Hashigo - Traditional Tantanmen, Ramen in Ginza

Shinamen Hashigo (支那麺 はしご) has ladled out traditional and tasty tantanmen and ramen in Ginza since 1964. Let’s just say they know what they’re doing.

Hashigo - Traditional Tokyo Tantanmen

Hashigo is best known for their tantanmen (dan dan noodles). Their version is closest to the style supposedly started by Tokyo Chinese restaurant Akasaka Sichuan Hanten.

Chisui (Chicken Strips) Tantanmen

Sesame paste and chili oil float on top, giving this Tokyo-style tantanmen a rich, nutty profile. It’s milder than the spicier Sichuan-style dan dan noodles. But it's every bit as satisfying. Hashigo lets you customize your toppings, and our go-to is the paiko tantanmen, served with a crispy, breaded pork cutlet.

Paiko (Pork Cutlet) Tantanmen

No classic tantanmen is complete without some clean bok choy as well! The noodles are thin, relatively soft and soak up the broth well.

You can also request for half portions of noodles.

Old-School Shoyu Ramen

They also have a sweeter tasting shoyu ramen. It’s also a nostalgic bowl – exactly what you’d expect from a shop that’s been operating for half a century.

Paikomen (Shoyu)

I personally like the tantanmen best. But the shoyu ramen is quality too!

Customize your Toppings

Here's a summary of how you can customize your toppings:

1. Zha cai (picked mustard plant)

2. Steamed chicken strips

3. Braised pork

4. Paiko (deep-fried pork cutlet)

   
   

In short, Shinamen Hashigo is the place to be for traditional tantanmen and ramen in Ginza. Bonus – they’re open until 5 AM on weekdays!