Rokurinsha

I pass this restaurant at least four times a week since I work nearby. It always has a long queue, so I thought, why not check it out? I waited around 35 minutes before reaching the ticket machine and around 8-10 minutes before getting my food. I had the large special dip noodles, which cost me 1300 Yen. The noodles were great, and the chasu was very delicious. However, I didn’t taste anything special in the soup. Was it tasty? Yes! But would I queue again to eat it? Probably not.

This restaurant always has a line, but trust me, it’s worth it! Tsukemen ramen was invented in Tokyo and if you haven’t tried it… you need to try this place! The noodles are thick and have a great bounce to them. The dipping broth is full of rich umami, pork and fish flavor that you will want to drink it! I love this tsukemen restaurant and it’s a true staple in Tokyo Ramen Street!

We visited this ramen spot late in the evening and were pleasantly surprised to find no queue. The ramen was excellent—rich in flavor and very satisfying. Portions are very generous, so keep that in mind if you’re not too hungry. We tried both the dipping ramen and the regular one; I’d definitely recommend the dipping ramen for its depth of flavor. The extra meat is worth adding too—just skip the minced version. Great experience overall!

Ordered the tsukeman special one (with mint meat) and the one with egg, both is very nice. I choose the normal portion, is enough for me. Try to go in the morning slot before 12pm if you want to minimise the queuing time. You can try add the table spice power, taste quite nice too.

Depending on the time you arrive, the wait could be 15 mins to 40 mins. I always come here whenever I go to Tokyo. And it is the best tsukemen I've had. The soup is just perfect and the portions are good.

Rokurinsha's special tsukemen is my favorite tsukemen that I've tried in Tokyo so far! The noodles are wonderfully thick and bouncy, and the soup is packed with umami flavor, but isn't too salty or goopy. It also doesn't have any sweetness to it, which is how I prefer it. They have free spice paste I like to use to add a delicious extra kick to the soup. I did have one unfortunate incident where soup accidentally got spilled on me, but the staff was extremely apologetic and gave me my meal for free. It was an honest accident so I was completely satisfied. I will continue to come back and enjoy their delightful tsukemen as often as I come back to Tokyo!

We needed to try some tsukemen or dipped noodles. We came across this restaurant at the Ramen Street located inside Tokyo Station. There was a line up just after opening so we we lined up. We ordered from the machine. I ordered the special dipping noodle with soft egg and my partner ordered the dipping noodle with soft egg. The noodles were chewy and the dipping sauce rich and flavorful. We were impressed and would come back again!

A Must-Try Tsukemen Experience in Tokyo After a week of indulging in Tokyo’s best ramen spots, this place stood out as the ultimate dipping ramen experience. We ordered the regular-sized tsukemen, and while it wasn’t spicy by default, you can customize the heat level when ordering—or add a kick yourself with the chili paste at your seat. I noticed some negative reviews and feel compelled to share our completely different experience. Yes, it’s crowded—but so is nearly every great spot in Tokyo. That’s just part of the city’s vibrant food culture. If you’re expecting a quiet, spacious dining experience like back home, you may be setting yourself up for disappointment. Traveling is about embracing new cultures, not resisting them. For us, the flavors, atmosphere, and efficiency made it worth every minute of the wait. In fact, we loved it so much that we came back the very next day. If you’re looking for rich, flavorful tsukemen done right, this place is a must-visit!

When I first landed in Haneda Airport, I had to stop at Tokyo Station before transferring to the shinkansen to take me to Osaka. I decided to take the bullet train instead of waiting at Haneda Airport for a layover at the risk of missing my connecting flight. We arrived at Tokyo Station in the morning, with hours to go before my shinkansen reservation was going to arrive. I looked at the various food options at Tokyo Station, which were quite a few even for morning Japan standards. I had wanted to go to Rokurinsha in the past, and saw they were open super early. We went in line around 10:30 AM and got brunch there. The restaurant is a super small ramen establishment, but easily the busiest ramen shop on Ramen Street in Tokyo Station. I got the Ajitama Tsukemen, which is a tsukemen that comes with a soft boiled egg. There were a myriad of condiments on the table, but I decided to get the tsukemen as is. The staff also supplied us with bibs which I also wore. The broth was super delicious and had a very strong bonito flavor, which I loved. The noodles were a perfect texture, and I loved the char siu. I ate everything quite quickly. Given that it was a busy restaurant, we left as soon as we finished eating. Nonetheless the staff were super kind.

