500081 Mon Mar 17 14:16:02 -0700 2008 34 45 Japan 0 3501821 Hi fellow chowhounds! In preparation to my Japan trip in May, I have been browsing for ramenya recommendations on this board and other websites (Ramentokyo.com, Rameniac.com, etc.) and after much reading, I present my list of ramen I hope to try while in Tokyo: Mutekiya Ramen: Ikebukuro Menya Musashi Seisan Kyushu Jangara Ramen Ganso Ebisu Ramen Jiro Ramen (at any one of the locations) Ippudo: Ebisu Ivan Ramen Akanoren Can you please give me your thoughts on this list? Is there any place that I shouldn't bother with, or any place that I am clearly missing? Many thanks in advance for your input! Mon Mar 17 14:16:02 -0700 2008 170171 I_heart_ramen 1 3502668 As for Jiro, make sure you go to one of the nicer places. I'd definitely stay away from the Kabukicho location I last tried. I'm curious to try the Hachioji location, ramentokyo said it was his favorite I believe. For Jangara, there is a location near Kanda/Otemachi that is always far less busy than the Harajuku branch. For that matter, I think there is one in Akasaka as well that may be less busy. Mon Mar 17 18:44:38 -0700 2008 3501821 101545 lost squirrel 1 3502670 To be brutally honest, it's a pretty vanilla list of shops. These are the types of places I would settle for if I couldn't find a destination shop in the neighborhood. Most of the list consists of chain shops (except Ivan Ramen and Mutekiya). Three of them are basically the same Kyushu style tonkotsu broth (Ippudo, Akanoren, and Jangara), one them is close to that style (Jiro). They are all good but there's so much better out there. I recommend at least dropping Ippudo, Akanoren, Ivan, and Ganso and redoubling your research efforts. You might want to also consider the ramen themed attractions like the ramen museum in Shin-Yokohama and smaller, but similar set-ups in Ikebukuro and Shinagawa. Mon Mar 17 18:45:19 -0700 2008 3501821 10903 Silverjay 2 3502790 Hi Silverjay, how do you like Mutekiya, you think it just so-so ? I like the pork slice which is thick and tender, the tonkotsu broth is strong flavor. There was a long line up there at 3pm when I went there one time. Mon Mar 17 19:31:28 -0700 2008 3502670 62525 skylineR33 3 3502978 I've never been to Mutekiya. It gets good reviews. I'm not into pure tonkotsu so much these days. Mon Mar 17 21:02:04 -0700 2008 3502790 10903 Silverjay 2 3502833 Silverjay thank you for the feedback I really appreciate the input. As i haven't been to Tokyo I didn't realize that many of these places are chains. Thank you for recommending the places you think I should drop. I think I will have to go to Ivan ramen regardless because as a fellow NewYorker and ramen loverI want to go and see Ivan's ramenya. I see that you mention that many of the places that i have picked would be the places you would settle for if you could not find destination places, in that case can you give me some names of the places you consider to be much better picks? Thanks! Mon Mar 17 19:46:28 -0700 2008 3502670 170171 I_heart_ramen 3 3502970 At the bottom, the first link is one of the best, most highly regarded shops, in Tokyo. The second is very high on the list as well. The third is part of a mini chain from Sendai (north of Tokyo). I researched, cross-referenced, and vetted these places before going, eating, and writing the reviews. Tokyo is really a huge geographical area and there are many types of ramen these days. Tonkotsu is very popular, but shio has been experiencing a boom and of course, Tokyo is more well-known for shoyu broth. All things considered though, it is the blended type of broth that seems to garner the most accolades theses days from ramen pundits. Blended broths mix pork, chicken, and fish extracts. I have my favorite chains and I like tonkotsu just fine, but it's the blended broths that are so dynamic and amazing that you want to eat another bowl while you are eating