Ramen Hayashida Shinjuku Shop

A True Hidden Gem – Incredible Ramen! If you are looking for a fantastic lunch spot, this place is an absolute must-visit! We dropped in for lunch today and were blown away by how good the food was. The standout for me was definitely the shoyu ramen. The chicken broth was incredibly flavorful, deep, and absolutely delicious. On top of the amazing food, the service was lightning-fast, and the prices are very reasonable for the high quality you get. It really feels like a hidden gem. If you're anywhere nearby and trying to decide where to go for lunch, do yourself a favor and eat here!

The special shoyu ramen is clean and not too salty. Noodles the more wheaty and have a buckwheat color to it. Chewy but fragrant. Chashu is full of flavour. The surprise was the tonkotsu broth, thick and creamy but not oily nor heavy at all even when it gets cold at the end. Coats the noodle so well.

Been here twice and the taste is consistent. I got to try salt and chicken last time and this time I try the spicy ramen soup. Soup is thick and aromatic! But my favorite is still salt soup which is simple and easy to eat. Very refreshing and satisfying! Last time I came for lunch and the line was long. This time I try for dinner and the queue is a lot less. The wait is shorter.

Admittedly a ChatGPT reco. Loved every bit - you wait a few minutes in a queue outside, choose your ramen dish and sides once you enter on a screen and get seated. Food is served just a few minutes afterwards. Compact but - typically Japanese - cleverly used space. Fantastic ramen taste, rich in flavour, no frills. Clean bathroom. And super quick!

This is a hidden gem tiny ramen shop that is located in the back alley, which one should take. Goggle map directs you in the front or main street but there is a narrow corridor that leads to the back of the building, the back alley. Order in a machine that dispenses tickets that is taken by a door host and given to the kitchen staff. Bar style sitting only where the soup is prepared in front of you. Free chilled water is in a push tap in arms length. One whole egg in the noodle is a plus for a delicious savory broth with soft firm noodles. Can’t go wrong with your selection including the side rice dishes. The Best where locals go around this area! Look for this one… Itadakimasu.