Suginami City, Tokyo, Japan｜Hook

Best ramen in Japan. Expect a long wait, but it's really worth it. You order via vending machine that is only in Japanese so be prepared. The portion was great and the taste incredible.

I had the Karamiso ramen. I went at lunch time but it was crowded and it was a 1hr wait however the ramen was the best miso ramen I’ve ever had!! Lots of flavour and umami. If you don’t mind the queue, I definitely recommend this place!

Positives Smells good, tastes good, and great volume. The miso broth is excellent, the thick cut pork belly is satisfying, and the half-raw boiled egg is made to perfection. Reasonable starting price of 800 yen for a bowl of ramen, then pay extra for only what you want. Negatives Little unfortunate the gyoza is not offered. But they offer no other side dish. Because of that, it almost feels like they want the customers to enjoy their noodles more than anything. Overall So glad I found this place. I caught the smell while walking by, and I knew I had to try it. They only have miso based ramen, but that’s to be expected from the name of the store. Expect a short line during lunch and dinner hour since seating is limited. This is now a must eat place for me next time I’m in the area.