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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Ramen Boo Boo Tarō

Chiba, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 92 2026
Ramen Boo Boo Tarō

A Jiro-style ramen counter near Hon-Chiba Station, run by a chef who trained at Ramen Jiro. Bowls come with thick noodles, emulsified pork broth, thick tender pork slices and piles of bean sprouts and cabbage, and a soupless version draws regulars.

Highlights

  • Soupless ramen
  • Thick, tender pork slices
  • Emulsified, fatty pork broth

Good to know

  • Long queues; line up beside the post office
  • Cash-only ticket machine inside the entrance
  • Counter seating only; groups seated separately

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