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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Ramen Chop

Nishitokyo, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 35 2026
Ramen Chop

A small counter-only Iekei ramen shop on Shin-Ome Kaido in Nishitokyo, serving pork bone and soy sauce broth with medium-thick noodles. Diners enter through numbered doors from the street, and a mini bowl and a cheap children's ramen are offered.

Highlights

  • All-toppings ramen with seaweed
  • Cabbage and char siu side
  • Mild, rich pork bone broth

Good to know

  • Cash-only ticket machine before joining the line
  • Counter seating only, about 10 seats
  • No parking; hours posted on social media

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