The February 2011 issue of Shokuraku magazine lists the top ten new ramen shops in Tokyo. As most of this information only appears in Japanese I hope by including it in this blog that more people can come to explore these new restaurants.

3. (tied for third) Baisenshio Soba Dokoro Kinjito 焙煎汐蕎麦処　金字塔

Kita-ku, Akabane 1-62-5

03-5249-0355

11:30 – 24:30 (last order), open daily

http://www.hotpepper.jp/strJ000765396/ (Japanese)

The soup is based on both chicken and pork. The restaurant also does monthly specials.

3. (tied for third) New Old Style Niku Soba Keisuke 肉そばけいすけ

Koto-ku, Sumiyoshi 2-25-1

03-3846-1040

11:00 – 23:10 (last order), open daily

http://www.grandcuisine.jp/keisuke/nikusoba.html (Japanese)

These hearty bowls are loaded with sliced cha-shu pork.

2. Hongare Chuka Soba Gyorai 本枯中華そば　 魚雷

Bunkyo-ku, Koishikawa 1-8-6, Arushion Bunkyo Koishikawa 102

03-5842-9833

11:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 23:00 (or until supplies last)

closed Wednesday

http://bond-of-hearts.jp/shop_gyorai.html (Japanese)

A very unique concept where the soup is dispensed from a siphon and the toppings are served separately (see photos above). While I prefer to have my ramen assembled by the restaurant (the whole reason for going out to eat right?) it is a curious concept and one I imagine brings in a lot of customers. The soup is a W or a blend of two types, seafood and chicken and includes kombu dashi.

1. Muteppou Tokyo Nakano Ten 無鉄砲　東京中野店

Nakano-ku, Egota 4-5-1

03-5380-6886

11:00 – 15:00, 18:00 – 23:00 (or until supplies last)

closed Monday

http://www.muteppou.com/mainmenu.html#1 (Japanese)

With branches throughout Japan this is the first shop in Tokyo. Muteppou is known for its rich tonkotsu (pork bones) stock.

The other top ten new ramen restaurants are at this link:

https://foodsaketokyo.wordpress.com/2011/05/12/2011-top-ten-new-ramen-restaurants-in-tokyo/