Ranking of the most delicious Akihabara ramen restaurants in 2021

It has been a year since I started posting ramen articles on Akihabara Base Camp in April 2021.
Based on my own personal opinions and biases, I have created a ranking of ramen restaurants that I have actually visited and written about in 2021!!
Unlike summary articles, this ranking is based on actual eating at each ramen shop, so although the number of ramen shops included in the ranking is small, it should still be useful to some extent!

First of all, the stores that I wrote articles about in 2021 are listed below! (I've also included links to the articles, so please take a look at each one.)
[box02 title="This ranking's target"]Honta Noodle Shop
-Kuroki Banquet
-IEKEI TOKYO
-A stylish life
-Aoshima Restaurant
-Ramen Tenjinshita Daiki
-Duck and green onion ramen
-Menya Haruka
-Ramen Hiro
-Ramen Ninja[/box02]

Top 3 Rich Ramen

First, let's look at some recommended ramen restaurants when you're hungry or want a hearty meal.BEST3Let me introduce it to you!

No. 3 in the rich ramen category: Ramen Hiro - Exquisite Hiroshima pork bone soy sauce ramen made by a Carp fan manager -

Coming in third for the rich ramen category is Ramen Hiro, located on Showa Street, where you can eat Hiroshima pork bone soy sauce ramen!
Inside Ramen Hiro, there are posters of the Hiroshima Carp winning the Japan Series, and Akihabara-style figures on display.The atmosphere is one where the manager's hobbies are fully expressedIt was.

As for the most important thing, the taste,The richness of the pork bones is not too overwhelming.likeRefreshing soy sauce seasoningIt goes well with the soup.Thin noodles that scoop up the soupThe combination was very delicious.

[box05 title="What's so great about Ramen Hiro!!"] ・Hiroshima pork bone soy sauce ramen is delicious
・Chewy and juicy pork slices
・It's pork bone based, but the soy sauce seasoning gives it a refreshing taste.
・The store interior where you can feel the manager's love for Hiroshima[/box05]

Ramen Hiro: Eat Hiroshima pork bone soy sauce ramen on Akihabara Showa Street

No. 2 in the Rich Cuisine category: Menya Haruka - A Taiwanese Mazesoba restaurant where you can enjoy the taste of the original store -

The second most popular dish isSister store of the original Taiwanese Mazesoba restaurantIt's "Menya Haruka"!!
It has the typical ramen shop atmosphere, and the delicious smells wafting through the store will whet your appetite!
Please note that the store is currently closed due to relocation.

Punchy Taiwanese minceWhen,Plenty of condiments such as green onions and garlicThe double whammy ofIt will satisfy your hunger for a hearty meal..
Although it is called Taiwanese mazesoba, be aware that it originated in Nagoya, not Taiwan.

[box05 title="What's recommended about Menya Haruka!!"] - Punchy Taiwanese minced meat and condiments
・Sister store of the original Taiwanese mazesoba restaurant "Menya Hanabi"
・Free large portion for growing students
・Free extra rice to eat until you're full[/box05]

Akihabara Taiwanese Mazesoba Menya Haruka, sister store of the original Nagoya store Hanabi

Rich No. 1 IEKEI TOKYO - Direct descendant of Oudouya, once known as the Four Heavenly Kings of Iekei ramen -

The top spot for the rich and delicious dish is in the Suehirocho area.Opening in July 2021The result is "IEKEI TOKYO"!!
When it first opened, it was so popular that it had a fast pass system like a certain Disneyland.

Don't undermine the family traditionRich, salty and delicious soupAnd, even with a strong flavor,Medium-thick noodles with a chewy texture and a strong wheat aromais its feature!
This rich cup of coffee will surely satisfy both your stomach and your heart.

[box05 title="What's recommended about IEKEI TOKYO!!"] ・A direct descendant of Odo-ya, highly rated in the Iekei community
・Rich, well-seasoned, salty and delicious soup
・Oudouya's special garlic topping
・A beautiful new store[/box05]

IEKEI TOKYO, a direct descendant of Kashiwa's Odoi-ya ramen restaurant, has exploded into Akihabara

Top 3 Light Ramen

Next, we will introduce a restaurant recommended for those who like light-tasting ramen.BEST3Let me introduce it to you!!

