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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Menya Nishikawa

Tokyo, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 70 2026
Menya Nishikawa

A small ramen shop near Akebonobashi Station serving beef bone and pork bone broths. The clear, light beef broth comes topped with roast beef and simmered beef tendon, with yuzu pepper on the side.

Highlights

  • Special Beef Bone Ramen
  • Thin, firm noodles
  • Roast beef and beef tendon

Good to know

  • Order at ticket machine by entrance
  • Staff help with English menus
  • Counter and table seating

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