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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Misoya Hachiro Shoten

Tokyo, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 64 2026
Misoya Hachiro Shoten

A miso ramen counter shop on Kotakibashi Street in Nishi-Shinjuku, run as an offshoot of the Nantsu-tei chain. Its thick pork bone and miso broth comes topped with black garlic oil, chili oil and wok-fried bean sprouts, and large portions cost nothing extra.

Highlights

  • Black garlic oil on miso broth
  • Medium-thick chewy noodles
  • Spicy, curry and tomato miso

Good to know

  • Buy a ticket at the machine first
  • Machine takes cash, cards and QR codes
  • Counter seats only, short waits at peaks

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