"I went to line up for the 100 famous sweets shops in Harajuku early in the morning today. After having an early lunch in Harajuku, I decided to walk to Shibuya. It took about 15 minutes to walk, and I explored various back alleys along the way. There, I visited 'Ramen Hayashi,' one of the 'Ramen 100 Famous Shops.' Located near Shibuya Station, about a 7-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station, 'Ramen Hayashi' had a line of about 15 people when I arrived around 12:15 on a Tuesday. After waiting for about 20 minutes, I finally entered the small restaurant with only 10 counter seats, managed by two people. I purchased a ramen ticket at the entrance, sat at an available seat, and handed over the ticket. The system was similar to a regular ramen shop, but there was no option to choose the firmness or richness of the noodles like in a Yokohama-style ramen shop. The owner serves the perfect ramen! Shortly after being seated, my 'Ramen 1000 yen tax included' arrived. The soup had a classic pork bone soy sauce color with a strong seafood aroma but no unpleasant odor. The noodles were thin straight noodles that paired well with the pork bone soy sauce. The toppings included crunchy menma, green onions, a sheet of seaweed, and a slice of chashu. The menma was flavorful and crunchy, while the chashu was tender and easy to bite through. It was a thin slice that allowed you to savor the meat's umami flavor. Overall, the ramen was beautifully presented and well-balanced in terms of soup, noodles, toppings, and presentation. As someone from Kanagawa, trying a Tokyo ramen shop from the 'Ramen 100 Famous Shops' for the first time, I was impressed by the variety of beautiful ramen options in Tokyo, especially in the Shibuya area. 'Hayashi' in Shibuya is popular for its ramen that captures the essence of seafood. Although the ramen was delicious, I found the price of 1000 yen to be a bit high. Personally, I prefer ramen around 800 yen and like thicker noodles, so that influenced my evaluation."

It's been a while since my ramen ranking No.1, Hayashi! The price has gone up to 1400 yen, but it's still worth it for this delicious char siu ramen! The soup is... amazing! The flavor of seafood, pork, and chicken all come together in a rich and balanced broth. From the first aroma to the aftertaste, it's a truly happy experience. The noodles are the perfect thickness and texture to complement the soup. The char siu is tender and flavorful, and the seasoned egg and bamboo shoots are also delicious. Everything about this ramen is perfect. This is my personal favorite ramen, and until I find one that surpasses it, it remains at the top of my list.

Originally, I had planned to visit a certain place today, but due to circumstances, it didn't work out. I was supposed to go to Shibuya at the end of the month, but there might be a long line on a Saturday, so I decided to change my schedule. Today, I took a day off and visited the restaurant for the first time (lol)!! At the Inokashira Line platform in Shibuya Station, I took some photos of the train for a while. However, I ended up going in the wrong direction and got lost (cries)!! I arrived at the restaurant just 5 minutes before opening. The place was packed inside, but there was a small line outside. No problem at all (lol)!! Weekdays (except for Wednesdays, the regular holiday) are the best time to visit. Inside the restaurant, there are only counter seats and three types of ramen on the menu. There are no extra toppings like gyoza or rice, and no options for extra noodles (lol)!! I ordered the char siu ramen with a flavored egg from the ticket machine. The soup is a slightly light pork bone soy sauce and fish base. The char siu is 4 thick slices, and they melt in your mouth with a creamy texture from soaking in the soup. The other toppings are chopped green onions and bamboo shoots. The noodles are a bit firm. Overall, it was delicious (lol)!! Since they only have three types of ramen, I left as soon as I finished eating. I will find another opportunity to visit again (lol)!!

There was no roasted pork available, so the menu only had ramen or flavored egg ramen. The chashu was delicious, so I would have liked to order that if there was roasted pork. The flavored egg was also tasty. I'm not a big fan of cold menma. The portion felt a bit small.

Arriving around 12:30 on a regular Friday, there were about 4 people lined up in front of the shop. The turnover was quick, and I was seated in about 10 minutes. I purchased a meal ticket (roast pork ramen ¥1,400) at the entrance and sat down. The shop was run by what seemed to be the owner and a female assistant. The owner diligently prepared the noodles in a bowl, while the female assistant added toppings like roast pork, boiled egg, and bamboo shoots. The ramen was served one after another without any waste. The soup was rich in flavor, but had a light aftertaste, making it easy to drink. The roast pork, neatly arranged in front of the noodles, had a firm texture and juicy meaty flavor. The balance was just right. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles that went well with the soup. I ate the noodles, then the soup, and finally the roast pork, and by the time I finished the noodles, there was only a little soup left and no roast pork. I savored the last bite of the egg floating in the soup and was completely satisfied with the delicious meal. Thank you for the wonderful meal.

