🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must — Experience the prototype of Tokyo shoyu ramen (Horiyuchi).
Clear soy-based broth, straight noodles, and thick slices of chashu — Horiyuchi preserves the balance that defines Tokyo’s ramen. A simple bowl that speaks to the city’s everyday perfection.
Last updated: 2025-12-05
Introduction
The origin of Tokyo ramen lies in a clear soy sauce broth with thin, straight noodles. Horiyuchi keeps this tradition alive while giving its own modern touch: thick-cut chashu pork that enriches the soup with savory depth. It’s an unpretentious yet deeply satisfying bowl — the kind that defines daily life in Tokyo.
What to Try
Chashu Ramen — the signature choice. The thick, tender slices of chashu slowly release flavor into the light broth. The straight noodles bring harmony, offering a pure taste of Tokyo’s ramen foundation. Simplicity becomes perfection in this bowl.
How to Order
Purchase a meal ticket at the vending machine near the entrance — a common system in Tokyo ramen shops. Hand it to the staff, take a seat, and your steaming bowl will arrive within minutes. English like “Ramen, please.” works fine. Once you finish, it’s polite to stand up and leave promptly — efficiency is part of the Tokyo dining rhythm.
Tokyo or Trip?
🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must — Taste the city’s original shoyu ramen where it all began.
While regional ramen styles across Japan each have their flair, the well-balanced shoyu broth remains Tokyo’s hallmark. Horiyuchi’s clear soup and thick chashu express the refined simplicity of the city’s everyday flavor — an essential Tokyo experience.
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About "Taste of Japan"
Hello, I'm Yuta.
Born in landlocked Yamanashi and having lived in the gourmet city of Sendai for 10 years, I now call Togoshi-Ginza home. My frequent business trips across Japan allow me to constantly explore the diversity of regional flavors.
Why Togoshi-Ginza?
This street is Tokyo’s longest shopping arcade (about 1.3 km), but it holds a special history. It was the very first street in Japan to adopt the "Ginza" name—a tradition that later spread across the country—after receiving bricks from the famous Ginza district following the 1923 Great Kanto Earthquake.
My Wish as a Local
I am not a culinary expert. However, as a Japanese local who knows both the convenience of Tokyo and the origins of regional food, I want to share the "atmosphere" and "personal feelings" that you won't find in standard guidebooks.
The Concept: "Tokyo or Trip?"
Visiting every region of Japan in a single trip is nearly impossible. Some food experiences are worth the travel to the source, while others offer a fully satisfying experience right here in Tokyo.
This blog is a guide to help you make that choice. Based in Togoshi-Ginza, I share my honest experiences and "my personal answer" to help you maximize your culinary journey in Japan.
- 🟠 Local-First: Best experienced in its home region. Worth a trip.
- 🟢 Great-in-Tokyo: A nationwide favorite or regional specialty that offers a fully satisfying, authentic experience right here in Tokyo.
- 🟣 Tokyo-Do-Must: A unique food culture born in or exclusive to Tokyo.