Soy sauce ramen｜Ramen-ya Shima

“Ramen-ya Shima” opened in 2020 and climbed the rankings at a tremendous rate, reaching No. 1 in Tokyo in 2023.
The ramen restaurant has been popular since its opening and there is always a long queue. Its exquisite ramen has captivated many ramen lovers.

When the restaurant first opened, customers had to queue in front of the restaurant and wait their turn in line, but this style has changed, perhaps because there are too many customers, so now customers who arrive early take it in turns to write their names on a prepared paper and then wait for their turn to enter the restaurant.
The number of customers is so large that even if you go at the opening time, you may not be able to eat. That’s how good the ramen is.

After entering the restaurant, you have to wait a little while for your order before your “shoyu ramen”（Soy sauce ramen） is served. It is a small ramen shop, but one person handles everything from customer service to cooking, so it seems to take a little time. However, the dedication and enthusiasm for each bowl of ramen can certainly be felt and the anticipation builds while you wait for your ramen.

And then, the soy sauce ramen you’ve been waiting for. The beautiful broth shines like a jewel and the ingredients are gorgeously arranged. It is truly gorgeous.

When you first take a sip of the soup, a smooth, cool and gentle taste spreads in your mouth. You are impressed by the harmony of the flavours of the chicken and other ingredients, as well as the delicious taste of the soy sauce. The balance is perfect, yet each element also has a noticeable impact.

The noodles are shiny and very smooth in the mouth. They are straight, thin noodles with just the right amount of exquisite softness.

The char siu pork, grilled over charcoal like barbecued meat, is very savoury, with tender and juicy pork belly and shoulder meat. In addition, the pork thigh meat, with its smoky flavour, is also excellent. The chicken char siu pork is also superb in its savouriness and deep flavour!

The noodles that flow down your throat, the carefully crafted ingredients, the hearty soup – everything comes together and can be enjoyed to the last drop.
We enjoyed it deliciously. Thank you very much for the food. Thank you.