A worthy bookmarked fast dining ramen spot on my list located in the JR station. Lines can be out the door but it wasn't that long of a wait around 8am on a weekday. One of the reasons I loved it as not many restaurants open that early. Ticket machine was a breeze and it accepted Suica cards. Ramen: Great thick texture of the ramen and broth was on point. I loved the flavors. I enjoyed the toppings and the mandarin peel seasoning was so good. Ambiance: The employees were friendly and helpful. Everyone around us were slurping their ramen and heading out to their next stop fairly quickly. This is so ideal for busy workers looking for a quick bite to eat for lunch or dinner.

Located in the famous ramen street area. This was also the most famous stall of them all. A line out the door at all times. Rokurinsha is the tsukemen of your dreams. The dipping style ramen here is done perfectly. As you get inside the door. You order from the vending machine. And as you get seated, you hand them your order ticket. And they quickly bring out your order. The broth here wasn't too dense. The noodles were cooked just right and held on to the sauce perfectly. So much bold flavor but not overly salty. The pork melted in my mouth. And everyone was very quiet besides the slurping of their noodles. I ate the bowl dry. And highly recommend this place. There's bar seating and table seating but not a lot.

Date of visit: 11/22/2024 Located in the basement of Tokyo JR Station. I would come back in a heartbeat. Flavorful perfectly seasoned soup, soft melt in your mouth piece of pork & al dente noodle. Yum! See my pic of what I ordered. We had to wait 50 mins to get a table but it's totally worth it! Must eat when you're in Tokyo Pro tip: when you're done savoring all your noodle, ask for soup wari (スープ割り) which is basically dashi broth, to be added into your leftover tsukemen dipping soup and slurp it all up! You're welcome! PS: the video of the wait got cutoff by Yelp so it doesn't show the true extend of the wait line. Apparently video recording the line takes longer than the amount of time allowed by Yelp for the video lol

This was my first time trying dipping ramen. And I am a fan! I'm not sure if other dipping ramens taste like this, but this first impression is going to be hard to beat. Both the noodle and the broth was on par! First of all, the ramen noodles are cooked very well. The thick/chewy texture of the noodles is what appealed to me the most. This alone warrants compliments to the chef. Secondly, the broth is super good as well. The broth base is very rich, warm and so flavorful. I got the option with all the toppings added (tsukemen) and I throughly enjoyed it. I liked all the toppings. Lastly, service is super quick. Although you do have to wait on a line to get in - they are very efficient in getting people in and out. They even offer aprons so that you don't splash anything on your clothes, which was nice. Starting from the service to the delicious food that was served to me, I would highly recommend this spot! And I would come again if I had the opportunity to do so.

When in Tokyo eki, besides Character Street, one must also experience Ramen Street. My heart is already married to the chain Ichiran for ramen, and hearing about "tsukemen" , I knew I had to try this. There's a line to enter. You wait with your party and tell the staff how many persons. As you near the front of the line, the staff will call you out of the line to go to the vending machine to purchase your meal tickets. Then you get back in line to wait for an opening. We had a party of four but did NOT want to wait, so we made sure to tell the staff that grouping us separately into two apiece was fine. You sit, they take your tix, you wait, and then you eat! The noodles are hearty and thick like udon. You take some and dip into a hot broth to coat it. For me, tsukemen wasn't all that great as 1) the broth for dipping was extremely salty and 2) the tsukemen noodles were cold so you rely on the broth to heat it up but, as you near the end of finishing your noodles, the broth has already cooled. Plus, if you don't dip it long enough, the noodles are cold. At the end, when you finish, the staff will ask if you want to finish it (as a "soup")--the staff will add some water to dilute the dipping base. As a soup, the broth no longer tastes too salty and--I would say--perfect! So, I can see the appeal of tsukemen and the chewy consistency. But, too salty for me and cold.

My first restaurant meal in Japan did not disappoint! Went in the morning and there were not many people in line yet. The machine to place the order was a little confusing (clicked the wrong button and it cleared our order), but the staff helped us out. We ordered tsukumen, one with ground pork and one with extra chashu pork. The broth was super flavorful, and the noodles have a great texture. I made a mess from all the slurping! I did feel very thirsty and swollen later on from the sodium, but it was worth it. We ended up having it again after finding a branch in Haneda airport for our last meal in Japan.

One of my favorite dishes of my Japan trip. It's located on ramen street in Tokyo station and there's usually a large queue. We arrived by noon on a weekday and the line was at the 45 min wait mark. You wait in line until it you're turn to place your order on the machine, get back in line and the staff will call you when the table is ready. I ordered the regular special tsukemen (dipping ramen). The broth was flavorful, and the noodles really absorbed all the flavor. It was definitely a filling meal. My friend got the extra large and it was too much for him. Portion sizes here are similar to the states. English menu is available. Service is fast. This location is an eat then go restaurant so do not sit around and chat. It seems like locals and foreigners come here.

