Ramen Kenta Tokyo – Tonkotsu Ramen with Funk and Finesse

Ramen Kenta (中洲屋台長浜ラーメン初代 健太) might just be serving some of Tokyo’s best tonkotsu ramen, depending on who you ask.

It’s the kind of shop where the experience starts before you even walk in. The grungy storefront, the funky pork bone smell that hits from a block away. This is all part of the deal. Kenta isn’t trying to be sleek or modern. It leans all the way into its roots.

Tonkotsu Style with Restraint and Depth

Unlike some heavier Tokyo tonkotsu shops that go all-in on volume, Kenta’s broth is more restrained. But it's not less flavorful. The soup is clear and light in appearance, more in the Nagahama-style direction than the muddy bowls some might expect.

The flavor, though, is deeply satisfying. That’s thanks to the shop’s technique: the pork bone broth is simmered low and slow, a method the owner picked up during his time training at Komaya in Fukuoka.

Komaya is a legendary shop known for its clean tonkotsu. This approach draws out the sweetness and umami of the pork without the heavy oil or marrow overload.

Ramen Kenta Tokyo - Final Thoughts

Kenta isn’t flashy. The interior is barebones, the vibe is gritty, and the smell is unmistakable. But if you're a tonkotsu fan, it delivers.

The broth strikes that rare balance—clean, but rich. Funky, but refined. It’s the kind of bowl that doesn’t need to shout. It just sticks with you.

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