Best Dishes at Sugoi Niboshi Ramen Nagi
Sugoi Niboshi Ramen
MainsThis is the flagship dish. The broth uses 70 grams of carefully selected dried sardines per bowl, creating an intensely fishy, umami-forward soup. It's not for the faint of heart—the sardine flavor is the main character, not a supporting player. Reviewers say the broth is unlike any other ramen in Tokyo. Mix of curly and wide noodles that soak up the broth well.
Special Unbelievable Niboshi Ramen
MainsSame bold sardine broth as the classic, but this upgrade adds four slices of chashu pork and a large sheet of nori. More protein-forward than the standard bowl. For those who want the sardine broth but with more substance to balance it.
Menma (Seasoned Bamboo Shoots)
ToppingsMenma is a classic ramen topping that adds textural contrast. At Nagi, the menma is tangy and a bit spicy, cutting through the heavy sardine broth. It's included with all bowls.
Extra Chashu Pork
ToppingsThe chashu at Nagi is soft and flavorful, a welcome protein addition to the broth-forward bowl. Each slice is thin and tender. Can be ordered as an extra topping.
Unbelievable Niboshi Tsukemen
MainsTsukemen means dipping noodles. The broth is intentionally made thick and rich—you dip the noodles, don't swim them in soup. The sardine intensity is concentrated. After finishing the noodles, ask for soup-wari (hot water to dilute) to make the remaining broth drinkable. This is a different way to experience the niboshi flavor.
About Sugoi Niboshi Ramen Nagi
This is the flagship location where Nagi's niboshi ramen was born. Located on the second floor of a small building in Shinjuku's Golden Gai neighborhood. The broth is made from 70 grams of carefully selected dried sardines (niboshi) per bowl, creating a bold, umami-forward flavor. It's not mild—the sardine is front and center. Open 24 hours.
Top 5 dishes at Sugoi Niboshi Ramen Nagi:
- Sugoi Niboshi Ramen – 88% recommended(Signature)
- Special Unbelievable Niboshi Ramen – 85% recommended(Signature)
- Menma (Seasoned Bamboo Shoots)
- Extra Chashu Pork
- Unbelievable Niboshi Tsukemen
Details
- Cuisine:
- Ramen
- Price Range:
- ¥¥
- Phone:
- +81-3-3200-6287
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Takeaway
Hours
- Friday:
- 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Monday:
- 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Tuesday:
- 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Wednesday:
- 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Thursday:
- 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
- Saturday:
- 12:00 AM - 11:59 PM
This broth is intense. If you're new to niboshi, start with the standard ramen, not the special. The sardine flavor will hit you hard—that's intentional, not a flaw.
Located on the second floor. Follow the stairs behind the tiny storefront—easy to miss. Often has a line outside even at 2 AM.
This is Golden Gai's most famous ramen spot. It's right in the heart of the neighborhood's tiny bars and clubs. Great stop after drinking with friends.
If you order tsukemen, ask for soup-wari (hot water) at the end to drink the concentrated broth without it being too salty.
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