Rāmen Nagi BUTAO Shibuya

This traditional Japanese ramen shop focuses on classic flavors and a simple, no-frills approach. I ordered the special ramen, which comes with pork, egg, seaweed, and mushrooms. The broth is fragrant and naturally sweet, rich in flavor, though it may be a bit salty for some foreigners, so I would recommend choosing the less-salt option if available. The shop is quite small, with limited seating, making it more suitable for 1–2 people rather than groups. It is located about 1.2 km from Shibuya Station, and taking a bus is a convenient and quicker option than walking. Important note: The restaurant accepts cash only, so be sure to prepare around 1,100–1,500 Japanese yen in advance.

How this place has a below 4 star review is crazy to me. If you like pork based ramen this place is great. We were introduced to it on a Ramen tour and knew we had to come back before we left Tokyo. Homemade noodles, yum pork, spicy options...duh, eat here. Here is your order: Base Ramen + red king for some spicy + egg + extra pork = an incredibly good meal for under $10. Cash only. Fantastic. Don't over think it, come here!

Good price got #1 1030yen, really filling portion. Fast and free water is always a plus. Would highly recommend for single person eating. Although they had accommodations for group eating.

Order with a vending machine at the front There are counter seats and group tables which you get in from the right side of the restaurant. Highly recommended flavors: Seaame squid ink and spicy red flavor. Rich in soup, tender meat, and the noodle are easy to enjoy. I don’t eat seasoning so I opted less flavor option, if you like seasoning normal option is great. Good pricing. Staff are friend and quick service. Interesting fact: one and only stall in Japan, but there are dozens Worldwide. Must try !

This place should get better rating. It's not so spacious with 6x4 seats and 6 bar table seat, but its cozy vibe truly warm me when i solo traveling in shibuya. If you travel alone, definitely should come by if its on your way. They have a ticket order machine outside that you can order with cash, dont forget to take the changes from the machine

If you want to eat tonkotsu ramen, this place is highly recommended. Their “Midori” flavor is my top pick — a very unique ramen that adds a basil note to rich pork broth. A couple of tips especially for foreigners: you need to buy a meal ticket first from the vending machine at the entrance, and it’s cash only. Extra noodles (kaedama) can be ordered inside and paid for in cash as well.

Okay, so here’s the deal: This was one of the best bowls of ramen I’ve ever had in my entire existence. Like, top-tier, life-altering noodle magic. It is right up there with Yoshimuraya in Yokohama which I also reviewed. We stumbled across it during a walk that started somewhere I can’t remember and ended somewhere else I can’t recall. Pretty sure we were on our way to Azabudai Hills. Anyway, we see this place. No idea it’s part of the Nagi Ramen family from Golden Gai—you know, the tiny ramen spot where the walls are basically marinated in umami. Like absolute geniuses, we waited outside at the single-person counter. Pro tip: if you're with someone, skip the awkward sidewalk loitering. There's a door to the right of the ticket machine. Just... go in. We ordered the Red King and the Black King ramen. And oh. my. tastebuds. The flavors were intense but perfectly balanced—like a symphony of spice, garlic, and whatever magical broth sorcery they conjured up back there. I still don't get why this place only has 3.9 stars. 3.9?! Come on, internet. This was easily five stars in my book. If you're in the neighborhood, it's a no-brainer. Heck, if you're going to Azabudai Hills, it's still a no-brainer. Just do it. Eat the ramen. Live your best noodle-filled life.

With only a few hours to spare during a layover, I decided to take the train and find a ramen spot in Tokyo. Somehow, I ended up here. Call it fate, but this ended up being one of the best ramen bowls I’ve had! Maybe it was the whole experience, like ordering in advance at the machine outside and getting a ticket. Fumbling with new coins and bills that I was only just getting reacquainted with. There’s a slot for bills but not larger than ¥1,000 and coins. No plastic accepted here where cash is king. I got my ticket and entered the small ramen bar side (there’s a larger dining room via a different entrance). There were 5 or 6 seats. Once I handed my meal coupon over the the pretty cook behind the counter I was asked a bunch of questions in Japanese but had no idea, so she brought out an English info card which allowed me to choose the boldness of the sauce/broth, the doneness of the noodles, and the level of spice/heat. Once I made that choice it took less than 5 mins to get my order. I was here before the lunch rush so there was no one else. I had the option with pork and let me tell you, the portion was more than enough! I could see how this is such a great lunch option. Healthy broth, protein and carbs. I mixed all the ingredients together (the toppings are all kind of separated when you get it). It’s customary to slurp your noodles in Japan. So slurp away… it tastes better that way, they say. Flavours were amazing. Level 3 spice was a little too hot for me so be aware when choosing your heat level. Everything was perfect, the setting, the cute cook, the taste and the price. A great simple joy!