Oshima (Tokyo/Funabori)Tokyo, Edogawa-ku, Funabori 6-7-13"Rich Spicy Miso Ramen ¥1,050" #OshimaLocated a few minutes' walk from the Funabori Station on the Toei Shinjuku Line, this ramen shop opened in 2013. After training for 12 years at the famous Sapporo miso ramen shop "Sumire", the head chef received guidance and opened his own shop in Funabori, Edogawa-ku. The specialty here is the "Rich Spicy Miso" ramen, available only at night. I was impressed with the default miso ramen a few years ago and had been longing to try the "Rich Spicy Miso" version, so this revisit was a dream come true. I visited at 6:15 pm on a weekday and there was no wait. The soup is a blend of rich animal-based broth, lard, sweet vegetables, and intense miso. Despite being called spicy miso, the spiciness is quite mild, more of a gentle hint of heat. The aroma and flavor are delightful, similar to the default miso ramen but with a nice spicy kick. The soup is not as bold as the aggressive punch of "Sumire" in Sapporo, but it has a milder, distinct broth. It's a flavor I love. The noodles are the classic Morozumi noodles used in Sapporo miso ramen, thick curly noodles with a chewy texture that complements the soup perfectly. The toppings include two slices of tender chashu, rolled chashu, green onions, grated ginger, seasoned egg, ground meat, and half a soft-boiled egg. The egg is only included in the "Rich Spicy Miso" version. I've tried various miso ramen, but this is truly the best in Tokyo. Oh, how I'd love to go on a pilgrimage to Hokkaido to explore the pure Sumire-style ramen. Thank you for the feast.

Rating 3.77 Comments 1266 Miso ramen 920 yen Komagire (end meat) 250 yen Small rice 100 yen Tried miso ramen in Sapporo, judging based on taste and noodles. Everything was great except for the chashu. It had too much fat and was a bit cold, which deducted points. (If it had been sliced thinner, it might have warmed up nicely in the soup and tasted better.) *If you forget to order the rice at the end, you will definitely miss out.

Although I don't always ask for it, just by imagining it, I ended up eating a meal! I also ordered a small rice! It was delicious with a punchy flavor! I arrived 30 minutes before opening and was 8th or 9th in line! I bought my meal ticket and my bowl arrived quickly. It was incredibly delicious!

Finally, I got to try the famous miso ramen at Ojima-san’s shop! It was Saturday afternoon and I was prepared to wait about 40 minutes. But I really wanted to eat this! The Sapporo miso ramen with a hint of ginger! Creamy and a bit junky in a good way, the hot soup was so good I finished it all. This was the real deal! It cost 950 yen for the miso ramen and 160 yen for the menma topping. There was also furikake in front of me… I wish they had rice too haha. And I'm curious about the Sapporo soy sauce ramen at the Sapporo miso ramen shop... I want to come back again but I need to gather my strength. Thank you for the meal!

Arrived around 7:30 PM on a regular day. There were 3 people in line. Waited for about 15 minutes before entering. Since we had already purchased our meal tickets and handed them over, we didn't have to wait much after being seated. We ordered miso ramen with extra egg and miso chashu noodles. The soup had a strange flavor with a strong taste of ginger, not very much like miso. You could tell how rich the soup was by its consistency. It seemed to have a lot of fat in it. The first sip of the soup was delicious! The noodles were firm. As they soaked in the hot soup, they reached the perfect firmness. The chashu was thick but tender and tasty! After eating about half, it started to feel quite spicy... I'm glad we didn't order rice!! I wonder what it was? I felt full and bloated until the next day's early afternoon. It really keeps you satisfied for a long time. I think I'll take a break from ramen for a while...I'm curious about the curry rice.

Visited on Sunday at 3:00 PM. There were four people in our group. We purchased our meal tickets first and while waiting, the staff came to take our order. I ordered miso ramen without green onions and a beer. After about 10 minutes of waiting, we were seated at a table inside the restaurant. The staff were all young and energetic, with decent hospitality. While sipping on my beer, our food arrived in about 3 minutes. The miso ramen was quite light in flavor, but had a good richness to it. I had never tried sumire before, so I couldn't compare, but I did notice the flavor changed slightly after adding some vinegar and shichimi. The "Seto-style sprinkles" brought back childhood memories and paired well with the extra rice my friend shared. I had been disappointed with miso ramen in the past, but this time I was satisfied! Thank you for the meal!

