10 Super Spicy Ramen Restaurants in Tokyo
Ramen is one of Japan's fundamental soul foods, and it's easy to see why. But the following list of ramen restaurants isn't for the faint of heart—it's for those who want their noodles so spicy that they break out in a sweat with every delicious slurp! Here are ten super spicy ramen restaurants in Tokyo! Don't say we didn't warn you...
Mokotanmen Nakamoto — Kami-Itabashi
蒙古タンメン中本、また来ちゃった(๑'ڡ'๑)୨♡
— 志流凛音 (男) (@leon_shiryu) June 10, 2018
食べながら、エックスのSilent Jealousyが流れて、首が自然とヘドバンしちゃう自分を何とかしてください(。_。 (゚ㅂ゚ )(。_。(゚ㅂ゚ )(屮°言°)屮ヴォォォオイ!!!!!!
(゚ㅂ゚ ≡ ゚ㅂ゚)(゚ㅂ゚ ≡ ゚ㅂ゚) pic.twitter.com/HuzCTHlaiz
Although Mokotanmen Nakamoto is a chain, its flagship restaurant is located in Kami-Itabashi, and it's one of the first places that comes to mind when considering truly spicy ramen spots in Tokyo. It's not just that the ramen is spicy—it also has a rather unique flavor. Don't be surprised if you're hooked after your first bite!
Kouya — Yotsuya
四ツ谷 支那そば屋こうや
— ふじわら (@fufufuramen) April 21, 2018
★雲呑麺+玉子
1983年創業。今年35年目の老舗。
麺は柔らかめの細麺。ボリューム○。ワンタンは餡ギッチリ。薄切りの叉焼、固めのゆで卵、大量のネギ、海苔一枚、メンマ3枚。スープはライトな豚骨醤油、鶏も少し感じました。あっさりで程よい塩っぱさ。ごちそうさまでした。 pic.twitter.com/z03t3f72Qk
This establishment in Yotsuya is famous for its wanton ramen. But it also a menu item called karai-karai (literally "spicy spicy") ramen which, as its name would imply, is incredibly spicy. It might not appear outwardly spicy like some other entries on the list, but it's full of green chilies so it packs quite the punch!
Koisaimen Inosho — Nerima
r061「濃菜麺 井の庄」@荻窪。「井の庄」の新ブランド。こんどは、濃厚タンメンだ。美味しいんだけど、おれにはちょっと濃厚過ぎた。店名に「濃」の字があるんだから、最初から行くなっちゅー話ですがw pic.twitter.com/3YQAWCfirJ
— もりかわ@メンマンガ毎週土曜日 (@morikawa1go) June 10, 2018
Kara-kara kosaimen, the signature dish of this ramen shop, is remarkable for its blend of spice and unique flavor. It's full of veggies, which adds a nice earthiness to every bowl. Another great thing about this restaurant is that you can choose the level of spiciness you desire, from just a little to flaming hot, so you're in control of how hot it gets!
Kikanbo — Kanda
先日、美味しいと言われて、名古屋・驛麺通り、カラシビ味噌らー麺鬼金棒に行ってきました!
— 中村圭三 (@keizo_nakamura) June 7, 2018
辛めで中国の山椒のあの舌に残るシビレのあるラーメンで美味しかった‼️
かなり辛いと身構えてたので、辛さ、シビレ普通を頼みましたが、もう一段階上げた方が辛いのが好きな人は良いかもね pic.twitter.com/CAzmUQNnyG
Kikanbo proudly boasts of the numbness that accompanies the intense heat of their ramen. Said numbness comes from their use of Szechuan peppers, and you can adjust how mouth-numbingly spicy you'd like your bowl to be according to your tastes. Be careful not to go overboard!
