The refined shoyu/shio ramen shop that in 2015 became the world's first Michelin-starred ramen — now in Yoyogi-Uehara, no longer starred, and run by successors after founder Yuki Onishi's death.
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The verdict
Worth the table for…
Great for
If you've only got a day
Couples
Solo travellers
Foodies
Depends
Travellers on a budget
Families with kids
Local-life seekers
Not for
History & culture buffs
Worth it for if you've only got a day, couples and solo travellers; not for history & culture buffs.
What to order
The plates that decide it
Shoyu (soy) soba with black truffle oil — the signature bowl — soy blend over chicken-and-seafood stock
Shio (salt) soba — a reliably excellent lighter option
Why we say this
Insider secrets & local vibes
Known for an unusually refined, aromatic soy-based ramen — chicken-and-seafood stock, a delicate soy blend, stone-milled noodles and a finish of black truffle oil — that elevated the whole category's reputation.
Not independently verified — estimated
It no longer holds the Michelin star that made it famous and is no longer the founder's own shop, so come for a genuinely good bowl rather than the legend; the Yoyogi-Uehara location now uses a line/TableCheck reservation rather than the old Sugamo ticket system.
Not independently verified — estimated
What it feels like
Reading the room, traveller by traveller
Solo
Still a worthwhile detour for ramen lovers who want the high end of the bowl — just go knowing the star is gone and the founder has passed.
With friends
Fun to tick off as a 'famous ramen' stop in Yoyogi-Uehara, but the small counter suits pairs better than big groups.
Good to know
Before you go
Cost
Inexpensive to moderate (single bowl)
Time
About 30–45 minutes incl. wait
Last verified
2026-06-17
Best time
Early to beat the queue
Booking
Yoyogi-Uehara shop: line up or reserve via TableCheck (the old Sugamo ticket system is gone)
Accessibility
Counter seating; small shop in Yoyogi-Uehara
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