This place was hard to find! I didn't realize how large and confusing Tokyo Station is. This restaurant is located near Yaesu Gate. There was a 20-minute wait. Getting lost in the train station and the wait in line was well worth it because the food was delicious. It was made with a thick and savory broth which I've never had before. The noodles were perfectly cooked. I added more pork and a seasoned egg. I was pleasantly stuffed. Service was quick and accommodating although no one spoke English. Despite the language barrier, it was an overall excellent meal. The place is small, clean and bright.

45 minute wait but worth it. They are kind of famous for their tsukemen and to some degree, they lived up to the hype. It came in second in our Tokyo tsukemen throw down. Everything was great except for the pork which was not as good as other tsukemen joints.

One of the best ramen places we went to during our Japan trip! Arrived a little before 9am on a Saturday and waited about 15 mins in line. The line moved pretty quickly. Ordered via vending machine which takes cash or card. Ordered a small set with an egg and added chili peppers and a little ball of seasoning. Both were really good! I have a high spice tolerance and didn't need all the chili so you can probably share with others in your party. There was a pitcher of water and hot broth in front of us at the counter so we really didn't need anything else after our food was handed over. Looking forward to eating here again one day!

Located in ramen street or ramen alley. They're known for their dipping ramen or tsukemen. The wait was about 45 minutes on a Friday evening at 6 pm. The noodles were awesome, not undercooked or overcooked. The broth was piping hot and noodles were cold. So noodles are warmed by broth after dipping. The broth is super flavorful. A medium is a lot of noodles but worth it. This is one of those places that is worth the wait. Prices are very reasonable. A medium size was $7.50 Cash only via vending machine A lot of small tables and counter seating.

I haven't had much tsukemen and when I did in the past, I didn't particularly care for it......until Rokurinsha..!!! I think they have multiple locations, but this one is in the Ramen Street of Tokyo station. It's at the corner not far from the bathroom. The first line is to wait for the vending machine. After you order and pay at the vending machine, the second line is to get a table inside. I waited 45 minutes from start of line to being seated with a party of two for dinner. Like most restaurants in Tokyo, the space is limited. Our table was split with a divider so that two parties of two could sit next to each other. We still had our own condiment trays though. The tsukemen was soooooo goooooood. HIGHLY RECOMMEND! We ordered the following: Tsukemen #1 ¥1080 #6 ¥1080 Asahi beer can ¥390

This ramen shop was underground inside of Tokyo Station, and it was so good we went back! So we ate here twice within a 3 day span, once for dinner, and once for breakfast! You wait in line, buy a ticket from the machine, and they will seat you. We ordered: - dipping ramen - side of bamboo You can't go wrong here. I was hoping to try the regular ramen when we went for breakfast, but they have a smaller limited menu in the morning. The broth is thick, and almost like a stew/curry thickness. We loved this spot! We tried 2 other restaurants nearby, and both agreed this spot was the best!

Yeah, there's a reason there's a huge line basically all the time here: the ramen really is amazing. Speaking of the line, our experience in two visits was that the 45-minute mark on the floor for the line was more like 30-35, but we could easily have been lucky there. Either way, it's worth the wait. Queue up in the line that wraps around the corner(s), when you get to the front the staff will ask how many people in your group, then when there is a table ready they'll have you enter your order and pay at the machine. The machine has an English option, and takes cash and Suica for sure, we didn't try a credit card though, so I can't vouch for that. Unless you're starving, don't bother with the extra noodles, the regular size is plenty of food! Apparently there's some option you can ask for where they will come back at the end to thin out your dipping sauce and make it into a broth to sip, but we never did get that figured out. Really, really top notch!

The food was outstanding. I really enjoyed the tsukamen! The process of standing in line and ordering can be confusing. You stand on the blue line as you wait to be seated. When you are about 15 minutes from being seated, an employee will ask you to wait and not move forward. This creates a space between you and the people in front of you. This space will be filled by people ahead of you who had gotten out of line to place their order on the ticketing machine. Most of them will probably have a ticket in hand and you leave it on your table when you are seated. The staff will eventually ask you to get out of line and order using the ticketing machine and then you return to your spot in line. If you are not familiar with the process, then it may seem like people are cutting in front of you, but they are not.

