yaen Kaido Store 2
This Jiro branch is known for its adventurous spirit. While maintaining the high standards and traditional flavors of Jiro ramen, they actively explore new possibilities through experimental menu items.
In 2025, they introduced limited-time offerings such as “Kani Ramen” (Crab Ramen), “Kani Tsukemen” (Crab Dipping Noodles), “Karainjanee Ramen” (Super Spicy Ramen), and “Karainjanee Tsukemen” (Super Spicy Dipping Noodles). Reviews have been enthusiastically praising the intense crab-flavored ramen and tsukemen.
Essential Information
- Hours:
- Tuesday through Friday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 21:00
- Saturday: 11:00 – 20:00
- Sunday: 08:00 – 15:00
- Closed: Monday
- Budget: Under ¥999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: 042-675-6806
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Address: 2-13-16 Horinouchi, Hachioji City, Tokyo
- Nearest Station:
10-minute walk from Keio-Horinouchi Station on the Keio Sagamihara Line
3-minute walk from “Yuki Horinouchi” bus stop on Keio Bus or Kanagawa Chuo Kotsu Bus
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No.7: Ramen Jiro Mita Main Store
The charm of Ramen Jiro lies in its simplicity and directness. There are no secret ingredients or elaborate presentations—just affordable, delicious ramen. If you want more chashu (pork), they’ll add it for a minimal additional charge; if you want more vegetables, they’ll pile on tower-like portions of cabbage and bean sprouts for free.
Even the smallest size (“small ramen”) is satisfying enough for a moderately big-eating adult Japanese male. The noodles, soup, and pork all stimulate the brain’s pleasure centers intensely. All of this was conceived by Takumi Yamada, the founder of Ramen Jiro and owner of the Mita Main Store. As of 2025, there are 44 official Ramen Jiro branches, plus countless shops that imitate the recipe without using the Jiro name.
In 2009, the UK’s Guardian newspaper included the Mita Main Store in its list of “50 Best Things to Eat Around the World.” The Mita Main Store closes in the early afternoon, so an early visit is recommended.
Essential Information
- Hours:
- Monday through Saturday: 08:30 – 15:00, 17:00 – 20:00
- Closed: Sundays & Holidays: [Check with the restaurant]
- Budget: Under ¥999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: Not disclosed
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Address: 2-16-4 Mita, Minato Ward, Tokyo
- Nearest Station:
- 8-minute walk from Mita Station (Exit A3), Toei Subway Asakusa Line or Mita Line
- 10-minute walk from Tamachi Station (Mita Exit/West Exit), JR Yamanote Line or Keihin-Tohoku Line
- Right at “Keio University Mae” bus stop on Toei Bus (Route #87)
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No.8: Ramen ya Shima
Unusually for a ramen shop, Shima operates on a strict reservation-only system. Reservations open at 8:00 AM the day before your visit through the TableCheck service, for time slots between 8:45 AM and 2:00 PM. The shop no longer accepts same-day walk-in registrations, though they may accept a limited number of walk-ins for canceled slots if available.
Their premium offerings include “Special Ramen [Shoyu]” and “Special Ramen [Shio/White Shoyu]” at ¥2,000 each—higher than typical ramen prices, but their enduring popularity proves their worth. Reservations allow you to enjoy their ramen without waiting, though there is a ¥390 booking fee per person.
English reservation website: https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/ramenya-shima/reserve
Essential Information
- Hours:
- Monday through Friday: 08:45 – 14:30
- Entry times: 8:45, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30, 11:00, 11:45, 12:15, 12:45, 13:30, 14:00
- Closed: Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
- Budget: ¥2,000-¥2,999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: Not disclosed
- Reservations: Required, through TableCheck service (opens at 8:00 AM the day before)
- Address: 3-41-12 Honmachi, Shibuya Ward, Tokyo
- Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku-Gochome Station (Exit A2) on the Toei Oedo Line
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No.9: Chuka Soba Shibata
heir signature “Chuka Soba” (¥1,200) features a chicken-based, oily soup with a gentle flavor. While it’s proudly additive-free, it avoids the disappointing taste sometimes associated with additive-free broths. The menu offers three types: “Chuka Soba,” “Niboshi Soba,” and “Shio Soba.” Toppings like flavored eggs or wonton can be added separately. The owner’s recommendation is the Chuka Soba.
