Homemade Ramen Muginae (Ramen DB: Shinagawa #1, Omori-Kaigan)
Overview
The Natural Philosophy Master
This queue-magnet achieves perfection through complete elimination of chemical seasonings and artificial enhancers, crafting broths exclusively from natural ingredients. The delicate, clear soup harmonizes flawlessly with house-made noodles and premium ingredients, creating waves of complex umami that showcase owner Fukaya’s uncompromising dedication. Consecutive Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants winner (2017-2024) and Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024 recipient operating a dual reservation system.Note that several establishments, particularly the top-ranked Bakubyo, operate sophisticated reservation systems through TableCheck—a digital platform requiring advance booking exactly one week prior, with a ¥390 service fee that guarantees entry without queuing.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 6-11-10 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku
- Access: 7-minute walk from Omori-Kaigan Station (Keikyu) or Omori Station (JR)
- Hours: Mon/Tue/Sat/Sun: 11:00-15:00
- Closed: Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Budget: ¥2,000-¥2,999 (Ramen ¥1,100)
- Reservations: TableCheck (¥390 service fee) or 9:00 AM walk-in registration
- Payment: Cash only
- Awards: Michelin Bib Gourmand 2024, Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants
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Chukasoba Tagano (Ramen DB: #2, Nakanobu)
Overview
The Okinawan Salt Master
Operating a numbered ticket system, this beloved shop crafts their signature salt ramen using Awaguni Island sea salt from Okinawa, paired with delicate clear broth and Akita Hinai-jidori chicken for exceptional depth. The refined balance represents traditional Japanese ramen craftsmanship at its purest.Before purchasing ramen from the ticket machine, you must first obtain a numbered ticket from the PC located next to the ticket machine.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 2-15-10 Nakanobu, Shinagawa-ku
- Access: 1-minute walk from Ebara-Nakanobu Station
- Hours: Mon/Tue/Thu/Fri/Sat/Sun: 11:30-14:30
- Closed: Wednesdays
- Budget: Under ¥999 (Salt Ramen ¥850)
- Reservations: Not accepted (numbered ticket system)
- Payment: Cash only
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Maru Chukasoba (Ramen DB: #3, Oi)
Overview
The Triple Threat Specialist
Pre-opening queues testify to this shop’s mastery across shoyu, shio, and miso varieties. Their signature crisp shoyu broth pairs magnificently with chewy medium-thick noodles, while thick-cut chashu delivers satisfying substance. Each bowl demonstrates meticulous balance and deep flavor development.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 1-20-20 Oi, Shinagawa-ku
- Access: 5-6 minute walk from Oimachi Station
- Hours: Mon-Fri: 11:30-15:00, 18:00-20:00; Sat: 11:30-15:00
- Closed: Sundays, holidays
- Budget: Under ¥999 (Chukasoba ¥850)
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Payment: Cards, IC, QR codes accepted
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Chukasoba Mukan (Ramen DB: Shinagawa #4, Gotanda)
Overview
The Oyster Obsession
This single-menu specialist serves only oyster-salt ramen (¥1,100), occasionally featuring scallop-based variations. Udon-like medium-thick noodles absorb the oceanic broth completely, creating perfect harmony whether slurping noodles or sipping soup. Recently abandoned reservation requirements for walk-in service.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 2-6-1 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Ishizuka Building 1F
- Access: 2-4 minute walk from Gotanda Station
- Hours: 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00 (check X daily at 9:00 AM)
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Oyster Salt Ramen ¥1,100)
- Reservations: Not accepted (walk-in only)
- Payment: QR codes accepted
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Teuchi Seimen Hachimitsu (Ramen DB: #5, Gotanda)
Overview
The Hand-Cut Artisan
Witness extreme thick noodles cut fresh before your eyes, paired with elegant shellfish-scented broths achieving remarkable completion. Four core varieties—shinasoba, white dashi shinasoba, and their back-fat versions—each available with deluxe or meat-loaded upgrades.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 1-33-10 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Sign Tower B1F
- Access: 3-minute walk from Osaki-Hirokoji Station
- Hours: Mon-Sat: 11:45-15:00, 17:30-21:00
- Closed: Sundays
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Shinasoba/White Dashi ¥950)
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Payment: Cash only
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Chukasoba Waka Tokyo (Ramen DB: #6, Kita-Shinagawa)
Overview
The Six-Year Champion
