"Gonokami Seisakusho is mere minutes from the must-visit Shinjuku Gyoen park. After browsing the garden, line up for shrimp-infused tsukemen that is well worth the unavoidable wait. Choose from standard tsukemen, miso, or tomato-style. That last one is most popular, and comes with a tiny dollop of pesto paste; despite the Italian flair, it’s full of Japanese umami and a bit of sweetness from the shrimp." - Brian MacDuckston