Last ramen I had before I leave back to California and it did not disappoint. It was quick, delicious and simple. Dipping my ramen was a new experience for me but the broth was so rich in flavor. And the broth was viscous enough to stick to the ramen and offered the perfect amount each bite. I was amazed. In terms of service, its japan so it was a 10/10 as usual. Super welcoming with the greetings and they even offered a bib due to expected splashing haha. Although the line was long, it moved by very fast. From ordering the food from the ticketing machine to leaving, nothing felt rushed. More like pleasantly efficient. The place was small but very lively with the cooks in the back in full gear trying to push the orders out as fast as possible while maintaining the quality in every bowl. I love this place.

tl:dr when it comes to ramen, it's Rokurinsha's world, and it's our privilege to be living in it; the signature Tsukemen "dipping noodles" are even more delicious than they are unique Plenty of the Tokyo Ramen Street vendors boast sizeable mealtime queues, but nowhere matches the popularity of Rokurinsha. This ramen house opens at 7:30AM (an ungodly hour by Tokyo standards), yet it still boasts a breakfast-time line wrapping around the entire outside length of the restaurant. The queue moves moderately quickly, as locals and tourists quickly scarf down food. In line, the clatter of heels and suitcases on the tile floor is occasionally interrupted by the rumble of an overhead train. Expect to wait 15-30 minutes, and, once at the front of the line, place your order from the modern, screen-equipped vending machine (cash and IC card only). Inside the compact space, a wooden bar makes an L around the semi-open kitchen, and plexiglass-separated half-booths line the leftward wall. Traditional Japanese instrumental tunes blend with the slurping of noodles. Rokurinsha is best known for its Tsukemen, or "dipping noodles". Each order consists of 2 bowls: 1 broth and 1 noodles. While the many, slightly different varieties may seem overwhelming, the Special Dip Noodles (armed with roasted pork, a soy soft-boiled egg, and assorted toppings) are a safe place to start. The warm-not-hot broth sported an eye-opening, umami-dominant flavor with a hint of sweetness, and the well-marbled pork turned buttery as it bathed in the soup. Admittedly, I was initially skeptical of dipping my noodles, but the experience was wholly positive. The gravy-like texture of the broth clung well to the thick noodles (which themselves remained wonderfully springy). And, even when we finished the noodles, the soup (paired with yuzu powder and shichimi) felt like a privilege rather than a chore. My only criticism was that, especially with cold noodles, the broth became lukewarm by the end of the meal. Don't expect service beyond managing the queue and plopping down noodle bowls. At $8 for the large size (i.e., nearly a pound of noodles, plenty reasonable to split between 2 diners), this Tsukemen is a rip-roaring deal unheard of within the States. And the flavor and quality were simply unmatched by any other ramen bowl I tried during my trip to Japan -- in fact, Rokurinsha was the only restaurant I dined at twice. It's no exaggeration to crown Rokurinsha's Tsukemen as the very best bowl of ramen I've ever eaten.

When you get to Tokyo Station, walk downstairs. You'll see a diagram along the wall with pictures of the restaurants and different foods. This specific restaurant is located in the renown Ramen Street - you can just take your pick here, almost every restaurant has it's fans and regular patrons. Walk to the end of the shopping hall and you'll find the Ramen Street. Once there, there will be another diagram with menu options and detailed descriptions for what each restaurant is best known for. There are English descriptions as well, so no need for Google translate here. If you go during the lunch or dinner hours, you'll most likely have to wait. The most popular places will almost always have a line, but most cues move quickly. And make sure you have cash here, as most of these restaurants will not accept credit card payment and have the vending machine ordering format. We opted for the house special dipping noodles. These noodles and the dipping sauce are not hot. So if you're here on a winter day and looking for a dish to warm you up, I'd suggest a traditional style ramen bowl. The dipping noodles themselves are thick and cooked to perfection, and the dipping sauce is full of flavor and sure to leave you satisfied. But it is very salty and left us thirsty. Inside is small, as most restaurants in Ramen row. Tables mostly sit 2 people, with the option to sit 4 people. If you're bringing your luggage, it'll be a tight squeeze, but there were a few patrons who had their smaller rollerboards with them. There is also countertop seating for solo travelers. Definitely an experience when you're in the area!

Prepare yourself for the longest of waits (~40 min) in Ramen Alley, but at the end if it, you'll be able to savor some delicious Tsukemen. Some thick noodles that have great tender chew. The broth was flavorful and not too heavy. Would eat somewhat quick as the cold noodles (which need a bit of time dipped in broth to warm up) will cool the broth. But delicious, quick services once you're seated, and a great place to be surrounding by slurping sounds.

