Competition is steep for ramen shops around Shinjuku. From the endless lines of the most popular shops to new-age vegan offerings and even restaurants that have been awarded Michelin stars, we’ll break down which shops are worth your time and which ones you definitely can’t miss. Plus, every location in this guide is near Shinjuku Station, so, with a little walking, you’ll have the time to try a couple if you find yourself hanging around the busiest station in the world. Get ready for a steaming bowl of ramen you won’t soon forget.
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Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu
Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu
Recently awarded one star in the Michelin Guide 2019, Konjiki Hototogisu is all the rage right now, so be prepared to stand in line. The restaurant’s interior offers a clean decor and low-key vibe, and they also have an English menu with relevant explanations of the dishes and food served. As for the ramen, it’s traditional Japanese style, with a deep, savory flavor that gives it a high-class edge.
Opening Hours:
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 6:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., Monday to Friday
Most Popular Dish:
Madai and Hamaguri Shio Soba(Red Sea Bream and Clam Shio Soba), 900 yenMadai and Hamaguri Shio Soba 900 yen
Soba House Konjiki Hototogisu
- SOBAHOUSE 金色不如帰
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- 東京都新宿区新宿2-4-1 第22宮庭マンション1F
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- 03-5315-4733
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Ramen Hayashida
Tokusei Shoyu Ramen
People have been lining up for Ramen Hayashida since it opened. The secret for their tasty ramen is in the soup, which uses duck, konbu, and daisendori chicken, a naturally raised free-range type of chicken known for its higher fat content. Inside the shop is a laid-back atmosphere with low lighting and counter seats, which is meant to allow you to focus solely on the food.
Opening Hours:
11 a.m. to 4 p.m., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m.
Most Popular Dish:
Tokusei Shoyu Ramen, 1,000 yenRamen Hayashida
- らぁ麺 はやし田 新宿店
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- 東京都新宿区新宿3-31-5新宿ペガサス館102
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- 0363800047
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Ichiran Ramen
Ichiran
Ichiran is a ramen chain that won’t let you down. For a quick and delicious bowl of tonkotsu ramen, hopping into one of their many locations isn’t a bad call. And since they’re open 24/7, you can be sure to get your tonkotsu fix in the middle of a lazy afternoon or after a crazy night out. Now, what if this tonkotsu ramen establishment had a dish that 100%, in no way, used tonkotsu? Well, that’s what the Nishi Shinjuku location is offering, with its 100% Non-Tonkotsu Ramen, and it’s garnering a lot of attention. See if you can taste the difference.
Opening Hours:
24/7
Most Popular Dish:
Ramen, 890 yenRamen
Pork Free Ramen by Ichiran
- ICHIRAN Shinjuku Chuo Higashiguchi
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4.5
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- Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Shinjuku 3-34-11
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- 0332255518
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4-2-10 Shinjuku-ku Tokyo
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Sugoi Niboshi Ramen Nagi
Sugoi Niboshi Ramen
Nagi is famous for its broth, which uses over 20 types of niboshi, or dried sardines. Once you have a bowl of their ramen with its unique soup base, you won’t soon forget the rich flavor. It’s been able to expand to 3 locations in Shinjuku alone, but the branch in Kabukicho is open 24/7. The shop itself is a colorful yet classic ramen shop, complete with a worn wooden counter and all kinds of hanging advertisements for that cozy atmosphere.
Opening Hours:
24/7
Most Popular Dish:
Sugoi Niboshi Ramen, 820 yenRamen Nagi
- すごい煮干ラーメン凪 新宿ゴールデン街店本館
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- 東京都新宿区歌舞伎町1-1-10 2F
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- 0332051925
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Mensho San Francisco
A5 Wagyu Shoyu Ramen
Chosen two years running for the Michelin Guide USA, Mensho San Francisco originally opened in the US riding the wave of ramen popularity, and it’s even been endorsed by David Beckham. They now have a location in Shinjuku on the 7th floor of the department store connected to the station, and the vibe is modern and classy, with marble counters and naked light bulbs. For their A5 Wagyu Shoyu Ramen, their home-made noodles incorporate quinoa, giving it an extra-healthy appeal.
