I’ve been curious about this place for quite a while just because of its name: Ramen Ninja in Akihabara. It serves Jiro-style ramen. Ramen Ninja Ramen Ninja Ramen Ninja in Akihabara The entrance is narrow and a little dirty, so it’s a bit hard to walk in, but I went in anyway because I wanted … Read more
It takes about 1 hour and 50 minutes by train from Shinjuku. From Kofu Station, it’s a bus ride of just under an hour. The destination is Takigami in Shosenkyo. Since you’re starting at the top of the waterfall, it’s an easy walk downhill. There’s also a hiking trail that goes up from the bottom, … Read more
Miso Noodle House Hanamichi-an Miso Noodle House Hanamichi-an Tokyo Station Ramen Street I’m back at Ramen Street. The last time I was here, at “Ramen Butayama,” it was at Ramen Yokocho, right nearby. As always, there’s a line of people. The nearby Rokurinsha is incredibly popular, with a line like this. It’s currently around 3:00 … Read more
I’ve never seen cheese ramen anywhere else in Japan except here. This restaurant has been around for quite a while. I went there a few times when I was a student, so it’s a renowned establishment that’s been in business for over 20 years. “Tsukumo Ramen” “Tsukumo Ramen” It’s located about a 20-minute walk from … Read more
“Butayama,” a famous ramen shop even in Tokyo, is located in the basement of Tokyo Station, in an area known as “Ramen Street,” where famous ramen shops from all over Japan are lined up side by side. Among them, “this is the only place that serves Jiro-style ramen.” Jiro-kei Ramen “Butayama” For several years now, … Read more
I’m Japanese. I found a restaurant that even surprised me—a place where you can enjoy a set meal featuring both sushi and ramen. I was curious, so I decided to check it out. This combination is rare in Japan. I’ve included the location at the end. That comes to 1,500 yen. Storefront It feels mysterious … Read more
