Miso ramen has both Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers, and you can customize the amount in each bowl. They even have an oni (devil) spice level that’s the ultimate challenge for thrill-seekers. Read more.
The ramen they serve is a really rich tori paitan, or creamy chicken broth. You can get a variety of beautiful toppings. Read more.
With its consistently delicious broth and perfectly chewy noodles, Fuunji is a no-brainer. Get there at 11 a.m. when they open, or be prepared to wait in a long line. Read more.
The owner of this shop, Koitani-san, is one of the ramen legends. He was a founding member of Bassanova, a shop instrumental in nurturing the ramen boom. Read more.
Their claim to fame is that along with chicken and pork, they add giant clam to their stock, which gives both the shio and shoyu ramen an awesome aromatic, lingering shellfish flavor. Read more.