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- Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 20:30
- Thursday: 11:00 – 15:00
- Sunday: Closed
- Closed: Every Sunday; First and third Monday of each month (If Monday is a holiday, they are open and closed the following Tuesday instead)
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: 03-5761-9048
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Address: 1-8-12 Motoizumi, Komae City, Tokyo
- Nearest Station: Komae Station
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No.10: Homemade Ramen Muginae
This shop prides itself on homemade noodles and soup made without artificial additives or extracts. Their menu base consists of “Shoyu” (soy sauce), “Shio” (salt), “Iriko Raa” (dried sardines), and “Wonton Men” (wonton noodles). The “Iriko Raa” comes in both shoyu and shio versions, with shoyu being the default.
In 2017, Muginae was awarded a Bib Gourmand in the “Michelin Guide Tokyo 2018” and has continued to be featured every year since. It also consistently ranks among Tokyo’s top ramen shops on Tabelog. Following the trend of other popular establishments, they have transitioned from a queue system to a reservation system with fees, though they still maintain the traditional no-reservation option for those who prefer it.
English reservation website: https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/muginae/reserve
Essential Information
- Hours:
- Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11:00 – 15:30
- Wednesday, Thursday: Closed
- Closed: Wednesdays and Thursdays
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: Not disclosed
- Reservations: Only through TableCheck service
- Note: A waiting board is put out around 9:00 AM. After checking the instructions, customers write their names and return at the designated meeting time. One person can reserve for multiple people.
- Address: 6-11-10 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa Ward, Tokyo
- Nearest Station:
- 7-minute walk from Omorihigashi Station on the Keikyu Main Line
- 7-minute walk from JR Omori Station (North Exit)
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No.11: Yakumo
Yakumo is known for its popular wonton noodles. They offer two types of wontons (pork and shrimp) and two types of soup bases (black dashi and white dashi) for their shoyu and shio ramen. The soup has a distinctly Japanese flavor profile. The shop has been selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand continuously since 2018. What makes their soup special is that it doesn’t rely on chemical seasonings; instead, it achieves a well-balanced flavor by combining umami extracted naturally from quality ingredients. Note that Yakumo is open for lunch only and closes in the afternoon.
Essential Information
- Hours:
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 11:30 – 15:30
- Closed: Tuesday
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: 03-6303-3663
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Address: 3-6-15 Higashiyama, Meguro Ward, Tokyo (Ebiya Building 1F)
- Nearest Station: 3-minute walk from Ikejiri-Ohashi Station (East Exit) on the Tokyu Den-en-toshi Line
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No.12: SOBAHOUSE Kin₋iro Hototogisu Shinjuku Gyoen Main Store
This shop is known for its salt ramen featuring sea bream and clams. Kiniro Hototogisu has an impressive Michelin history—it was a regular in the Bib Gourmand listings before earning one Michelin star from 2019 through 2023, a remarkable achievement in the ramen world. As of 2024, it has returned to the Bib Gourmand selection, which still recognizes exceptional quality at moderate prices.
Historically, only three Tokyo ramen establishments have ever achieved Michelin stars simultaneously: Sosakumenkobo Nakiryu, SOBAHOUSE Kiniro Hototogisu, and Ginza Hachigo—making this an exclusive club in the culinary world. In any given year, about 18-19 carefully selected ramen shops are listed in the Bib Gourmand, which is often considered Michelin’s guide to excellent casual dining.
The shop uses a ticket system (closes when capacity is reached). Ticket distribution starts at 9:30 AM for lunch and 5:30 PM for dinner. If they don’t reach capacity, customers may be served without tickets.
Essential Information
- Hours:
- Tuesday through Saturday: 11:00 – 15:00, 18:30 – 20:30
- Monday, Sunday: Closed
- Note: May close early when ingredients run out
- Closed: Mondays and Sundays
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
- Payment:
- Cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)
- Electronic payment accepted (Transit IC cards like Suica, Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, iD, QUICPay)
- QR code payment not accepted
- Phone: 03-5315-4733
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Note: Ticket distribution starts at 9:30 AM for lunch and 5:30 PM for dinner
- Address: 2-4-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo (Dai-22 Kyutei Mansion 1F)
- Nearest Station:
- 3-minute walk from Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station (Exit 1) on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line
- 4-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Exit C3) on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Toei Shinjuku Line
- 9-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station (East Exit)
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No.13: Sansanto
Despite having one of the shortest operating hours in the ramen world (18:00 to 20:30), Santouto consistently draws lines of customers. It has a Showa-era (1926-1989) atmosphere and appears more worn than you might expect for a highly-ranked establishment.
Their pork bone and seafood ramen and tsukemen are both popular. The rich yet smooth soup clings well to the thick noodles. Many customers also order the abura soba (oil noodles). With generous portions and prices ranging from 700 to 900 yen, it offers excellent value. This shop is recognized as one of the “100 Best Ramen Shops” by Tabelog.