Childcare 10 months in. Lately, my son has become good at playing alone, and my husband no longer feels resistant to spending time alone with our son, so I have more free time on weekends. On weekends, what I want to do when I'm alone is go to places where I can't bring my son, especially ramen shops! This time, I headed to a ramen shop called "Oshima," about a 10-minute walk from Funabori Station. When I arrived at the opening time of 11 a.m. on Saturday, there were about 7 people in line. ■ Order The system is to buy a ticket while waiting in line and hand it to the staff. I didn't hesitate and ordered the miso ramen. Whenever I come here, I want to eat miso ramen! I also decided to get a canned beer (400 yen) without hesitation. 【Order】 Miso Ramen 950 yen Boiled egg 160 yen Canned beer 400 yen Feeling happy that I can de-stress in the 1000 yen range while waiting. Inside the restaurant, there are counter seats and two table seats on the right side. Although it was relatively crowded, I was able to enter on the second round. Nostalgic songs from before, such as Dreams Come True, Southern, Mika Nakashima, and EXILE, were playing in the store (I wonder if the manager is around the same age as me...). When I was guided inside the store and looked at the people on either side of me... on the right, there were two women, and on the left, there was a man and a woman who didn't seem to be a couple. It felt like the woman invited the man to her favorite ramen shop. I overheard their conversation and felt somehow happy (*^^*). ■ Taste When I come here, I want to eat miso ramen♪ Arriving at the table, the gentle white miso-based soup with plenty of green onions and ginger was a delightful sight. With one bite, the warmth of the soup fills my heart and body. It's a flavor that you can eat as many bowls of as you like, with no overpowering taste. The invited man next to me also happily exclaimed that the soup was delicious and easy to eat, as he continued to enjoy his meal heartily. Thank you for the feast.

I went to Oshima-san, which I found while looking for delicious miso ramen. It is said that the miso ramen made by the owner, who trained at the famous Sumire restaurant, is exquisite. I've only ever had Sumire's cup ramen before, so I was looking forward to trying it. I arrived at around 11:10 am on a Saturday, just after the opening, and there were already 6-7 people waiting outside. The staff prompted us to purchase meal tickets while waiting in line. I received the ticket, handed it to the staff, and lined up at the end of the line. The restaurant opened quickly, and we were served within about 5 minutes. This prompt service contributes to the high turnover rate, which is great. Now, onto the ramen itself - the rich miso soup with medium-thin noodles and plenty of grated ginger. The thick slice of chashu is a generous portion even with the additional menma. The soup has a strong ginger flavor and is hot. I found the ginger flavor to be divisive, but overall, it was delicious. Despite the heat, I found myself enjoying it with each mouthful, although I had to cool my mouth with water between sips. The noodles are smooth and typical of miso ramen. In a certain ramen manga, it was mentioned that miso ramen is difficult to make stand out due to miso being a versatile seasoning, but this restaurant's ginger flavor is unique and tasty. The menma is crunchy and abundant, and the chashu has a satisfying thickness. The service was also good, and I could see why it's so popular. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I'm glad I didn't order the extra-large portion, but other than that, I was very satisfied ❤️ I always head to Lotte Kasai after golf practice to eat, but the parking lot tends to get full so be cautious. The wait is usually about 15-20 minutes. The strong Hokkaido miso ramen with a perfect combination of miso and ginger is amazing!

Visited on September 8, 2023 (Friday) at 18:21 and was able to sit right away. It was raining lightly during the day as a typhoon was approaching, which may have been the reason. Ordered miso chashu and rice (medium) from the ticket machine at 18:24. The dish came with ginger on top, giving off a nice ginger aroma. Mixed it all together before eating. The soup had a soft sweetness to it. The chashu was thick but a bit dry. Next time, I'll try the regular miso ramen. Ordered a medium rice but it was quite filling, so I decided I'll go for a small next time. While eating, customers kept coming in without a break, causing a queue to form. When I left, there were 8 people waiting in line. Thank you for the meal.

I visited during a weekday night. I started lining up 15 minutes before opening, but there were already about 5 people in line. Truly a popular place... I'm on a casual diet so I didn't order rice, but I can imagine this soup would go perfectly with it. The accent of ginger was fantastic. I will definitely come back!