your first. In general, if you let me know where you are staying, I can point you out to specific places more easily. Or, I'm just as happy to refer you to the places I'm interested in, but they may be all over the Metropolis.... I saw a very nice feature story on Ivan when I was in Tokyo in December. He came across as a great guy. I"m sure he's on TV from time to time. His shop is well regarded locally in that part of town, though is not in the upper echelon of Tokyo ramen shops...yet at least... http://www.chowhound.com/topics/347723 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/365264 http://www.chowhound.com/topics/347668 Mon Mar 17 20:56:58 -0700 2008 3502833 10903 Silverjay 4 3503021 Hey Silverjay, Very nice recommendations! :) Thanks. I, too, like "I heart ramen" am going to Tokyo soon. I'll be hitting all the major central Tokyo suburbs in my trip (Shinjuku, Shibuya, Ginza, Ikebukoro, Roppongi, Asakusa, etc.). I'm definitely willing to travel anywhere in Tokyo to get "Uber Ramen" while I'm there, so any other recommendations would be great. (Or if the 3 links you posted are your Top 3 favorites, that's good enough for me. :) Doumo! Mon Mar 17 21:24:25 -0700 2008 3502970 113442 exilekiss 5 3503564 Silverjay, Thank you very much for the thorough reponse and great recommendations! My mouth is watering after reading your reports and I will definitely tweak my list, drop some places and will definitely add your recommendations. We will be staying at Ikebukuro for part of our trip to Tokyo and either Shibuya or Shinjuku for the second part of out trip, so if you can recomend some places in those areas it would be great. Tue Mar 18 07:12:51 -0700 2008 3503021 170171 I_heart_ramen 6 3506487 I will write up some places over the weekend. Wed Mar 19 03:38:43 -0700 2008 3503564 10903 Silverjay 1 3506768 Dear I-heart-ramen, I can't offer anything on Tokyo ramen list, and I think you are in very safe hands with the likes of Silverjay. I just wanted to give you a heads-up - have you ever tried Japanese style pasta? It's a very different experience from the original stuff but I think it's definitely worth a taste. If you'd like to give it a shot, this chain of shops is pretty decent - Goemon (go-e-mon), I'd recommend the maccha warabi mochi dessert. One of the better chains around! http://www.n-rs.co.jp/brand/youmenya.html List of shops: http://www.n-rs.co.jp/brand/shoplist/youmenya.html Wed Mar 19 07:01:19 -0700 2008 3501821 100052 Klimbim78 2 3506898 Ditto klimbim78's recommendation of Japanese style pasta. My wife loves it; we had it in Shibuya, though can't remember the name of the place. Wed Mar 19 07:37:06 -0700 2008 3506768 130720 FourSeasons 3 3507046 Everyone, thank you for all your recommendations! We will definitely keep an eye for Goemon, we want to try as much diverse and delicious japanese food as we can, and Japanese-style pasta definitely sounds like something worth tasting. Wed Mar 19 08:19:01 -0700 2008 3506898 170171 I_heart_ramen 1 3509025 I had a Tonkatsu ramen at Ichiran in Ropponghi two days ago. Real hole in the wall place with only 9 stools/booths. Ordered one ( on their English menu order form ) with extra strong broth, pork slices, garlic and scallions. Thank God I stick with their 'normal' special sauce 'cos it was really spicy. Ramen was thinner than angel hair but very al dente firm. Overall very delicious.. Wed Mar 19 16:45:48 -0700 2008 3501821 10810 Charles Yu 2 3509142 What? No michelin starred swedish tasting menus in Ginza today?......... Ichiran is another tonkotsu ("tonkatsu" being a fried pork cutlet) chain from Kyushu, along with Ippudo, Jangara, and Akanoren. A fall back, all night option if one is out drinking in Roppongi. I'm not ashamed to admit that they could probably put a plaque in my name on a stool at that shop as I was a regular the first year that branch opened. Anyhow, I think we've sufficiently covered the