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Are you looking for some good ramen places in Tokyo?
If yes, then you are at the right place. In this article, we will share with you ten of the best ramen shops that you can visit in Tokyo.
What Is Ramen?
Ramen is a Japanese noodle dish that originated from China. It is made with noodles and broth or soup.
The most common type of ramen is the so-called “shoyu” which means soy sauce. However, there are other types of ramen like miso, shio (salt), etc.
Why Should You Go To A Ramen Shop?
There are several reasons why you should visit a ramen shop. Firstly, it is one of the most inexpensive meals you can get in Japan.
Secondly, ramen is so incredibly delicious. Once you have one bowl, you’ll be dying for another.
Thirdly, it is also an excellent way to get to know the culture of Japan, and its cuisine.
Lastly, if you want to try something new, visiting a ramen shop is the perfect opportunity.
Why Should You Go For Ramen When Visiting Japan?
There are many reasons why you should try out ramen while you are in Japan. For one thing, it is very cheap here.
A bowl of ramen costs only around $2-$3. You don’t have to spend much money if you want to eat well.
Another reason is that it is easy to find. All over Japan, you will be able to find ramen restaurants everywhere.
So, no matter where you are staying, you will always be able to find a good ramen restaurant near your location.
And lastly, it is delicious! We know how food tastes better when you are eating it in a nice environment. That is exactly what you get when you order ramen from a ramen shop.
So let us see now, which ramen restaurants are worth visiting in Tokyo:
Best Ramen Shops In Tokyo
There are many ramen restaurants in Tokyo, but not all of them serve great quality ramen. So it is important to know what kind of ramen they offer before you visit their restaurant.
Here are the top 5 ramen restaurants in Tokyo. We’ve included places where you can get miso ramen, vegan ramen, seafood broth, and many other types of ramen noodles.
Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku(らぁ麺 はやし田 新宿本店)
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This is a really popular ramen restaurant in Tokyo. They specialize in serving miso ramen. This place has been rated as one of the best ramen restaurants in Tokyo by Tripadvisor.
There are two branches of this restaurant in Tokyo. One is located on the first floor of the Shinjuku Prince Hotel, and the other is located inside the Shinjuku Prince Building. Both branches serve the same menu.
Store Information
- Tel: +81363800047
- Business hours: 11:00 ~ 22:00
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Address: 2F, 4-12-10 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0011
- Access: 3 minutes walk from the East Exit of Shinjuku Station on the JR Line
Ramen Tatsunoya Shinjuku Otakibashi (ラーメン 龍の家 新宿小滝橋通り店)
龍の家 新宿小滝橋通り店@新宿区西新宿
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◆とんこつ こく味¥850
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Tatsunoya is one of the oldest ramen restaurants in Tokyo and specializes in serving pork based ramen.
They have a wide variety of ramen available such as tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, chashu (pork belly) ramen, and even vegetarian ramen. If you love ramen, then you must definitely check out this place.
Store Information
- Tel: +81363040899
- Business hours: 11:00～23:30
- Regular holiday: No holidays
- Address : 1F, 3-17-4 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0022
- Access: 5 minutes walk from the north exit of Seibu Shinjuku Station
Tsuchida Miso no Shou Tokyo Station (つじ田 味噌の章 東京駅店)
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Miso no shou is a chain of ramen shops in Tokyo. The original branch of this restaurant is located right next to Tokyo station. It serves different kinds of ramen including miso ramen, chashu ramen, and more.
Store Information
- Tel:+81365512028
- Business hour: 10:00～23:00
- Regular holiday: Same as the regular holiday of the facility
- Address：1-7-9 Kanda-Jinbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo 100-000
- Access: Within 5 minutes walk from Tokyo Station Directly. Connected to the Yaesu exit underground First Avenue Tokyo Station
T’sTantan Tokyo Keiyo street (T’s たんたん 東京駅京葉ストリート店)
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T’sたんたん東京駅京葉ストリート店@東京
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If you are looking for a ramen shop with a casual atmosphere, T’s Tantan is a perfect choice. This restaurant offers a large variety of ramen dishes like chashu ramen, kani chirimen ramen, and more at affordable prices.
Store Information
- Tel:+81332188040
- Business hour: 7:00～23:00
- Regular holiday: irregular holidays
- Address ： B1, 6-24-13 Jingumae, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 150-0001
- Access: Inside Tokyo Station Yaesu South Exit, near the Keiyo Line platform
Ichiran Shibuya(一蘭 渋谷店)
Ichiran is a Japanese fast food restaurant known for its premium quality bowls of ramen. Their signature dish is called “Chirin”.
This is a bowl of ramen topped with sliced pork loin, scallions, and tsukemono (pickled vegetables).
Store Information
- Tel: +81334633667
- Business hour: Open 24 hours
- Regular holiday: No regular holiday
- Address:(B1) 6-27-16 Minami-Aoyama, Minato-ku, Tokyo 110-8670
- Access: 3 minutes walk from “Shibuya Station (Hachiko Exit)” on each JR line
Ramen Yoroiya, Asakusa
This is one of the oldest ramen restaurants in Tokyo and has been serving ramen since 1968. They also have an online store where you can buy their products.
Their menu includes different kinds of ramen such as tonkotsu, kikurage, etc. But the best part about this restaurant is that they offer free Wi-Fi for customers.
Store Information
- Address: 2-10-5 Kaminari-cho, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Hours: 11am – 10pm
- Price range: From $8 – $12 per bowl
Ganko Ramen, Shinjuku
Ganko Ramen is located on the second floor of the Shinjuku Station Building. This ramen restaurant offers a wide variety of ramen dishes.
Some of their popular ramen include chashaku (ramen topped with pork cutlet), tsukemen (a thin soup served separately), and yakisoba (fried noodles).
Store Information
- Address: 1F Shinjuku Station Bldg., 3-6-1 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
- Hours: 12pm – 9pm
- Price Range: From $7 – $9 per bowl
Ippudo Ramen, Asakusa
Ippudo Ramen is a chain of ramennoge (Japanese dorayaki restaurants) based in Tokyo that opened in 1999. Ippo has two branches in Asakusa.
Their specialty is karaage (sweetened soy sauce) ramen. Karaage is poured over top of the noodles before it is eaten.
Store Information
- Address: 2-2-10 Kaminari-cho, Taito-ku, Tokyo
- Price Range: From ¥500 – ¥700 per bowl
Conclusion
If you’re looking to try some of the best ramen around, then there are an abundance of great ramen shops and restaurants in Tokyo, Japan!
