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Ramen
Average cost
Lunch: ¥1,000 - ¥2,000

A contemporary ramen venue that presents delicate, sake-infused ramen, challenging the comfort-food heaviness that has defined the dish.

Restaurant Details

Following a modern wave of ramen-ya that are defined by their slick plating, contemporary interior design, and passionate, uncompromising caftsmenship, Ramen Matsui has carved out a place for itself among Tokyo’s ramen greats and earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand.


Opened in May 2023 near Shinjuku Gyoen National Garden, the husband and wife duo behind Ramen Matsuo form a powerful team. The husband boils noodles while his wife delicately arranges topings ranging from chachu to fermented bamboo shoots and citrus. Each web of ramen curls under the translucent broth in a pristine mat.


Taking a cue from the husband’s Hokkaido roots, kombu, shijimi clams, pork and scallops from the Northernmost prefecture make appearances in Ramen Matsui’s bowls. A base stock of soy sauce, salt, and dried sardines gets an extra kick from a dash of sake.


Ramen Matsui’s sake applications extend to an exciting list of personally selected regional sake and domestic wines. While beer is often the go to for a bowl of ramen, this Gaienmae shop challenges classic assumptions with its refreshing noodles.



Michelin Guide accolades:

2025 - Michelin Bib Gourmand

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Ramen Matsui Access Info

  • Ramen Matsui is a 6-minute walk from Shinjuku-gyoenmae Station.

Ramen Matsui Phone Number

03-6455-0200

Ramen Matsui Business Days

Sunday
11:00 AM
03:00 PM
Monday
11:00 AM
03:00 PM
Tuesday
11:00 AM
03:00 PM
Wednesday
Closed
Thursday
Closed
Friday
11:00 AM
03:00 PM
Saturday
11:00 AM
03:00 PM

Ramen Matsui Address

Dia Palace Gyoenmae B-2, 4-25-10 Yotsuya, Shinjuku-ku, Toyko 160-0004

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Ramen Matsui a Michelin restaurant?

Ramen Matsui is a new Japanese Michelin Bib Gourmand restaurant that was recently featured in the Michelin Guide Tokyo 2025.
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