[Store Overview] On a hot summer day, I arrived at the restaurant on a weekday at 10:55 and found 8 customers already waiting in line. By the time they opened at 11:00, the number had increased to over 20. Located in a residential area, there were hardly any businesspeople, mostly couples and individuals dining. The majority of customers seemed to be in their 40s and 50s. The background music playing in the store consisted of nostalgic J-POP songs from artists like Dreams Come True and Ayumi Hamasaki. [Order] Miso ramen 950 yen Boiled eggs 160 yen [Impression] Although this is a branch restaurant of Sumire (Junren), the lard in their ramen seemed to be less prominent compared to the traditional Tokyo style, and the soup was not scorching hot. The white miso soup, with a hint of ginger and garlic, had a slight sweetness and rich flavor from the miso, making it a taste that would appeal to women as well. The noodles were the classic spiral egg noodles commonly found in Sapporo miso ramen. Overall, I felt that this restaurant's rich miso ramen is more suited for an adult clientele. Thank you for the delicious meal!

Oshima @ Funabori Antique Ramen Large Serving 【¥1100】Seasoned Egg 【¥160】■ Visit Date August 27, 2023, Sunday 10:50~■ Nearest Station Toei Shinjuku Line Funabori Station■ Business Hours Tuesday - Saturday 11:00-15:00 17:00-20:30 Sunday, Holidays 11:00-16:00 17:00-20:00■ Closed on MondayThis time was a long-awaited revisit ✨ I went to Oshima, a renowned pure sumi-style ramen shop in Funabori (not Koizumi!! The original Oshima shop! 😄) When you exit Funabori Station's ticket gate, head left towards the south exit. Once you cross the guardrail, turn right and walk straight. It's right there after passing the park. It's about a 10-minute walk from the station. Although they open at 11:00, when I arrived about 10 minutes early, there were already close to 30 people in line. Is it because it's Sunday? While waiting, a staff member came and guided us to buy meal tickets first. Inside the shop, to the left, there's a ticket machine. The background music was J-POP, with SKE48 playing! Then, Namie Amuro's "HERO" came on, which pumped up the atmosphere even more 😂. Oshima is famous for its miso ramen, but I had decided to go for shoyu this time. However, there was a notice on the ticket machine stating that due to cooking considerations, the sale of shio (salt) and shoyu ramen will be suspended until around autumn. I ended up trying the Antique Ramen, which I was curious about, and it turned out to be not too different from a shio ramen. But, if you go to Oshima, it's definitely worth trying their miso ramen!※ This is just my personal impression. #Oshima #AntiqueRamen #FunaboriGourmet #ToeiShinjukuLine #Sumire #PureSumiStyle #MisoRamen #Ramen #Noodlegram #RamenJourney #RamenLoversUnite

"Miso Ramen for 950 yen Menkatame" ■ 247th bowl in 2023 ■ (First visit) ◇ time 23 minutes until arrival / Weekday 11:45 / 14 people in line ◇ topics ★ A branch shop of Sumire with great timing for serving upon seating ★ Soy sauce and salt limited sales until autumn, Miso MAZE available ★ Takeout available with good measures for waiting ◇ today's ★ Mori-zumi Seimen 130g yellowish curly medium thick noodles ★ Slightly sweet broth compared to other branch shops which is delicious ★ The lard is just right, not overpowering ★ Flavor variations with ginger, sweet onion, horochaa, etc. ◎ Thank you for the meal!!!!

Visited Ooshima, a famous ramen shop known for their miso ramen, in Funabori for the first time. Arrived 5 minutes before opening and there were already about 15 people ahead of me. By the time they opened, there were around 20 people waiting in line. The ordering system was to purchase tickets from the machine near the entrance. I chose the classic "Miso Ramen". The portion size was generous, even the regular size was quite filling. The miso broth was rich and creamy, with a strong garlic flavor. It was delicious, but I couldn't help but think about how high in calories it must be. I don't want to get addicted to it! Rating: ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐︎

I had the opportunity to pass by this restaurant while on a drive and decided to revisit. When I arrived around 6 p.m., there were only two groups waiting, but as it approached half past the hour, a line quickly formed. We handed over our food tickets while waiting in line, and once we were seated, the ramen was served promptly, which was great timing. Compared to last time, the soup had more oil and the miso flavor was lighter.

