Keika Ramen is a long-established Kumamoto ramen brand founded in 1955.
The brand first expanded to Tokyo with a Shinjuku location in 1968 and has since grown to several locations in Tokyo and Kumamoto.
Its signature style combines a rich tonkotsu-based broth with a salty, savory flavor and aromatic mayu oil, creating a distinctive bowl of Kumamoto ramen that is easy to recognize and highly addictive.
▶ Official Keika Ramen Website
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グループリンクKeika Ramen Shimbashi Toranomon
桂花ラーメン 新橋虎ノ門店
Bacal's Rating
★★★★☆ 4.7 / 5
Store Information
Address :
Sansui Building 1F,
1-16-2 Nishishimbashi, Minato City,
Tokyo 105-0003, Japan
Opening Hours :
Mon–Fri
11:00–22:30
Sat, Sun & Public Holidays
11:00–17:00
*Opening hours may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Access :
Exit Shimbashi Station from the Karasumori Exit and walk straight ahead.
The New Shimbashi Building will soon appear on your right.
Hayashida is located around the middle of the building, only a few dozen meters from the station.
▸ Ordering Tip
Ticket machine available.
Purchase your meal ticket before taking a seat.
▶ What I Tried
Keika Ramen｜桂花ラーメン
The slightly salty, salt-based tonkotsu broth is delicious, with a clean taste that still carries plenty of pork-bone umami.
The mayu oil adds another layer of aroma and richness, creating an even deeper flavor and making the soup more addictive with every sip.
You can choose between thin or thick noodles. Both have a good firm texture and pair very well with the broth.
The crunchy stem wakame and menma add plenty of texture, while the seasoned egg has a satisfying soy sauce flavor.
This is the kind of bowl that is very easy to get hooked on.
Taro men｜太肉麺
The Taro Men is Keika Ramen’s most popular dish,
topped with tender braised pork belly.
The pork is incredibly soft, richly seasoned,
and one of the highlights of the bowl.
Cabbage is served alongside it, adding a fresh contrast
and giving you a nice break between bites.
Eating the cabbage together with the pork belly
brings out the flavor of both ingredients even more.
It is easy to see why the Taro Men is the No. 1 most popular choice.
Takana don | 高菜丼
Takana rice bowls are common at many ramen shops, but the one at Keika Ramen feels a little different.
Rather than simply placing takana on top of rice, the mustard greens seem to be stir-fried and seasoned, giving them much more flavor.
The takana is tasty enough to enjoy almost like a separate side dish on its own.
The ramen itself is not especially large, so pairing it with this takana rice bowl makes for a much more satisfying and filling meal.
▶ ▶ Watch Keika Ramen on YouTube
Watch a short video featuring Keika Ramen’s famous Taro-men, topped with braised pork and cabbage.
▶ Final Thoughts
Years ago, many fans would make the trip to Shinjuku just to eat Keika Ramen.
Today, the brand has expanded to more locations, making it much easier to enjoy its distinctive Kumamoto-style ramen without traveling all the way to Shinjuku.
Keika also sells take-home ramen, so you can enjoy a version of the restaurant’s flavor at home.
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