Located in Shibuya and founded in June 2006, "Ramen Nagi BUTAO Shibuya" is the first self-operated store of the well-known ramen chain "Ramen Nagi" that has expanded globally. The starting point of "Nagi" was in Golden Gai in September 2004, initially operating as a subleased store until March 2006. After that, it reopened in Golden Gai in March 2008 with its own store, and has been thriving since then. The location is about an 8-minute walk east from Shibuya Station South Exit, slightly off the main street with a ticket machine outside. The Shibuya store is known as "BUTAO (Pork King)," a brand of tonkotsu (pork bone broth) ramen that is also available internationally. While "BUTAO" was briefly offered at Golden Gai Shin-Kan and Omiya stores in the past, currently only the Shibuya store serves "BUTAO" in Japan. Customers can customize the richness of the flavor and the firmness of the noodles when ordering. Additionally, they can choose from four types of oil: - Pork King (Normal) - Black King (Charred garlic and squid ink) - Red King (Chili oil) - Green King (Olive oil with basil and cheese) Upon entering, there are a few counter seats and tables in the back. Condiments like pickled ginger, mustard greens, garlic, and sesame are available on the table. The "Ramen" costs 790 yen, and the recommended option is the normal "Pork King" with regular fat. The dish comes with two slices of pork, plenty of green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and a spicy sauce, making it luxurious even in its default state. The soup, which was frothy, is rich in pork umami and sweetness. It has a silky base but is perfectly balanced with high-quality lard and sauce. The noodles are homemade straight ultra-thin noodles, low in water content, giving them a chewy texture that complements the soup well. The two large slices of pork shoulder are tender and substantial, adding to the overall satisfaction of the ramen. The generous portions of green onions and wood ear mushrooms are also commendable. The mustard greens on the table are quite spicy. As a brand that expands internationally, the "BUTAO" ramen at this restaurant is flawless in terms of completion. Despite being a bit far from the station, the value for money is excellent.

Hello! This is Botchi Gurume Tomochin Tabi! I had been attacking the bento boxes at the Hikarie B3 in Shibuya and the Ren Street in Toyoko, but as September arrived and I started working in an air-conditioned office, I began to feel the cold. I thought about getting a bento box from Ren Street today, but I really wanted to eat some warm ramen. However, I didn't want to deal with the long lines. Hmm... After some self-reflection, I decided that maybe if I went a bit further from the station, there wouldn't be as much crowding. So, I made the decision to go to Ramen Nagi Buta-oh Shibuya Main Store, and I went there! The pork bone broth was not too strong, the noodles were perfectly firm, the oil level was just right, and there was a nice level of spiciness. Wait a minute! This taste seems familiar... I've had this before... Ippudo!? But upon closer inspection, I realized that Ippudo has a certain uniqueness to its taste, while this one feels more clean and refreshing. My impression was that this was a tonkotsu ramen that you can enjoy getting refills of.

Ramen - Black Ramen This is a black ramen with black ma-yu and squid ink soup. The rich seafood-based soup and spicy sauce go well together. I think ordering an extra serving of noodles is a must here. Adding some pickled mustard greens on the side can help balance out the spiciness. In the past, they used to offer up to 10 extra noodle servings for 200 yen, but they don't do that anymore.

I went during my lunch break at work. The ramen here is similar to Ichiran or Ippudo, but I personally think the ramen here is more delicious. I ordered the special ramen, and the soup was so delicious that I ended up getting a second helping of noodles.

I might be going to the Hakata ramen restaurant called NAGI near Shibuya every two weeks. I was trying to avoid ramen for my diet, but I got hooked on this one. Thank you for the meal today.

A ramen shop located about an 8-minute walk from Shibuya Station. Their specialty is tonkotsu ramen. I ordered the special ramen and pepper bean sprouts. Personally, I tend to feel that all tonkotsu ramen tastes the same, but this one was just delicious. I ordered everything in regular size, but the black one with chili oil base looked tempting as well. It's rare to be able to change it as an option. I'll try that next time. The pepper bean sprouts were also delicious, almost like a salad.

After 8 years, I tried the basil and squid ink ramen again and it was incredibly delicious. The basil had a strong, fragrant flavor which I really enjoyed. I've always liked squid ink, so this ramen really stood out as the best I've had recently. The extra noodles and rice were also delicious. I was surprised at how affordable it was. I hope this restaurant stays around for a long time.

