Fūunji Shinjuku

I’ve never had noodles with a signature soup like this before. It was unusual in a good way, with a smoky element or something I couldn’t quite explain. Overall, I liked it. However, due to the limited space, it felt a bit awkward waiting behind other customers while they were eating, but I was able to overlook that.

Amazing Ramen at Fuunji, Shinjuku If you’re looking for an unforgettable ramen experience in Tokyo, Fuunji is a must-visit. This small restaurant in Shinjuku specializes in tsukemen (noodles served separately to dip in broth) and traditional ramen, offering only one type of broth—but it doesn’t need more variety because it’s simply perfect! The broth is rich, thick, and packed with umami, yet well-balanced and not overwhelming. Every sip is full of deep, satisfying flavor. I tried the tsukemen, and the noodles absorbed the broth beautifully. The place is small, with a cozy counter seating and an authentic atmosphere. I had to wait about 5 minutes, but the service is fast and efficient. The staff speaks little English, but they are very friendly and make everything easy to understand. If you’re in Shinjuku and want to try one of the best ramen spots in Tokyo, Fuunji is a sure bet. I’d definitely come back! 📌 Tip: Arrive with some time to spare, as there’s usually a line—but it’s absolutely worth it.

Keep visiting this place for years, everytime I have a chance to be in Tokyo. Probably one of the best tsukemen spot based on price and quality. And only one issue still remains, no apron. Please add apron, it's so easy to leave stains on clothes when you eat tsukemen, almost every tsukemen spot in Tokyo has it. I would like to enjoy your amazing tsukemen without worrying to leave dirty my clothes.

Rich, flavourful broth and the noodles were the perfect chewiness, we rocked up about 7.30 and there wasn’t a huge line, only 5 min wait. Definitely got busier as we sat and ate. I dove in so fast I didn’t even take a before pic, but trust me, if you’re looking for a great ramen spot this is it - the portions are great too!

There are three important days I will remember in my life - the day I got married, the day I have kids, and the day I had this ramen. We came on a Friday afternoon around 4:50 before they opened and there was only one other person in line. Super quick and efficient. Not a sit down place if you are looking to have a long meal with multiple options. But if you want a high quality life changing meal, this is it. We both got the medium dipping ramen. Medium noodles was the perfect portion. Highly recommend adding hot water at the end to sip on the broth, completely changes the flavor. We sat across the street at the small little park afterwards to process our lives after the meal. 100/10 recommend, this changed my bar for ramen.

Huge quantity. Big pork slices with barely any fat. Thick broth and thick noodles too. So tasty! When you order from the vending machine they’ll ask if you want medium or large so just be aware of that - large is MASSIVE but if you were hungry like me then you’ll smash through it. Hell yeah

Really really really good Tsukemen! The best I've had so far. Chewy noodles. Delicious dipping sauce that can be combined with dashi to drink as soup after. The only annoying thing is the queuing system. You go to a machine and get your order. Then you walk in all the way to the back of the restaurant and people get seated according to the order of arrival which means if someone at the front of the restaurant leaves, and you're all the way inside because you've been waiting for a while, you need to walk back out. I know that slurping is common but there are no booths or dividers so you have a front row seat to very very very loud locals enjoying their meal. Also even if you're next in line but you're a group of 2, single diners will get ahead of you so just go in as a single diner to shorten waiting time. But food.... amazing!!

very worth queuing and dine in to eat their Tsukemen in here! The soup is too flavourful (do not dip too much) and meat is tender, noodles texture is just right for me! Most importantly, foreigners friendly (if u carry luggage with you, can leave it outside), has english language for the vending machine.

This was one of my favorite places this entire trip! It was getting pretty hot, so taking a train from Shinjuku to Shibuya and walking didn't inspire me to get something hot to eat like ramen. Luckily, we came here for tsukemen (dipping noodles). All the deliciousness of ramen broth but concentrated to dip the noodles and toppings in. Got the combo set but didn't realize that it already came with egg and wound up ordering extra egg lol. But it was a happy mistake because these tsukemen eggs were those creamy yolky marinated eggs. When you're done, just add some water to the broth and slurp it down if you're still feeling soupy. This broth is 100/10 because it's not overly fishy or vinegary like some tsukemen broth can be. It's just straight up pork delicious umami and I would take a bath in this if I could. Go here immediately on your next Japan trip!

Our hotel was pretty close to this restaurant, and it was too early to check in, so we dropped off our luggage and ambled over for our first meal in Tokyo. This place was highly recommended by the hotel staff for their tsukemen - which is dipping cold ramen noodles into a hot broth - and it did not disappoint! The noodles were thick and had a great al dente texture (not overcooked) and the broth was very savory, thick, and flavorful. I did not understand the ordering kiosk, so didn't know that the "special dipping noodles" selection already came with seaweed, pork, and an egg, and ordered extra seaweed and egg. Two eggs were too much for me to finish, but they were perfectly prepared and seasoned. Other reviews complained the dish was too salty, but I thought it was fine even though I prefer my food to be on the less salty side. The very small restaurant had a great ambiance; patrons sat at a bar/counter - maybe 14 seats total? - and as soon as seats free up, the next person or party would sit down and promptly get their food. Ordering and paying is self-serve ahead of time, and so it was pretty efficient. I do recommend this place if you have a party of 4 or fewer and are in Shinjuku or Shibuya looking for a great tsukemen place. Staff was friendly and efficient, and took pride in their product. Prices were super reasonable.

