Ramen Tatsunoya Shinjuku Nishiguchi
A popular Tonkotsu ramen shop originally from Kurume.
The restaurant prides itself on its rich, 100% pork bone soup, made by simmering pork heads and water at high temperatures.
The Shinjuku location’s exclusive “Tsukemen Motsu” featuring fragrantly fried beef offal is very popular.
Located 5 minutes walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station North Exit and 10 minutes from JR Shinjuku Station West Exit, with a cozy 18-seat interior.
Table of Contents
- Store Overview
- Basic Information
- Instant Ramen Introduction
- Google Review Analysis
- Summary and Recommendations
Store Overview
Features and Commitment
- A popular Tonkotsu ramen shop originally from Kurume. The restaurant prides itself on its rich, 100% pork bone soup, made by simmering pork heads and water at high temperatures. The Shinjuku location’s exclusive “Tsukemen Motsu” is also very popular.
Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 1F Fujino Building, 7-4-5 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023 |
| Access |
5-minute walk from Seibu-Shinjuku Station North Exit
10-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station West Exit |
| Phone Number | 03-6304-0899 |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (Last entry for queuing at 10:00 PM) |
| Regular Holidays | None |
| Special Holidays/Temporary Closures | Subject to change during the New Year holidays. |
| Seating and Facilities | 18 seats (12 counter seats, table seating available) |
| Smoking/Non-smoking | Completely non-smoking |
| Parking | None |
| Official SNS |
Twitter:
https://twitter.com/tatsunoya
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramentatsunoya_jp/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/netshop.tatsunoya |
| Official Website | http://www.tatsunoya.net/ |
| Other Gourmet Sites |
Tabelog:
https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13094166/
Google Map: https://maps.google.com/?cid=9924090625503313076 Ramen Database: |
Main Menu
| Recommendation | Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Tsukemen Motsu | Shinjuku exclusive. Dipping noodles featuring the flavor of fragrantly fried beef offal. | ¥1,050 |
| ★ | Tonkotsu Koku-aji | Rich pork bone ramen with burnt garlic oil. | ¥1,000 |
| ★ | Tonkotsu Jun-aji | A lighter, easy-to-eat pork bone ramen. | ¥950 |
Instant Ramen Introduction
Currently, there is no information on instant ramen sales.
Google Review Analysis
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating (★) | 4.4 |
| Number of Reviews | 3,810 |
Positive Review Trends
- The rich and authentic Tonkotsu soup is delicious.
- The Tsukemen (especially “Motsu”) is exquisite and unique.
- The staff is friendly and energetic.
- The restaurant is clean and easy to enter alone.
Areas for Improvement/Negative Review Trends
- Long queues and waiting times.
- The taste of the chashu (pork slices) can be divisive.
Summary and Recommendations
Recommended for
- Fans of rich Tonkotsu ramen.
- Those who want to try a unique Tsukemen that can’t be found elsewhere.
- People willing to wait in line for a delicious bowl of ramen.
Tips for Visiting
- Expect long lines during peak lunch and dinner hours, so it’s best to visit with time to spare.
- Payment is made via a ticket machine at the entrance.
- Seating is mainly at the counter.