Essential Information
- Hours:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday: 18:00 – 20:30
- Closed: Mondays, Thursdays, and New Year’s holidays (December 30, 2024 – January 6, 2025)
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: Not disclosed
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Address: 3-16-15 Nakajujo, Kita Ward, Tokyo
- Nearest Station:
2-minute walk from Higashi-Jujo Station (North Exit) on the JR Keihin-Tohoku Line- After exiting the North Exit, turn immediately left and go down the slope. The shop is along the way. (Do not go down the stairs.)
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No.14: Ramen San Tora
This shop specializes in orthodox shoyu, miso, and shio (salt) ramen. The miso ramen is particularly recommended. A thick layer of lard covers the soup’s surface, preventing steam from rising but keeping the ramen piping hot. The owner previously served as the manager of the main branch of Sumire, a famous miso ramen shop in Sapporo, and adheres to traditional miso ramen principles. According to reviews, lines continue even after lunch hours end.
Essential Information
- Hours: 11:00 – 15:00, 17:30 – 20:00
- Note: Both lunch and dinner may end early if ingredients sell out
- Closed: Irregular (Closures are announced in-store and on Twitter)
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
- Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
- Phone: 03-6265-3989
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Address: 362 Yamabuki-cho, Shinjuku Ward, Tokyo (Prestige 362)
- Nearest Station:
- 3-minute walk from Edogawabashi Station (Exit 1b) on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
- 10-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station (Exit 2) on the Tokyo Metro Tozai Line
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No.15: Menya Sakurai
Despite being located in a residential area about a 10-minute walk from Mitaka Station—not the most convenient location—this shop always has lines of customers. The shoyu ramen is particularly recommended. Both ramen and tsukemen come in three varieties: shoyu, shio, and niboshi (dried sardines). The tsukemen broth is diluted with kelp water. A popular side dish is the “Pork Yukhoe-style Rice” (¥500). The special ramen varieties cost ¥1,500.The shop has been selected for Tabelog’s “100 Best Ramen Shops” for seven consecutive years since 2017.
Essential Information
- Hours:
- Monday, Saturday: 11:30 – 15:00, 18:00 – 20:30
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 11:30 – 15:00
- Sunday: 11:30 – 16:00
- Wednesday: Closed
- Closed: Wednesdays (operates as “KEN-ken,” a pork bone and seafood ramen shop)
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
- Payment:
- Cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners)
- Electronic payment accepted (Transit IC cards like Suica, Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, iD, QUICPay)
- QR code payment not accepted
- Phone: Not disclosed
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Address: 2-15-27 Nishikubo, Musashino City, Tokyo
- Nearest Station:
- 12-minute walk from Mitaka Station (North Exit) on the JR Chuo Line or Sobu Line
- 3-minute walk from “Nishikubo 2-chome” bus stop (Kanto Bus or Seibu Bus)
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No.16: Iruka TOKYO
Iruka TOKYO operates two sessions: lunch from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM and dinner from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM. To enter, you must join the line by the end of each session (3:00 PM for lunch or 8:00 PM for dinner).
Their main offerings are the “Boltini Shoyu Ramen” and “Yuzu Shio Ramen,” both made with a quartet soup of chicken, pork, shellfish, and shrimp. Many customers order these with the special toppings: two slices of duck chashu, a flavored egg, chicken meatballs, and shrimp meatballs. All dishes are completely free of artificial additives. The owner has experience working at three legendary ramen establishments. The shop has been recognized with a Michelin Bib Gourmand award, acknowledging its exceptional quality at moderate prices.
Essential Information
Hours:
- Tuesday through Sunday: 11:00 – 21:00 (Last orders 20:40)
Closed: Mondays
Budget: ¥2,000-¥2,999 Payment:
- Cards accepted (VISA, Master, JCB, AMEX, Diners, UnionPay)
- Electronic payment accepted (Transit IC cards like Suica, Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, iD, QUICPay)
- QR code payment accepted (PayPay, d Payment, Rakuten Pay, au PAY, Alipay, WeChat Pay)
Phone: 03-5786-0029
Reservations: Not accepted
Address: 4 Chome-12-12 Roppongi, Minato City, Tokyo
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No.17: Ramen FeeL
Ramen FeeL won the “Newcomer Award” in the “TRY Ramen Grand Prix 2021-22,” Japan’s highest ramen authority. Their ramen features a soup base of free-range chicken and duck, enhanced with scallop and kelp broth, combined with homemade smooth, thin noodles. Opening in 2021, it took just two years to be listed among Tabelog’s “100 Best Ramen Shops.”
