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Not everyone likes waiting in line, and we all have that one friend who actively detests it. (Maybe it’s you?) With this list and a little forward planning, you can pre-book your ramen meals for your next trip to Japan. I have a part two list coming out soon, which has five more shops on it, but for now, here are five of my favorite, famous spots that you can actually secure a seat in advance. If it says “Tablecheck” or “Tabelog”, just type the name of the shop and either sit

This is Men Mitsui , one of the best ramen shops near Ueno station. The majority of the time I find myself in the area, I always get overwhelmed by the volume of people swarming around the tracks. So I began to look further afield for a good bowl. The caliber of their ramen is unmatched, and is worth the 17 minute walk along the scenic Higashi Ueno main street. Along the way you’ll pass shops selling shrine materials, old fashioned sweet shops, and kitchen ware suppliers. The

At Dad's Ramen, this bowl is ¥1,200. The priciest runs above ¥2,000. 1. Location Downtown Tokyo is expensive. There’s no way around it....

These are my behind-the-scenes notes I take immediately after leaving a ramen shop. I don’t do this 100% of the time, but if it left a lasting impression I don’t want to forget, I stand on the train platform a little longer than normal and write it up.

Not all noodles are created equal. Some are thin, some thick, and textures range from snappy to chewy. And then there’s the options of...

I CANNOT stop thinking about these ramen bowls! Tokyo is massive and can be overwhelming when it comes to choosing a spot to eat. This...

Here are the top 10 dipping ramen in the Tokyo area of 2025. A popular subcategory, “tsukemen”is a dipping style that serves the noodles separate from the broth. This allows you to enjoy an ultra rich soup and also savor the noodles by themselves. Think of it as “deconstructed ramen”.

Here are ten fantastic bowls of ramen in Tokyo for under ¥1,000 ($6.75 USD). The cost of ramen is rising, but you can still find great bowls for under the ¥1,000 threshold.