The Waka Group flagship achieves six consecutive Tabelog 100 Famous Restaurants selections through meticulously extracted chicken and pork broths from overflowing cauldrons. Operating daily without holidays, this refined establishment represents traditional chukasoba excellence.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 3-2-1 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, MTM Studio 2F
- Access: 1-minute walk from Kita-Shinagawa Station
- Hours: Daily: 11:00-14:30, 18:00-20:30
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Shoyu Soba ¥950)
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Payment: Cards (Visa, Master, Amex), IC accepted
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Ramen Jiro Shinagawa (Ramen DB: #7, Shinagawa)
Overview
The Office District Legend
Ranking #8 among Tokyo’s Jiro family, this business district institution serves bowl-bursting portions even in their “small” size (¥900). Perpetual queues form for the signature dense soup, chewy noodles, and overwhelming vegetable mountains that define the Jiro experience.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 1-18-5 Kita-Shinagawa, Shinagawa-ku, Sun Sarara Shinagawa
- Access: 10-minute walk from Shinagawa Station, 5-minute from Kita-Shinagawa
- Hours: Mon-Thu: 10:00-14:00; Fri: 10:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00
- Closed: Sundays, holidays, 2 Saturdays monthly
- Budget: Under ¥999 (Small Ramen ¥900)
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Payment: Cash only
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Niboshi Noodles Nibo Nibo Cino (Ramen DB: #8, Hatanodai)
Overview
The Italian-Niboshi Revolutionary
This innovative alley gem transcends traditional ramen, creating Italian-inspired niboshi noodle dishes using premium dried sardines and Aomori Shamorock chicken. Their signature Nibonara (niboshi + carbonara, ¥2,000) exemplifies this fusion approach, with free lunch rice service.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 2-13-14 Hatanodai, Shinagawa-ku
- Access: 1-minute walk from Hatanodai Station East Exit
- Hours: Mon/Tue/Fri: 11:00-14:00, 17:00-21:00; Wed: 07:30-09:30, 11:00-15:00; Weekends: 11:00-16:00
- Closed: Thursdays
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Nibonara ¥2,000)
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Payment: Cash only
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Iekei Ramen Ura Daikiya (Ramen DB: #9, Aomono-Yokocho)
Overview
The Royal Iekei Experience
Achieving perfect iekei balance through creamy tonkotsu base with sharp shoyu edge, enhanced by large smoked chashu and excellent char siu selections. The ¥100 unlimited rice bar pairs magnificently with table condiments including spicy kappa, garlic, and doubanjiang for the complete iekei ritual.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: Aomono-Yokocho area
- Budget: ¥1,000+ (Ramen ¥950 + Rice Bar ¥100)
- Specialty: Unlimited rice bar system
- Payment: Ticket machine system
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Menya Ayane Sign (Ramen DB: Shinagawa #10, Gotanda)
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The Premium Jidori Purist
Exclusively utilizing famous Oyama and Nagoya Cochin breeds for 100% jidori chicken broth, enhanced with chicken oil extracted during the cooking process. This refined approach delivers exceptional depth while maintaining the pure essence of premium poultry. 2022 Michelin Bib Gourmand.
Restaurant Details
📋 Essential Information:
- Location: 2-18-3 Nishi-Gotanda, Shinagawa-ku, Grace Gotanda 1F
- Access: 3-minute walk from Gotanda Station West Exit
- Hours: Mon-Thu: 11:00-14:30, 18:00-21:30; Fri: 11:00-14:30, 18:00-23:30; Sat: 11:00-14:30
- Closed: Sundays
- Budget: ¥1,000-¥1,999 (Shoyu Ramen ¥930)
- Reservations: Not accepted
- Payment: Cash only
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Navigating Shinagawa’s Ramen Battlefield
Budget Considerations:
- Ultra-budget: Maru Chukasoba, Tagano (Under ¥999 for complete meals)
- Great value: Most establishments (¥1,000-¥1,999 range)
- Premium experiences: Bakubyo, Mukan, Nibo Nibo Cino (¥2,000+)
Timing Tips:
- Early arrival: Essential for Bakubyo, Jiro Shinagawa, Maru Chukasoba
- Ticket systems: Tagano, Mukan utilize organized queuing
- Daily operations: Check X/Twitter for Mukan’s daily schedules
Access Advantages:
- Airport connectivity: Excellent Haneda access throughout ward
- Station diversity: JR, Keikyu, Tokyu lines provide multiple access points
- Business district integration: Perfect for combining with Shinagawa/Gotanda business visits
These ten establishments demonstrate Shinagawa’s remarkable ramen diversity, from traditional artisanship to innovative fusion, all delivering exceptional value within Tokyo’s international gateway district.
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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