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Hashigo - Traditional Tantanmen, Ramen in Ginza

  • Writer: Frank
    Frank
  • Apr 14, 2019
  • 1 min read

Updated: Apr 21

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 in Ginza - Countertop Shot


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.

Hashigo in Ginza - Tantanmen
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.

Hashigo Tantanmen
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.

Hashigo in Ginza - Thinner Noodles

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.

Hashigo in Ginza - Shoyu Ramen
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!



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