Tokyo Dried Sardines Ramen Gyoku — Restaurant in Tokyo

Great place for ramen at Tokyo station! You can find a mix of tourists and salarymen eating here. You buy a ticket for your meal and line up, so minimal to no Japanese is necessary. The machine to buy meal tickets had English below the Japanese on each button. The hostess will probably only ask for your meal ticket and party size. You can easily & comfortably sit and eat by yourself. There was one table in the corner that could squeeze five, but you can expect to wait a bit for larger groups. One of the main things about this ramen place is that the soup is anchovy-based. This does give their ramen a strong fish flavor. If you order the shoyu ramen (it will have the 中 kanji) the fish flavor is not as strong, and it’s a nice way to try new flavors. There are small baskets underneath tables for purses, bags, but nothing bigger than a standard backpack. The leg space might be a bit tight for taller people, and the store itself is a bit cramped. I had the shoyu ramen (中華), and it was great. Something to note is that if you order an egg with your ramen, it will be runny and not...

Don't get me wrong, I love salty food... But, Gyoku's signature Tokusei Torori Ramen was way too RIDICULOUSLY, INSANELY, STUPENDOUSLY AND MIND-BLOWINGLY SALTY!!! 🤢🤢🤢

Although generous in portion when compared to the other Ramen offered at Ramen Street, and the bowl of Gyoku's signature Tokusei Torori Ramen on the mural looked enticingly delicious with all the sides, garnishes and condiments, it was near-impossible to eat, because of how incredibly salty it was!

I could make at least 3 bowls of Ramen from just 1 bowl of Gyoku's signature Tokusei Torori Ramen's broth.

Otherwise, the large thin slices of Chashu pork were tender and flavourful, the noodles al dente and good on the bite, and the soy-infused bamboo shoots were delicate and delicious.

The sardine-enriched broth was intense and packed a punch. It could have been up there amongst one of the greatest, or the best Ramen offered at Ramen Street, if it was not that inedibly salty.

Oh well, been...

One of the ramen shops inside Tokyo Ramen Street. Most, if not all of the shops are crowded, despite coming here for a late lunch. However, the niboshi ramen was worth the wait. You'll not only smell the "fishiness", but the rich broth was fantastic. The special comes with toppings like the braised pork and bamboo, which brings their own deliciousness to the bowl. Mix the egg yolk for a milder, creamy flavor. You'll be able to find Gyoku in other locations and worth a try if you like the niboshi style ramen!

Crowd Size: Very High (10min wait) Serving Speed: Average Payment...