Random Ramen: 10 Unique Bowls You Have to Try in Tokyo tokyocheapo.com

Ask someone on the street for the first Japanese food they can think of and the answer will probably be sushi. Ramen, however, is sure to come in a close second. From cheap mom-and-pop shops to Michelin star offerings (Tokyo now boasts two 1-star ramen shops), it seems that the choice on offer is now bigger that ever. Keeping up with the latest ramen shops in Tokyo is a challenge in itself. Periodic magazines such as Ramen Walker list new openings around the city, yet while many new shops appear every month, just as many close their doors due to intense competition.