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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Jikaseimen 223

Tokyo, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 57 2026
Jikaseimen 223

A Jiro-style ramen counter near Okubo Station, run by one owner who makes the thick noodles in-house. A small bowl carries 300g of noodles for 850 yen, and the owner keeps the room calmer than most Jiro-style shops.

Highlights

  • Homemade extra-thick noodles
  • Tender, fatty pork belly char siu
  • Soupless ramen with mayonnaise call

Good to know

  • Cash-only ticket machine left of entrance
  • One-man operation, so lines move slowly
  • Soup sometimes runs out before closing

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