🍜 Roppongi, Japan — Ramen Ranking

麺匠 竹虎 六本木店

A five-minute walk from Roppongi Station, this ramen shop is marked by a large tiger sculpture out front. It offers a lineup of distinctive bowls, including ago-dashi shoyu (ramen in a flying-fish-stock soy sauce broth), a shio (salt) bowl served with kombu-infused water, a shrimp-stock ramen, and the rich Ura Taketora. The sides and even the desserts, such as the black-pork gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) and chashu-meshi (rice topped with braised pork), are praised for their high level of refinement. Private rooms let you settle in and dine in a relaxed setting, and the shop is open from morning until late at night. At 1,200 to 1,400 yen a bowl, diners feel the comfort makes it well worth the price.

Marcy Land Omotesando〜😃麺酒場マーシー😃〜

Marcy Land Omotesando is a distinctive, food-stall-style ramen shop in the Omotesando area of Tokyo that specializes in sea urchin (uni) ramen. Its signature bowl pairs a rich, creamy chicken paitan (chicken bone) broth with a generous topping of sea urchin, and prices range widely from 1,500 yen to 5,000 yen depending on how much uni you order. Much of the shop's appeal comes from the warm, welcoming personality of the owner, Marcy, and the homey atmosphere that invites easy conversation with the regulars. Beyond ramen, the menu also offers a solid lineup of oden (simmered ingredients in savory broth) and a good selection of alcoholic drinks, giving the place a unique character that draws many customers who come simply to eat and drink.

入鹿TOKYO 六本木

In the Roppongi district of Tokyo's Minato City, Iruka TOKYO Roppongi serves a refined bowl from a mostly counter-seated space. Its MSG-free broth layers chicken, beef, shellfish, and shrimp for depth, and in the signature Ultimate Porcini Shoyu Ramen the mellow fragrance of porcini mushrooms rises alongside the savory aroma of soy sauce, building anticipation before the first bite. The soup stays clean rather than heavy, finishing crisp on the palate, and it clings well to the medium-thin straight noodles. Diners also praise the low-temperature-cooked pork and duck chashu (sliced roast toppings), while the menu offers the pleasure of choice with options such as a yuzu shio (citrus and salt) ramen. Payment here is entirely cashless.

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