Opening Hours:
11 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Most Popular Dish:
A5 Wagyu Shoyu Ramen, available starting at 5 p.m. for 1,950 yen
【URL】 http://menya-shono.com/menshosf/Mensho San Francisco
Macha Ramen 980 yen
Mensho San Francisco
- MENSHO SAN FRANCISCO Shinjuku Myload
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- Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishi-shinjuku 1-1-3 SHINJUKU MYLORD 7F
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- 0333495874
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2-6-2, Yoyogi, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
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Tsukemen Gonokami Seisakusho
Tsukemen Gonokami Seisakusho
Gonokami is a stand-out example of a typical Tokyo line, with people stretching all the way down the block waiting on a bowl of their famous tsukemen, or noodles that you dip into the soup on the side. Variations of shrimp tsukemen are actually all they serve at this specialty shop, and every dish utilizes shrimp in some fashion. Particularly popular with the ladies, the open kitchen and counter seating make for a laid-back atmosphere.
The regular-sized portion is quite large, so for those who don’t eat a lot, we recommend choosing the small portion + a topping(Large Serving: +100 yen).
Opening Hours:
11 a.m. to 9 p.m. every day
Most Popular Dish:
Shrimp Tsukemen, 880 yenTsukemen Gonokami Seisakusho
Shrimp Tsukemen With a Flavored Soft-Boiled Egg (Regular) 980 yen
walk to JR Shinjuku sta-DSoE-3
4 Chome-3-12 Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 160-0022日本
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Menya Musashi Shinjuku
Musashi Ramen,
Big eaters are heartily welcomed at the main branch of this restaurant where you can get up to 1 kg of noodles at no extra charge. This shop is also making waves by offering Vegan Ramen for 1080 yen, which uses no animal products at all, though you definitely wouldn’t guess that from its thick, savory broth. Wooden furnishings and antique props abound in the warmly decorated interior, which is aiming to be reminiscent of the 16th century for the swordsman Musashi, the namesake of the restaurant.
Opening Hours:
11 a.m. to 10:30 p.m.
Most Popular Dish:
Musashi Ramen, 1,150 yenMenya Musashi Shinjuku
Menya Musashi Shinjuku
- Menya Musashi Shinjuku Main Restaurant
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- Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishi-shinjuku 7-2-6K-1 Building 1F
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- 0333634634
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- 11:00-22:30
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Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto
Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto
Known as having the best spicy ramen in Japan, Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto brings the heat. Even their signature Mouko Tanmen is renowned for its spicy kick, so first-timers shouldn’t take this bowl lightly. They offer a special spiciness scale that goes all the way up to 10, so you can tailor the heat to your liking. But if you’ve got an itch for a spicy bowl of ramen to clear out your sinuses, then have a seat in the deceptively simple shop and prepare to sweat.
Opening Hours:
11 a.m. to Midnight
Most Popular Dish:
Mouko Tanmen, 800 yenMouko Tanmen
Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto
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Afuri
Yuzu Shio Ramen
Featuring a casual yet modern atmosphere, Afuri serves up ramen with a different spin. For starters, their Seasonal Vegan Ramen has an assortment of fresh, colorful vegetables that is as appealing as it is satisfying. What Afuri is known for, though, is their Yuzu Shio Ramen, which has a golden broth made from a chicken and dashi base, and that combines with the citrus from yuzu to make a flavor is subtle yet complex.
Opening Hours:
11 a.m. to 10 p.m.
Most Popular Dish:
Yuzu Shio Ramen, 980yen
【URL】 https://afuri.com/menu/Afuri
- omoneottori LUMINE Shinjuku
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- Tokyo Shinjuku-ku Nishishinjuku 1-1-5 Lumine Shinjuku LUMINE 1 / B2
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- 0359905182
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2-6-2, Yoyogi, Shibuya-Ku, Tokyo
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Menya Syo Main Shop
Flavored Chicken Dashi Deluxe Shio Ramen
Menya Syo provides shio ramen, or salt ramen, done to the highest level. The shop consists of the worn wooden counter stands in quiet juxtaposition to the clean white walls and chairs. Once you lay eyes on the ramen’s golden soup, though, prepare your palate for a superb taste you’ll want to relish. Plus, Wednesdays they also have Miso Ramen, in case you’d like to mix it up for a change.
Opening Hours:
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday to Friday
11 a.m. to 3 p.m., 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. Saturdays, Sundays, and Holidays
Most Popular Dish:
Flavored Chicken Dashi Deluxe Shio Ramen, 990 yenMenya Syo Main Shop
- 麺屋翔 西新宿本店
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- 東京都新宿区西新宿7-22-34
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- 0333645787
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