Kyushu-originated-chain tonkotsu ramen shops of Tokyo here- a momentary chowhound digression in an otherwise consistent source of the newly discovered and delicious. Wed Mar 19 17:23:48 -0700 2008 3509025 10903 Silverjay 1 3509977 I would wholeheartedly agree with Silverjay's recommendations of Rokurinsha and Suzuran (I have never been to Chibakiya but I think we can trust his judgement on that one too, my only concern would be that Kasai is a bit of a hike from the left side of the loop). W/r/t Rokurinsha, the hours (other than Tues) are officially 11:30 to 4:30, but if you assume a 30-60 minute wait, then that's effectively 10:30 to 3:30, and keep in mind you will be standing for most of that time. Assuming you are going there on a weekday, getting there between 3:00-3:30 is my recommendation. The line will start to shrink a lot after lunchtime but to be on the safe side I wouldn't plan to get there after 3:30. Lines of up to 100 people at lunch time are not unheard of, as the picture at the below link demonstrates: http://www.rakuten.co.jp/rokurinsha/796071/ (A few popular ramen shops now also have delivery services, where they make additional soup and noodles each day, presumably in a different location, and then have them delivered same day to people who prepay. You have to sign up and prepay for delivery for the day you want, and if you scroll to the bottom of the link you can see that Rokurinsha is sold out through April 7) As for Suzuran (closed Sundays) since you don't want to miss the wide-noodle/kaku-ni pork combo, I would skip breakfast that day, and be on line at 11 or so for the 11:30 open. On chain shops I agree with Silverjay in principle that they wouldn't typically be my first choice for any given area but I don't think that they should be completely ruled out. Following on from the discussion of tonkotsu gyokai, an example that I would give of this in the Shibuya area would be Kookai, I feel that they make a very strong (tsukemen) bowl of this type, especially for a chain store, and the broth runs thinner and "creamier", if you will, than places like Rokurinsha or Tetsu that will have more of a texture, some people might call it "grittiness" to the broth. YMMV. Ippudo - there was supposed to be one opening in NY late last year - the web site now says 3/31: http://ippudo-ny.jugem.jp/ I love Ippudo and I take visitors there regularly - if the Tsukumo recommendation below doesn't fly for you or it's too crowded or whatever then the Ebisu Ippudo is 5 mins walk from there Ivan Ramen - I have met with Ivan, have tasted his ramen - it is really good - and he's a great guy who deserves to succeed. His place and a place like Menya Sou (http://www.menya-sou.com) in Takadanobaba (halfway between Ikebukero and Shinjuku on the loop) would be examples of one of the new things in Tokyo ramen recently, the concept of "ramen dining", the idea that ramen can be served along with other "real" dishes in a "real" restaurant setting. So as for your list, you could start with the Rokurinsha, Suzuran, Chibakiya recommendations and then perhaps add these, I tried to keep you close to your home base, while concentrating on high-ranked destination shops and covering all the styles. You'll generally have better luck and shorter lines on weekdays, either before or after the lunch crowd, so you might want to plan your itinerary accordingly: Ikebukero Mutekiya - keep it in there, it's worth it for tonkotsu, however this place will have a long line too Ikebukero Jiro (about a 2-3 min walk northeast from Mutekiya) - high on the Jiro cleanliess, taste and volume scales http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/06/ramen-jiroikebukero.html Junk Garage in Osaki (coincidentally right next to Rokurinsha, but they don't open until 6) would be an example of good "shiru nashi" style ramen. Another new trend in 2007 - ramen with little or no broth, or some broth mixed with some