Hakata Tenjin Shinbashi 1 — Restaurant in Tokyo

I tried their ramen like almost 2 decades ago when I first visited Tokyo and has since been hooked. I love their rich tonkatsu broth. Not overly salty, and the texture of their ramen was mostly consistent and good. So now, wherever I go, if I see one Hakata Tenjin ramen, I would try. This Shimbashi branch, I tried almost 5 years ago and have been frequenting it when I travel to Japan and stayed in this area. Both broth and ramen were good and ingredients fresh. Service was prompt. The only setback was the place is a little small and can be a challenge for a tall & big size guy like me to sit at the counter. A tip: Please remember to add the spicy vegetable condiments that they provide FOC for those who can take spiciness. It complements so well and elevates the...

Was first introduced to this chain from Hakata when I first visited Tokyo a decade ago and fell in love with it. Their broth is thick and flavourful, noodles firm and has texture, Q and char siew tender and generous. If you can spicy food, then add the spicy pickled vegetable that is free and it goes so well with the broth. Now, this branch here is not as tasteful as the one I had in Shinjuku but I have been missing it for almost 3 years of Covid-19. So, it is still an enjoyable...

Overall: 3 COVID-19 prevention: 2, open air but no hand sanitizer at entrance or acrylic board between the seats Location: 5 Foods: 4 Drinks: 1, OMG, water is horrible and tastes like chemicals Atmosphere: 4 Service: 3 Cost Performance: 4 Smoking: no Tourist Friendly: Not necessarily but you can order by picture Credit Card: no Comments: Tonkotsu ramen is fine but the water is just terrible tasting like chemicals. They should find the cause and improve...