【Tokyo-Shinjuku kabukicho】Wakura ✴︎Open 24 hours✴︎【Food-Tonkotsu Ramen】

by Makoto
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This article was created by a Japanese speaker using ChatGPT to translate Japanese into English.
(Please forgive any mistakes in expression!)

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen Wakura, located in the bustling area of Kabukicho in Shinjuku, Tokyo, is a popular ramen restaurant loved by locals.
Upon entering this lively district, the warm and inviting atmosphere of this ramen shop makes it the perfect place for those seeking authentic Japanese Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen.

Wakura is located in the same Kabukicho area of Shinjuku as Ettchan Ramen.
Wakura is open 24 hours, allowing you to visit anytime.
However, please be aware that it can get crowded during lunchtime and dinnertime, so plan your visit accordingly.

At Wakura, skilled chefs are dedicated to using high-quality ingredients and creating rich, flavorful Tonkotsu Ramen with a deep pork bone broth.
It is a Tonkotsu Ramen restaurant where you can enjoy the authentic taste of Hakata, Fukuoka – the birthplace of Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen – right in Shinjuku.

As for the toppings, delicious ingredients such as tender chashu (braised pork), seasoned menma (marinated bamboo shoots), chopped green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and soft-boiled eggs are used to add accents to the flavor and texture of the ramen.

At Wakura, you’ll have the opportunity to savor an authentic Japanese Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen experience.

What’s Hakata-Tonkotsu Ramen?

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen is a type of ramen representing Hakata City in Fukuoka Prefecture, Japan, featuring a delicious noodle dish with pork bone broth.
The milky-white soup, made by simmering pork bones for an extended period, is characterized by its rich and savory taste, and is abundant in the umami flavors of pork as well as collagen.

Typically, thin or medium-thin noodles are used in the dish, and some restaurants allow you to choose the firmness and cooking time of the noodles.
Common toppings include chashu (thinly sliced pork), menma (marinated bamboo shoots), chopped green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and nori (seaweed).
In addition, flavorings such as soy sauce, miso, salt, and spicy miso can be used, offering even more taste variations to enjoy.

Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen is known for its rich broth and unique texture, making it one of the most beloved ramen dishes not only in Japan but also around the world.
It is served in Fukuoka Prefecture as well as in various regions across Japan and at Japanese restaurants overseas, gaining popularity among many people.

Recommended Cuisine

My recommendation is the Ajitama Ramen!

It comes with chashu, seasoned soft-boiled egg, green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and menma!

Menu & How to buy Ramen tickets

At Wakura, you purchase ramen tickets by putting money into a machine!
I will explain the recommended way to buy my favorite ramen.

Insert coins into slot ①.
Insert bills into slot ②.

A ticket will be issued from ④, so please take it to your seat and hand it to the staff.
Then, just wait at your seat for your ramen to be served!

My recommended Ajitama Ramen is number ③!
Press the button and a ticket will be issued!

📍Access

Wakura

1-10-11 Kabukicho, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo-to 160-0021

Hours:24 hours

Nearby Stations
Shinjuku Station
Seibu Shinjuku Station
Shinokubo Station
Okubo Station
Shinjuku Nishiguchi Station
Shinjuku Sanchome Station
Higashi Shinjuku Station

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