more oil, sort of like abura soba. This is a totally different taste and with the raw egg and ground pepper on top it may not be for everyone, I include it only if you feel daring. You can ask for no egg. http://www.ramentokyo.com/2008/01/junk-garageosaki.html Wadachi in Shibuya - a bit far of a walk from Shibuya station but you can take the Keio Inokashira sen one stop to Shinsen station and get off there, it's real close to the station. Shoyu tsukemen recommended. Very big volume here for both noodles and pork. http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/08/wadachishibuya.html Hirugao in Shinjuku - shio tsukemen - excellent grilled pork - then take a break in Shinjuku Gyoen nearby http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/08/hirugaoshinjuku-gyoenmae.html Tsukumo in Ebisu/Hiroo - miso ramen with Hokkaido cheese in it - this one can get a bit touristy due to the novelty but is worth it for the taste and the experience http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/09/tsukumo-ramenhiroo.html HTH - please let us know how you do! Thu Mar 20 02:23:29 -0700 2008 3501821 110812 kamiosaki 2 3510642 Hi kamiosaki, Wow, thanks for all your recommendations! :) If I may ask: 1. Rokurinsha: What do your abbreviations mean? "W/r/t"? 2. Rokurinsha: Yikes, so from 10:30 a.m. through 3:30 p.m. it's just all lines all the time?! (O_O) Would you recommend 10:30 a.m. or is 3:30 p.m. the better slot? 3. I love Tonkotsu Ramen (and I missed out on the tonkotsu discussion? that Silverjay is mentioning), so I don't mind trying a chain if there's a good Tonkotsu Ramen (Kyushuu style) that shows off Japan's true flavor. Of the ones you listed would you say Ikebukero Mutekiya is the best one to try of that style? Thanks! (^_^) Thu Mar 20 08:10:13 -0700 2008 3509977 113442 exilekiss 3 3511371 1. It's "With regard to...", isn't it? 2. I know KamiO will agree that it's best to get to Rokurinsha as close to the opening as possible since the shop will close when they run out of soup- which is what the sign on the door says in Japanese. I queued up a good 45 minutes ahead of "shutter up" time in the morning and people got in line behind me very soon after. 3. Mutekiya is not a chain. There's only one of them. Of the chains mentioned, they are all very good. Can't go wrong with any of them. Of the 3 very popular Kyushu tonkotsu places, they rank in this order in terms of "porkiness"- Most porky: Jangara Pretty porky: Ippudo Porky but not as porky: Ichiran. They are all fine, often emulated, examples of their ilk. Ippudo is expanding overseas and I bet Ichiran will eventually too. KamiO- What are your recs for your neck of the woods- Meguro? Have you broken down the shops along Meguo-dori between the station and Yamate-dori? RamenDB has generally good things to say about the Ikeda tsukemen place. Thu Mar 20 11:07:35 -0700 2008 3510642 10903 Silverjay 4 3516061 1. Yes it is, sorry exilekiss. 2. If you're on line at 10:45 or so, before the 11:30 opening, then of course you will get fed that day, unless there is a power outage or an major earthquake or something like that. But if you can't get there at that time, then I would say wait for a while and get there between 3-3:30. Point being that the line will definitely be at its worst around lunchtime. 3. As above. Yes I have been to just about all of the shops within 10 mins walk of JR Meguro station. Ikeda was quite good but not exceptional IMO, the ramendb's 78 score seems a tad high to me but I won't dispute it. I walk up and down Meguro-dori at least once a week for one reason or another - let me make a list of the shops in the correct order on both branches (I have to actually walk it to remember them all) and I'll come back with another post during the week or next weekend.... Fri Mar 21 18:44:50 -0700 2008 3511371 110812 kamiosaki 5 3589037 You asked for it, you got it. Here is a list of all the ramen shops