Jazzy Beats Ramen Tokyo – Chicken and Niboshi Harmony
- Frank
- Jul 6
- 2 min read
The Tokyo ramen scene got a little louder in 2024 with the opening of Jazzy Beats. This is DJ Takuro Yanase’s second ramen shop and a follow-up to his smash hit, Break Beats. Like its sibling, Jazzy Beats blends flair and flavor.
But here, the spotlight shifts to niboshi - dried fish - layered over a base of creamy chicken broth.
Jazzy Break Beats Tokyo - Tori Niboshi Ramen
The Tori Niboshi Ramen is the headliner here. It’s a fragrant and frothy bowl built on Amakusa Daio chicken from Kumamoto, combined with several kinds of dried fish. The soup delivers that modern paitan creaminess, but with the unmistakable kick of niboshi.
It’s paired with straight noodles from Mikawaya Seimen, one of Tokyo’s top artisanal noodle producers. The Tokusei version includes red onions, green onions, grilled chashu, wontons, soft-boiled egg, and nori that brings out even more seafood aroma.
Shoyu Ramen – A Lighter Groove
For something more restrained, they also serve a shoyu-seasoned ramen that leans lighter. This version is more Break Beats than Jazzy Beats, with the chicken notes stepping forward while niboshi plays backup.
It’s the bowl for those who want a lighter flavor profile without sacrificing depth.
Tori Nibo Mazesoba – Rich and Soupless
Their soupless mazesoba is another option. It features thick noodles, niboshi and chicken grease, and a little bit of spice.
It’s intense and heavy, with richness coming from both the chicken grease and the egg yolk. The salty seaweed and raiyu chili oil on the side help break things up flavor-wise.
It adds range to the Jazzy Beats lineup and shows off the shop’s playful side. The thicker noodles are a treat.
DJ Yanase’s Flavor Legacy
Chef Takuro Yanase has carved out a unique space in Tokyo’s ramen world. At Break Beats, he took the ramen world by storm. At Jazzy Beats, he dials up the niboshi, delivering bowls that hit harder but still carry his trademark attention to detail.
This shop is tucked under the tracks in Nakameguro. From funky mazesoba to elegant chicken-fish hybrids, Jazzy Beats proves that ramen can be both fun and refined.
