Kinryu

Came here after seeing lots of good reviews — this tsukemen shop near Ogawamachi Station is small but popular! It’s only a short walk from the station, with just 7 counter seats, so it gets quite busy around lunchtime. You order from a vending machine and pay in cash only. I got the Tantan Tsukemen — the portion was quite big and the noodles were nicely chewy. The flavor was good, rich and creamy, but not something I’d call amazing. Also, note that the dumplings contain shrimp, so if you have allergies, let the staff know beforehand! 🍜✨

Amazing tsukemen ramen. The noodles were super tasty and had great texture. The soup that I got had some wontons inside that I loved. Great ramen and very filling. But be prepared to wait on a line. (Only bad thing is the some of the [few] bar seats are too close to each other, and you might be touching elbows with the person beside you)

It's surprisingly tasty and satisfying. I was expecting it to be a bit niche and more for ramen people who are there for noodles over soup, but soup/noodles/toppings were all on point. Definitely one to add to the repeat list. Bit of a wait, but it moves decently quick.

A bowl steeped in the essence of the sea, its flavours a gift from the deep. The noodles, firm and full of life, carry the soul of its taste—each bite a wave that lingers, leaving one lost in its eternal echo.

The best Tsukemen we’ve had in Tokyo. A truly hidden gem. There’s quite a range, from a heavier, fattier dipping soup to a very light, refreshing seafood based broth. Noodles are bouncy and delicious to eat. Truly standout. Picture shows the heavier fattier soup which came with pork and shrimp wontons.

Visiting this restaurant was a pleasure. I was glad I had a local friend to take me to it because it is not a typical tourist spot. I tried two types of noodle, and both were excellent. The space is small with room for only about nine people, and there was a line when we arrived. The wait wasn't too bad though. They called us in from the line to use the ordering machine, and then they took our tickets while we continued to wait our turn. Definitely worth a visit.

Excellent ramen and pork/shrimp dumplings. Highly recommended. You order by ticketing machine inside. If the place is full, you’ll likely wait outside and order if you are first or 2nd in line. The dipping ramen is recommended.

So delicious! Probably one of my favorite meals that I’ve eaten in Tokyo. Ordering is super simple with the use of a machine, and there are English translations available so very tourist-friendly. The storefront is very cozy and simple. All foods are made to order. The dipping ramen was absolutely scrumptious. I ordered the dandan broth, which was rich and creamy. The wontons were also so tasty. You can also customize and order extra noodles and toppings. They offer hot water kettles so you can dilute the tsuyu and enjoy it so it’s less salty. I wish I went here more than once.