Top Haneda Ramen Shop - Charume
For Haneda area ramen, Charume (中華ソバ ちゃるめ) looms large! This Tokyo ramen shop's elevated classic ramen is the real deal.
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Best Ramen in Haneda – Sato
For ramen in Haneda, Chuukasoba Sato (中華そば さとう) is a must visit. It’s close to Tokyo’s Haneda Airport and is one of the top ranked ramen restaurants in all of Tokyo! Finest Ramen in Haneda Since 2011, Chuukasoba Sato has been slinging delicious bowls of ramen right next to Haneda Airport. Their unassuming and old-school facade would suggest that they’ve been around longer. The closest station is Anamori-Inari, which is on the Keikyu Airport Line. Ramen Choices Sato has a simp
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TOP Dumpling Ramen in Hamadayama [Tantantei]
For fabulous dumpling ramen near Hamadayama station (Suginami City), visit Tantantei (たんたん亭)! Dating back to 1977, they’re a Tokyo ramen pioneer with a unique ramen style. Hamadayama Ramen Superstar Tantantei is famous to the point where there’s a “Tantantei style” of ramen! Furthermore, there are a handful of former Tantantei staff running their very own ramen shops. This includes Tokyo ramen institutions Yakumo and Kazuya. But after leaving Tantantei, these ramen shop appre
Chinchintei - THE Original Tokyo Abura Soba
Many believe Chinchintei was the first ever Tokyo ramen shop to create abura soba (soupless ramen)!
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Aomori Ramen – TOP 5 [Aomori City]
Here are 5 amazing places for AOMORI RAMEN. These are all in Aomori City – from miso curry milk ramen to the local favorite, (fish) niboshi ramen! Aomori City is Aomori prefecture’s largest and most important city. It’s at the Northern tip of Honshu, Japan’s biggest island. While this distant area is most famous for high-quality apples and the colorful Nebuta festival, they take their ramen very seriously too! 1. Top Ranked Aomori Ramen – Hirakoya Hirakoya (中華そば ひらこ屋) is prob
Hachioji Ramen Shops – TOP 5
Top 5 Hachioji ramen shops! Hachioji is 40 km from central Tokyo, right next to the ever popular Mount Takao. Hachioji has fantastic ramen shops, as below! If you hike up Mount Takao (Michelin guide recommended), you might as well grab some delicious ramen in nearby Hachioji. Here are my top 5 picks for ramen in the area. 1. Ramen EN (煮干鰮らーめん 圓) Ramen EN is one of the highest ranked shops in all of Hachioji. Choose either a dark soy sauce or light soy sauce powered ramen. Bot
AMAZING Ochanomizu Ramen - Daishi
For Ochanomizu area ramen, Ramen Daishi (ラーメン大至) is a MUST.
Manpuku – Classic Ramen in Ginza Since 1929
Open since 1929, Manpuku in Ginza is one of Tokyo’s oldest ramen restaurants. They have a big menu too.
Dumpling Ramen in Asakusa – Ramen-tei
For dumpling ramen in Asakusa, Ramen-tei is the clear leader. Their dumplings are generously meaty.
Harukiya – Ramen Fortress in Ogikubo Since 1949
Harukiya (春木屋) has been serving stunning bowls of ramen since 1949. In short, Harukiya is one of the most important ramen shops in all of Tokyo. Harukiya – Tokyo’s Most Stubbornly Historic? On YouTube I watch a good amount of 80s and 90s TV programs about Tokyo ramen shops. While many featured shops have long disappeared, Harukiya has stubbornly remained. Like some mystical place, Harukiya’s ramen staying power has been extraordinary. Historic Ramen Looks Like What? Harukiya
Eiraku - Famous Ramen in Oimachi
When it comes to ramen in Oimachi, Eiraku is most famous. They’ve been around since 1956.
Eifukucho Taishoken: Humongous Bowls since 1955
Since 1955 Eifukucho Taishoken has been serving humongous bowls of classic Tokyo style ramen.
Yoga Area Ramen Shop Sairaiken – Since 1959
When it comes to the Yoga area for ramen, I absolutely love ramen restaurant Sairaiken (再来軒). Now celebrating 60 years of business, it’s run by two lovely ladies and has all the mystical charm of a Showa era establishment. Yoga Ramen + Memory Lane Sairaiken is just a stone’s throw away from Yoga station on the Den-en-toshi Line. Yoga is quaint residential neighborhood tucked away in Setagaya City and it’s close to where I grew up. Sairaiken certainly feels like that neighborh
Takano - High-Level Ramen in Nakanobu
Takano is the most celebrated ramen shop in Nakanobu, Tokyo. The same could be said for Japan.
Amazing Dumpling Ramen in Meguro: Kazuya
Among the many shops serving ramen in Meguro, Kaduya (かづ屋) – pronounced Kazuya, is a champion. Their old-school approach and refined ingredients make for exquisitely delicious ramen. Ramen in Meguro – My Top Choice In their signature dumpling ramen, the dumplings are carefully made by hand on a daily basis. You can see this happening towards the front of the shop. The boiled dumplings are…to die for. Wontonmen: ¥1,010 The broth itself a light shoyu seasoning with pork bones,
Historic Ramen in Shibuya: Kiraku
When asked about ramen in Shibuya, locals will immediately answer “Kiraku“. Kiraku has been confidently serving its nostalgic, big bowls of ramen for 60+ years. They have English menus too. Make sure to visit after 2 pm – otherwise you’ll end up waiting like below. Kiraku - Since 1959 Kiraku (中華麺店 喜楽) is one of Tokyo's oldest standing ramen shops. Each bowl of ramen strongly showcases Kiraku's Taiwanese roots. Mountainous Moyashi Ramen At Kiraku, choose ramen with a shoyu or
Hashigo - Traditional Tantanmen, Ramen in Ginza
Shinamen Hashigo has ladled out traditional and tasty tantanmen and ramen in Ginza since 1964.
Top Spot for Local Yokohama Ramen: Ryumai
Ryumai is THE spot for tasty Yokohama Ramen. It’s a charming hole in the wall that’s beloved by locals and always has a line. It’s right across from Yokohama station. Sanmah Ramen – A Local Favorite Sanmah ramen is a style of ramen that comes from Kanagawa prefecture. Since Yokohama is Kanagawa’s capital, it would make sense that Ryumai in Yokohama has the best Sanmah ramen. It has a soy sauce flavored broth but what makes this style most unique is a sticky, thick layer of st
Where to Eat Hiroshima Ramen: 3 Famous Shops
Hiroshima Ramen is not as well-known as its Eastern cousin, Onomichi Ramen. But Hiroshima ramen is incredible and deserves recognition. In Hiroshima, ramen is still fondly referred to as “Chukasoba”, or Chinese noodles. It’s a cross between tonkotsu (pork bone) and shoyu (soy sauce) but is distinctively assari (light). Here are 3 famous ramen shops in Hiroshima City that serve authentic and delicious Hiroshima style ramen! Shop #1: Kiyochan Kiyochan goes back several generati
Classic Ramen in Ebisu – Ozeki Chukasoba
If you want old-school ramen in Ebisu with a twist, check out Ozeki Chukasoba. This shop is adored by locals and is very close to Ebisu station. All their ramen starts at ¥830! Chukasoba – their Top Dish Their most popular dish is “Chukasoba”. Ozeki keeps it old-school, as “Chukasoba” means “Chinese noodles”. Chukasoba with egg: ¥930 The broth has a light soy sauce flavoring and includes chicken from Koushu, Yamanashi and premium pork stock. The vegetables are “gently” boile