I came for those delectable, springy noodles and Tsukemen having missed out on previous trips. I was not disappointed! Fuunji is sought out by both locals and tourists alike. It is officially located in Shibuya, but a short ways away from Shinjuku station. You are likely to encounter a line upon first walking up, but the wait will be worth it. And a small wait it was. Around 20 minutes later, I made my way down the short flight of stairs to this low ceilinged, no frills ramen shop. Ordering was via a vending machine. They have the process down pat to allow for a seamless flow of customers. That being said, this isn't the place for socializing; it will be for pure slurping bliss! I ordered, grabbed my tickets, and followed the instructions to file in behind the patrons already dining. As soon as a spot opened up, they kindly directed me to an open seat after cleaning the area. I had "Special Tsukemen/ Dipping Noodle" for 1150 JPY and added a boiled egg for 150 JPY. Their specials automatically come with an egg, so two eggs I had for an extra protein oomph! The noodle portion was -- to be delight -- hefty. That noodle glimmer all but screamed at me to begin dipping straight away! The broth was perfection, it's thickness coating the springy noodles perfectly and richness delivering a punch of flavors. Heaven! It's a shame one cannot find better tsukemen noodles unless you're in Japan. These are easily the best!

I haven't had a lot of tsukemen, but this was the best I've had. I wanted to grab some tsukemen for one of my last meals in Tokyo, since that's not something we have easy access to in the states. I came across Fuunji in Yoyogi when looking up popular tsukemen places in Tokyo and decided to give it a try. They open at 11, and I was worried that the wait would already be insane by the time I got there 20 minutes early on Saturday, but it wasn't too bad. There were probably 15-20 people ahead of me. I guess Fuunji has lost some of its popularity since so many other tsukemen places have opened up a bit outside Tokyo? At least that's what I read online. Anyways, you order at the vending machine once you come inside. It's cash only (as usual) and there is English as well, to make it easier for tourists. You grab the tickets and then hand it to one of the guys behind the bar when they ask for it. They'll then ask you how much noodles you want (I got the regular) and whether you want the whole party to sit together or whether you're okay sitting separately. The space is small, with 14 or 15 counter seats. The weird thing is that they make waiting customers stand behind the seated customers who are eating. I wasn't bothered by this personally, but I feel like others might not like people watching them as they eat. I got the tokusei tsukemen for 1150 yen + an extra egg for 150 yen. It came out quickly after I got seated. The broth was super thick and tasty and coated the noodles really well, especially after dunking the noodles for a couple seconds. The noodles were thick and chewy, just the way I like them. The only thing I found a bit odd was the chashu, which was cut up into small pieces and mixed into the broth rather than big slices that are easily seen. It was good, but not seeing the chashu initially had me questioning whether there was any in the bowl until I found it in the broth. I was hungry and downed my bowl pretty quickly, and then enjoyed the broth as soup afterwards by mixing some of the hot dashi in to dilute the flavor. All in all, this was the best bowl of tsukemen I've had to date. I would highly recommend for any tsukemen fan, especially since the wait isn't too bad and the location is convenient.

Yum! Staff were quick and friendly. Each bowl of ramen had a generous portion of pork with a perfectly cooked egg! Noodles were chewy and portions were huge! Would definitely return for tsukemen

The best tsukemen and ramen! It's a tiny shop with maybe 12 counter seats, so be prepared to wait a bit in line. It moves quickly and is totally worth the wait. Ordering process is straightforward. Wait in line, order with cash at the vending machine, hand your ticket to the chef, and wait for a counter seat to open up. The vending machine doesn't say it, but tsukemen and special ramen come with all the toppings already, so no need to add those unless you want double. When you hand over the ticket, the chef will ask you if you want regular or large portion of noodles. The large upgrade is free. We were greedy on our first visit and got the large but had serious regrets hah. The dipping ramen is the best I've had. A good viscosity that coats the noodles just the right amount. They have thermal carafes of hot water/broth on the counter and taught us to add it to the dipping broth at the end and drink it like soup. I know they're famous for their tsukemen, but the special ramen is excellent too. So much depth of flavor. We always reminisce about it. This was my favorite ramen shop when I first visited four years ago. Happy to report the taste is just as good now!

Popular ramen shop in Shibuya known for their dipping noodles (tsukemen). We arrived an hour before they opened, and were first in line. By the time they opened there was a decent line of people. Interior has dark walls. Counter seating only, fits like 15 people. You pay at the ticket machine (cash only) near the entrance and then give the ticket to the staff. You can pick the amount of noodles. I got the large serving, and it was a big plate of noodles. With the plate of noodles, you get a bowl of thick and savory dipping broth/sauce. Their dipping broth has a lot of content, including pieces of pork belly and a marinated egg. The broth so yummy. Obviously salty but not overly so once you coat it on the noodles. Rich pork and savory flavors. And there's quite a bit of it since they give you a big plate of noodles. The noodles were good, not too hard, not too soft, has some bounce to the bite. I barely finished the whole thing given how much noodle there was. Not expensive at all, like 1200 yen. One of the interesting things about the restaurant is that they let people in line wait behind the people currently eating at the counter. Gets to you eat faster and hurry up when someone is looking over your shoulder? lol

Top ten meal of my entire life. This place is a must go. Not only is the food dang near perfect, the restaurant is super cool inside. If I could give my highest review ever on this app this would be it. I recommend getting the special dipping noodle and pork on the side and putting all of the pork into the sauce and letting it marinate. Just WOW.

