Ramen
Tokyo has every style: shoyu (soy), shio (salt), tonkotsu (pork bone), and tsukemen, where noodles and a concentrated broth are served separately for dipping. The best shops are often tiny, with a ticket machine at the door and counter seating for ten.
Some of my favorites: Ginza Hachigou and Iruca are on the more artisanal, elevated end. Tsukemen Gonokami Seisakusho in Shinjuku is excellent for dipping ramen. Teuchi Ren and Ramenya Shima are other highlights.
Ginza Hachigou
A renowned 6-seat counter eatery known for thin noodles in a golden duck & chicken broth like consommé.
Iruca Tokyo Roppongi
Stylish eatery featuring an open kitchen specializing in soy sauce ramen with truffles.
Tsukemen Gonokami Seisakusho Shinjuku
Understated, compact restaurant offering bowls of ramen noodles in a relaxed ambiance.
Teuchi Ren
Handmade udon specialist with chewy, fresh noodles.
Rāmenya Shima
Compact ramen shop serving traditional bowls & beer in a warm, unfussy space with an open kitchen.
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