Keika Ramen Shinjuku East Exit Branch — Restaurant in Tokyo

Comforting Keika Ramen in Shinjuku (But Maybe Skip the Fancy Decor)

During a recent trip to Japan, I revisited Keika Ramen in Shinjuku East Exit, a spot known for its braised pork belly ramen. It's a personal favorite, a true comfort food I always try to enjoy when I'm in Japan.

While the restaurant itself is quite small and a little worn down, the food remains excellent. The braised pork belly is the star of the show - melt-in-your-mouth tender and bursting with flavor. The broth is also fantastic - fragrant and not overly salty, a welcome change from some ramen in Japan.

Overall, Keika Ramen offers a delicious and comforting ramen experience, especially if you love braised pork belly. However, be prepared for a potentially cramped and casual atmosphere.

Recommendation: If ambiance is a priority, look elsewhere. But if you prioritize a delicious bowl of ramen that delivers on comfort and flavor, Keika Ramen...

As a tourist I found this small ramen restaurant to be incredibly cute. The menu has english fo anyone wondering and you order outside. Put money in the machine, select the dishes, accessories, and drinks you want. Get the tickets, go inside. It'd very small, perhaps 10 seats and it really gives off a great vibe for tourists wishing to get a small ramen restaurant vibe.

Stairs are narrow if you need the restroom and the restroom is incredibly...

Fast, ok flavor.

The restaurant itself is small, narrow. The moment I walked in I can smell a weird, sewer smell. But there is a air conditioner running so it isn’t a huge deal.

It took less than a minute for them to server the food, it is common in this area.

The food is pretty decent. Though I was surprised how hard the noodles are. It almost feels like raw. Then I saw the poster on wall, it appears to be their special way of cooking.

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