Light No. 3: Ikina Issho - High quality salt, soy sauce, and miso

The third place for light dishes is,All ramen, whether salt, soy sauce, or miso, is of a high standard.It's a shop called "Ikina Issho" in the Okachimachi area!!
A variety of ramen is availableTherefore, on that dayYou can decide what to eat depending on your moodThat's GOOD!
The restaurant has two tables of seating and is spacious, so it's perfect for families.

In the article I posted, I ate the salt ramen, but when I returned and tried the miso ramen above, it was just as high quality as the salt ramen.
Personally, I recommend the miso ramen the most!!

[box05 title="What Iki na Issho recommends here!!"] ・They have salt, miso, and soy sauce ramen on the menu.
There are two table seats available inside the store.
・Tsukemen noodles are also available.
・All ramen is of high quality[/box05]

Akihabara's popular ramen shop "Ikina Issho" salt ramen and tsukemen are constantly selling out

Light Ramen No. 2: Honta Ramen - A fragrant soy sauce ramen shop with long lines in front of the station

The third place for light dishes is,Fragrant soy sauce ramenis popularA popular restaurant in front of Akihabara StationIt's "Mensho Honta"!
Under the JR Sobu Line overpass in front of Akihabara Station,There's a long queue every day.

The soupThe aroma of smoked meat intertwines with the soy sauce flavor., light yetDeep flavorIt has become.
If you select "special",Enjoy three different types of char siuHere you go!

[box05 title="Here's what we recommend about Honta Mendokoro!!"]・Soy sauce flavor with a fragrant smoked aroma
・Different types of char siu
・A popular restaurant that always has a line of people
・Super close to the station, within a 1-minute walk from the station[/box05]

Honta Mendokoro serves authentic soy sauce ramen! Akihabara Ramen Tasting Report

Light Cuisine No. 1: Kyo Kuroki - A famous restaurant featured in the Michelin Guide -

The number one light ramen is located near Asakusabashi Station.Also featured in the Michelin GuideThis is the "Kuro-ki" that was served!!
Although this shop is located some distance from the station, when the shop is open,A famous restaurant that always has a queueIt is.
By the way, the name of the restaurant is pronounced "Motenashi Kuroki."

They mainly sell soy sauce and salt, both of which have a light taste with a strong dashi flavor.The rich, delicate and elegant taste is impressive.was.
The atmosphere inside the restaurant is that of a typical high-end ramen shop.

[box05 title="What's so great about Kyo Kuroki!!"]・Delicate and elegant taste
・Both salt and soy sauce are delicious
・A famous restaurant that always has a line
・High-quality ramen[/box05]

Kuroki - Michelin-starred Akihabara Ramen [Salt Soba, Soy Sauce Soba]

The most delicious ramen I ate in 2021

Finally, in order to introduce as many restaurants as possible, we will introduce the most delicious ramen we ate in 2021, which we did not rank in either the heavy or light ramen categories!

Overall No. 1: Aoshima Shokudo - A famous restaurant serving Nagaoka ramen with the aroma of ginger -

Aoshima Shokudo is a well-known restaurant in Akihabara.A famous Nagaoka soy sauce ramen restaurantThat's it!
The menu is easy to understand, with only one item on the menu: Aoshima Ramen (ginger soy sauce ramen).The taste is unmistakably consistent.

Soy sauce ramen with a fragrant gingerWarms the body.
The soup stock made from porkThe ginger flavor eliminates the distinctive pork smell.Apparently that's the case.

[box05 title="What's so great about Aoshima Shokudo!!"] ・Nagaoka ginger soy sauce ramen with a rich flavor
・Warms up the body
・The reliability of a single bowl of ginger soy sauce ramen
・Bland taste[/box05]

There are still many ramen restaurants that I haven't been able to introduce.

What do you think?
This time, I've made a ranking of the Akihabara ramen I ate from April 2021 to March 2022!
The ranking results are based on the author's own personal opinions and biases, so they may differ from person to person, but all of the ramen restaurants introduced were extremely delicious, so I encourage you to try them out.

And there are many other ramen restaurants in Akihabara!
I plan to continue working hard this year in search of ramen restaurants I have yet to discover, so I hope you will look forward to my ramen articles this year as well.