Ramen Shichisai

This is our first stop when arriving Tokyo, just tried to get something quick and easy. The atmosphere was amazing, you get greetings from the staff member from the second walk into the door. Ordering system was easy to navigate. The ramen was perfectly cooked, however it may due to the personal taste preference we found the soup and pork a bit salty than expected.

Although Ramen Shichisai is located slightly further away from the usual hustle and bustle of tourist spots but still expect a queue as it is popular among locals.

I've tried their niboshi special ramen (no.6 in the menu photo I've attached) and it is really good. Its broth is created with dried anchovies, giving it strong flavours. To some, it might seem to be a bit fishy, but that is quickly balanced by the copious amount of negi (spring onions) they include into the bowl. The sous vide pork thigh and belly were moist and tender, cooked to perfection.

What truly stands out though, at Shichisai is its noodles. They were freshly made to order with the chef diligently rolling, tossing and thumping the flour to create a nice chewy texture.

At ¥1,700 a bowl, the ramen is priced on the high side, but still well worth the money imho.

I would definitely visit again.

Looking for hearty vegan Dan Dan noodles? This is your spot. They make the noodles in front of you and the ticket machine has the vegan option clearly labeled in English. The chefs are super fast and will also be the ones to serve/“wait” on you. This is a vegan-friendly restaurant so be ready for the smell of meat.