Ramen Horiuchi Shinjuku

Located just a 3-minute walk from Shinjuku Station's West Exit, this long-established shop is renowned for its Zaru Ramen (Tsukemen). It's so popular that the majority of customers order Zaru. The flat, wavy noodles are delightfully smooth and chewy, and served in a generous portion. The soy sauce-based dipping broth, made with a chicken and pork bone base, boasts a crisp, sharp flavor with no sweetness. The thick-cut chashu is tender and not greasy. Open from 8 AM to 11 PM, it's a versatile spot perfect for an early morning meal or a late-night finish after drinks. This is a beloved, staple eatery in Shinjuku West Exit, cherished for over 30 years.

1. **Before Entering (If there's a queue)** If there's a queue outside the shop, please line up at the end. 2. **Entering the Shop & Ordering** Upon entering the shop, first purchase a meal ticket from the ticket machine near the entrance. Please note that only cash is accepted, so prepare your cash beforehand. The ticket machine has photos, so please choose your menu while looking at them. Our signature menu item is the "Zaru Ramen" (dipping noodles), and for those who want to enjoy plenty of chashu (roast pork), "Cha Zaru" is recommended. Please be aware that the noodle portion is generous. 3. **Seating & Receiving Your Order** After purchasing your meal ticket, please take an available seat and hand your meal ticket to a staff member. All that's left is to wait for your ramen to be served. 4. **Other Information** After finishing your dipping noodles (tsukemen), you can dilute the remaining dipping broth with "Soup Wari" (broth diluter) and drink it. If you wish to do so, please inform a staff member.

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