Harajuku is a district in Shibuya and known to be the center of youth culture and unique fashion style here in Japan. It’s also known for its colorful street art and unwonted vintage clothing stores and cosplay shops.
Of course, finding a great place to eat and enjoy Japanese food is never an issue when you are strolling around here.
Check out the list of Japan’s well-known best ramen restaurants in Harajuku that will surely exceed your expectations.
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1. Ichiran
This ramen shop was established in 1993 and has been running for 25 years now.
Travel time on foot is approximately 1 minute from Exit 7 of Meiji Jingumae Station, and 4 minutes from JR Harajuku Station.
The broth is made from white tonkotsu soup that is so satisfying and will surely leave you overly satisfied!
Highly Recommended Menu: Ichiran’s Classic Tonkotsu Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Ichiran(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 一蘭 |
| Business Hours | 10 AM 〜 10:45 MN |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-3407-5911 |
| Address | 6-5-6 Jingumae, Shibuya, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Meiji Jingumae Station |
| Seats | 36 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
2. Afuri
The average travel time on foot is approximately 3 minutes from (JR Line) Harajuku station, and 5 minutes from Meiji Jingumae Subway Station.
Afuri ramen bowls are being served with two choices of broth, the shoyu(soy sauce) and yuzu (citrus junos). It is highly recommended to try Afuri’s signature yuzu broth as it gives that lemon tang and refreshing taste.
Highly Recommended Menu: Yuzu Shoyu Ramen & Tsukemen
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| TripAdvisor | Afuri(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Business Hours | 11 AM – 3 AM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-6438-1910 |
| Address | 3-63-1 Sendagaya | 1F Grande Foresta, 150-0001, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Harajuku Station |
| Seats | 16 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
3. Noodle Stand Tokyo
Estimated travel time on foot is 1 minute from JR Yamanote Line – Harajuku Station.
This ramen shop offers good quality of beef toppings, really flavorful ones. The sauce is just perfect for your soba bowl.
Highly Recommended Menu: Beef Stew Mazesoba
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| TripAdvisor | Noodle Stand Tokyo(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| English Menu | Available |
| Business Hours | Mon – Fri: 11:00 AM ～ 4:00 PM 6:00 PM ～ 9:00 PM Sat. Sun. & Holidays: |
| Budget | ￥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-6804-1477 |
| Address | 1-21-15 Jingumae | B1F Napore Harajuku Bldg., Shibuya 150-0001, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | Irregular holiday |
| Access | Harajuku Station |
| Seats | 11 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
4. RAMEN DINING JinGu｜Feature Reference
Estimated travel time on foot is 1 minute from JR Yamanote Line – Harajuku Station.
This ramen shop offers good quality of beef toppings, really flavorful ones. The sauce is just perfect for your soba bowl.
Highly Recommended Menu: Beef Stew Mazesoba
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| TripAdvisor | RAMEN DINING JinGu(score：3.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | ラーメンダイニングJingu |
| Business Hours | Weekdays: 11:30 AM ~ 11:00 PM Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays 11:00 AM ~ 11:00 PM (Sundays until 10:00 PM L.O 9:30 PM) |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-6434-9910 |
| Address | 4-32-5 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Meiji Jingumae Station |
| Seats | 22 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Sectionalized smoking |
5. Hajime Ramen
The estimated travel time on foot is 3 minutes from Meiji Jingumae Station and 5 minutes from JR Harajuku Station.
Tsukemen is by far, the bestselling food among all other food menus in this restaurant. It comes in regular, medium, and large. You can also mix the chicken soup and the seafood soup to make it tastier!
Highly Recommended Menu: Tokusei Kara Tsukemen
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| TripAdvisor | Hajime Ramen(score：3) |
|---|---|
| Business Hours | Weekdays & Saturdays 11:00 AM ~ 9:30 PM Sundays & public holidays |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-5772-5800 |
| Address | 3-23-1 Jingumae | B1F Nodera Bldg., Shibuya 150-0001, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Meiji Jingumae Station |
| Seats | 21 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
6. Seiya
Located just a minute away from Harajuku Station – Takeshita exit. Cross the street towards Abema Studio then head to the left.
Seiya ramen bowl is very famous because of the amazing taste! It has so much “negi” toppings that give crunchy feeling while savoring the taste. The broth has a rich and satisfying taste of pork and chicken bones.
Highly Recommended Menu: Seasoned Spring Onion Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Seiya(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | せい家 |
| Business Hours | 11 AM 〜 2:30 AM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-3796-6888 |
| Address | 1-21-15 Jingumae, Shibuya 150-0001, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Harajuku Station |
| Seats | 16 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
7. Kyushu Jangara Ramen
Travel time on foot is approximately 2 minutes from the JR Yamanote line – Harajuku station (Omotesando exit).
Jangara is a signature ramen of Kyushu or southern area of Japan. The broth is made from pork marrow/bones and the consistency is thicker than the usual ramen. Noodles used in most Kyushu ramen are often thin-sized.
Highly Recommended Menu: Garlic Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Kyushu Jangara Ramen(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 九州じゃんがららあめん |
| Business Hours | ~First Floor~ Weekdays: 10:45 AM ～ 12:00 MN Sat. Sun. Hols. 10:00 AM ～ 12:00 MN ~Second Floor~ |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000～ |
| TEL | +81-3-3404-5572 |
| Address | 1-13-21 Jingumae | Shanzeru Harajuku Bldg. 2 1-2F, Jingumae, Shibuya, 150-000 Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Harajuku Station |
| Seats | 54 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
8. Santouka
Travel time on foot is approximately 3 minutes from Meiji Jingumae Station, and 7 minutes from JR Harajuku Station.
This ramen shop is one of the oldest ramen restaurants in Japan! It has white tonkotsu soup that is so satisfying to the very end. Connoting a feminine touch to the ramen bowl, they added red pickled plum which signifies a woman wearing a red lipstick. Such an interesting fact!
Highly Recommended Menu: Shio (Salt) Ramen & Miso Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Ramen Santouka(score：3.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | らーめん山頭火 |
| Business Hours | 11 AM 〜 12 MN Last Order: 11:45 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-5464-5521 |
| Address | 6-1-6 Jingumae | 1F Tsunoda Bldg., Shibuya 150-0001, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | Irregular holiday |
| Access | Meiji Jingumae Station |
| Seats | 19 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
Ticket vending machines are used to choose your own ramen bowls!
