Menya Kissou

This is a small ramen shop that is only open at noon. The ramen there is really delicious, but there are a lot of people lining up. The pork knuckle-like meat is great, two big pieces, and the bamboo shoots inside are also delicious.

When it comes to Tokyo food, tsukemen (つけ麺) is definitely a highlight! Rich broth, chewy noodles, and a variety of toppings, each store has its own unique recipe that makes foodies unable to stop. Today, let’s take a look at the top ten famous tsukemen restaurants in Tokyo and see which one is your favorite! 🍤 1. Tokyo Style Noodle Hotate Hiyori (Chiyoda-ku) The main dish is "Honda's kelp tsukemen", which comes in two flavors: salt (white) and soy sauce (black). The unique way to eat it is to pair it with separately provided seasonings such as bonito salt, wasabi, truffle oil, etc. to make the taste more layered. Address: 1st floor of Umeya Building, 2-chome Kanda Sakuma-cho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ⛲ 2. Ramen Yashima (Shibuya-ku) Located near Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome Station, it has been selected as one of the "Tabelog Ramen TOKYO 100" for four consecutive years. Its "Bonito and Kelp Tsukemen" is not only beautifully presented, but also tastes as exquisite as high-end Japanese food. Address: 3-41-12 Honmachi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 🍤3. Menya Yoshizo (Koto-ku) This is a popular shop that only serves limited quantities every day. It is famous for its rich fish and pork bone tsukemen. If you want to eat it, you have to line up early! Address: 1-11-3 Toyo, Koto-ku, Tokyo ⛲4. Fengyuner (Shinjuku-ku) The restaurant selects domestic chicken, dried fish, bonito flakes and other ingredients, and is famous for its rich chicken soup and fish soup base. The rich taste and chewy noodles make every bite a real treat. Address: 1F, Hokuto Daiichi Building, 2-14-3 Yoyaki, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo 🍤5. Menya Ikto (Katsushika-ku) Referred to as a "must-try bowl" by ramen lovers, Menya Ikto in Shin-Koiwa is famous for its rich chicken soup and fish flavor. The soup base here combines chicken broth, seafood and crustaceans, and has a mellow taste. The home-made extra-thick noodles are made from carefully blended wheat flour and are very chewy. Add to that carefully crafted ingredients like sous-vide pork shoulder chashu, and you’ll have a whole new take on ramen and tsukemen. Address: 1-4-17 Higashishin-Koiwa, Katsushika-ku, Tokyo ⛲6. Homemade Ramen Mugaya (Ota-ku) The famous ramen shop "Mugaya" hidden in Omori has people lining up every day. The soup base here is made entirely from natural ingredients, without adding chemical seasonings or yeast extracts, and has a rich flavor with a long aftertaste. The homemade noodles are perfectly blended with the refreshing broth and paired with carefully selected ingredients, making it worth savoring until the last drop. Address: 6-11-10 Minami-Oi, Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo 🍤7. Chinese Soba Hirai (Fuchu City) The signature "Special Three Beasts Salt Tsukemen" combines the essence of three kinds of meat, paired with crispy seaweed, with extremely rich taste. Address: 2-11-7 Ei-cho, Fuchu-shi, Tokyo ⛲8. Ramen Kai (Taito-ku) The thick soup made from shellfish and niboshi has a slightly bitter taste and is perfect with grilled meat and noodles. Address: 1F Miyauchi Bldg., 4-20-10 Kuramae, Taito-ku, Tokyo 🍤9. Noodle shop Honda (Akihabara) The special salt-flavored ramen soup base is a blend of various soup stocks, which is delicious and mellow with a hint of sweetness. The homemade thin straight noodles are smooth and chewy, and absorb the soup perfectly. The BBQ pork is a luxurious combination, including smoked pork belly, juicy low-temperature pork tenderloin, tender chicken thighs, and traditional BBQ pork that melts in your mouth. Address: 1-19 Kanda Hanaokacho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo ⛲10. ジャパニーズ ラーメン Five Senses (Ikebukuro) This store’s “limited salt-flavored tsukemen” is refreshing yet rich, making many people come back for more after trying it once. Address: 2-57-2 Higashiikebukuro, Toyoshima-ku, Tokyo, Kosmo Higashiikebukuro 101