Japan is the birth place of ramen, so if you’re a fan of the noodle broth, the Asian country is likely on your travel bucket list. That said, it can be incredibly intimidating deciding where to get good ramen in the capital when there is a noodle bar on every corner. These ramen restaurants come highly recommend.
Tsuta Japanese Soba Noodle
If you think of ramen as a quick dish to make when you don’t feel like cooking, you may be interested to know that there are 3 Michelin-starred ramen restaurants in Japan. This was the first. Tsuta is known for infusing unique elements into their ramen, such as truffles, truffle oil, porcini mushrooms, and balsamic vinegar.
Chuka Soba Ibuki
Most ramen is served with a clear broth, but Chuka Soba Ibuki does things a little differently. The restaurant is famous for using dried sardines, known as Niboshi, to create a thick, umami soup that almost feels creamy. Depending on the day, more than 14 different kinds of dried fish from around Japan may be used in the preparation of the broth.
Ramen Yamaguchi
Pork is a traditional ingredient in most ramen, featuring in both the broth and the topping. Those who are not a fan of the white meat should visit Ramen Yamaguchi which specialises in chicken-based ramen, using a famous Japanese breed. In contrast to other ramen, the chicken broth keeps the dish much lighter, enabling you to easily finish the entire bowl!