on Meguro-dori, the north and south branches, going west between JR Meguro station and Yamate-dori. Various nondescript Chinese restaurants are left out. Shops marked with * are above average for the area, however I have to say that the Meguro station area doesn't really have any "destination" shops. From JR Meguro station, go west on the north "branch" of Meguro-dori. The road will slope downward, and Sumitomo Mitsui bank will be on your left as you start down. There are no shops on the left-hand side of the road on this branch of Meguro-dori. So stay on the right-hand side, you will pass an AM-PM on your right and then the first place you come to about 30 secs after that will be: Nogata Hope (野方ホープ) tonkotsu, decent, nice wooden interior, noodles sort of plain though http://tokyo.gourmet.livedoor.com/restaurant/info/9563.html * SouRyuToGyokuDou (蒼龍唐玉堂) pretty good dan-dan men (red and black sesame, rich flavor, couple of other types) and sui gyoza - friendly staff - chain (but good) http://www.kiwa-group.co.jp/restaurant/a100129.html Menya Kuro (麺家 黒) - yokohama-style tonkotsu very salty - found pork to be plain - wide range of selections on machine - very small shop http://tokyo.gourmet.livedoor.com/restaurant/info/24959.html * Ikeda Tsukemen (づゅる麺 池田) http://www.ramentokyo.com/2008/02/ikeda-tsukemenmeguro.html * Yoshu Shonin (中国ラーメン 揚州商人) http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/07/youshou-shoninmeguro.html ---- you will now cross the Meguro River and then it will be 3-4 mins walk before you get to: Katsumaru (支那そば 勝丸) http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/11/katsumarumeguro.html ---- if you keep walking another 5 mins you will come to the intersection of Meguro-dori and Yamate-dori, and if you've had enough of ramen for today then Otori Shrine is on the diagonally opposite corner. Or at this point you can go back to the last light you passed, just before the river, and cross to the other side of Meguro-dori. You will now go back east, up the slope back to JR Meguro station via this south "branch" of Meguro-dori. * (left side) Gonnozuke (権之助) http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/12/gonnosukemeguro.html (right-side) Chin-mar Ya - chain Chinese, supposedly famous for both fairly hot dan-dan men and ma-po tofu, never tried this branch but have been to the one in ebisu, it's good http://tokyo.gourmet.livedoor.com/restaurant/info/5333.html * (right-side) Tamaru - Tokyo shoyu style If your grandmother made shoyu ramen it would probably taste like this. Not much of an interior, cabbage is bland, but they serve the regular size ramen in interesting oval bowls and the broth is good. (right-side) Kagetsu - chain http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/08/kagetsuhiratsuka.html (review of different branch) (left-side) Gen-ya (源屋) good sui gyoza, ramen average http://r.tabelog.com/tokyo/rstdtl/13024264/ * (left-side) Tenkaippin (天下一品) http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/08/tenkaippinmeguro.html (different branch) -- walk the remaining few steps to the top of the hill and now you should be at the corner directly opposite the west entrance to JR Meguro station. Atre 2 is on your right, and Wu Shang Lu is in there on the first floor for pretty good Chinese dishes at reasonable prices. Atre 1 (above the station) has both Kayu Santin (http://www.ramentokyo.com/2008/01/kayu-santinmeguro.html) and a branch of the Shahoden chain, a bit upscale but a nice interior and good service. But our favorite upscale Chinese place in the area is Hong Kong En (http://tokyo.gourmet.livedoor.com/restaurant/info/11949.html), in back of and to the right of Atre 2, right next to Tonki. There you have it. Enjoy... Sun Apr 13 04:58:52 -0700 2008 3516061 110812 kamiosaki 6 3589421 Awesome kamiosaki! (^_^) Thanks for the report. I'll log these and keep it in mind for my next Japan Trip. Sun Apr 13 08:41:53 -0700 2008 3589037 113442 exilekiss 6 3592025 Thanks a lot. I know this area pretty well (and will be back again in a few months), but have never taken up the challenge that you have in trying so many of the ramen places, though I've always considered its' high concentration. It doesn't seem like there are any city-wide destination spots, but there are a few decent local options. (Jiro looms large of course, just round the corner a block or so on Yamate). There seems to be fair amount of construction in the area though so perhaps the population density can actually support so many of these shops. Meguro has really changed a lot in the last few years. Mon Apr 14 07:11:41 -0700 2008 3589037 10903 Silverjay 4 3516245 Hi Silverjay and Kamiosaki, Thank you both so much! Much appreciated! :) If I may ask both of you: * What is your favorite Kyushu / Tonkotsu-style Ramen shop in Tokyo? (I see your "porkiness" ranking, but not sure that means your favorite (^_~)) Thanks~ Fri Mar 21 20:02:41 -0700 2008 3511371 113442 exilekiss 5 3521347 This one is my favorite - Tanaka Shoten: http://ramendb.supleks.jp/shop/36 I've only been there once and it was almost a year ago, but I think it's the best. It's a big place too so you shouldn't have to wait long, if at all. If memory serves they are only open at night. My only concern is that it might be a bit far from the loop. If this is too far for you then I'll try to find a closer one, if you can tell me one or two stations to look near. Mon Mar 24 05:41:37 -0700 2008 3516245 110812 kamiosaki 6 3521764 Hi kamiosaki, Thanks for your recommendation! :) I'll be staying in Shinjuku, but I'm willing to travel to try out the best restaurants. :) Your favorite seems a bit far from Shinjuku... do you know how long it'd take by train from Shinjuku station? If it's too far, I'll definitely try it on my next visit. Thanks. Mon Mar 24 08:26:39 -0700 2008 3521347 113442 exilekiss 7 3524883 Yes, it is a bit far. So try this one, which is on the northeast side of Shinjuku station. Keika Ramen is a different style of tonkotsu, from Kumamoto prefecture instead of Hakata prefecture. They are a small chain but they are one of the top ranked tonkotsu places on RamenDB, either in Shinjuku or elsewhere in Tokyo. http://www.ramentokyo.com/2007/06/keika-ramenshinjuku.html http://ramendb.supleks.jp/shop/50 You can also buy Keika's noodles (refrigerated-fresh) in some supermarkets such as Mitsukoshi. Tue Mar 25 04:41:05 -0700 2008 3521764 110812 kamiosaki 8 3525546 Ooh! Doumo! Kamiosaki. This is so helpful; I really appreciate it! (^_^) I can't wait to try Kumamoto-style Ramen when I'm there. Tue Mar 25 08:49:26 -0700 2008 3524883 113442 exilekiss 4 3516932 I really think Mutekiya's tonkotsu soup base is more porkier than Ichiran. Sat Mar 22 08:23:29 -0700 2008 3511371 62525 skylineR33 5 3517369 Hi skylineR33, Do you have an Address for Ikebukero Mutekiya? Nothing comes up on Google. Sat Mar 22 11:23:54 -0700 2008 3516932 113442 exilekiss 6 3518275 Hi exilekiss, the address is here : http://www.mutekiya.com/shop/index.html Hope you like it ! Sat Mar 22 17:40:17 -0700 2008 3517369 62525 skylineR33 1 3520302 I have two new all-time-favorite ramen shops from my trip to Tokyo earlier this month. Although I like Jangara Ramen and Ippudo very much, these two new ones set the standard for me. In second place is Nantsuttei, the left-most shop in the ramen collection under the tracks at Shinagawa. It's gutsy ramen, with multiple kinds of pork and a spicy broth option. In first place is Gogyo. Owned by the same group as Ippudo and the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum (I think), Gogyo offers black charred miso ramen (kogashi-miso). The broth looks like a thin tar, richly flavored and served with springy noodles. I've never tasted anything like it. I don't know if kogashi-miso style is unique to Gogyo or is typical of a region, but it was the most memorable