Homemade Ramen Muginae

Although this restaurant may seem like quite the trek away from central Tokyo, situated as it is in Omori, any ramen lover worth their shio (salt) will tell you it’s time well spent. A visit here is an altogether different experience from the norm. Noodle master Akihiro Fukaya doesn’t necessarily see ramen as a fast food — rather, he believes that time and dedication can turn it into something even more delicious and satisfying. From the handmade noodles to the house blend of shoyu used in his signature broth, every component is given a level of attention unheard of elsewhere. Although shoyu ramen is the main item here, Fukaya-san also makes a mean niboshi ramen too. Expect to wait up to an hour outside, depending on how savvy you are with your arrival time. Although the location, just south of Shinagawa, may put some people off, it’s worth noting that anyone visiting Shinjuku or Shibuya can access the area easily by way of the Yamanote Line.