Their menu includes “Shoyu Ramen,” “Shio Ramen,” and “Wheat Tsukemen” in both shoyu and shio varieties. Each can be ordered as default, with wonton topping, or “special premium” versions. They also offer a special “Tsukemen Soup Double” that allows you to enjoy both shoyu and shio dipping broths. Additional options include extra noodles, seasoned egg upgrades, and soup broth with wheat tea.
Reservations allow you to enjoy their ramen without waiting, though there is a ¥390 booking fee per person.
English reservation website:https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/ramen-feel/reserve
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Hours:
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday: 11:00 – 15:00
- Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 11:00 – 16:00
Closed: Mondays and Fridays
Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
Payment:
- Cards accepted
- Electronic payment accepted (Transit IC cards like Suica)
- QR code payment accepted (PayPay)
Phone: 0428-85-9382
Reservations: Accepted through TableCheck
Address: 4 Chome-695-1 Baigo, Ome, Tokyo
Nearest Station:15-minute walk from JR Hinata-Wada Station (718m from Hinata-Wada Station)
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No.18: Chuka Soba Ibuki
The most striking feature of Chuka Soba Ibuki is the incredible quantity of dried sardines used in their broth—100g to 150g per bowl. The shop even displays a notice: “If you don’t like dried sardines, please reconsider your visit.” Their soup combines animal-based broth (made from pig knuckles, backbone, and cartilage) with various types of massive amounts of dried sardines.
The lunch menu is simple—just chuka soba (ramen)—along with side dishes and toppings. For dinner, they add a richer, more concentrated chuka soba to the menu. This is a paradise for those who love the intense umami of niboshi (dried sardines).
Essential Information
Hours:
- Tuesday through Saturday: 11:45 – 14:30, 18:15 – 20:15
- Note: Lunch serves about 65 bowls, dinner about 45 bowls; closes when soup runs out
Closed: Mondays and Sundays
Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
Phone: 080-4928-0013
Reservations: Not accepted
Address: 4 Chome-58-10 Maenocho, Itabashi City, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Shimura-sakaue Station [Exit A2]
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No.19: Mendokoro Honda Akihabara Main Store
Mendokoro Honda is a legendary name among ramen enthusiasts. Their “Special Hand-Kneaded Chuka Soba Shoyu” features a chicken-based broth enriched with the aromatic flavor of soy sauce, the richness of back fat, and the distinctive taste of dried sardines—all working in perfect harmony. The smooth noodles and flavorful chashu pork complete this exceptional bowl.
While the owner is especially dedicated to the flavor of shoyu ramen, their tsukemen (dipping noodles) is also highly regarded—so much so that when people in Akihabara or Kanda talk about great tsukemen, Mendokoro Honda is inevitably mentioned. Reservations allow you to enjoy their ramen without waiting, though there is a ¥390 booking fee per person.English reservation website: https://www.tablecheck.com/en/shops/mendokoro-honda-akihabara/reserve
Essential Information
Hours:
- Monday: 11:30 – 15:00
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, Holidays: 11:30 – 15:00, 18:00 – 21:00
Closed: Wednesdays
Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 Payment:
- Cash only (No cards)
- Electronic payment accepted (Transit IC cards like Suica)
- QR code payment not accepted
Phone: 070-7793-3979
Reservations: Accepted through TableCheck
Address: 1-19 Kanda Hanaokacho, Chiyoda City, Tokyo
Nearest Station: 5-minute walk from Shimura-sakaue Station [Exit A2]
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No.20: Mendokoro Shirokuro
As its name “shiro-kuro” (white-black) suggests, this shop specializes in contrasting flavors. They are particularly dedicated to seafood-based broths, offering a remarkable variety of distinctly different seafood soups—not just minor variations but fundamentally different recipes. Their menu includes Niboshi Shoyu Soba, Asari and Mussel Shio Soba, Six-Type Fish Flake Soba, and Nodoguro (blackthroat seaperch) Dried Sardine White Shoyu Soba.
In contrast to their diverse menu, the shop has only six seats. This reflects their prioritization of flavor over business volume. Note that they don’t operate in the evenings on weekends. Most ramen options are priced under ¥1,000, offering excellent value for the quality.
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Hours:
- Tuesday through Friday: 11:30 – 14:00, 18:00 – 20:00
- Saturday, Sunday: 11:30 – 14:00
Closed: Mondays
Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999
Payment: Cash only (No cards, No electronic payment, No QR code payment)
Phone: Not disclosed
Reservations: Not accepted
Address: 1-1-7 Kamitagaido, Suginami Ward, Tokyo
Nearest Station: Directly at Hachimanyama Station [Exit] (0-minute walk)
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