Junteuchi Men To Mirai

We got here just after 12 and had to wait 15 minutes on a Sunday, which didn’t seem too bad. You’re invited to place your order via a machine first and then you are seated when there’s room. A warning that this is a cash only restaurant. I tend to prefer a richer ramen, but the salt ramen here has a good depth of flavour and balance. The service was warm and the music good.

- Brett -

Very unique thick noodle! This place has some very unique, thick chewy noodles. The texture is very similar to mochi. The broth is a seafood base with a light fishy taste, but still has a tasty and complex flavor. The shrimp wonton has a ton of ginger in it which is a refreshing addition. Worth checking out if you are in Shimokitazawa!

- Ryan B -

Walked into an unassuming place not knowing what it is, and it was hands down the best ramen I ever had. The flame-grilled meat over rice added a whole other dimension on top. Extremely recommend this place, best place I’ve wandered into in the area.

- Jimmy Hsu -

I didn’t expect much because of the low rating, but the noodles were amazing. I grew up in Korea and thought I’d tried every kind of noodle, but this was different and one of the best. Super chewy with a nutty adlay flavor, somewhere between mochi and Korean rice cakes. I came by coincidence and it was the best surprise of the trip. The chef was very kind, and I’m sure the line will be much longer once word gets out.

- Eunji Kim -

V special noodles in chicken and seafood broth. Focus goes to the texture and mochi chewiness (so easy to forget about the rest of the ingredients which was decent enough - esp the wontons). I think for the Japanese palate the noodle texture is well liked so it's v well rated on Tabelog. Still, for shio ramens I generally prefer thinner noodles. Not something I'd crave often but definitely would come again for the special noodles. Expect queues (only 2 teams ahead of us on Sun at 4pm).

- Traveliteasia -

Visited on a hot Wednesday at dead on 12 O'clock. Not busy, plenty of seats. I've walked by many times at the weekend and there's always a long queue. Great ramen. Got the salt broth @ 1,100 yen. First button on the menu. Great soup, unusual beat up thick ramen noodles, soft boiled egg, buttery melting charshu. Great bowl, perfect for this hot day.

- J S -

We came in around lunch time on a Friday with a steady stream of people coming by and going. The noodles we ordered we delicious with a clean salty broth with hints of ginger, shrimp wontons and we ordered extra sliced chashu pork. The noodles were surprisingly shaped as thick nobbly noodles but great with a chewy texture and extremely soft. A fun lunch!

- Geo Law -

Incredible ramen. I had the salt broth which was really straightforward and light, giving the centre stage away to the handmade bouncy noodles, big generous shrimp wanton and flavourful chashu. Every bite on the noodles is a joy. It was ¥1300 well spent. The owner was very kind and spoke to me and offered lollipops too.

- Jumi -