At Menya Hashimoto in Nakano, the ramen is thick, rich, and has a powerful trace of fish.

For ramen in Jiyugaoka, Seika snazzily sticks out. Their chicken ramen is fancy but affordable.

Motenashi Kuroki is celebrated for its satisfying shio ramen. It's even listed in the Tokyo Michelin Guide.

For ramen in Tsukuba, Ichikawa (煮干中華ソバイチカワ) is ranked no. 1. They’re also ranked no. 5 in all of Japan! Their fine-tuned, pure niboshi...

Ramen Ichiro in Ginza does a fine job with their clam ramen. Generous portions too.

The best tonkotsu ramen in Tokyo? Many Tokyoites would bestow this title to Tanaka Shoten.

Among Yurakucho ramen restaurants, Menya Hyottoko is the best, hands-down.

Open since 1929, Manpuku in Ginza is one of Tokyo’s oldest ramen restaurants. They have a big menu too.

Tatsunoya is many people’s go-to tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen restaurant in Shinjuku.

For dumpling ramen in Asakusa, Ramen-tei is the clear leader. Their dumplings are generously meaty.

Tokyo Ramen Street under Tokyo Station houses 8 wildly different ramen shops. Not sure which to visit?

For tsukemen in Ikebukuro, Mamiana is most famous. Their chewy noodles are 100% Hokkaido wheat flour.

Suidobashi ramen shop Kaguraya is a champion of chicken ramen. They offer both rich and light ramen.

Among Machida ramen restaurants, Ichiban Ichiban is ranked number one. Their ramen is close to flawless.

The Jimbocho ramen scene runs deep. Real deep. From classic shoyu to lavish lobster bisque ramen, these are my top 10 picks in one of Tokyo’

For Shin-Koiwa ramen, these 3 ramen restaurants are a deliciously safe bet. From dinosaur-sized pork ramen to beautiful duck ramen, they...

For syrupy delicious Tokyo duck ramen, look no further than Menya Fukumaru (麺屋福丸). Take your pick of light or creamy duck ramen – both are excellent. Tokyo Duck Ramen – Light Shoyu Fukumaru flawlessly uses duck from Yamgata in its soup. The broth is purely duck and water. The lighter duck ramen is held up by a fairly salty and sweet soy sauce. This isn’t just any soy sauce – it’s Kikkogo Marudaisen soy sauce. Shoyu Ramen Special It flows beautifully with their in-house ma

Fried chicken ramen sounds crazy – and it is. At Oreryu, the “Otoko Mori” (manly ramen) includes cripsy fried chicken and big slices of...

Amid Musashi-Kosugi ramen shops, Marusen with their old-school vibes is my absolute favorite.

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? W