What's up: Our last day in Tokyo and we were hungry for one last bowl of ramen, or in this case, Tsukemen!! Access: Located on the basement floor of Tokyo Station in the area known as Tokyo Ramen Street. Environment: It took a bit of us wandering around, but when we saw a line, we knew we were in the right place. The line moves fairly fast and as you get closer to the front, you'll be directed to purchase your meal from the ticket machine. Once done, you'll go back in line and wait to be seated. Staff members were super friendly and even asked if we wanted bibs to protect our clothing. Heck yea! The table has pretty much everything you'd need and as soon as you're done with your meal, clear out so they can clean up and keep the line moving. Just don't be like me and totally forget to take off the bib while leaving hahahaha! What was ordered: - Tsukemen (so good. I think this is my new favorite Tsukemen place) Yay/Nay/Meh: Yay! The food was so good and the line moved quickly, so don't get discouraged. It was worth the wait. Cash only.

Bandwagon big time. If you come from a city with limited ramen options and are unfamiliar with the delicious tsukemen (dipping) noodles, you owe it to yourself to take a trip to ramen street inside the Tokyo train station. Having tried this magnificent dish at some of the top places in LA, Seattle and NY, I am sad to say that it will be very challenging to ever find tsukemen this good. FINDING: take the metro to Tokyo station and exit. Follow signs for Central Yaesu exit. This is easier said than done and expect a 10 minute walk. The station is massive! As you get closer to the exit you should see signs for Ramen Street. Ramen street is an inlet of 8 top ramen shops. They are probably all awesome but Rokurinsha is rules the tsukemen style and is worth the 20-60 min wait. Line up and once near the front you will pre order using the machine. Bring cash. The noodles are so chewy, thick and delicious. The sauce is heavy, complex and not overly salty. This one will go down in history for my culinary adventures!

The ramen was very good! The broth was flavorful and good portions. There was a line to eat at the restaurant, but it was worth the wait. There is limited seating inside, and seating is best for 1-2 person groups. To order, you pay at a machine and then find a seat. The machine was only in Japanese and only took cash/coins.

Got to sample some of their offerings all of it was good here is what we sampled and how it all faired Eggs & katsu don over white rice, seasoned well flavorful i would order this again The small plate of curry with white rice heavy and flavorful best to order the large plate the small plate is literally for kids Miso soup - my daughter was all over it added some noodles from my dish and she finished rhe whole bowl Seasoned beef with onions over rice semi sweet flavorful and filling Soup with noodles not quite ramen but fills you up quick Spot is vending machine pay only, glass of cold water offered in far back If in the area spot is quiet and accessible for party of 4 Food **** Price$ Service **** vending machine pay, helpful ladies in back Ambiance **** clean, well light

Delicious tsukemen. Noodles are chewy, dipping soup is rich and full of flavour. Came here for weekday breakfast at opening and seated within 10 minutes. Have been seeing long lines for the last few days during dinner time.

I figured there might be good ramen at Tokyo Station, but "good ramen" is, as it turns out, a ridiculous understatement. The station is home to Tokyo Ramen Street, a row of small outposts of some of the city's most popular ramen joints, conveniently gathered for the 500,000 or so people going through the station every day. Rokurinsha is the most popular among them--if you're planning a visit, make sure to budget time for a long wait in line. I wanted to eat here on our way out of Tokyo, and I figured I'd show up before 11:00, when I thought it opened, to avoid a long wait. I was wrong about the hours, as it turned out. The shop was already full with a line formed outside by the time I got there at 10:45. It wasn't a long wait, though, only about fifteen minutes. Tokyo Station is a pretty happening place, so even standing in line didn't feel like wasted time. Rokurinsha is a tight operation. The woman running the line seemed like a real pro, sharp and gently efficient. It moved fast--this is not a restaurant where you linger and chat once you're done eating--and pretty soon, it was my turn at the vending machine. I needed a little help figuring it out (you have to put in your money before it allows you to make a selection) and the line woman was on it, kindly setting me straight in a two-second interaction that kept things moving. I sat alone with my luggage, a common sight here, at a table that could have sat two. I'd sent my husband, a weirdo who doesn't eat ramen but does love getting his steps, to wander around the station, but the line woman said it was fine if he wanted to sit without eating. I guess I had too much stuff to fit at the counter anyway. I decided I was better off eating fast and clearing out. My food came out within a couple minutes and I tucked in without delay. Rokurinsha is known for its tsukemen. In fact, it's responsible for popularizing tsukemen over the last couple of decades, which means I have to thank this place for paving the way for my favorite ramen place back home, a tsukemen joint called Tsujita. I ordered the tokusei tsukemen, or special dip noodles, for ¥1060, or about $7. I would pay ten times that much to have this exact lunch again right now. It came in two bowls, one with the noodles and ajitama, the other with the broth and the rest of the toppings--chashu, shredded pork, bamboo, seaweed, scallions, dried fish powder, and a naruto. This was truly amazing ramen. The noodles were beautifully thick and springy, the toppings all just right. The broth was unbelievably delicious, dense and creamy and flavorful, made with pork bones, chicken bones, baby sardines, smoked fish, and vegetables. I feel like when you look up umami in the dictionary, you should find a picture of this broth. The little bath bomb of dried fish powder really put it over the top. The thick broth was perfect for dipping, coating the noodles on contact without compromising their fresh, chewy texture. Rich as it was, I would've been happy to slurp it up on its own (and did drink plenty with a spoon with bits of egg and noodles and other toppings). Once the noodles were gone, though, I asked, per house convention, to get the broth thinned out. I added some of the yuzu powder on the table and drank down every last drop of the resulting soup. I was full, but if you'd put another order of tsukemen in front of me, I would've scarfed it on the spot. There was a Rokurinsha at the Haneda airport on our way out of the country, and if I'd had a plausible amount of time to wait in line and eat, I might have cut things close for that tsukemen. If you're looking for a quick, travel-worthy meal at Tokyo Station or really, anywhere in town, Rokurinsha should be at the top of your list.