Bingiri — Ogikubo
刺激あるものが食べたくなって荻窪駅から徒歩10分、環八沿いにある「ビンギリ」へ。注文は一番人気「勝浦タンタン麺」850円。大成食品の麺と共に大量の刻み玉葱にニラ、ひき肉が激辛スープの中に入っている。それを穴あきレンゲで掬い上げていただく。辛さの違いはあれど中本を凌ぐ美味さがあるね! pic.twitter.com/OFU1pWKfdU
— 来賀友志 (@kuga195611) May 10, 2018
Bingiri's signature bowl is its katsu-ura tantanmen. It has sliced onion, chives, minced meat and peppers that are deliciously complemented by the oil in the dish. Don't be surprised if—like other customers—you break out in a sweat trying to conquer this spicy bowl!
Do-Miso — Kyobashi
味噌の名店 ど・みそ 京橋本店
— Ekiben (@ekiben_japan) June 14, 2017
辛さに挑戦 みそオロチョンラーメン
激辛レベルMAXのファイヤーは無理だ!#京橋#ラーメン#味噌#激辛 pic.twitter.com/A92k30vzVo
Headquartered in Kyobashi, the specialty dish at Do-Miso is their miso orochon ramen. Here you can also choose the level of spiciness, which ranges from "mild" to "fire." But if you're a pro with an iron stomach, you can also try the miso orochon MEGA FIRE ramen. Needless to say, it's not for the timid!
Yaguratei — Hatsudai
今日"やぐら亭"に行ってきました(////)❤
— hana💋・ (@hanae_JJ0126) June 6, 2018
ピリ辛タンメンを🍜💕
ピリ辛よりちょっと辛め🙈👏
でもクリーミーで、すっごく美味しかった〜🍴❤
お店の方が本当に優しくて、ジェジュンのことを大事に色々とお話しして下さり、感激しちゃいました🙈❤#ジェジュン #Sign pic.twitter.com/d59IgbeJW5
This spicy ramen shop is located on the popular Fudo Shopping Street. They say their hotaru ramen is the spiciest in the universe, so much so that the bowl itself is liable to burst into flames! It has generous helpings of habenero peppers, and spicy food shamans claim that it's "so hot it hurts!"
Metta — Omori
友人らの間で噂のタイ・ミャンマー料理店でメッタラーメン。辛さは適度でトマトがベースの美味しいスープ。そしてこの盛り…! (@ METTA in 大田区, 東京都) https://t.co/CvWrt7BRf5 pic.twitter.com/THtxRawGqY
— 結城らんな/MP33う12 (@ran_na) May 20, 2016
This ramen restaurant is actually quite unique, since it's a fusion of flavors from Thailand and Myanmar. It has a flavor profile that is somewhat similar to tatanmen, and is a great pick-me-up when the weather is chilly.
Rishiri — Shinjuku
利しり 歌舞伎町店
— RUNA (@ua_zero_kr_26a) June 7, 2018
オロチョンラーメンダブルスーパー(辛さ6倍)1080円
辛旨で来て見たんですが
6倍でピリ辛くらい
スープにスッポン等を使用し辛いけど酸っぱい感じそこに大量の具
辛さもさっぱりして具材の旨味が溶け込んで美味しい一杯でした
ごちそうさまでした pic.twitter.com/xYk5PNxA7B
This restaurant in Kabukicho has a well-established reputation for slinging flaming-hot ramen. Like other entries, the spiciest menu item is called orochon ramen, and can be scaled according to taste. The ramen has a nice, well-rounded flavor thanks to the chopped green onion, green peppers and pork.
Hoozuki Ramen — Nakano
ほおずき@中野
— や団・中嶋享 (@yadannakashima) June 10, 2018
担々麺(大辛)850円+ご飯無料
旨・辛・痺・酸の順番ですかね!
一口スープを飲むと一気に箸が進みます!酸辣湯麺好きの自分には、このわずかな酸味が食欲倍増!干しエビが1アクセントとしてきっちり仕事。
そこまで辛いの得意では無いですが、大辛でも全然大丈夫! pic.twitter.com/WdDyEaq0E5
This popular tantanmen restaurant can be found in Nakano Broadway. Although the regular menu lists the usual levels of spiciness, those looking to truly test their mettle can order from a separate menu that offers ramen that is off-the-charts spicy! Good luck!
Read the original article in Japanese from All About via the link below.