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Addictive, extremely spicy ramen!
“Nakamoto” is a famous super spicy ramen shop that has several branches. The shops are located mainly around the Tokyo area, in places like Shinjuku, Shibuya, and Shinagawa. It has continued to dominate as the best spicy ramen shop.
There is a rumor that countless people become more and more addicted to their ramen every time they eat it.
When you step into a shop, the spicy aroma of chili peppers wafts through the air and stimulates your appetite.
Each type of ramen on the menu has a spiciness level ranging from 0 to 10.
The “Mouko Tanmen,” which is one of the staple items, has a spiciness level of 5. In this dish, miso tanmen with plenty of stewed vegetables is topped with super spicy mapo tofu. This might be a good choice if this is your first time visiting.
The top favorite, "Mouko Tanmen," features spicy mapo tofu atop miso tanmen.
"Salt Tanmen" has a spiciness level of 0, making it suitable even for children.
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Do you have menus in foreign languages or with pictures? (If so, please let us know the languages available.)
Yes, we do.
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Can I get take-out?
Yes.
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Is it possible to reserve a seat?
No, it isn’t.
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Are there smoking areas?
No.
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Are there any non-spicy menu options?
We offer two regular non-spicy options: Salt Tanmen and Chilled Soy Sauce Tanmen. The Chilled Soy Sauce Tanmen is especially favored by the owner.
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Can families with children dine here?
Yes, families are welcome. Our restaurant has plenty of table seating.
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Can I choose the firmness of the noodles?
Yes, you can choose from "super soft," "soft," "normal," "firm," "super firm," and "special super firm." Please let our staff know your preference.
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What's the most popular menu item?
Our signature dish, the Mouko Tanmen, is the most popular. It's a miso tanmen topped with spicy mapo tofu, with recommended toppings like butter or pork back fat to enhance the flavor without making it too spicy.
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I tried the instant noodles from Nakamoto before, but having the real thing is definitely tastier. The bowl is pretty big, too. Just note that everyone has to order their own dish—no sharing allowed.
I can't believe Japanese people can handle food this spicy! 🥵
As someone who loves spicy food, I get more and more hooked every time I eat here. Definitely worth a visit!