One of my fav Ramen spots Their dipping ramen is soo good! Flavourful and the thick noodles take the broth soo well! There is a line up waiting for 30 mins at rush hour time minimum. Staff are friendly. Shop is small a bit tight. They do have multiple locations

I've been here twice and both times no one has every some close to how good the broth is here. The line was insane when I came and wrapped around the side twice and took about 40 mins to get a seat. Ironically while in line you can menacingly watch people eat and judge them if they can't finish their meals. When it was our time to order my GF ordered a small and I ordered a medium noodle and of course got the tsukemen with an extra egg. We got a seat at the "bar" area where you can see the kitchen. They brought out the food fairly quickly within 10-15 mins. The food was absolutely incredible. The broth is SO rich and Umami tasting. Good lord the amount of noodles they give you plus how dense and filling it is is so deceptive. I could barely eat half of the noodles and felt defeated. I know that its disrespectful to leave uneaten food left over but I literally couldn't eat any more. I would have taken it home if I could. My Gf is now addicted to Tsukemen and only orders it whenever we eat ramen. Overall, worth the wait of 40+ mins. The food is soooooo good and very reasonably priced. The broth is a bit fishy but is so rich but I can see how people may not like the texture and mild fishiness of the broth.

Omg!! This place is fast, efficient, and delicious! We only waited about 30 minutes and the line was wrapped around the corner of the restaurant. It is under the train station near the restrooms right as you walk down the stairs. When it was our turn we went to the ordering machine and entered our order (simple and easy to read in English). It took about 5-10 minutes for our order to arrive. I couldn't stop eating mine the pork and egg were prefer additions to the smooth broth and homemade noodles. Highly recommend waiting for this ramen!

Oh my goodness. The BEST tsukemen I have ever had. I mean, right after my meal I felt like this flavor and feeling was like falling in love on a summer night. I mean, I'm still imagining eating that perfectly beautiful creation. The flavor was on point. Noodles cooked to perfection. Just enough of everything but not so much where you are over stuffed but enough to crave for more! To make it special or supreme. You should definitely try it!!! See photo for reference buttt.... Man. It was delicious That little red ball hold a lot of spice! Enough to make it a spicy and delicious Green mince salsa had some sort of sesame and pickled mustard. Citrusy, had a bite, and very unique flavor. Worked as a palate cleanser for me Sudachi: Citrus to cut the fat and blend in another flavor into the mix! The line is long and looks like a bit of a wait but it went fairly quick. Service is fast, very friendly and welcoming staff, and it is definitely worth every single penny!!

I got a bowl of tsukemen in the morning. I got me warm and cozy after. This is THE spot for tsukemen. Online reviews say this is the best spot in Tokyo and I'm not surprised! I've had tsukemen in New York and Toronto before, they were nowhere close to what I had here. The broth was flavourful and thick, noodles were on point, the egg was perfect. Food was ready really quickly. It was a satisfying meal. 10/10 will visit again!

About 30m wait in line, order from the kiosk (bring cash) and sat quickly after food out 10m later. Delicious!!