TLDR: you're going to have to wait in line but the tsukemen is worth it My partner and I came early before the place opened, 45 mins early but saw that there wasn't a line yet so we grabbed Starbucks just around the corner, and when we came back just 15 mins before they opened... There was a line forming. Luckily our position in line was still able to be one of the few to get seated and eat first before the place filled up. The restaurant is air conditioned. There are about 12-15 seats so the place is small. People line up behind a person seated if the place is already filled up. You order from a vending machine and grab your ticket, get seated, give the ticket to the servers, they ask you medium or large noodles (this is the portion of the noodles) and they present you with a umami filled bowl and a plate of springy noodles. The soup is a bit salty but packed with flavour and the noodle texture was amazing.

This was delicious tsukemen. We waited about 20minutes to enter the restaurant at dinner time on a Wednesday. When you enter, you place your order on a vending machine with very little information about what's included in the options. This was definitely the most confusing part, but we opted for "dipping noodles" and "egg" since we weren't sure how "special dipping noodles" differed. After you order and put in your cash you receive a tickets for your items. Then you take your seat, hand the tickets to the chefs, and promptly receive your food. Come hungry because it's a lot of food even if you tell them you want the medium and not the large. And it doesn't appear you can take leftovers to go. The flavor of the Tsukemen was strong and delicious. My recommendation is to eat fast because it tastes better while hot, and the noodles will cool the broth quickly as you dip.

Tl;dr one of my fave ramen shops One of my fave ramen shops and a top tsukemen shop.

Best tsukemen ever! We waited around 30 minutes on a Friday around 2PM, which wasn't bad at all. The restaurant is tiny and the line extends indoors. You order through the vending machine -- get the special. It has all the toppings included. The noodles were cooked perfectly and cooled. The dipping sauce was hot and on the saltier side, but it was loaded with toppings. I felt pressured to eat fast since people waiting are staring you down, but overall the food made up for it.

y1150 dipping ramen, cash only, buy from vending machine and wait for open seats (10 counter seats or so) ramen helllaa bomb! it comes with all the toppings already so do not buy more from the vending machine. medium and large sizes are the same cost

The best dipping ramen (tsukemen) I've ever had! Come early because there's a line usually out the door. Luckily the line moves pretty quickly overall. The inside is pretty small so even when you're eating, there may be some people waiting behind to eat. Once you get to the front of the line, there's a vending machine that you pay at and get a ticket for your order. The menu is very limited (mostly tsukemen). Then you give the ticket at the counter. The noodles were so chewy and delicious. The broth was the best broth ever, very rich and savory and umami. Very deep profiled broth with multiple layers of flavor and succulent pieces of pork. For around 8-10$, this was one of the best meals on our trip. The waiting and small restaurant was worth it for the delicious meal. Will definitely be back next time we are in Tokyo

This place is popular and with good reason. It's very small, only seating at the bar but the line moves quickly and everything is kept moving quickly and orderly by the employees. You order at a kiosk when you first walk in, it's cash only and the machine will give you a ticket. An employee will then take your ticket while you wait in line for a seat to open up. I found the prices to be very reasonable. The menu is fairly limited, it's pretty much just ramen and tsukemen, and not a lot of options of either. But this is a place that has chosen to do a few things very very well. The ramen was absolutely delicious and the ajitama egg, which is my favorite, was perfectly cooked and flavorful. The pork belly was good, the noodles had the perfect texture. Everything was excellent.

So I normally don't eat eggs, I was never able to put them down my entire life. But let me tell you, this was the first time I ever ate an entire hard boiled egg and I enjoyed every second of it. Theres no offending egg taste and the yolk inside was solid yet soft and creamy. Where was this egg, you're wondering? It was in the broth that is a part of the Special Dipping Noodles. This was a great dish, super tasty and unique. The workers are very efficient. It is super small and cramped so don't bring any shopping bags in. 10/10 glad to have tried tsukeman for the first time here.

I love a good tsukemen, with chewy noodles and a thick dipping sauce. Fuunji is exactly that. The noodles are cooked perfectly with a timer, and the dipping sauce is full of complex flavors. For a first-timer, here is what you need to know: * The restaurant is in a lower level of a building -- see photo of the sign at the entrance. You almost need to lower your head a bit to see it. * Here is the process: Get in line to go into the restaurant, insert cash into the machine (do this *before* ordering), make selection on the machine for your order, take ticket, take change, give ticket to staff, wait in line against the wall until your turn to be seated. * The "Special Dipping Noodle" is the most popular, and includes all the add-ons already. If you push buttons for the additional toppings, that means you want extras. * Don't bring any large bags with you. As you squeeze through the restaurant while waiting against the wall, large bags hit the backs of seated customers. Don't be that jerk.

This ramen shop was not too difficult to find nearby a small police station. There was a line around 12:30p that went from the front and continued on the other side of the street. However once inside there was another line along the wall where you waited for a seat after paying at the vending machine. Vending machine buttons had all options in English and Japanese so that made it easy to order. Options were limited with regular or special ramen or dipping noodles. Sides included char siu, egg, bamboo shoots, etc. only cash accepted. Seating surrounded the tight kitchen. Lots of activity but controlled as the diners turned over at a good pace. Once in the second line, they collected my ticket and asked if I wanted the medium or large amount of noodles. Glad I went with the medium which was enough noodles for me. My side of char siu was not what I expected with pieces of pork of various sizes but moist and tasty. The dipping soup had a smoky flavor that was really good. Seaweed and bamboo shoots were inside. The noodles were good texture and chewy. Overall best dipping ramen to date.

