The 11 Best Ramen Shops In Tokyo – Tokyo

If something can be transformed into a broth, there’s probably a ramen shop in Tokyo serving it. Throughout this city alone, there are over 10,000 ramen restaurants. To narrow down this list, though, we focused on some of the most well-loved categories: shoyu, miso, shio, tonkotsu, and tsukemen, just to name a few. There are also a couple of wildcards just because they’re that good, like a fish-based ramen that showcases Italian-Japanese fusion. 

Unlike other types of restaurants in Japan, ramen shops often have their own set of particular rules. Here are a few to keep in mind: Always bring cash—most ramen ticket machines won’t accept credit cards. Remember that this is fast food, so don’t linger once you’re done eating. Most shops are not group-friendly (usually two people per group max). Slurping isn’t just allowed, it’s encouraged. And finally, there is no greater compliment to a ramen chef than finishing your entire bowl, broth included.