I arrived smoothly around 1:45 PM on a regular day and ordered a $10 ramen. The rich seafood and pork bone soup had a flavorful taste, with medium-thin egg noodles, perfectly tender bamboo shoots, and well-cooked chashu. It was a classic combination that I would love to try again if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

A famous ramen shop in Shibuya. Both the soup and noodles are of high quality, making it worth a visit. It's hard to say if it's addictive enough to want to go back again, but the popularity of ramen shops in Tokyo means there are always long lines. Two women next to me were chatting after finishing their meal, and the staff promptly asked them to leave as it was full. It's a popular place, so think about the people waiting and act accordingly. I appreciate the good service.

It was around 2pm when I visited the ramen shop known as the number one in Shibuya. It was quite crowded, showing its popularity. The menu only had three options, which made it easy to decide quickly. The taste was like a milder version of a traditional ramen, rich but with a refreshing aftertaste. It was really delicious.

Soon to celebrate its 20th anniversary, this ramen shop in Shibuya is a pioneer of the fish and pork bone double soup that has been flooding the market lately. Back in the day, it must have been quite a shock when it first appeared, although I'm not familiar with that era, I do know about "Ore no Sora" and "Aoba" from the same period. However, it seems to be categorized as a Japanese-style light fish and pork bone ramen, so I wonder if it's okay to call it "oma-kei" (middle-aged man style). For someone who knows the old days, it's fine, but for someone like me who has recently started exploring food, is it okay to evaluate it easily? Therefore, I'll just stick to the opinion of a casual user, not a ramen enthusiast. I happened to pass by this place when I got lost on my way to "Katsuo Shokudo" and saw a line of about 10 people, so I think it's safe to say that there is always a line of about 10 people. I arrived 30 minutes before opening aiming for the front of the line, with one person already ahead of me. After that, a few more customers arrived, and by the time the shop opened, there were about 10 people in line. The interior of the shop has a capacity of about 10 seats at the counter, so at this time, everyone should have been seated for the first round. When I finished eating and left the shop, a second line had already formed. The space is stark and devoid of unnecessary items, with no background music, TV, or radio. The menu system is simple, with only ramen with or without seasoned egg and char siu. There are no side menu items, not even an option for extra-large portions of tsukemen, so the existence of the ticket machine seems unnecessary. As a result, the turnover is fast, and the service is quick. The medium-thick yellowish noodles with a slight edge and a texture that hits the tongue are made by Mikawa-ya Seimen. The soup, surprisingly not as thick as it looks, is rather light. It's hard to believe that this is the soul of the legend, but it's a fact that many ramen shops have been inspired by it over the years. Although not something I could eat every day without getting tired of it, it's not too distinctive, making it friendly even to beginners like myself. It seems that you can request salt ramen as a hidden menu item when handing over your ticket. Well, this privilege is probably only allowed for regular customers. I might get criticized for saying this, but to me, it just tasted average. This is the best evidence that the market is saturated with similar ramen soups. However, it's surprising that they perfected this taste 20 years ago and have maintained their presence without being buried, still competing at the forefront even after 20 years. I don't know if it's truly one-of-a-kind, but there are still plenty of fans who come seeking this taste. As a carefree person, I didn't feel the slightest bit of that, and the only thing that was tough was climbing up the steep slope to get here. It's a slope that would make Tamori-san happy if he saw it, Shibuya really is a town that was built at the bottom of a valley.

A ramen shop located near Shibuya Station on the Keio Inokashira Line, up the hill. I started lining up at 11:15, but was able to sit as soon as they opened, so it's recommended to go early. The noodles have a good chewy texture and are delicious. The chashu gets more flavorful the more you chew it.

