Is Fūunji worth it?
Worth itUnderrated · +46Small counter shop near Shinjuku Station famed for thick chicken-and-seafood tsukemen
Worth it. Google 4.3 from 5,700+ reviews and strong repeat praise; a minority find the broth too salty and fishy.
Hype30How famous and hyped it is
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4.3 ★ Google · 5,754 reviews— hypegap votes · be one of the first
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A cult tsukemen shop that repeat visitors call a must every Tokyo trip.
Why Reality is 76
Lives up to its fame4/5Google 4.3 from 5,700+ reviews and strong repeat praise; a minority find the broth too salty and fishy.
Value for money5/5Cheap, filling and free upsizing for a bowl many rank among Tokyo's best.
Can’t get it elsewhere4/5Single independent shop with a signature style; tsukemen exists elsewhere, but this is a benchmark version.
Easy to do3/5Near Shinjuku Station and a fast-moving line, but no reservations, a mid-afternoon closure and likely no cards.
What people loved
Rich, thick chicken-and-seafood dipping broth with chewy, thick noodles — the signature tsukemen is widely called among Tokyo's bestCheap for the quality, with large noodle portions at no extra chargeLine moves fast; staff often start your order before you sitGenuine, no-frills local counter-shop experience a few minutes from Shinjuku StationWhat wore them down
Strong, salty, fishy broth isn't to everyone's tasteQueue outside at most mealtimes and closed 3–5 pmRegular ramen is reported as weaker than the tsukemenSmall, cramped counter seating; not a place to lingerKnow before you go
See something out of date? Fix it right here.Booking: No reservations; join the line and buy a meal ticket at the machine before you reach the door.
Hours11:00–15:00 and 17:00–21:00 daily (per Google); closed mid-afternoonSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
PriceGoogle price level: moderate, and reviewers call it on the cheaper side; large noodle portions at no extra costSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
OrderingBuy a ticket from the vending machine while queuing and hand it to staff; Google lists credit cards as not acceptedSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
QueueNo reservations; a line forms outside (sometimes across the street). Reported waits are typically 10–20 minutes, longer at peakSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Time neededAbout 45 minutes including a typical queueSource: Google reviews · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Getting thereYoyogi 2-chōme, a short walk from Shinjuku Station's south/west side; ~15 min by JR from Tokyo StationSource · Checked Oct 16, 2026
Opening hours (Google)
- Monday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Wednesday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Thursday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Friday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Saturday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
- Sunday: 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM, 5:00 – 9:00 PM
In their words
“This is by far the best ramen that I ever had.”
“the dipping sauce felt very salty and had a strong fishy flavor that wasn’t quite our style.”
“The ramen was good, but nowhere close to the tsukemen.”
“There was a long wait again, but it’s completely worth it.”
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Questions people ask
What are Fūunji's opening hours?
Google lists 11:00–15:00 and 17:00–21:00 daily, closed in between.
How long is the line at Fūunji?
Reviewers usually report 10–20 minutes, with longer queues at peak lunch and dinner times.
What should I order at Fūunji?
The tsukemen (dipping noodles), ideally the special/deluxe version; reviewers say it outshines the regular ramen.
Does Fūunji take credit cards?
Google lists credit cards as not accepted; bring cash for the ticket machine.
