Experience Umami Bliss at Tokyo’s Ramen Honma in Akasaka, Where Only Additive-Free Noodles Are on The Menu

Ramen Honma is temporarily closed.

Located in the Akasaka neighborhood of Tokyo, “Ramen Honma” is a ramen shop that takes pride in its exquisite soup, meticulously crafted from high-quality ingredients without the use of artificial additives.

Shrimp Wonton Noodles at Ramen Honma in Akasaka

“Shrimp Wonton Noodles”: a perfect match with salt broth

At Ramen Honma, you can choose between two types of broth for all ramen dishes: salt and soy sauce.

If you prefer the salt broth, we recommend the “Shrimp Wonton Noodles.”

Shrimp Wonton Noodles at Ramen Honma in Akasaka

“海老雲吞麺(5個入り),” Shrimp Wonton Noodles (5 pieces) 1,680 JPY (tax included)

The base broth is made by simmering beef, pork, and chicken bones with nearly ten types of vegetables and seafood. The salt-based sauce that complements the broth is made from three types of salt.

The resulting soup, made with over 30 ingredients, offers a balanced umami flavor without any single ingredient overpowering the others.

It’s a refreshing, clear broth with a deep, layered richness from the various ingredients.

Shrimp Wonton Noodles at Ramen Honma in Akasaka

The plump shrimp wontons bathing in the amber-colored broth are notable not only for their size but also for their delightful texture. Nestled inside each wonton is a filling made with finely chopped shrimp and a whole shrimp as well.

Shrimp Wonton Noodles at Ramen Honma in Akasaka

Shrimp Wonton Noodles come with your choice of either three or five wontons

The silky wonton skin and the plump, chewy texture of the shrimp will captivate you from the first bite. Enjoy the shrimp wontons with a spoonful of broth for a truly satisfying experience.

Don’t forget about the noodles either. At Ramen Honma, they’re smooth and firm, providing a perfect bite. These noodles are just the right thickness to soak up the flavorful broth, making it hard to stop eating.

Shrimp Wonton Noodles at Ramen Honma in Akasaka

Minami-no-Shima pork chāshū noodles with melt-in-your-mouth chashu

For those who prefer a soy sauce broth, we recommend the “Minami-no-Shima Pork Chashu Noodles.” This dish features three pieces of chāshū (Japan’s version of char siu) made from Minami-no-Shima pork, simmered in a simple sauce of soy sauce and mirin.

Minami-no-Shima Pork Chashu Noodles at Ramen Honma in Akasaka

“南の島豚叉焼麺,” Minami-no-Shima Pork Chashu Noodles 1,500 JPY (tax included)

The broth base is the same as the salt broth, but with a sauce made from three types of soy sauce added, resulting in a subtly sweet flavor. The sweet fat of the Minami-no-Shima pork chashu pairs perfectly with the soy sauce broth, enhancing the overall taste experience.

You’ll find yourself closing your eyes in bliss as the gentle sweetness of the broth enriched with the chashu’s fat spreads on your palate.

Minami-no-Shima Pork Chashu Noodles at Ramen Honma in Akasaka

The red meat of Minami-no-Shima pork is also superb, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture and a rich flavor. The simple seasoning of the ramen allows the natural taste of this high-quality pork to shine through, making each bite a delightful experience.

You’ll want to savor this sumptuous ramen dish to the fullest as the rich flavors entertain your palate.

Minami-no-Shima Pork Chashu Noodles at Ramen Honma in Akasaka

The fried green onions in the center of the bowl add color and depth to the soup. Mixing them into the broth midway through your meal adds a roasted aroma, ensuring you enjoy the soup until the last drop.

At Ramen Honma, the combination of toppings and noodles creates the ultimate bowl of ramen.

Minami-no-Shima Pork Chashu Noodles at Ramen Honma in Akasaka

Ramen Honma: a modern, elegant interior like a high-end Japanese restaurant

Ramen Honma boasts a luxurious exterior and a modern, elegant interior that doesn’t feel like a typical ramen shop. Inside, you’ll find a calm atmosphere with softly lit counter seats and tables for four at the back.

The spacious seating allows you to focus on savoring your ramen in a tranquil setting.

Interior of Ramen Honma in Akasaka

Interior of Ramen Honma in Akasaka

As you enjoy the variety of flavors in the broth, you’ll find yourself finishing your bowl in no time. The lingering taste of the soup will have you eager to return again soon for another visit to Ramen Honma.

Information

Store name らー麺 本間
Ramen Honma
Address Dear City Akasaka Hitotsugikan 1F, 4-2-3 Akasaka, Minato-ku, Tokyo
Access Akasaka-mitsuke Station 3-minute walk from Akasaka-mitsuke Station Exit 10
  • Tokyo Metro Ginza Line(G05)
  • Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line(M13)

  • Akasaka Station 4-minute walk from Akasaka Station Exit 1
    • Tokyo Metro Chiyoda Line(C06)
Phone number 03-6277-7765
Reservations Not accepted
Payment
  • Cash
  • Credit cards(American Express・Diners・Discover・JCB・Master・UnionPay・VISA)
  • Transportation-related electronic money(Suica)
  • Electronic money(QUICPay・Rakuten Edy)
  • QR code payment(Alipay・au PAY・d Payment・FamiPay・LINE Pay・PayPay・Rakuten Pay・WeChat Pay)
Service charge/Table charge None
Hours 11:00-15:00(last order 14:30), 17:30-22:30(last order 22:00)
Closed Sunday
Seating 12 seats
8 counter seats, 4 table seats
Smoking All seats are non-smoking
Official website https://kiwa-group.co.jp/ramen_honma_akasaka/
Other information
  • Menus are available in Japanese language only
  • Please ask staff about allergy-friendly menus; vegetarian, vegan and halal menus are not available
  • Wheelchair-accessible (steps inside)
  • Take-out and delivery services are not available
  • Luggage storage space is available
  • Wi-Fi is not available
  • Posting of food photos and videos on customers’ personal SNS accounts is allowed
  • Separate billing is allowed

※Menu contents, prices, store information, etc. are current as of July 2024.