Chūkasoba Nishino

You order via machine, where everything is listed in Japanese, but if that's a problem for you, the English version is posted on a laminated paper to the left of it. Cash only.

The broth, which is made up of 3 different components, has an incredibly deep taste that arrives in stages after drinking it. It cycles through almost all the savory tastes Japanese cuisine has to offer while not being too heavy in any way. I'd recommend blowing on it because I burned my tongue, but rather too hot in the beginning than too cold.

The noodles are thin and long, so if you can slurp, go for it. Eaten together with any of your toppings or sides (I had wantan), the taste is full, rich and will strengthen you after a long day's work.

The basic option, just ramen with greens, two slices of Cha Shu and one Naruto will cost you around 900¥, which is alright, considering this place is listed as a recommendation in the Michelin Guide.

All in all, not the perfect ramen (although I wouldn't know how to describe that) but most definitely worth a visit! Plus, it's in a quiet and peaceful street off the hustle of Tokyo, so it's perfect to wind down.