One of my top tsukemen places in tokyo. A must try! It's located in a subway station, right by ramen street alley. The store is small and has a line no matter what time. Vending machine ticketing for efficiency and delisous broth to force you to come back again and again. The noodle texture was thick and chewy, the soup was umami and stuck onto the noodles. I'm definitely coming back here! 10/10 recommend!!

Breaks my heart to leave this review. This was my 3rd visit in as many visits to Japam in the past decade. First 2 were superb. Yes it was busy and yes the staff move to turn the tables asap but it was worth the rush and fortunately all my visits were near opening so wait times were minimal. This last visit on 2/21 was by far the WORST customer service I've ever received in Japan. We were 2nd in line trying to see the menu on the vending machine (person in front was right in front of the machine). An older woman barges the guest in front of us and us out of the store and back to the que (a bit counter productive if you want your next guests to have their meal selection done but wasn't going to push back). When she shoves the guest in front and us back she cut off my MIL from my wife and I. She lets the guest in front of us go in and quickly takes a head count and guides in a single guest from behind us in. She then counts my wife and I as a 2 top (my MIL was standing 2 ft behind the lady since she was cut off and uncomfortable pushing pushing her way between the lady and us) I calmly corrected her in Japanese that we where a group of 3. She exclaimed "no you were only 2 when I checked!" and tool the 2 top behind us. I looked at her and the 4 people in line behind us and decided not to make a scene and took my family to another place to eat. Not sure if she's had a run of bad experiences with guests or she was having a bad day (although other 1 star reviews indicate this is a trend) but so sad to see such an amazing ramen shop be soiled by such poor customer service. Hope more people speak up if they've received similar treatment so management can retrain their team. Speed and efficiency is mportant but not at the cost of rude and aggressive customer service. I received 10 times better service from the kids working Yoshinoya than I did from this lady. A real disgrace to Japanwse service workers.

Amazing bouncy thick noodles that are chewy. The sauce is so flavorful, and every mouthful is a burst of chewy umami flavor. I highly recommend and would gladly queue up for again and again. 10 out of 10.

My new favorite Tsukemen in Tokyo. The dipping soup has a nice depth of flavor perfect for the al'dente noodles. I have found other variations too salty or deep in hit you over the head flavor, however these guys in Tokyo Station have it right, as evidenced by the line at all hours. We waited about 20-30 mins, ordered at the machine and handed the tix to the seating person. Gulped and slurped our dinner as it was 9pm already and we where famished. It was sooooo good I don't remember hitting the back of my throat.

Located in Tokyo Ramen Street in the Basement area of Tokyo Ramen Street, Rokurinsha is one of the most popular tsukemen spots for locals and tourists alike. While the long line for the shop may be intimidating, the food quality is absolutely worth the wait, especially given the prime location. Tsukemen noodles have a nice thick, bouncy quality to them, allowing the thick, flavorful broth to cling to the noodles. Rokurinsha isn't stingy with the toppings either; the pork slices inside the broth absorb so much flavor. This restaurant is at the top of my list of spots I take visitors too when they come to Japan. My biggest pro-tip? Come here in the morning - the line is shorter, and while the menu is a bit more limited, the prices for their most popular items are cheaper for essentially the exact same portion of noodles.

Let's see...what can I say that hasn't been said already? Rokurinsha definitely has good tsukemen and ramen, but I would not say it's the best ever, as there are so many other tsukemen and ramen places all over Tokyo that are just as delicious. It is a popular spot due to its location though, however, I would not wait more than an hour for it. It will take less time to commute to a different, equally stellar, tsukemen or ramen place.

Great tsukemen 1140 JPY for large. Should have gone with a small/regular. Couldn't finish it was a huge bowl of noodles. Worth the wait!

"As it's close to my work, I walk by here quite often. And there's always massive queue(which is said that it's 2 hours wait)...." But this was pre-covid. I accidentally walked by here and there was only one dude in the queue! I've already been wanted to try here and thought it was a perfect time. So, I went in. Got myself a ticket for Tsukemen = 850 yen. It came right out as soon as I sat my ass down. It looked quite ordinary Tsukemen. And I had a bite. Yes, it tasted something I had before. Soup got that subtle sweetness that came from simmering seafood for long time. It was quite gentle yet rich. "Almost udon" noodle was adequately al dente. The texture was stop on my preference. Overall, I can say that I really enjoyed it but I had to say "it wasn't all that..." It sure isn't worth more than one hour wait because I could get something similar elsewhere.