If you're not queuing for Ramen then it's probably not any good. You will definitely find a queue here and it is absolutely worth the wait. The line is organized and it moves at a good pace. Once inside you order at a Kiosk then wait to be seated. As soon as you sit down your food is served within a minute or two. Special ramen is the bowl with everything included or you can opt to customize it at the Kiosk. The chef will ask if you want medium or large. Medium should be sufficient for most unless you have a huge appetite. The Ramen is exceptional. Just delicious. Dipping noodles are equally delicious. Just incredible complex combination of flavors. Service is super friendly and prompt.

Tasty tasty ramen. Worth the long wait. I came across this spot based on an article recommendation. I did not see too many other tourists in line, so I had a feeling I was at the right spot! You order through a vending machine set up, which will provide you tickets to share to the kitchen staff. Then as you're waiting, you can watch the efficiency of the kitchen as they deliver out all the orders. Nothing feels more authentic than eating in such small quarters with others. All slurping away at their Ramen. There's the option for dipping noodles, which I want to try next time. Seems like ramen, but you have the components separate, and can dip in the broth at your own pace. I ordered the special ramen, large size with added meat and eggs to mine. On arrival my bowl was brimming with food. The cuts of meat were gorgeous, and the broth was just shimmering under the lighting. This was a dish that made you hungrier the more you ate it. Overall you'll leave feeling quite full and satisfied. Thank you staff for such a wonderful meal !

What an amazing tsukemen spot in Tokyo that was honestly the best I've had in Japan. I walked here from my hotel, which took about 20 minutes and even though I thought I got here early, I still waited about 45 minutes from the time I lined up outside the restaurant until I was seated. Once you pass through the blue banner by the entrance, you still have to walk all the way to the back of the restaurant until you're officially about to sit down. You have to wait until the guests that are seated to leave before you're offered a seat, which also depends on how many people are in your party. So those of you with large parties, be prepared to be split up in groups of 2 or 3 to get seated quickly. If you've made it this far into the restaurant and see the ordering machine to the right, make sure you put in your money into the machine first before choosing what type of ramen you want. If you try to order the food before entering your money, nothing will come out. Now that you're seated, you'll have an amazing bowl of tsukemen waiting for you. But before they bring it in front of you, the chef will ask what portion size noodles you would like (regular/large). So for those of you with a big appetite after waiting possibly an hour or more in line, I would get the large portion since there's no added charge to it. A warning for those sensitive to salty food. The soup base is salty so be prepared for that because as good as the flavor is, it's probably not that healthy to be eating/drinking that much sodium in one sitting. Also, when I ordered, I wasn't aware that the dipping noodle already had pork on the side so when I ordered the special dipping noodle, it came with extra roast pork, which I couldn't finish. After my meal, I was extremely satisfied and really needed to walk off my meal because it felt like I ate 2 portions with the amount of pork that was given to me and the noodles. And once I exited the restaurant, the queue into the restaurant was longer than earlier so definitely arrive early to avoid waiting in a long line.

This place is small. Just bar counter. It's band from couple review sites as to 10 ramen in Tokyo. No wonder the long lines our the door. The line doesn't start in front of the door but a line inside as well. Move pretty fast but you have a lot of tourists who are non Asian and they eat slower. Otherwise, the locals and the Asian travelers are fast eaters. So it moves pretty quickly. Dipping noodle - Nothing beats the dipping noodle in Osaka, a hole in the wall in the neighborhood stores where it has barely any people know about. Turned out their soup base they used is very similar to 風雲見. By the way cool name! The noodle texture is better than I've ever had. Very chewy, perfect texture. Best I've ever had! The problem with dipping noodle is that no matter how hot they made the sauce, the cold noodle (they had to rinse them in cold water to stop continue cooking of the noodle) so after eating 1/5 of the noodle, the sauce become lukewarm. If I'm at home, I'll microwave it and continue eating but this place you felt you need to finish asap because people are lining up behind you waiting and watching you eat. The pork was off good quality. Flavorful, tender, and meaty. They asked you large or medium. That's the thickness of the noodle. I asked for large because I like Al dente texture. If you don't like chewy noodle, then pick medium. They probably still pretty chewy. The soft boil egg was pretty done as well. My kids got the ramen. The soup is very similar and thick because they use the same sauce to make the soup. Now I know why they named it top

This was my first time having dipping noodles and it did not disappoint! Strong and flavorful (though a bit too salty), it was a great first meal in Japan. The noodles are thick and perfectly chewy in texture. It is a small establishment and there was a long line of people lining the store and outside so it's a little odd to be watched while eating your meal but service was quick and efficient.

BEST DIPPING RAMEN I'VE TRIED IN TOKYO. Got there 40 minutes before opening and was able to be one of the first ones to be seated! You order through a machine and give them your receipt, and they will prepare a bowl for you. You can either get medium or large noodles. Be mindful there are no leftovers if you decide to get a large! Special Dipping Noodle 5/5 The noodles are SO delicious! They have the perfect bite. The dipping sauce tastes amazing. It's not overly salty and the meat is so tender. I've tried a lot of dipping ramen (tsukemen) in Tokyo and found this spot to be my favorite! It's down a small alley next to a small children's playground.

