Tokyo Station Ramen Street: All 10 Shops Compared
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Tokyo Station Ramen Street is the most practical and efficient choice for travelers who want to experience authentic Japanese ramen during their Tokyo trip.
After the August 7, 2025 renewal, two new shops were added, bringing the total to 10 ramen specialty restaurants currently in operation.
This is not a personal restaurant review or impressions, but a practical selection guide to help first-time visitors to Tokyo Station quickly choose the best shop based on their taste preferences and available time.
1. 2025 Renewal Highlight: “Misokin & Hirakoya”
The stars of this renewal are undoubtedly these two shops. Pay attention to zones 9 and 10 on the map.
2. 🔥 [Must-Read] Misokin (みそきん) Reservation Strategy
Zone: 10 | 11:00 ~ 22:30 (L.O 22:00)
Misokin by top YouTuber HIKAKIN currently operates on a complete reservation system (ticket purchase). You can’t just show up and wait in line!
🎟️ Reservation System: LivePocket
Misokin uses LivePocket, a ticketing site, to sell time-slot tickets in advance.
- Ticket Price: 1,200 yen (prepaid)
※ This is not just a reservation deposit! It includes the price of one bowl of Misokin ramen.
- Reservation Opens: Usually 2-3 weeks before visit date at 20:00
- Time Slots: 20-minute intervals (e.g., 11:00, 11:20...)
✅ Official Misokin Reservation Link (LivePocket Ticket Purchase)
📲 How to Reserve (3 Steps)
- Sign Up: Register on the LivePocket-Ticket- site (phone verification required, Korean phone numbers accepted)
- Purchase Ticket: Select your desired date and time (20-minute intervals) and pay. Credit cards accepted.
- Receive QR Code: After payment, a QR code will be generated in 'My Tickets'.
※ Screenshots won’t work! You must access the site with internet connection at the venue to show the QR code.
⚠️ Critical Rules for Travelers (Entry Denial Cases)
Official regulations are very strict. Violating these rules will result in entry denial without refund.
① Passport Required (ID Check): Random checks verify that the ticket purchaser’s name matches their passport. Don’t forget your passport or you won’t be able to eat!
② Arrive 10 Minutes Early: You must arrive 10 minutes before your reserved time (assembly time). Late arrivals cannot enter.
③ Entire Party Must Assemble: Even if you bought multiple tickets, everyone must be present together to queue.
④ One Ticket Per Person Required: Everyone from elementary school age and up must purchase a ticket (preschool children can enter with guardian but may wait depending on seating availability).
3. 🍜 What Makes Misokin Special?
Like top YouTuber HIKAKIN’s founding philosophy of “giving energy to those who eat,” it features intense flavors.
🍜 What Does Misokin Taste Like?
- Broth: Double soup blending pork and chicken bones in golden ratio
- Miso: Special blend based on Niigata white miso
- Cooking Method: Made to order with ginger, garlic, and roasted sesame in a pot for explosive flavor. The special chili oil (rayu) sprinkled at the end is the key!
💰 Menu & Prices
The most popular menu item is the ‘Special’ with all toppings.
- Misokin (Basic): 1,200 yen
- Ajitama (Seasoned Egg) Misokin: 1,380 yen
- Chashu Misokin: 1,600 yen
- Special Misokin (Recommended👍): 1,550 yen
🛍️ Misokin Cup Ramen Available at Seven-Eleven Nationwide
4. Hirakoya (津軽煮干ひらこ屋)
Zone: 9 | Hours: 10:30 ~ 22:30
If you hate reservation battles or want “restaurant-quality ramen,” this is your answer. A popular Aomori restaurant has arrived in Tokyo.
👨🍳 What Makes It Different? (3 Commitments)
- Zero Fishiness: Manually removes anchovy heads and innards for clean taste without bitterness
- Living Noodles: Dough adjusted daily based on temperature/humidity
- Smoked Menma: Bamboo shoots soaked for 3 days, simmered in anchovy broth, then smoked for artistic texture
🍜 Menu Recommendations
- Assari (Light): Clear anchovy broth. Recommended for breakfast/hangover cure
- Koikuchi (Rich): Animal broth + rich anchovy. Highly recommended!
- Seabura (Back Fat): Choose if you want savory flavor
5. 🍜 Quick Selection Guide for All Shops
This table is a guide for quick decisions.
| Shop Name | Ramen Type | Features |
|---|---|---|
| 1. Ramen Kyoku | Niboshi (Anchovy) | Clean·Umami |
| 2. Soranoiro | Shoyu (Soy)·Vegan | Light·Vegetarian |
| 3. Rokurinsha | Tsukemen | Rich·Famous |
| 4. Hirugao | Shio (Salt) | Light·Clean |
| 5. Oreshiki Jun | Tonkotsu | Rich Pork Bone |
| 6. Hanamichian | Miso | Miso Lovers |
| 7. Kakushinya | Iekei | Heavy Flavor |
| 8. Ikaruga | Seafood Tonkotsu | Balanced |
| 9. Hirakoya | Niboshi (Anchovy) | Seafood Lovers |
| 10. Misokin | Miso | Trending·Popular |
📢 Want detailed taste reviews of the original 8 shops?
For menu photos and detailed tasting evaluations of established favorites like Rokurinsha and Hirugao, check out our previous comprehensive guide! 👇
☕ Tokyo Station Ramen Best 8, Tokyo Station Ramen Street Complete Review
6. 🗺️ How to Get to Tokyo Ramen Street
- Location: JR Tokyo Station Yaesu Underground Central Exit - exit the ticket gate and turn right (opposite side from Character Street)
7. 💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Q. Are they open during year-end/New Year holidays?
A. They operate during year-end/New Year but often with shortened hours.
☕ 2026 Tokyo Station Ramen Street Year-End/New Year Hours Information
Q. How long is the wait?
A. Waits of 1+ hours during meal times are common. Weekday afternoons 3-4pm or right after opening are safest.
Q. How does ordering work?
A. Most shops use ticket machines (kiosks) at the entrance where you purchase meal tickets first, then queue. Credit cards often don’t work - most accept only transportation cards (Suica/Pasmo) or cash. Bring cash.
Q. Luggage storage?
A. The shops are very cramped inside. For peace of mind, we strongly recommend storing luggage in Tokyo Station coin lockers before eating.
☕ Tokyo Station Complete Guide, Luggage Storage Coin Lockers
Tokyo Station Ramen Street is no longer just a place to wait in line - it’s become a place that requires insider knowledge.
If you’re targeting the trending Misokin, focus on reservations. For fail-safe deep flavor, Hirakoya’s ‘Koikuchi’ ramen is also an excellent choice.
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