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TOKYO RAMEN

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The bowls worth the trip — picked by a foreigner who lives here.

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NO.1

Tsuta 蔦

Truffle Shoyu ・ Yoyogi-Uehara (Nishihara) ・ ¥¥ ⭐ Michelin (2016 guide)

The first ramen shop ever awarded a Michelin star (2016 guide); since relocated to Nishihara. Black-truffle oil over a clean shoyu broth.

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Nakiryu 鳴龍

Tantanmen ・ Otsuka ・ ¥¥ formerly ⭐ Michelin

Tantanmen that earned a Michelin star — deep sesame, gentle chili heat.

AFURI 阿夫利

Yuzu Shio ・ Ebisu ・ ¥¥

Light, citrus-forward yuzu-salt broth. The easy, elegant first bowl.

Rokurinsha 六厘舎

Tsukemen ・ Tokyo Station · Ramen Street ・ ¥¥

Thick, smoky dipping noodles — the line inside Tokyo Station is worth it.

Ichiran 一蘭

Tonkotsu ・ Shibuya ・ ¥

Solo focus-booth tonkotsu — the famous one every first-timer tries.

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