Great Tsukemen restaurant! I ordered the regular portion with an egg and that was more than enough for me. I heard the large portion of noodles is free, but you leave feeling overstuffed and ready to sleep like after Thanksgiving dinner! The soup/broth was flavorful, thick, and creamy. I did not add any sauces or spices to it because I liked just how it was. Some that think the soup is too concentrated seemed to dipped the noodles only halfway. I dipped mine fully and loved it. At the end of the meal, you can add broth to the concentrated soup to make it more of a drinkable soup and really enjoy the umami flavor. I saved a little bit of noodles to eat with the diluted soup as well, which was nice to have a different texture and viscosity of the soup to finish the meal. -1 star because you feel rushed to finish your meal. The person that will take your seat next is standing behind you, waiting for you to finish so they can be seated after. They are literally behind you watching you eat. There were seats around me that were free, but they did not get seated because they came in a group of 3 and wanted to sit at the same time lol. I felt very rushed to finish my meal at the end and I didn't like that because I'm a slow eater like SLOWPOKE/SLOWBRO. I like to savor the dish and enjoy it, although Japanese culture is more fast paced and quickly finishing the meals in most cases. The line gets long and you can end up waiting an hour plus, so I went before opening so I can be the 1st group seated and eating!

I think restaurants in Tokyo should be rated by how long I would be willing to wait, based on flavor and whether you could get the same at another restaurant. For Fuunji, I would give it 5.....hours. Don't worry about the next diners standing behind you while you eat. Just think, you were that person a few minutes ago, and you didn't really want to intrude on the sitting diner. Unless, of course, you are taking your sweet time making tubes. The tsukemen here has got that other place in Tokyo station ramen street beat hands down! There is also a Fuunji counter at Tokyo Yokocho in the attached undergound at Tokyo station, and that one doesn't close between lunch and dinner times. Save some sauce at the end and pour in some of the liquid that is in the flasks and you'll get an idea of what the ramen broth would taste like. Then get up to keep the machine moving. The bowls for the next person is just about ready.

Those times when Google Translate is your best friend...well this was one such moment for me. Everything was in Japanese...and I don't speak the language. Soo...this was fun: The guessing game...lol. They did run out of a few things...I think. Just about everything was a guess at this point. Down the street form Shinjuku Station, Fuunji is very popular with the locals and tourists alike. I think it might be famous...at least from the ads and surrounding print media in the vicinity. There was a decent line ahead of me. It moved fairly fast. Here, people sit down, eat and leave, it's not a place to socialize. Not much of a social setting, there is literally no room. Like most places in Japan, especially in Tokyo, Fuunji is not very big. All the seats are based around the kitchen, which is in the middle: The seating arrangement is basically a bar surrounding an open kitchen. Seating is compact, so someone like myself with broad shoulders tends to struggle...you might have to get a bit cozy with your neighbor...or a a stranger...lol Use the vending machine to order, pay for your meal and get a ticket. Once a spot opens up, the staff will seat you. Present them your ticket and your meal will be prepared in front of you within 5 minutes. I believe Fuunji is famous for the Tsukemen Ramen (dipping ramen). Noodles are made from scratch and the Broth is their own secret recipe just like most Ramen houses. I find Tsukemen Ramen to be a tad on the salty side and a bit too heavy, but this was one of the best I had. ~ Tsukemen Ramen - 5/5 Not overly Salty like some other places. Generous portions. Fresh Chewy noodles made from scratch...Brilliant! I'd definitely return.

Excellent Tsukemen in Tokyo, they are focused on the best broth so only one choice. Worth finding for great food and a great experience.

Amazing Tsukemen. The broth is very rich and delicious. Line does get pretty long but it does move pretty quick. Having people lining up behind you while you are eating gives the pressure to hurry up finishing up your food so they don't have to keep watching you slowly slurping your noodles.

BEST RAMEN I EVER HAD IN MY LIFE!!! A level above Rami Nagi and a league above Ichiran. The Al dentness of these noodles are out of this word. Came on a Monday, we arrived 8 minutes before they opened and still had to wait 20 minutes before we were seated.

Found this gem on Yelp and I'm glad that I went! They're well known for Tsukemen, dipping noodles, and they were fantastic! We arrived around 2:20, about 40 minutes before closing, and there was a massive line that went across the street. Despite the fact that there looked to be about 30 people ahead of us, we somehow managed to move quickly through the line and be seated with food in about 25 minutes! The restaurant itself is really tiny and crowded. One big negative for me was the fact that those waiting for food would stand behind diners - it made the restaurant feel a lot smaller, and you don't really have room to move around. The process was: get in line for the machine that dispenses meal tickets, get your meal ticket then get back in line. Someone will collect your tickets and then ask if you would want to be seated with your group (if you have one) or be split up to be serviced faster. I ordered the Special Dipping Noodles, and it was really good. The ramen chewy and firm. The broth was a little salty. However, they do have pitches of hot soup that you can pour into your sauce to dilute it - this helped with the saltiness tremendously. The broth had many layers of flavor, and does have some sort of fish undertone to it. Overall, this restaurant was really efficient and yummy. Don't be discouraged by the long line, as it moves quickly. If you're in the area, I would check it out!

I haven't eaten beef or pork in 15 years, but made an exception to my strict rule to let hubby enjoy what friends have raved on and on about. Pork only here, basically: 1. Wait outside 2 Pay at Vending machine, choose between ramen or dipping noodles. 3. Wait inside, get called 4. At the counter, get medium or large The noodles here were phenomenal, and the soft boiled eggs were flavorful. Dipping sauce was very rich and flavorful, highly recommended!

There is line outside and inside. The seating is bad for groups. I also prefer regular ramen to tsukemen. BUT I have to give it to them. This is the best tsukemen I have ever had. Nothing comes close. The broth was just so complex and the noodles were perfect.