Located a little off from National Route 246, up the hill from Daikanzaka, is the long-established live house Lamama. I had been curious about this place for a while but finally got the chance to visit. I was prepared for a long line, but luckily there were only two people ahead of me on a weekday around 12:30. It's still hot out, so waiting in line at a ramen shop during lunchtime can be tough. This place is generally ranked as the number one ramen spot in Shibuya on several websites, and has been selected as one of the top 100 shops for 6 consecutive years. With such high expectations, I couldn't help but wonder if it would live up to the hype. The first sip of the soup revealed a gentle flavor of seafood and pork bone broth that felt somewhat familiar. The noodles were thick and straight, clinging well to the soup, but didn't have any standout features. However, as I continued eating, the flavors became richer and more delicious. The toppings such as bamboo shoots, chashu, seasoned egg, seaweed, and green onions were well thought out. Despite my initial impression, I ended up quite satisfied. Before I knew it, I had finished every last drop and bite. Thank you for the meal.

It has been 4 years since my last visit. I went there right after my health check-up because the timing and location coincided perfectly. It's about a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station, but there are many slopes, so be prepared. I arrived 10 minutes before the opening time of 11:30 am on a Tuesday. There were 5 people in line. The store opened right away, without waiting for the opening time. They use a ticket system for ordering. The menu is quite limited, with only three options: regular ramen, ramen with seasoned egg, and chashu (pork slices) noodles. I remembered the chashu being delicious, so I ordered the chashu noodles for 1400 yen. The dish arrived in about 5 minutes. The turnover seemed to be quick. I took a bite right away. Despite its appearance, the taste was very healthy and not too heavy, similar to Tenkaippin. The chashu was tender with a good amount of oil. The seasoned egg had a rich flavor. I found it even more delicious than when I last visited. Maybe my taste buds have matured. It's always highly rated in Shibuya, so I recommend trying it out!

I visited a ramen shop in Shibuya! This time, I went to "Ramen Hayashi." I ordered the "Char Siu Ramen." When it comes to pork bone, seafood, and chicken soy sauce ramen, I always think of my favorite "Ore no Sora." Seeking even more deliciousness, I decided to give this place another try during my summer vacation. As I waited with anticipation, the bowl arrived. The appearance was very similar to Ore no Sora, so my expectations soared. [Soup] The rich and thick soup with a good amount of thickness combines the best parts of pork bone, seafood, and chicken. It starts with the softness of chicken, transitions to the richness of pork, and finishes with the boldness of seafood. This soup is amazing. [Noodles] They use Sanpouya noodles, so you can't go wrong. The noodles are cooked normally, and the medium-thick straight noodles perfectly complement the thick soup. [Char Siu] The texture of the meat is well done, but the flavor doesn't penetrate much. Although one slice of thick pork was included, maybe it was just a one-off. [Ajitama Rating] 1.5 out of 5. Since the noodle portion is only regular, they probably pre-cook a portion based on the number of people in line, so the service is ultra-fast even with a decent line. As expected, the ramen was similar to my favorite "Ore no Sora," but the flavor of dried fish was stronger than expected. Next time, I want to try the off-menu "Salt Ramen" (just say "salt" when ordering) if I visit again. Thank you very much. Restaurant Visited: Ramen Hayashi Address: 1-14-9 Dogenzaka, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Access: 2 minutes walk from Shibuya Station West Exit (Keio Inokashira Line), 5 minutes walk from Shibuya Station (Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line, Tokyu Denentoshi Line), 6 minutes walk from Shibuya Station (JR Yamanote Line), 6 minutes walk from Shibuya Station (Tokyo Metro Ginza Line), 8 minutes walk from Shibuya Station (Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyu Toyoko Line) Menu Ordered: Char Siu Ramen - 1400 yen Business Hours: 11:30-15:30 (until the soup runs out) Regular Holidays: Wednesdays, Sundays, National Holidays Instagram: Not available Visit Time and Waiting Time: Monday (Cloudy) 11:12 arrival (before opening, no wait, first in line), 11:25 opening (opened a little early), about 12 people in line, bowl arrived at 11:30, about 12 people waiting when I left #Please follow me #Noodlestagram #Noodlegrammer #RamenHayashi #Hayashi #Ramen #Tsukemen #Aburasoba #Jiro-style #Seafood Pork Bone Soy Sauce Ramen #Tokyo Ramen #Shibuya Ramen #Top100Shop2022 #Tabelog3.79 #KingRating 9/10 #Want to connect with ramen lovers #Gourmet #Delicious #Yummy #Tasty #NoodleLife #RamenLife #Noodle #Ramen #Food #Japan #Delicious #Instafood

