Shibuya City, Tokyo, Japan｜Ramen Hayashi

The best ramen I’ve ever tasted. Tried many before and many after and it’s still THE BEST by far. I still go here every time I visit tokyo 🥚 The shop runs out of soup pretty early because of how good this place is so make sure you go line up early. More tips for those who aren’t use to this type of restaurant- 1. wait in line, in front of store. Don’t stand in the store even if you’re the first in line. 2. there is a ticketing/vending machine for you to order from (I recommend the most expensive one - it has everything, chashu and egg) The machine only takes cash and will give you a slip with your order. 3. Hand the slip to the shop owner. He’ll make you the most amazing ramen ever, enjoy !! 4. When you finish put your bowl back up on the counter. The owner runs the restaurant himself and is therefore quite busy / not as accommodating as you’d like (not gonna lie, he’s pretty mean. I dont mind it and the food is worth) If you do what you’re supposed to, i.e., line up, pay, eat, leave, then it’s a smooth experience.

This place is the real deal! They are only open for lunch, and they just serve ramen until they run out of soup, at which point they close. Most of the customers seem like locals. It seems like there is always a line out the door, but it moves pretty quickly. I was 10th or so and got seated in about 10 minutes. It's a small place, just counter seating and it's a bit cramped. Please don't come with big luggage or something. You need to order from the ticket machine, but it's got English and there aren't many configurations to choose from (soup+noodles, soup+noodles+egg, soup+noodles+egg+pork). The machine only takes coins, 1000 and 2000 yen notes. No cards. I came with only bigger bills and realized too late about the restriction. As I was about to sheepishly leave (rather than attempt to use Google translate to ask for help) one of the staff rushed up with a purse to make change for me ♥️ Their broth contains anchovies and presumably pork and other things, and they likely can't change it, so be aware if you have allergies or dietary restrictions.

You have to queue outside, but totally worth the wait. One of the best Ramen I ever had in Tokyo. Only one time of Ramen, but that’s all you need when it is made to the perfection.