Nippon Ramen Rin Tokyo

Nippon Ramen Rin Tokyo is a specialty restaurant offering elegant, clear-broth (tanrei chintan) ramen, located immediately next to the Yaesu Underground Central Gate on B1F of Gransta Tokyo, within JR Tokyo Station. It is a sister restaurant established in 2020 within Tokyo Station by "Japanese Ramen Noodle Lab Q," a frequent recipient of the Tabelog Ramen HOKKAIDO Hyakumeiten award in Sapporo, with the concept of creating ramen solely with Japanese ingredients. Thanks to its excellent location inside the Shinkansen ticket gates, it has gained high popularity, especially among business travelers and tourists, as a place where they can casually enjoy high-quality ramen during business trips or travels, boasting a Tabelog rating of 3.7 or higher. The signature "Shoyu Ramen" (Soy Sauce Ramen, 1,300 yen) is a harmonious blend of rich depth and soy sauce aroma in a clear broth based on chicken and pork umami. The subtle sweetness of the chicken oil floating on the surface and the sharp soy sauce tare create a "Japanese" feel, characterized by an elegant finish free of impurities. The noodles are homemade, medium-thin, flat, straight noodles with a smooth texture and a pleasant bite, excellent at carrying the soup. The "Shio Ramen" (Salt Ramen, 1,300 yen) is also a clear broth based on chicken and pork umami, combined with a salt tare blended from multiple salts, offering a clear taste and a gently spreading, pleasant umami. The refreshing aroma of yuzu peel ensures an enjoyable experience throughout. The special and wonton toppings are abundant. The "Special Shoyu Ramen" and "Wonton Shio Ramen" (1,500-2,000 yen) feature a luxurious composition including two types of wontons – chicken and pork wontons with plump, smooth skins – and two types of chashu – hanging roasted pork loin and rolled pork belly chashu. The high quality of the wontons and chashu, made with Hokkaido ingredients, delivers a bowl of ramen whose quality is surprising for an "ekinakaka" (inside the station) establishment. The compact interior with only 15 counter seats, Japanese BGM, stylish glasses, and even slender disposable chopsticks create a refined space that makes you forget the hustle and bustle of the station.