Ramen Yamaguchi

Ramen restaurant · Shinjuku

Ramen Yamaguchi

Ramen restaurant · Shinjuku

3 Chome-13-4 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0051, Japan

Highlights

This cozy little ramen shop boasts perfectly chewy noodles and rich, light broths, all served up in a charming atmosphere that keeps fans coming back for more.

3 Chome-13-4 Nishiwaseda, Shinjuku City, Tokyo 169-0051, Japan Get directions

ramen-yamaguchi.com

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@eater

"Yamaguchi was one of the first shops to really take the kodawari concept to the next level. Their ramen is all about chicken, utilizing specialty breeds from Japan, making it great for diners who don’t dig swine. The chicken-based broth is subtle and refreshing, while the sous vide chicken chashu topping is tender, flavorful, and good enough to justify ordering an extra serving." - Brian MacDuckston

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@michelinguide

"It's been awarded a Bib Gourmand for three years running, and while the bowl is a tad pricey for Japanese ramen at ¥830 ($7.32) each, the price tag isn't unjustified. The broth is simmered down with Aizu Jigamo, a prized breed of Japanese duck." - Alethea Tan

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@cntraveler

"The broth is heavenly. Bonus: You won't feel bogged down after finishing the entire bowl" - Brian MacDuckston

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SBLopart

Google

The spicy special dipping noodles were not only the best noodles I've had ... they were the best food I've tasted in Japan in general.

Dan Powell

Google

Cosy little shop, easy to get to. I had the house special and it did not disappoint. I'd taken a train and walked 1km to get here, would probably have walked double and lined up knowing what I know now, but Monday night it was nice and quiet, no wait. Clean, rich yet light broth in mouth texture. Noodles cooked as you'd expect, just perfect with a little chew. Generous meat servings, bamboo and wonderful whole egg. Staff were helpful while I worked out the self serve ticket machine. Do yourself a favor and stop in here. Subarashi!

A G

Google

Very small cosy place for Ramen. Broth isn’t heavy/salty at all. Chicken was very tender and suitable for the kind of ramen that they are serving to customers. Service was prompt as like most places. Limited seating with front row seats watching the chefs in action.

Kevin Burke

Google

This place was in the Michelin guide book 2015/2016 So my hopes were high for a delicate balance, and it delivered If you like a good balance of flavors, I do recommend this placez but if you're looking for a strong flavor, there are other places I would go to. Unlike most places that offer Tsukemen(dipping noodles) this place gives you the noodles in water, I'm assuming do the noodles don't clump together The soup was nice and well balanced, a different flavor than any other place I've been It also had wontons and a flavored egg(very nice deep red yolks) The noodles had a nice consistency, I'm also assuming made specifically for them I would recommend to people looking for a more high end ramen experience at a lower price.

Eric Wu

Google

The shio chicken broth ramen here has just become my personal favorite out of all the ones I’ve had in Tokyo. Every single ingredient in this bowl of ramen was perfectly cooked, and the chicken broth was rich and flavorful. To me this is what I’d consider a perfect bowl of ramen.

Rashed

Google

I recently visited Ramen Yamaguchi and I must say, it was an absolute delight! The ramen was delicious, with flavors that left me wanting more. Even though there was a slight queue, it moved quickly, and the wait was definitely worth it. The staff were friendly and attentive, adding to the overall positive experience. Highly recommended for any ramen enthusiast!

Robert Kwame

Google

We found the place through google maps, it was quite easy to locate. There was a queue but we waited 15 min tops. We would then be kindly greated by the crew once we entered. You order through a vending machine which also had english menu, we ordered a simple ramen. You hand the ticket over to the crew and then get seated at a counter. The english was little to none but we managed to make ourselves understood. We waited for 5-10 min before the dish was served. The ramen was honestly the best we’ve ever had. A nice and simple establishment with great taste in ramen and prop staff. We would definetely visit several times.

Tom Searfoss

Google

They do not mess around when they say "large" for their portion sizes! I got the dipping noodles (tsukemen) and it came with enough noodles easily for 2-3 people. That said, I finished them all because they were that good! My wife got the normal chicken ramen, and between the two I favored the more savory, umami dipping broth. It also came with a citrusy spicy sauce that was fantastic. It's a traditional ramen bar with a vending ordering system, so you can be in and out quickly. Be warned it is small, maybe 15 people can fit at once. So a larger group or family may need to wait or sit separately at the bar.

Katy Q.

Yelp

Top rated, chicken based broth serving simple but wholesome tastes. Being chicken based makes it feel lighter & less fatty than others, easy to drink until the last drop, filling you up without fulling you out. If that even makes sense... The standard set is 880 yen via vending machine,with egg/noodles/extra meat (pork or chicken) as potential add-ons. Take a ticket and a seat, food comes out quick. Its very zen watching the bowls get prepared... noodles spooned out, meat thinly sliced, greenary delicately topped. Small store only fits about 12 people via barseats, so there's always a line but goes fast. Lots of happy slurping can be heard all throughout.

Liana L.

Yelp

I saw this on a list of ramen restaurants that had won Michelin Bib Gourmand, and it was notable to me for the duck ramen. Unfortunately, when I arrived, there was absolutely no duck ramen to be had. Although the line looked long, I only waited 20 minutes on a Thursday afternoon to be seated. I ordered the 880¥ chicken ramen and added chashu for 200¥. The broth was definitely incredibly flavorful - super concentrated chicken flavor with a little bit of soy sauce. The thin chicken slices were really tender, but not very flavorful. The pork was medium tender and similarly not very flavorful. Overall, I liked it, but I was disappointed because my heart was set on duck ramen and that review must have been outdated.

Haley H.

Yelp

Every time I've passed the place there had been a line out the door, but lucky for me there were seats empty when I stopped by and I was able to sit immediately. The ramen was awesome; not my absolute favorite, since nothing can beat tonkotsu ramen in my book, but still worth the money. It was filling and delicious, they serve just the right amount. Perfect for a cold night, some good chicken broth will keep you warm on your walk home. Worth the stop!

Shirley H.

Yelp

A little underwhelming for all the hype the restaurant seems to make with its sign as top best ramen of 2017 propped right outside and its awards inside of the store. Perhaps I didn't order the best of the store and I'm still not sure what I got but I'm pretty sure it was some duck ramen that costed 880 yen (Smelled and tasted like duck). It was an average price and I randomly clicked it on the ticketing booth by the entrance of the store inside. Good thing the worker was kind to help out with me ordering. It tasted good but I don't think I would swing by again unless I craved some ramen and didn't want to go too far for some. 鸭

Dan W.

Yelp

Yamaguchi is pretty easy to find, as they have signs outside telling you how many awards they've won. My friend went once and was hooked, so I figured I should give their chicken-based ramen a try. Overall, I thought it was very good, with the noodles being the highlight of the bowl for me. Definitely not the best ramen I've had, but it's my friend's favorite place in Tokyo, and, with all the awards this place has won, others clearly agree with him. Standard ramen prices (about 800 yen, depending on what you get) and a good, filling bowl make this place a solid one.