Top 10 Ramen Shops in Tokyo 2026

Shinjuku's tsukemen (dipping ramen) legend. The thick, intensely flavoured fish-and-pork broth is addictive. Always a queue, always worth it.

The world's only Michelin-starred ramen shop. The tantanmen (Sichuan-style sesame) is spicy, nutty, and unlike anything else in Tokyo.

A Shinjuku institution known for its creamy chicken paitan broth. The yuzu shio variation is sublime.

Known for refreshing yuzu shio ramen — lighter and more citrusy than typical Tokyo bowls. A perfect summer ramen.

The solo-booth, customisable tonkotsu experience beloved by locals and tourists alike. Order by form, eat in focused silence.

A Shinjuku heavyweight where the tsukemen broth is thick enough to coat noodles completely. The egg is always perfect.

A Tokyo Station area shop famous for vegan ramen that impresses even meat-eating ramen purists. The soy milk broth is genuinely delicious.

Tokyo Station's tsukemen king. The noodles are thick, the broth is rich, and the line moves faster than you'd think.

A Matsudo legend that puts Tokyo shops on notice. The tsukemen here is considered by many to be the best in the Kanto region.

The tonkotsu chain that went global — but the Ebisu flagship is where it all started and the original bowl still holds up.