Chūkasoba Katsumoto

After 16 days in Japan we came back to this place because it is the best Raman in Japan that we encountered. It's clean and clear that every bowl is important to them. It has that simplicity hidden behind a magnificent broth that makes the end of the bowl a tragedy. Buy your ticket, take your seat, install your Bib and wait while you watch them measure out the perfect portions to make your bowl the most important bowl made all day. The eggs are unbelievable. The perfect condition between soft and hard boiled and melt in your mouth. Belive it...go here...leave and wonder how this place doesn't make any "best" lists. It's awesome.

- Jay Dubya -

My wife and I stopped by Chūka Soba Kihachi for lunch and really enjoyed the experience. The small wooden shop has a warm, nostalgic atmosphere, with an open kitchen where the chefs prepare each bowl right in front of you. We both ordered the Ajitama Chūka Soba, featuring a fragrant niboshi-shoyu broth, tender chashu, marinated egg, and springy noodles. The flavors were balanced—rich yet clean—and the presentation was simple but elegant. Service was efficient, and ordering by ticket machine was easy. A perfect spot for classic Tokyo-style ramen done with precision and care.

- Jason Harris -

Ramen was excellent. The waiter explained me how everything works. The food was very tasty, price was good and it was quickly prepared. Beware that they only take cash. 10/10

- Natan Facchin -

Generous charsiew slices and a tasty broth that isn't too heavy on the palette. Simple prepaid machine ticket order system and attentive server that would bring an English menu to help with the ordering

- L X T -

The sister shop of the immensely famous ramen shop Ginza Hachigo This ramen shop is most famous for its clear broth tsukemen offering two types of noodles of varying thickness; the noodles are smooth and go well with the clear broth But the chasiu is somewhat lackluster in contrast

- Gaga Bichon -

Loved it! Char siew rice bowl is must order. Delicious broth though a little oily. Went at 11am and waited around 15 mins on a Saturday. There is no English menu

- SF Toh -

Perfect place for casual ramen. The ramen was tasty with a generous portion of pork and noodles given. The broth was also perfectly done, not too heavy. Credits to the staff were extremely friendly. As tourists, they immediately greeted us and gave us an English menu and run down on how to order. Much appreciated!

- Elizabeth Tan -

In a city known for good ramen places, Ramen Katsumoto excels in being one of the best. Good broth and fresh ingredients prepared by the most expert hands. This is a must try for everyone. Tip for the visitor: you come in, turn to the right and find the machine you order through. Place the money and push the button of your desired dish and add ons. Egg is good, tho most ramen come with egg already. There is an english menu for those who need it. I will surely come again. Thank you Chef.

- AF V -