Ginza Ramen Guide: 9 Affordable Noodle Gems in Tokyo’s Luxury Capital

Ginza represents Tokyo’s ultimate luxury district, where dinner easily costs ¥40,000-50,000 per person at high-end establishments. Yet within this affluent enclave lies an accessible dining category that never exceeds ¥2,000 per meal: ramen shops. These nine establishments, selected from Chuo Ward’s top 20 rankings on Japan’s most trusted ramen portal, prove exceptional noodles transcend economic barriers in Tokyo’s most expensive neighborhood.

Chukasoba Ginza Hachigo (Ramen DB: Chuo #1) Higashi-Ginza

Overview

The French-Trained Revolutionary

This former French chef’s unique approach earned repeated Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants selections and Michelin Bib Gourmand recognition. Duck bones, duck thigh, whole chicken, Italian scallops, dried tomatoes, kombu, and shiitake create consommé-like lightness through French and Japanese fusion techniques. The streamlined menu focuses on perfection over variety, with their limited ravioli gourmandise representing ultimate refinement.

Restaurant Details

📋 Essential Information:

• Location: 3-14-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Dai-Ichi Hanabusa Building 1F
• Access: 3-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza or Shintomicho Station
• Hours: Tue-Sun: 11:00-16:00
• Closed: Mondays, occasional Tuesdays
• Budget: ¥1,000-¥2,999 (Chukasoba ¥1,200, Special ¥1,600, Ravioli Limited ¥2,200)
• Reservations: TableCheck only (Saturdays 9:00 AM for following week, ¥500 seat charge)
• Payment: All methods accepted
• Awards: Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants (multiple years), Michelin Bib Gourmand

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