meal (actually, meals -- I went twice) I had in Tokyo. Gogyo 1-4-36, Nishiazabu, Minato ward, Tokyo Sun Mar 23 16:44:29 -0700 2008 3501821 10032 david kaplan 2 3522873 Kamiosaki, Silverjay, Skyline, David, everyone, thank you so much for all these recommendations. I am so exited to go and try as many of your recommendations as I can. I will compile a new list of ramen recommendations, complete w/ addreses, etc., for anyone else who can benefit from this thread. Will definitely report and let all know how it goes! Mon Mar 24 12:47:37 -0700 2008 3520302 170171 I_heart_ramen 1 3540493 I am very interested in your list. We will be in Tokyo Apr 21-28, staying in the Ginza area. I'm not sure your locations will be convenient to us but I am always willing to travel for food as well. Sat Mar 29 10:22:45 -0700 2008 3501821 122901 jmsvss 1 3606285 You definitely need to visit Harukiya in Ogikubo, about 10 minutes west of Shinjuku. It's always got a line out the door no matter the season or weather. The quality is consistent, service is fast, and it's a shop that's got a lot of local history. They specialise in shoyu ramen, and you can get take-home toppings and fixings if you want. It's consistently listed in the top three most famous ramen spots in Tokyo. In general, the Ogikubo/Nishi-Ogikubo area is well known for their ramen shops. Fri Apr 18 01:06:52 -0700 2008 3501821 184634 jngc 2 3635108 Hi Everyone! Thanks again for all your great suggestions on this post! I am very grateful for all your input and I am sure that my ramen experience on this trip to Japan is going to be a big step up that it could have ever been without you! Here is the final list of ramenya that I will try to go to. While there where plenty of more recommendations that I wanted to include, I am trying to be realistic regarding the time i will be in Tokyo. I hope this list provides a good balance between styles of ramen. Do keep in mind that the list does have three ramenya located in Ikebukuro because I am staying in that area. I have also included addresses and hours of operations in case this list is useful to someone else. I will be sure to report when I come back. Thanks again chowhounds! Menya Kissou (near emperor’s palace) (Koto, Tokyo, Japan) 麺屋 吉左右（めんや きっそう） 江東区東陽1-11-3 Tel: 03-3699-5929 ~11:15 a.m (only open for lunch) # 1 Ramen place in RamenDB (According to Tabelog, they are closed on Sundays, and the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.) Rokurinsha Ordered: Tsukemen + aji-tsuke tamago + chashu shavings Cost: 1000 YEN Location: Osaki, Yamanote Line (10 minutes from the station) Address: Shinagawa-ku, Osaki 3-14-10 The hours are officially 11:30 to 4:30, but if you assume a 30-60 minute wait, then that's effectively 10:30 to 3:30 .Opens at 11:30am and stays open until they run out of broth. Closed on Tuesdays 六厘舎（ろくりんしゃ） 品川区大崎3-14-10 Phone: 03-5434-0566 aji tsuke tamago" (味付玉子) which is then just abbreviated as "味玉" (aji tama). Mutekiya Ramen: Ikebukuro 〒169-0051 東京都豊島区南池袋1-17-1崎本ビル1F Jiro Ramen (at Ikebukuro) ラーメン二郎　池袋東口 住所：豊島区南池袋2-27-17 MAP 最寄駅：池袋駅 営業時間：11:30-23：00 定休日：月曜 Ippudo: Ebisu 一風堂　恵比寿店 東京都渋谷区広尾1-3-13 TEL/03-5420-2225　営業時間/11:00～04:00　日・祝/11:00～00:00 Hiroo 1-3-13. [along Meiji-dori towards Hiroo, just past the post office] Open 11-4am daily. Tel: 5420-2225. Hirugao In Shinjuku - shio tsukemen - excellent grilled pork - then take a break in Shinjuku Gyoen nearby ひるがお 新宿御苑店 【東京都新宿区新宿1-32-4】 11:00～20:00／無休 Tsukumo In Ebisu/Hiroo – 九十九ラーメン/広尾 11：00AM～翌5：00AM 〒150-0012 東京都渋谷区広尾1-1-36 The signature dish is "cheese ramen", this is a standard miso ramen, good miso base, corn and other toppings are available. You get your choice of two from a list. Then on top of that they grate a fair portion of Hokkaido cheese on top using a special electric (loud) grating machine on the counter that you can see from your seat. Sun Apr 27 19:58:56 -0700 2008 3606285 170171 I_heart_ramen