#Oshima Wait: Queue of 30 people when waiting, 18 people when leaving Time from arrival to receiving the bowl: 53 minutes Day: Tuesday (weekday) Time from nearest station to the shop: About a 10-minute walk Arrived at 13:05, seated at 13:54, bowl arrived at 13:58, left at 14:12 Order method: Purchased a ticket while waiting in line, followed the instructions of the staff Order: Miso ramen with extra noodles, additional topping of rice (medium) Cost: 1,280 yen (1,130 yen for ramen + 150 yen for toppings) Features: Rich and creamy, medium-thick curly noodles, relatively fast turnover Full stomach, it was delicious! Thank you for the meal! #Ramen #MisoRamen #LoveRamen #Violet #PureSumiStyle #FunaboriStation

On Sunday, August 2023, I visited a ramen shop along the Toei Shinjuku Line. This time I only visited one shop because I will be taking a summer break starting the next day. The shop is called "Ojima," founded in 2013 by a chef who used to work at the famous Sapporo restaurant "Sumire." It is now one of the best miso ramen shops in Tokyo and has even been inducted into the TRY Hall of Fame. It's like the Kimutaku of ramen shops in terms of popularity and quality. The shop was still crowded, but I only had to wait for about 10 minutes for my bowl of ramen. I ordered the Miso Ramen for 950 yen. The bowl came with chashu pork, menma, onions, grated ginger, and green onions. The chashu pork was tender and delicious, and there were two types: a chunk and sliced pieces. The onions were sautéed to a soft texture, and the broth was a blend of pork bone and vegetables with a white miso base. It was rich and creamy, with a strong umami flavor that was quite addictive. The noodles were thick and curly, providing a nice chewiness that complemented the broth well. Overall, the ramen was rich but not too heavy, making it a satisfying and delicious meal. I haven't had miso ramen in a while, so I really enjoyed this bowl.

Representative miso ramen shops in Tokyo. In recent years, Edo-gawa-bashi's Mitsutomo, Itabashi's Asahi-cho-naikai, and pure sumi-style shops have continued to be born consecutively, but until then, it was a very precious existence as the only shop in Tokyo where you could eat pure-style ramen. It is nostalgic to remember that whenever I wanted to eat delicious miso ramen, I went all the way to this place. Today, I lost a lot of money at the Edo-gawa Boat Race. I'm glad to be able to taste the worst feeling right from the first day of the long weekend. I decided to at least have something delicious to eat on my way home. Finally, I visited this place after a long time. I arrived at 17:10 on a holiday and there were 9 people waiting outside. Today's order: Miso ramen ¥950, Medium rice ¥150. Let's dig in. Ah, it's delicious after all! Miso ramen tastes better in the cold season, but it's still delicious even when eaten in midsummer. The combination of powerful soup with animal punch and rich miso is amazing. Although it is quite rich overall, you can enjoy it to the last bite without getting tired. The refreshing taste of ginger, which is occasionally felt, is irresistible. The noodles are curly medium-thick noodles. The chewy texture and the perfect blend with the soup are outstanding. The chewy noodles with a lot of water from Morizumi Seimen or Nishiyama Seimen used in pure sumi style are really delicious. The chashu has a considerable thickness, yet it is soft and very juicy and delicious. It is a perfect dish that is delicious in every aspect. Thank you for the delicious meal.

On Saturday morning, I had some errands in the Kasai area, and since it was almost lunchtime and I hadn't had breakfast, I was looking for a delicious lunch spot. I came across Oshima-san, who had left Sumire Ramen. Excited, I drove by around 11:30 and saw a line of about 7 people. My son and I couldn't resist and decided to line up (laughs). The miso ramen was incredibly delicious, with a rich flavor. The pork char siu was melt-in-your-mouth tender! It truly felt like the best miso ramen in Tokyo! My son was also thrilled and kept saying how delicious it was. He eagerly slurped the noodles and even mixed them with rice! He got hooked and it was amazing! We also bought some spicy miso ramen to take home, and when we tried it at midnight, it was also delicious! I could tell a lot of trial and error went into perfecting this flavor. I will definitely get takeout again next time! When dining in-store, I might add a bit of water to the soup for my preference. I'll definitely be back!

I came to eat the miso MAZE that I couldn't eat last time, just before 8pm on a regular day. There was a short line. I ordered with less noodles and was able to get seated right away. Since the green onions were sold out, I chose sesame, black fungus, and seaweed as toppings. The total was 1320 yen. The miso MAZE had almost the same ingredients as miso ramen, but the garlic flavor was stronger. I mixed it well and added red pepper halfway through, and finished it. I'm glad I was able to try the limited-time menu, but next time I think I'll stick to regular miso. I haven't tried the spicy miso available only at night yet. Thank you for the meal.