Shinjiko Shijimi Chukasoba Kohaku Tokyo

A renowned, reservation-only clam broth ramen specialty shop (kai-dashi ramen senmonten) located in Nishirokugo, Ota-ku, a residential area a 5-minute walk from Keikyu Zoshiki Station and 15-minute walk from JR Kamata Station. Opened in 2018, it has been selected for Tabelog's "Ramen TOKYO Hyakumeiten" for six consecutive years from 2020 to 2025, and also earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand Tokyo in 2026. The signature "Shinjiko Shijimi Chuka Soba" (Shinjiko Clam Chinese Soba) features a chemical-free (mukacho) salt-based soup made with approximately 80 Yamato shijimi clams (Yamato shijimi) from Lake Shinji, Shimane Prefecture, per bowl. The golden, clear soup, concentrated with succinic acid derived from the clams, is enhanced by the richness of local chicken (jidori) and a sharp salt tare (shio tare), delivering an exquisite clam aroma and umami that permeates the senses from the very first sip. For the noodles, when selecting the soy sauce (shoyu) option, you can choose from two types: a low-hydration straight thin noodle (teikasui straight hosomen) from Kanno Seimenjo, known for its crisp, satisfying bite, or a medium-thin noodle made with Mochi Hime flour, hand-kneaded (temomi) by the owner himself. For salt-based ramen, the standard thin noodles are typically used, while the hand-kneaded (temomi) noodles are also a popular pairing for soy sauce ramen. Standard toppings include slow-cooked pork shoulder loin, hanging-roasted pork belly, chewy shrimp wontons with a hint of ginger, a rich soft-boiled marinated egg (ajitama), menma (bamboo shoots), green onion sprouts, and red onion. The side dish, "Tsurushiyaki Bara Don" (Hanging-Roasted Pork Belly Bowl) for 500 yen, is a perfectly crafted bowl featuring charcoal-smoked pork belly served over rice with a sweet and savory sauce, topped with an egg yolk in the center. Special limited-time menus, such as "Kuwana Hamaguri Chuka Soba" (Kuwana Clam Chinese Soba), "Akadashi Chuka Soba" (Red Miso Soup Chinese Soba), and "Jidori to Shijimi no Chuka Soba (Shoyu)" (Local Chicken and Clam Chinese Soba with Soy Sauce), appear seasonally or for special events, ensuring repeat customers always find something new to enjoy. There is also a sister shop in Ikebukuro.