Be there early!!! There is a legit reason why this restaurant has a long line up. Food is very good and service is super fast. This store is extremely small so don't expect you can chill and eat slowly. This environment will make you eat fast and leave as everyone will be looking at you at the line.

Flavor Bomb! The flavor of the pork dipping broth is sooooooo gooooood and the noodles have the right amount of chewiness. I've been on a quest to find the best Ramen spot in Tokyo and so far Rokurinsha Tokyo Station has my vote! Cash only. Ticket machine. Always a line! But it's worth the wait. During rush hour at Toyo Station on a Friday evening, took 40 mins to get through the line. Not a bad wait for the flavor pleasure you'll receive.

Truly a legendary ramen shop with tsukemen for noodle lovers and haters alike. This is coming from someone who only had to wait 5 minutes for a tasty soupy breakfast at 9am, though. I've heard the lines can get mad long for lunch, so I recommend the early worm strategy. You gotta love the sauce being rich and meaty and the noodles being just al dente enough to bounce your teeth. The kitchen is efficient and consistent, and really won both myself and my partner over. Plus, it's hella cheap for what it is. I'd go again and again, y'all. Go and enjoy for yourselves!

Their tsukemen was good, but I found it to be a little overrated and I probably wouldn't go out of my way again to try it if I was back in Tokyo. I found the tsukemen at Tsujita in Ginza to be more flavorful. Also, the place can be a little difficult to find in the massive Tokyo station.

Best tsukemen I've ever had! The noodles are so thick and chewy while the broth is so umami and coats the noodles really well. The regular noodle portions are generous so large/extra large noodles would be super filling. I really enjoyed the dipping experience although the broth does run a bit cold by the end. Highly recommend giving this ramen place a try. Lines can be really long since this place is so popular.

This place changed my life. I feel like it ruined ramen for me in the states. I came for breakfast ramen so the line wasn't so bad. Get the dipping noodles if you're a first timer (or second timer, or third...). The noodles are the perfect amount of chewy and the egg is cooked perfectly. The broth has chunks of pork inside and is thick enough to coat the noodles. When you're done with the noodles, they have broth on the tables so that you can dilute the leftover broth so that it's drinkable like soup. Would come back once a week if I lived in Tokyo. I appreciate places that do just a few things really well and this is one of them.

Delicious ramen and best tsukemen ever! Located on ramen street by Tokyo station, it's a classic cash only, bar style seating ramen place. Tsukemen was really tasty with strong, thick broth and a few extra sauces / spices on the side including a lemon. Tonkatsu ramen has strong, flavorful pork broth. Highly recommended and one of my favorite ramen places in Tokyo - can't wait to go back again!

Still one of my favorite spots for legit Tsukemen! There's always a line and for a reason, they serve great tasting Tsukemen! The fish pork broth is full of flavor and their noodles were cooked perfect al dente for a nice firm texture. I will always try to eat here whenever I come back to Tokyo! It is an absolute must! No frills no non-sense, just simple great tasting Tsukemen for a great price!

My goal while in Japan was to eat ramen once a day. We decided to check out Rokurinsha which specializes in tsukemen. They're located in the basement of the Tokyo Station; good luck finding it on the first go. But persevere because it's worth the headache. They have another location in Osaki (Tokyo Sky Tree Mall). We dropped in on a Sunday afternoon (around 2:00pm) and the line wrapped around the corner. Clearly, very popular. Don't let that deter you. The line moves reasonably quick with a wait time of about 30 minutes. The efficiency is unreal here. Once you get closer to the front, you'll be given a menu and then they'll let you use the machine to order (one at a time in an orderly fashion). There's only two items on the menu: ramen and tsukemen. Can't get any more niche than that. We decided to try one of each but the tsukemen is the way to go if you're solo. Service is friendly and your food comes out within 5 minutes of sitting down. You can request a bib (recommended if you're wearing white) and can get your tsukemen bowl filled with hot water at the end. - Special ramen (¥900) - came with two fatty pieces of chashu (that became more tender the longer you kept it in the broth), bamboo shoots (thick and tasty), soft boiled egg (average), green onions and noodles with a great bite. These noodles were a little thicker than normal. - Spicy dip noodle (¥930) - tsukemen noodles were legit. Big portion and satisfying, toothsome bite. Dip, slurp and repeat. The broth is unique as it's made from a mix of pork, chicken and sardines. It has a grainy texture but perfectly coats the noodles. The spice comes on the side so you can control how spicy you want your broth to be. Definitely was worth the hassle finding Rokurinsha. Solid, solid spot to get your slurp on.