Recommend getting here as soon as it opens to avoid waiting in line for too long. Tuesday at 11:05 or so, we waited about 30 minutes. There's only 1 bar with ~20 seats and you spiral through inside and then sit down right away. If you're trying to sit in groups larger than 2, that will be pretty tricky. You select your ramen and pay at a vending machine to receive a ticket. Make sure you use small bills or exact change as I don't think they will give you change for large bills. For the special dip noodles, you can choose a regular or large at no extra cost, but the regular is sooo much already! Wish they had a small so I didn't waste any food. The noodles were perfect, a nice chewy texture that really cling onto the broth when you dipped it. Broth was thick and creamy - a little on the salty side, but still very good. The pork slices were thick with a good ratio of fat to meat. You are also served with matcha tea which was great for a cold day. We really enjoyed this meal - worth the hype!

Order their Special Tsukemen and you won't regret it! The first day we landed in Tokyo, we were on the prowl for some good ramen noodles. My top pick was Fuunji because of the great reviews. Location: The tricky thing about Japan was that we weren't too familiar with navigating at first. The name of the restaurant was in a Japanese character and the store is hidden away. I thought we were in the wrong location until we saw a line. Hours / Wait Time: The store opens at 11 AM and people were already lined up outside the store. My family got there around 10:50 AM and it looked like people were already sitting inside waiting. The lines are long but everyone in Japan eats super fast, so the wait time isn't that bad. Seating / Ordering: The store is kind of small, seating about 15 people max. Once you enter, you make your order from the ticket vending machine. Ordering the Special Tsukemen is a must. It's only ¥1000 for a bowl and it comes with egg and a really rich dipping broth. I made the mistake of ordering a separate egg and I was stuffed. After you get your ramen ticket, there's a wait to be seated. I felt like I was hovering over everyone that's seated, slurping up their ramen. It's quite an experience because the owner makes the noodles right before your very eyes. While in line, shortly before being seated, we were asked if we wanted a medium or large size. The staff speak some English and are super friendly and helpful. I went with the medium and I have to say, the portions are HUGE!! I had a hard time trying to finish all of my noodles, even on an empty stomach. When you're seated, your bags should be placed under the table. I would not suggest carrying huge luggages if you decide to come. It might be a nightmare. Food: The dipping broth is super rich and piping hot. I wasn't used to eating such rich, flavorful Tsukemen broth so it took me by surprise. It was very salty after a few bites, but still really delicious. The broth has pieces of shredded pork, slices of bamboo, seaweed, and an egg! The noodles are chewy and soak up the broth perfectly. Considering the portions, this is a super unbeatable deal. Eating Experience: I really enjoyed this experience and would recommend it to everyone. The only thing I was kind of embarrassed about was eating so slow compared to everyone else. Everyone slurps so quickly, I was not prepared. I honestly felt bad for eating so slow while other people were watching and waiting for me to finish. After finishing your meal, the owner takes the time to thank everyone for coming and eating at his restaurant. I thought that was a really sweet gesture. Be prepared to eat like you've never eaten before!

One of my fave places to eat in Japan! Fuunji is known for their tsukemen bowl of ramen but their chef and the experience makes it what it is. The restaurant is located in Shinjuku and as a 15 seater location you can expect at least a 45 min wait. We came around 11:30AM on a weekday (they open at 11) and we waited 45 mins for 2 people. Similar to other restaurants in Japan this location is a vending machine cashier so once you get inside you pay at the vending machine (their deluxe bowl of tsukemen is 1000 Yen) and line up against the wall until they seat you. It's usually a first come, first serve basis but if there are solo seats available and you're a group of 2+ and want to sit together they'll seat those individuals first. Now on to the bowl of ramen... once you get seated the staff asks you if you want a regular or large - and this is mainly for the portion of noodles. I went with regular and it was just the right amount. I feel like if I went for the large I would have left uncomfortably stuffed. haha. My fave part of the meal had to be the noodles! The broth itself is very savory savory so I can see why they separate the noodles and broth. The broth is a mixture of chicken and fish but for me I tasted more of the fish. The noodles were more on the curly side and they were perfectly cooked. Since the noodles were curly it attached plenty of the broth with each bite. They were simple and once they were dipped in the soup was love at first bite. All in all, the ramen deserves all the recognition it's getting and especially for 1000 Yen. The chef also puts on a show as he prepares the food so it's even more special to see him whip up the noodles and prepare bowls for his customers. I will for sure be coming back my next trip to Japan!

Our last place for ramen was at a very popular spot, Fuunji. They specialize in tsukemen and their noodle master seems to be of celebratory status. It's a bit hidden but just look for the stairs leading downstairs and/or the line of people. We dropped in on a Saturday evening (around 7:30pm) and the line was backed all the way to the end of the street. Wait time was about 45 minutes. At least you get to go inside and wait patiently behind/hover while everyone in front of you eats. There's 15 counter seats total. There's no menu but four options on the vending machine. Two options for ramen, two for tsukemen. For the tsukemen, they ask you for your noodle portion preference (always go with large). There's also a broth diluter container on the counter (beside the water) that you can use if your broth gets too thick. - Ramen (¥750) - comes with chashu, bamboo shoots, green onions and we added an egg (¥100). Sadly, the egg wasn't even a soft boiled one. The broth was tasty but I felt it was almost heavier/richer than the tsukemen broth. It got difficult to eat near the end. Noodles were excellent and very toothsome. - Special dipping noodle (¥1,000 large) - broth is rich and heavy with bits of pork chunks mixed into the broth. The noodles had a great bite but this wasn't our favourite tsukemen. A little too heavy handed for our palate. Fuunji didn't live up the hype. We didn't think it was worth waiting in line for.

