Ginza Haruchan Ramen
銀座はるちゃんラーメン
Overview
Ginza Haru-chan Ramen Ginza, a leading 'Chan-kei' ramen shop, moved from Shinbashi to Higashi-Ginza in July 2024, becoming its flagship store. This popular establishment has been selected as a Bib Gourmand in the Michelin Guide Tokyo for three consecutive years since 2023. It has evolved into a more spacious counter setting, allowing diners to leisurely savor its tonkotsu chintan (pork bone clear soup) and niboshi (dried sardine) shio (salt) based soup, a flavor legacy from its Shinbashi main branch days. The signature dishes are 'Chuka Soba' (1,200 JPY) and 'Tokusei Chuka Soba' (Special Chuka Soba, 1,600 JPY). The light shio soup, a blend of pork knuckles, niboshi, and aromatic vegetables, is uniquely poured 'naminami' (to the brim) of the bowl and served with a saucer. While it appears light at first taste, the richness of lard follows, enhancing the shio tare (salt seasoning) flavor, creating a multi-layered finish. The noodles are Shinjuku Daruma Seimen's medium-thick, flat, straight variety. With high hydration, they offer a 'churuchuru' (slippery and chewy) mouthfeel combined with a firm 'koshi' (chewiness), resisting sogginess until the last bite. The chashu (sliced pork) is thick and primarily lean, freshly sliced over the counter, and its well-salted seasoning provides a delicious contrast to the soup. The bowl is colorful with toppings like nori (seaweed), menma (bamboo shoots), negi (green onions), ajitama (seasoned egg), and the shop's iconic vibrant 'temari-fu' (decorative wheat gluten). Variations include 'Karaku Suru' (to make spicy, +100 JPY, with spiciness level selection), 'Harutama' (additional ajitama), 'Seabura' (melting pork back fat addition, +150 JPY), and rayu (chili oil known for its homemade aroma). There's also the limited 'Hanamaki Chuka,' featuring a whole sheet of Ariake Nori from the specialized shop Numatada Nori. Extra large noodle portions (Oomori) are free. Please note that even with the 'Tokusei' special, rice is not complimentary and can be added for an extra 200 JPY.
How to Order
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1Before Entering
Ginza Haruchan Ramen Ginza is a cafe-style shop with a glass door, located behind the Kabuki-za theater, a 2-3 minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station on the Toei Asakusa Line and Hibiya Line. Open continuously from 11:00 to 21:00, with queues forming on weekends and holidays. Lunch peak (around 12:00) and dinner time (18:00-19:00) are particularly crowded. Weekday afternoons (14:00-16:00) and right after opening are relatively less crowded.
2Purchasing Meal Tickets & Ordering
There is a touch-panel ticket machine with photos at the entrance, easy to operate. For first-time visitors, it has a unique opening screen asking to choose 'First-time visitor / Second-time and after'. Choose either the signature 'Chuka Soba' (1,200 yen) or 'Special Chuka Soba' (1,600 yen). A large portion of noodles (omori) is a free service. 'Karakusuru' (+100 yen, add spice), 'Seabura' (+150 yen, back fat), 'Harutama' (add flavored egg), and 'Rice' (+200 yen) can also be purchased from the same ticket machine. All payment methods are accepted: cash, credit card, e-money, and QR code payments.
3Seating & Receiving
There are only 12 counter seats. Staff will guide you to an empty seat. The live atmosphere comes from staff slicing chashu and pouring soup right in front of you. The soup is poured 'namminami' (brimming) to the very edge of the bowl, so it's served with a saucer. Be careful not to spill when pulling it towards you. Serving time is around 5-8 minutes.
4Others
Homemade chili oil (ra-yu), black pepper, and vinegar are available on the table. Even if you didn't order 'karakusuru' (add spice), adding chili oil later will significantly change the flavor with its aroma and spiciness. The soup is quite salty, so be careful not to consume too much salt if you drink it all. The chashu and menma are also seasoned with a strong salty flavor; eating them alternately with the soup allows for a contrast of flavors in one bowl.
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銀座はるちゃんラーメン
— ラーするガッチャマン (@surusuru823) March 31, 2025
中華そば
他のちゃん系店とは違い大衆感はない洒落た店。
ラーメンの方も魚介が効いたオイリーで美味しいラーメンですが、塩気の強さはちゃん系ですね。
とは言え、初期の頃の塩気程ではなく総じて美味しく頂けました。
ライスがあれば尚良しですが。 pic.twitter.com/RBYkq82LFj
銀座はるちゃんラーメン
— やん (@ramenyo2) February 4, 2026
中華そば1200円
銀座2軒目はビブグルマン獲得のちゃん系。店内煮干が香る？がスープからは感じられず。場所柄かコスパ悪め🤑面白いのが左右で調理場が分かれていて（茹で麺機も2箇所）座る席で作る人が違う。なお味の◯西のような喧嘩ではない模様🤭
ごちそうさまでした。 pic.twitter.com/ZNzunwEpbW
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Up to 15 minRef. | Up to 15 minRef. | No waitRef. | - |
| Weekend | Up to 15 minRef. | Up to 15 minRef. | - | - |
* Dashed cells = reference data from past visit examples (replaced once enough reviews arrive)
Dietary Notes
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This information is based on user reports and is not official information from the shop. Cross-contamination in the cooking environment cannot be guaranteed. If you have severe allergies, please confirm directly with the shop.
Animal-free menu available
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