Yakumo
Savor the juiciest, meat-filled dumplings nestled in a flavorful ramen broth at this ultra-popular ramen-ya in Tokyo.
Restaurant Details
If Yakumo was a celebrity, it would probably be an A-lister. Featured multiple times in magazines and on television, awarded the prize for Tokyo Ramen of the Year twice and given a Bib Gourmand in 2024, Yakumo has garnered a huge reputation for serving the most popular ramen in Tokyo. Since opening in Meguro in 2005, Yakumo has built an impressive reputation as one of Tokyo's top ramen destinations, consistently drawing crowds and never seeing a quiet day.
The chic ramen shop is most known for its wonton, which comes in two types: a pork dumpling and a plump, shrimp-filled one. Diners can choose from three types of base, including the shiro dashi base made with white, lighter soy sauce, a kuro-dashi base with sports a darker hue from its shoyu bland or a mix of both. Either way, the bowl of golden broth gets filled with al dente noodles. The clear soup is made from a mix of dried shrimp, mackerel, various meats and kombu seaweed. The roasted chashu in it has been prepared in the classic Chinese way, which adds beautiful fragrant aromas to the soup.
After serving up tens of thousands of bowls, every one prepared to perfection. Yakumo's kitchen deserves the highest praise for their incredible consistency, professionalism and quality of ramen. Even the interior of the shop reflects the balance of flavors with its striking black-and-white color scheme, a nod to the harmony of light and dark in its bowl.
Michelin Guide accolades:
2019 - 2024 - Bib Gourmand
Yakumo Access Info
Yakumo is a 3-minute walk from Ikejiri-Ohashi Station on the Denentoshi Line (East Exit).
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Yakumo Address
Ebiya Building 1F, 3-6-15 Higashiyama, Meguro-ku, Tokyo 153-0043
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