Sunday/Before 11 am No waiting Order: Negi Ramen 900 yen Extra noodles: 100 yen Access: 12-minute walk from Shibuya Station Interior: Counter seats, table seats Payment: Ticket vending machine, cash Note: The reviewer visited this ramen shop after 10 years, still considering their Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen as their favorite. The menu includes simple ramen as well as variations with different toppings such as special ramen, chashu men, ajitama ramen, negi ramen, and others. The reviewer ordered at the ticket vending machine outside, then was seated at the counter. The staff asked for the preferred taste preferences, similar to Ichiran, and the reviewer ordered Tonkotsu ramen with no spicy sauce and hard noodles. The ramen was served within 5 minutes, with a creamy and mild Tonkotsu soup that matched well with the soy sauce and spicy green onions. The thin noodles had a good texture and aroma, and the toppings of green onions, chashu, and wood ear mushrooms complemented the dish well. The reviewer enjoyed the ramen so much that they ordered an extra serving of noodles, which were also cooked perfectly.

I visited this restaurant located about a 10-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station South Exit. There was no wait at 13:50. There were 5 customers before me and 5 customers after me. This time, I purchased the Tonkotsu Ramen for 790 yen from the ticket machine and requested the noodles to be firm. There were samples on the counter wall showing the firmness of the noodles, richness of the flavor, and richness level, similar to Ichiran, but I wonder if they used to write it on paper and hand it over before. The restaurant has 6 counter seats and 22 table seats, managed by 2 staff members. The ramen was served 2 minutes later. The soup was a relatively light but rich tonkotsu broth, which was delicious and could compete with Ichiran. The noodles were homemade, thin straight noodles, and choosing firmness as firm was just right and delicious. Toppings included chashu, wood ear mushrooms, and green onions. Additional items included pickled ginger, spicy mustard greens, white sesame, and minced garlic. The noodles were so delicious that I couldn't help but order two extra servings for 100 yen each. In addition to the regular Tonkotsu Ramen, they also offer other flavors like Black King with ma oil, Red King with chili oil, and Green King with basil and olive oil, so I would like to try other flavors as well. Thank you for the meal.

I went to Ramen Nagi about 10 years ago, but I don't remember enjoying the ramen because I was probably drunk at the time. However, it's ranked high in Shibuya so I was a little curious. I walked by the shop and was lured in by the smell. I wasn't very hungry so I just ordered the ramen for ¥700. It looked thick and gooey, but it was surprisingly light! It was as clear as miso soup! The thin noodles were very firm and I could keep eating them endlessly. I ended up getting 3 extra servings. I'll have to eat a ton and lose weight with this.

It's been 10 years since I last visited this place. The restaurant still had a good number of customers, showing the strength of the Nagi Group. I had the same dish I had 10 years ago. The Ma-Yu oil was delicious and rich. Even compared to a famous restaurant in Hanyu, the handling of Ma-Yu oil can make a big difference, but here it was just perfect. I only felt richness and flavor, no bitterness. The dish was covered in oil when served, but it wasn't heavy. This is the power of professionals. With plenty of eggs and char siu for 970 yen, I was unsure at first, but it was worth it. I went on a whim, but I left completely satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

Personality is a quality that is developed through effort and personal growth. The characteristics of a good person include being sincere, generous, and refraining from speaking ill of others. Like begets like. Hello! What kind of person are you? I am Takumon ☻ Today, we are featuring [Ramen Nagi Butaoh Shibuya Main Store]. Located about an 8-minute walk from Shibuya Station. It is on the upper side of Yawata-dori from Namiki Bridge. Opened in June 2006, this popular ramen shop serves pork bone ramen with a soup made from boiling pork bones for 20 hours! I visited during lunch on a weekday. I was thinking about what to eat today, and decided to try udon. I headed to a udon shop near Namiki Bridge, but there was a long line... Hmm, what should we do? As I contemplated, I walked up the hill. Oh, there are still many shops in this area that I haven't tried yet. Let's go next time♪ I saw a red lantern for ramen. Alright, let's go here today! I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine outside. It was a bit crowded, so I waited outside for a while. It was scorching hot outsideι(´Д｀υ) A staff member came outside and asked for my preferences. I ordered the regular ramen. Finally, a seat opened up and I entered the restaurant. It didn't take long, maybe about 10 minutes, for a seat to open up, so the turnover rate is high. It's cool inside(∩´∀｀)∩ The air conditioning is blasting, which feels great. They serve lemon water. The table is fully equipped. It's nice to have a box of tissues. They also provide disposable aprons. Today, I ordered the [Ramen] for 790 yen. As soon as I sat down, the ramen was ready and handed to me over the counter. The pork bone ramen looks delicious. The soup is carefully made over time, with a super powerful heat source to bring out the deep umami flavor of the bone marrow. It's delicious, with a rich pork bone soup that's a bit greasy. The noodles are homemade, a blend of traditional fresh noodles and dry noodle technology. It's a standard thin noodle for pork bone ramen. Adjust the spiciness with the pickled mustard greens on the table. Oh, this pickled mustard greens are tasty! Let's add some garlic too. I ordered an extra serving of noodles for 100 yen. It's extra firm. A solid pork bone ramen that is quite tasty. I finished slurping up the noodles. Thank you for the meal. Takumon signing off. Cheers♪

