Ramen is originally from china, but they have evolved in Japan and become japanese major dishes known for all over the world. In this article, Local ramen lovers will introduce truly delicious ramen restaurants from their selected lists.
1.Tsujita（つじ田）
Pioneer of deep tonkotsu and fish ramen with many floral spices. Its deep tast does not feel fat. Very fresh smell and tast.
■Ochanomizu Store
wada building 1F,Kanda ogawamachi, Chiyoda, Tokyo, Japan
2.Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto（蒙古タンメン中本）
Nakamoto’s ramen is famous because it’s flaming hot and deliciousness. Its super hot taste is dangerous for first visitors, especially “Hokkyoku Ramen” is the hottest ramen. You should not order hottest ramen without getting prepared your mind.
■West Ikebukuro Store
Nishiikebukuro 3−26−6 サンサーラ南池袋 2F, Toshima City, Tokyo, Japan
3.Kyushu JANGARA Ramen（九州じゃんがら）
JANGARA ramen is typical fatty tonkotsu japanese ramen which is amazingly tasty for tonkotsu ramen lovers. You can order rice with ramen. Their combination also enhance each taste.
■Omotesando Store
Jingumae 1-13−21 2F, Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan
4.Ramen-Kamuro（らぁめん冠尾）
If you don’t like ramen’s heavy & fatty taste, you can still enjoy japanese ramen’s fantastic taste Slow-cooked chicken broth ranen at ramen-kamuro in ebisu.
it’s very fresh taste but also has deep variety taste.
many japanese women love this ramen store.
■Ebisu
1 Chome-7-11 Ebisunishi, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0021, Japan
5.Hakata Fu-ryu
hakata is famous for tonkotsu ramen and you can taste home taste of tonkotsu at ‘Hakata fu-ryu’ in tokyo.
you can order substitute noodle two times for free even with affordable price. There are some topping on each table such as chopped chili pepper or white pepper or takana or else. so, you will
not get tired to taste everytime you order substitute noodle.
■Shibuya
Dougenzaka 2-8-8,Shibuya, Tokyo, Japan
6.Ramen Jiro（ラーメン二郎）
In japan, 33,000 ramen restaurants are operating. “Ramen Jiro” is the most famous ramen restaurant out of those 33,000. “Ramen Jiro” has 30 stores in tokyo. Each store makes a long waiting line everyday.
Why is “Ramen Jiro” the most famous? The answer is its large quantity and distinctive taste. Basic taste is rich tonkotsu with soy source. Its taste i s very addicting. so, there are many enthusiasts of “Ramen Jiro” called “Jirorian”.
■Mita store
Mita 2-16-4, Minato ,Tokyo, Japan
7.Ichiran（一蘭）
Ichiran ramen is one of the most popular ramen chain not only in Japan but also in the world. Its taste is pork broth tonkotsu base. But They invented non-pork use ramen which is very close taste of original version. This ramen is for every, but specially for people who can not eat pork.（Ingredients have not got Halal certification）
■Nishishinjuku store
Nishishinjuku 7-10-18 Kotakibashi Pacifica Building 1F, Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan
8.Hokkaido Ramen Tomoya（北海道らーめん ともや）
“Hokkaido Ramen Tomoya” serves high level hokkaido ramen near JR otsuka station.（Next to JR ikebukuro station）
The feature of hokkaido ramen is miso and pork broth based soup with rich butter and sweet corn toppings.
Unlike other famous ramen restaurants, “Hokkaido ramen Tomoya” does not make long waiting line.（Only 20-30 minutes wait on lunch time） It is worth visiting this otsuka’s ramen restaurant.
■Otsuka
Kitaotsuka 2-8-12, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
9.Mamiana（馳走麺 狸穴）
“Mamiana” ramen restaurant is the best place to eat tsukemen（dipping） ramen in Tokyo. Dipping Mamiana’s chewy delicious noodles into seafoody and solty, sweet soup, you will be hooked on tsukemen’ world deeply.
Rare char-siu pork is also delicious point of this restaurant.
■Ikebukuro
Higashiikebukuro 1-32-2, Toshima, Tokyo, Japan
10.Ikkakuya（壱角家）
“Ikkakuya” is a big chain restaurants. They have 44 stores in Tokyo.
Their ramen is based on deep tonkotsu and seafood mixed soup, it is called “Yokohama-Ie style” which is very popular recently in Japan.
Compared to the other stores on this list, you will not need to wait in line before you start eating.
■Shinjuku 3 chyome
Shinjuku 2-12-4 acord Shinjuku , Shinjuku, Tokyo, Japan