Located a 3-minute walk from JR Shibuya Station, "Hayashi" is a popular ramen shop established in 2003. Despite always seeing a long line, I finally decided to visit for the first time. During lunchtime on the weekend, there was a line of about 20 people, so I joined at the end. After waiting for about 30 minutes, I was seated inside. The menu offers three types of ramen: regular ramen, ramen with flavored egg, and ramen with roasted pork. There are no condiments on the table, as they focus on the taste of the ramen itself. I ordered the regular ramen. The toppings included chashu, bamboo shoots, green onions, and seaweed in a traditional style. The soup was a light and gentle fish and pork bone soy sauce broth, despite looking rich. It was very smooth and well-balanced. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles with a slight yellow hue. They were chewy and had a wheaty aroma, complementing the soup well. The chashu was tender, and the slightly crunchy bamboo shoots added a nice texture. Overall, it was a high-quality bowl of ramen. Thank you for the meal.

This time, it's the ramen restaurant "Hayashi" in Shibuya. The shop has relatively limited operating hours, so I couldn't go for a while. When I arrived at 12:50 on Saturday, there was a line of about 15 people, haha. Truly a popular shop!! We were able to get inside in about 30 minutes! The interior of the shop had about 10 counter seats. Menu: Ajitama Ramen for 1,100 yen. Hayashi's ramen is a fish-based tonkotsu ramen. Just looking at it, you can tell it's delicious. I had the impression that fish-based tonkotsu ramen would be rich, but Hayashi's ramen wasn't that heavy and was quite easy to eat! Maybe that's why there were a lot of women customers too! By the way, they will be closed for summer vacation from August 6th to August 27th, so please be aware ⚠️

I visited this popular shop that I had been curious about since before daytime. The rich seafood double soup was overflowing everywhere, but I decided to give it a try since it has maintained its reputation as a top shop. I arrived at 13:45 and there were 7 people waiting, showing the shop's popularity. I got a ticket for the ramen with flavored egg for 1100 yen and sat at the counter. The operation was smooth with the owner and a woman working, and I received my bowl in about 10 minutes. The soup was as expected, rich and creamy with a slight thickness. The noodles were smooth and medium straight, pairing well with the soup. The toppings included chashu, flavored egg, bamboo shoots, seaweed, and chopped green onions. However, the flavored egg and chashu didn't stand out much. Overall, I couldn't understand why this shop is so highly rated by everyone. It felt like just another average bowl in the sea of popular shops.

It's been 2 years since my last visit. The soup still has a mild richness and umami flavor, with thick and firm noodles. The chashu is tender and flavorful, but the fatty parts were tough, so I had to separate them from the meat.

I visited the ramen restaurant "Hayashi" in Shibuya, Tokyo. It is located a 2-minute walk from Shibuya Station West Exit. The menu offers only three simple types of ramen. I tried the Ajitama Ramen. The soup is a double soup made from animal and seafood broth, slightly thick and creamy, with a light aftertaste. The medium-thick noodles have a fluffy wheat aroma that pairs well with the soup and tastes delicious! I enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant during lunchtime on a regular day. I arrived when it opened, but the inside of the restaurant quickly filled up, with about 10 people waiting outside. The ramen is rich in seafood flavor. It is rich in taste but the soup is not too heavy, so you can drink it easily. The attitude towards the customers waiting in line is a bit lacking, though.

5 minutes walk from Shibuya Station "Hayashi". This time, I purchased a food ticket. Ordered items (* indicates favorite menu): - Ramen ¥1000 Simple type #1. Other options included ramen with flavored egg and char siu ramen. The rich soup with straight noodles. The soup has a gentle touch despite being a seafood-based broth. The deliciousness of the mellow seafood soup, combined with the incredibly tasty noodles. They are smooth and straight. The flavor of the wheat is also solid. I visited around 3:00 pm on a weekday. The line was short, and I was able to enter after a short wait. In the summer afternoon, the waiting area was shaded, but on Saturdays, you might have to prepare for a long line, so visiting at a different time could be recommended.------------Useful Memo------------* Visit date: At the time of the visit* How I found the restaurant: Recommended by a friend* Must-have: Expect to wait in line---------------------------------------

Ramen shop in Shibuya. I went around 12pm on a weekday and there were only 2-3 people in line, but the turnover was a bit slow so I waited for about 20 minutes. The menu consisted of just regular ramen, ramen with seasoned egg, and ramen with roasted pork. I had the roasted pork ramen. The creamy seafood pork bone soup was delicious. There were plenty of slices of roasted pork and the portion of noodles was generous. Next time, I think I'll try the ramen with seasoned egg.