Shibuya's hidden Tonkotsu ramen. I visited for the first time on a Sunday afternoon. I had been curious about this place as I had passed by it before. I was looking forward to trying it out. I purchased a meal ticket outside. There are counter seats and table seats with different entrances. This time, I sat at the counter. As soon as I entered, the unique smell of Tonkotsu filled the air in the restaurant. The staff's voices were loud, and I thought they might be in a bad mood, but it seemed to be their normal way of operating. There were condiments like takana and sesame on the table, and the takana was incredibly delicious. I said "Itadakimasu" as the ramen was served. The lightness of the back fat and the thin noodles reminded me of the ramen I had at Furaito-ken Honten in Miyazaki. The seasoned egg was tasty, and I ended up drinking a lot of the soup. It was delicious. I found a restaurant that suits my personal taste and I was very satisfied, so I couldn't help but order an extra serving of noodles. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back.

I visited Ramen Nagi in Shibuya at 11:55, and all the table seats were full, so I sat at the counter. I ordered ramen with no spice, everything else normal. The ramen was served in about 2 minutes, as fast as usual. It was delicious as always! Pork bone ramen is my favorite here. Feeling good, I also ordered an extra serving of noodles. It was a lot, almost more noodles in the extra serving than the regular one. Surprisingly, I finished it all easily. It was the best and satisfying.

I tried the Special Green King ramen for ¥970 with an extra noodle refill for ¥100. It's a combination of tonkotsu broth with basil and olive oil, and I had high expectations because I know this combination works well at another restaurant. However, something felt off... It had a strange spiciness or bitterness that didn't quite sit right with me. The ramen was undeniably delicious, so maybe I just had set my expectations too high.

Shibuya area, great value for money! This tonkotsu ramen place has generous portions of chashu, living up to its name as the "Pork King". The spiciness creeps up on you slowly, which is nice. The only downside is that the flavor can be a bit strong (even when diluted). I will definitely visit again!

I happened to come across this place and it was my first time visiting. I was in the area for work and there weren't many other shops around, so it was a good find. When I think of Nagi, I usually associate it with their shoyu ramen in Shinjuku, but here they only serve tonkotsu ramen. There was a ramen vending machine right in front of me, where you could also buy the shoyu ramen. I really like the shoyu ramen at Nagi (especially the tsukemen), so even though they only had tonkotsu here, I decided to give it a try. I ordered the negi ramen, which came with slices of chashu on top. There were a lot of green onions in it! The flavor was not spicy, but rather on the salty side. Personally, I still think of Nagi as the place for shoyu ramen. Thank you for the meal.

I had some errands in Shibuya and visited a famous ramen shop known for its tonkotsu ramen. It was a little past 12 o'clock and there were about 5 people in line. You buy a meal ticket before lining up. I felt a little anxious when the staff changed the line. I ordered the chashu ramen, which tasted like a delicious version of the famous shop Ichiran. It's completely to my liking. I really like the chashu here. It's nice that you can customize the tonkotsu ramen with garlic, spiciness, etc. I'd like to go back if I have the chance to go up the hill again.

Around 9 pm, I stumbled upon a ramen shop. I had been to a sister store before, but I didn't remember much about it... I ordered the noodles firm with lots of garlic. I was happy to be able to adjust it to my liking. And the speed of service was incredibly fast. With one slurp, the rich soup intertwined with the thin noodles flowed in. I was surprised. I will definitely be coming back.

This is my top 2 ramen I've ever had in my life! I love thin noodles so I'm happy! There are two types of gyoza, thin skin and thick skin, and I prefer the thin skin. Improvement points: - Many times gyoza is sold out during the evening, so please make more! - It wasn't nice that ramen was served to customers who arrived after us before us. - It's good that you're trying hard without raising prices, but it's sad that the fried garlic topping has disappeared from the table. It's a perfect match with garlic ramen. Even if you charge 100 yen, please add it as a topping. - It's quite difficult to get the sauce or vinegar for the gyoza.