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Ramen-ya Shima
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/ Price RangeRamen-ya Shima is a highly acclaimed ramen restaurant that offers a refined ramen style popularized by the late ramen legend, Sano Minoru. The restaurant's concept is to use the best possible ingredients for every aspect of the ramen and balance them together for a harmonious bowl. The restaurant's broth is made using whole chicken supplemented with extra chicken carcass, pork bones, a variety of dried seafood, and dried tomatoes for an extra umami kick. The flavor complexities of the broth are mind-blowing and keep your taste buds guessing with each sip of the soup. The restaurant's noodles are just the right thickness to give it a satisfying slurp, and the chashu slices are charbroiled before serving to add a fantastic aroma and another level of flavor to the dish. The wonton is the highlight of the dish, and the plump shrimp filling is out of this world. Overall, Ramen-ya Shima is a must-visit for ramen enthusiasts looking for a unique and unforgettable experience.
Tokyo
Japanese: Ramen
Ramen-ya Shima Description
Ramen-ya Shima is a highly-acclaimed ramen restaurant that has been voted as the number one ramen restaurant by top Japanese restaurant review platforms. Located near Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome Station, the restaurant only has six counter seats available for customers. The concept is to use the best possible ingredient for every aspect of the ramen and balance them together for a harmonious bowl.
The restaurant is run by a former Shina Sobaya disciple who was trained by the originator of this style. The restaurant has won numerous awards and was crowned TRY magazine's newcomer of the year. The broth is made using whole chicken supplemented with extra chicken carcass, pork bones, a variety of dried seafood, and some dried tomatoes for an extra umami kick. The resulting broth is mind-blowing, and the flavor complexities keeps your taste buds guessing with each sip of the soup.
The restaurant's noodles are brought in from Shina Sobaya and are just the right thickness to give it a satisfying slurp, but let the soup be the main attraction. The restaurant's chashu slices are charbroiled before serving and add a fantastic aroma and another level of flavor to the dish. The wonton is the highlight of the dish, and the plump shrimp filling is out of this world. The restaurant's ajitama egg is cooked to an oozy tee, and the menma bamboo shoots and thinly sliced negi top it off nicely. The only downside is that the restaurant is quite popular and fills up quickly, so it's best to go early to sign up for your seat and be patient.
Access
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5-minute walk from Toei Oedo Line Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome Station Exit A2
363m from Nishi-Shinjuku Gochome Station
Operating Hours
Monday to Friday
Around 9:30 to 16:00 (ends when sold out)
Around 9:30 to 16:00 (ends when sold out)
Payment Methods
Cash
Restaurant Features
Casual
Unique Dining Experience
Restaurant Highlights
The Mind-Blowing Broth
Ramen-ya Shima's Tokusei Shoyu Ramen is the star of the show, featuring a broth made from whole chicken, pork bones, dried seafood, and dried tomatoes for an extra umami kick. The combination of ingredients creates a harmonious bowl of soup that has won the restaurant numerous awards and accolades. Visitors will be blown away by the depth of flavor and quality of the broth.
The Hurdle Destination
To dine at Ramen-ya Shima, visitors must arrive early and sign up for a seat using a designated registration system. The restaurant only seats six people and operates on a weekday lunch-only schedule, making it a popular and high hurdle destination for ramen enthusiasts. Despite the challenge of getting a seat, the quality of the food is worth the wait. Visitors should be prepared to put in the extra effort to experience this unforgettable dining experience.
Attention to Detail
From the perfectly snappy noodles to charbroiled chashu slices, and plump shrimp filling in the wontons, every detail has been carefully thought out to create a memorable and harmonious bowl of ramen. Visitors will appreciate the attention to detail and the dedication to creating an authentic dining experience.
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