Decided to randomly pick this place seeing that it was an hour to closing with short but quickly moving line. First meal in Japan and what a wonder it is! Can't stress how fast the line moves and how efficient the system is. Once you get it, it's straight to the vending machine where you can place your order. Deluxe bowl was only ¥1000 and you get the choice between and large or regular serving size for the same price! Ramen was thick and chewy which was perfect for the heavy thick savoury soup! Dip, dunk or drench for different tasting pleasure but I just ended up chucking lots of ramen in to avoid wasting time! Do not be alarmed with the line and they seem to allow people to continue to line right up to the closing time!

So good. The line goes pretty quickly. I showed up about a half hour before it opened and just made it to the first seating. The wait is definitely worth it. The ramen is so good my mouth is watering while I write this review months since I went there. They give you so. Much. Meat. I ordered the special ramen, but I think I could have ordered the smallest one and still been happy with the amount of meat I got (you get quite a lot). The broth is SUPER rich. It's just amazing. Really can't stress that enough.

Worth the wait. The best tsukemen I've ever had. We initially rushed over here for lunch, but unfortunately arrived right at 3pm and they were firm on not taking any more customers. We came back around 4:30pm and waited until they opened for dinner at 5pm. The line begins inside where you're literally standing behind the diners, a bit awkward and makes you feel rushed as you're eating. Only 15 seats that are first come first serve. Don't expect to sit next to your friend/significant other. You order and pay at a machine. Once you're seated, you give the worker your ticket and they start preparing your meal. You have a choice between medium or large order of noodles. I ordered medium, which was fine for me, but you can't go wrong with large if you have the appetite and want to savor every bite of their amazing ramen. The broth is thick, flavorful and oily. Love the fish base. The noodles were thick, al dente and chilled. I was also lucky enough to catch famous owner at the restaurant :)

Don't get the Ramen. Get the dipping noodles. This was our mistake that we realized after we sat to eat and at that point it's too late to change your vending machine order. Everyone that was not Gaijin was eating the dipping noodles and they looked & smelled amazing. All the Gaijin, myself included, were eating the regular ramen bowls. They were ok, but nothing I'd stand in a line like that for. But it was a cool experience and all the staff have amazing hair! So Random, but so true!!

Waited about 45 minutes to try their dipping ramen. It was $11 for the special which you can order on their vending machine. I ordered the Regular portion of noodles when I was seated. The large portion is HUGE! I couldn't even finish the regular; it was a lot. The noodles were cooked perfectly. The broth is thick and extremely rich in flavor. It was a bit salty for my taste. This was my first time trying dipping ramen. The noodles were cold and the broth was slightly hot, so the meal ended up being lukewarm, which isn't my favorite. I prefer my noodles and soup to be very hot. But overall, this was a good first experience. Great rich flavors!

The internet will tell you that Fuunji dishes up some of the very best tsukemen in Tokyo, and the lines that wrap around the block each and every day will back that claim. I did like the dipping ramen at Fuunji just fine, but some logistical challenges and the overwhelming hype made it such that it didn't quite live up to my expectations. Star 1: How were the service and atmosphere? Fuunji is a cute little shop tucked away just to the southwest of Shinjuku station, but fear not - you'll see it highlighted by a line that forms at times thirty minutes before they open their doors, and it's in part thanks to that overwhelming popularity that the experience is detracted from a bit. Allow me to explain. After waiting in line for what I imagine is at times up to an hour, you place your order on the vending machine and you get your ticket. If there's space available you take a seat and hand your ticket to the person behind the counter. However, as that's rarely ever the case what happens in practice is that you're permitted to enter the dining area and just stand besides those who are already seated and eating. I'm versed on ramen etiquette and quickly noticed that it's firmly adhered to here at Fuunji - you get your ramen and you slurp it down in absolutely no more than twenty or so minutes before going on your merry way. Even with those rules in mind, it was painfully awkward having someone literally inches behind me waiting for my seat, and I imagine it was awkward for them as well. It took away from the experience. No Star. Star 2: How were the portions relative to the cost? The pricing at Fuunji is reasonable with dipping ramen coming in at under 1000JPY for a generous portion. Star. Stars 3 and 4: How was the food? This was very good tsukemen, and kudos in particular to the fresh and chewy noodles. The thick dipping broth itself was frankly too fishy for my taste, but I know that's common place with tsukemen and especially in Tokyo versus the Little Tokyo Los Angeles iterations that I'm now used to. Two Stars. Star 5: Would you be excited to go back? Fuunji is worth you visit, but it's not top of mind for me when I think of great ramen in Tokyo. No Star.

You know this place is popular when your friends from Canada, Australia, and California all know about this place. It's somewhere near Shinjuku station and you might see a line out the door - which I heard is normal. Fortunately for us the line was just inside the restaurant. It's bar seating only and there are about 16 seats so people definitely line up. You order via a vending machine and line up behind people who are eating. They are known for Tsukemen so I recommend getting that - get the extra meat too. Present your ticket to the chef and once seats open up they direct you to your seat. The tsukemen was really good and definitely good value for money (special is around $11 or 1100 yen). It's a very casual atmosphere and a good example that it's better to have one product and do it really well rather than have a diverse subpar menu. I would go back again if I could.

