Ramen Blog

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

When it comes to ramen in Oimachi, Eiraku is most famous. They’ve been around since 1956.

Since 1955 Eifukucho Taishoken has been serving humongous bowls of classic Tokyo style ramen.

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 is the most celebrated ramen shop in Nakanobu, Tokyo. The same could be said for Japan.

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,

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

Shinamen Hashigo has ladled out traditional and tasty tantanmen and ramen in Ginza since 1964.

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

Ramen shop Bazoku in Asakusa arguably has the best handmade noodles in Tokyo.

Nakajima (麺飯食堂なかじま) in Shibuya is loved by locals for its tasty cold ramen AND hot ramen. Its big menu, BIG ramen and reasonable prices are a huge draw. Cold Ramen Dishes for Summer With record-breaking temperatures this summer, piping hot ramen might not be the first thing you crave. But Nakajima has plenty of satisfying cold ramen dishes to help cool you down in the insane heat. Hiyashi chuuka Meaning “chilled Chinese cuisine”, hiyashu chuuka makes a grand appearance every