Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store
Ramen restaurant · Ōta ·

Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store

Ramen restaurant · Ōta ·

Michelin Bib Gourmand clam ramen, reservation required

clam ramen
shio ramen
shoyu ramen
umami
quality ingredients
sous vide pork
jammy egg
broth
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Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by Brian MacDuckston
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null
Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku Main Store by null

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2 Chome-1-3 Nishirokugo, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0056, Japan Get directions

¥1,000–2,000

Reserve a table
Usually a wait
Cash only
Restroom
Popular for lunch
Lunch reservations recommended

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2 Chome-1-3 Nishirokugo, Ota City, Tokyo 144-0056, Japan Get directions

+81 3 6690 0893
tablecheck.com
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@ramenkohaku

¥1,000–2,000

Reserve a table

Features

•Usually a wait
•Cash only
•Restroom
•Accepts reservations
•Popular for lunch
•Lunch reservations recommended
•Popular for dinner
•Trendy

Last updated

Jan 8, 2026

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"After taking over his mother’s restaurant, the owner-chef opened his doors in the town where he was born and raised. The key to the flavour lies in the shijimi clams from Lake Shinji in Shimane Prefecture, after which the restaurant is named. The soup utilizes the umami of the shellfish’s succinic acid. To enjoy the true taste of the broth, we recommend the salt-flavoured option. The names of the fishermen who caught each day's clams are written on the blackboard, showing respect for both ingredients and producers." - Michelin Inspector

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"Kohaku takes littleneck clams from Lake Shinji in Shimane Prefecture and blends them with whatever other shellfish they deem worthy on that day. The result is a golden bowl of shio ramen with subtle undertones of shellfish. A sous vide slice of pork shoulder adds a stark contrast in both flavor and color." - Brian MacDuckston

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Shinjiko Shijimi Chūkasoba Kohaku

jkaw

Google
You know a restaurant is serious when they put their tabelog rating on their packaged goods. Super clean clam flavor in both the shio and shoyu ramens. Despite the flavor punch, the bowl here is surprisingly light, although it definitely is very salty. Other components of the bowl are equally excellent. Chashu not too fatty or chewy. Ajitamago jammy and slightly smoky. This place absolutely surpasses the hype. Reservations only!

葉

Google
This quaint restaurant is located in a quiet town and beside a train track, making it quite a whimsical experience to journey there to savour a refined, unforgettable bowl of Shio ramen. Every element is prepared well and faultless - springy noodles, tender and juicy char siew slices, silky pork wan ton, marinated bamboo shoot, jammy ajitama egg, all served in an umami-rich shijimi clam-infused broth, and topped with fresh slivers of chives and chopped red onion. This is as close as perfection can get in a bowl, both visually and taste-wise. It is a joy to watch the chef quietly and confidently prepare each bowl of ramen with precision, helped by his team who also prepares smaller bowls of grilled meat and raw egg yolk over rice. Online reservations are mandatory and eating time is limited, so you may consider how much you can eat within your time slot before placing an order on the machine when you are let in.

Jonathan T.

Google
Incredible depth and complexity of flavor. Yes it’s a little out of the way but well worth the visit. Get the clam ramen, it’s so unique and they go through great pains to source the highest quality ingredients leading to a simply incredible stock

Jerry C

Google
The depth of flavor with the shoyu soup with that sous vide cooked pork, properly cooked egg, hand-made noodle, and delicious wonton it is easy to say it is the most balanced ramen I had in a long time. The lady was really patient with me despite the language barrier. Even though I missed the appointment due to boarding the wrong train and subsequent delay. I was able to make it in time before they close.

A. O.

Google
Note: This is a review written retroactively. I was there in 2019. I liked it! But it doesn't come close to the best ramen I've had in Japan. It's partially a matter of preference. The style of the broth just isn't my cup of tea as I prefer heavier ones. I also tried my girlfriend's shio broth and felt the same way. With that being said, I've also had better light broths for sure. If pressed for an answer, I'd say this shop is a little overrated. Beautiful presentation, though!

Y Y

Google
This ramen noodle restaurant is highly ranked on TV and Magazines. Therefore, Very famous and popular. Ramen noodle soup stock is made from Shijimi cram and it's very tasty ( my personal opinion).

Frankie L.

Google
Well polished ramen, all ingredients in perfect condition. A simple and great ramen within Tokyo. There are 5 seats only and the line can be very long, as the serving also take some time.

Chris X.

Google
The hype for this shop is REAL! This is hands down the best clam ramen I’ve had in Japan. Will come visit again for the shoyu bowl and grilled pork belly over rice though.