Stars: 3.5 This was my very first meal in Japan! We came around 5pm (1am in the states heh). -TIP #1: Use the vending machine to order. If there is someone on it, be courteous and wait outside. -TIP #2: Each selection already comes with all the essentials. My friends and I made a huge mistake and ordered extra eggs, bamboo shoots, and pork. We got there right before the dinner rush and only had to wait less than 10 minutes to get seated. You get to pick medium or large. My bf was like, "get the large cause it's same price any way", but I'm glad I chose medium cause I can't eat that much and I hate wasting food. But since I ordered so many extras, I ended up wasting a bit :( We all got the special dipping ramen. It was tasty but a tad bit too salty. Also, the broth wasn't warm at all, so it was more like a cold dish. Is that how all dipping ramen are? Kinda wish one of us got just regular ramen in soup for variety. But overall it was a decent first meal. The owner seems really chill and the staff moved quickly and efficiently.

YUM, SO GOOD! Top 5 Tsukemen I have ever had (although the one in Hiroshima is best!). You can go with extra noodles at no extra charge. I was amazed that I gobbled everything down, including the extra noodles! The line is long and move at a decent pace. At this establishment, you're not here to socialize but eat and leave so other guests can sit down and have their turn.

Stopped by another famous noodle shop in Tokyo when I was exploring Shinjuku on my own. This shop is right around the corner from Shin Udon, which was another place that my friend raved about, but I wanted to try out some amazing dipping noodles (tsukemen). As several previous reviews have mentioned, be prepared to wait outside in addition to inside if you come around lunch or dinner time. I came at around 11;30 on a weekday, and there was a line of around 10 people outside the store, which I realized meant that there were around 10 more people inside. It was around a 20 minute wait outside, and then 20 more minute inside - the turnover is pretty fast and efficient. Once you get inside, you can choose your order on the machine. Then you awkwardly wait behind a bar of patrons. It's not as bad as it seems - you get to watch the head chef who is really an entertainer. He manages to talk to customers and perform most of the main tasks himself, while also seating everyone and directing the line. You also hand him your ticket and tell him what size you want - I choose medium after seeing some absolutely massive large bowls of noodles. I ordered the special dipping noodle, which is what was recommended by every publication. After sitting for about 5-10 minutes, the chef placed the bowls on the counter and I got to work. The first bite/sip was the most umami flavor I've ever experienced in my life. If you've never had dipping noodles before, grab some noodles and soak them in the broth for a few seconds. Then slurp them up, taking care to get every drop of flavor. The broth is pretty heavy but intensely flavorful, and the noodles were a perfect texture. Afterwards, you pour hot broth into your soup bowl to make a delicious soup. I was completely stuffed by this and was moving a little slow out of the shop. I give this 4 stars because of how intense the flavor was at times, and how it was nearly overwhelming at times it became. As I've noted before, watching the chef is a big plus at ramen chefs, and he was perhaps the most entertaining that I've seen.

We ordered the dipping ramen and special ramen. Both were good but make sure do get the dipping ramen. Everyone prefers this. They ask you what size you want when you hand in your vending machine ticket stub. Ask for large if you're starving but a small to medium is perfect for me. The noodles were nice and chewy and the dipping sauce was like a gravy. The complex of the cold noodles and the hot dipping sauce was wonderful. The lines can get long but people eat fast here! We waited in a decent line and was in and out the restaurant in 40 minutes. Enjoy!

Thanks Fuunji for completely ruining our other dipping noodle experiences for LIFE. After eating here, all my husband and I did was compare how nothing was as good as this place. If the owner ever reads this, my husband is okay if I leave him for you; it's really okay. You're amazing to watch work in your craft, and your cheeky smile made me weak...ok, let me refocus here! After watching a video of Paolo in Tokyo, hubby and I couldn't believe that this was literally down the block of our hotel, so we decided to go our last night in Tokyo before heading to Kyoto. It was cold and drizzling, and we saw the line at 5:20PM; we were waiting no matter wait. The line did go pretty quickly, and just like my other fellow Yelpers commented, you are still waiting on line when you step your foot in the restaurant door. To your immediate right, is the vending machine for your food options. We were at first deciding to get the ramen, but quickly switched to the dipping ramen, because that's what we saw everyone else getting. THANK GOD we changed our minds. We each ordered the large portion of dipping ramen and an order of egg on the side. Ticket, ticket, drink ticket, drink ticket - shuffle shuffle shuffle down the line to the back of the restaurant. Watch everyone else slurp, and admire the chef. He works like he's conducting an orchestra. Gorgeous hair....ok, I gotta stop. Back to the noodles! So, if you are a party of multiple people, you can opt to sit separated or together. Most people opted to sit separate just so they could eat faster. We, however, decided to sit together, and it worked out that a party of four got up at the same time hubby and I and two friends were gonna sit. Perfect. The dipping sauce is completely indescribable; it is like nothing I've ever experienced, nor will ever experience again. The favors are so unique and completely comforting on a Tokyo rainy evening. The large portion was perfect for us since it was hours since we did lunch; you're not going to want the noodles to end once you start. A wonderful spring to the noodles and the sauce coats them perfectly; like a blanket of snow. This is AMAZING and it's everything you'd want in a bowl of ramen. This tasted like Tokyo.

After wandering around in Yoyogi Park, I was yelping places to eat for dinner and this place had quite a few reviews. I got there half an hour before opening and there were 4 people ahead of me. By the time it opened at 5pm, there was a lot of people behind me. I order through the vending machine and get seated. When I gave the server my ticket he asked me if I wanted medium or large ramen and I told him medium and special dipping sauce ramen (¥1000) was served in a few minutes. It was quite good and the sauce was not too overwhelming. I was glad to be the first group seated because the second group is literally standing behind us watching us eat to finish so they can get seated next. I finished within 15 mins and so did some other people so being the second group waiting isn't so bad.