Japan

The best ramen in Japan

10 Must-Try Ramen Shops in Tokyo (That Aren’t Ichiran or Afuri)

Look, we get it—Ichiran has the booths, Afuri has the yuzu. But if that’s all you’re eating in Tokyo, you’re barely scratching the surface. The real magic’s hidden in back alleys, down quiet streets, or inside sleepy neighbourhoods where chefs obsess over soup like it’s a religion. This isn’t a list for people chasing Instagram likes. It’s for folks who want to eat what Tokyoites actually crave. No chains, no fluff—just 10 bowls that made me stop mid-slurp and go, “Wah, this one damn shiok.”

10 Must-Try Ramen Shops in Tokyo (That Aren’t Ichiran or Afuri) Read Post »

Kani Ramen Hinata かにラーメン 光夏 | Tokyo, Japan | 85/100

Just off the edge of Roppongi in Nishiazabu, Kani Ramen Hinata (かにラーメン 光夏) flips the script on late-night eats with a crab-first bowl that lands somewhere between ramen shop and supper club. Opening at 9 PM and closing only when day breaks, it’s built for midnight dinners—the kind of place you stumble into after drinks and walk out from under sunrise.

Kani Ramen Hinata かにラーメン 光夏 | Tokyo, Japan | 85/100 Read Post »

Kipposhi | Tokyo, Japan | 75/100

The blue ramen here, in particular, has gone viral more than once—thanks to its hypnotic hue and photogenic presentation—but there’s more to it than looks. Built on a shio-style base and paired with tender sous-vide chicken, this is a lighter, cleaner bowl that doesn’t lose its character.

Kipposhi | Tokyo, Japan | 75/100 Read Post »

Tsukumo Ramen Ebisu Honten 九十九ラーメン 恵比寿本店 | Tokyo, Japan | 90/100

Tsukumo Ramen Ebisu Honten has carved out its own space in the Tokyo ramen scene with something a little unexpected—cheese. Known for grating generous amounts of Hokkaido Gouda directly into its bowls, this ramen shop offers a creamy, umami-rich twist that sets it apart from the usual shoyu or tonkotsu-heavy lineup across the city.

Tsukumo Ramen Ebisu Honten 九十九ラーメン 恵比寿本店 | Tokyo, Japan | 90/100 Read Post »

Scroll to Top