Takadanobaba ramen is some of the most varied in Tokyo. From Hakata tonkotsu to niboshi-heavy bowls, here are 7 excellent shops near the station.

Tombo is a must-visit ramen shop near Kichijoji and Mitaka (Tokyo) serving technically impressive ramen.

Discover Mukan oyster ramen in Gotanda, a rotating bowl featuring Hiroshima oysters blended into broth and topped with an earthy oyster paste.

Ramen Afro Beats near Shinjuku Gyoen serves silky chicken ramen with a paprika streak and a Kansai-style lightness.

Asama is a Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen shop in Nakameguro, known for hand-cut noodles made to order, a refined four–soy sauce shoyu blend, and a calm neighborhood setting just off Meguro Ginza Shotengai.

Kinryu in Tokyo serves refined tsukemen with white soy sauce, mackerel oil, and house-made noodles.

Looking for standout ramen in Otsuka? Kousagi specializes in creamy, customizable tantanmen with house-made chili oil and Hokkaido wheat noodles.

Ramen Nishio in Kashiwa, Chiba is a Tabelog Top 100 shop serving standout shoyu ramen and shio tsukemen.

Grab breakfast ramen in Tokyo - from light, traditional shoyu bowls to famously heavy ramen eaten before 9 a.m.

Ramen Gojuban in Zoshigaya is one of Tokyo’s wildest new bowls. It's Jiro-style foundations colliding with stamina ramen.

Osaka has no shortage of bold ramen. But every now and then, you come across a shop that’s playing a slightly longer game. That’s what Mengenso (麺元素)  feels like. Located just outside the Tenma / Tenjinbashisuji area, Mengenso does a great bowl of chicken and fish ramen. The Soup: Rich, but Calm At its core, their signature ramen ("Naka Naka") broth is chicken-forward. Fish plays a supporting role rather than taking over. It’s rich but but never thick or heavy. There’s a pepp

Marucho is a historic Mejiro ramen shop with deep ties to Ogikubo ramen and the origins of tsukemen.

 Ramen Thank in Daimon serves chicken-based tori pota ramen with 120 grams of vegetables per bowl. A wholesome, flavorful take on Tokyo ramen with a story full of heart.

Karazishi Botan in Brooklyn serves creative, authentic ramen with hip vibes. Try the signature Iron Man IV or the nostalgic Showa Classic Shoyu.

Gyorantei is a pillar of Kitakyushu ramen, serving rich yet balanced tonkotsu made from pork trotters, with deep flavor and a smooth finish.

Shin-Okubo ramen is hard to find, but Menya-Yu is a true hidden gem, serving soulful shoyu and miso ramen.

Tokyo’s best tonkotsu ramen, from subtle Nagahama-style bowls to full-power pork bone broths. My Top 10.

Menya Nakagawa in Ikebukuro serves a beautifully smooth, chicken-forward tsukemen (dipping ramen).

Hozuki in Nakano serves some of Tokyo’s most customizable and delicious tantanmen (spicy ramen).

Ramen Matsui in Shinjuku serves elegant, Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen with Hokkaido ingredients.