Late one night I checked out a ramen place in Kabukicho
When you need something to eat late an night in Tokyo one good place is a ramen shop.
In downtown Tokyo generally the last movie of the night is at about 6:30pm. They can’t start a movie at 9:30 because the employees couldn’t make it home after the movie ended since the trains stop at midnight.
But, on Friday and Saturday nights in Shinjuku they have all night movies. Last show is at 3am.
One night I was out there for the 1am movie, I don’t remember which movie, and after words I decided to check out this ramen place.
It’s in Kabukicho right in the middle of the main street that says "Kabukicho" in Japanese written above it.
It’s part of a small chain. There are actually even 2 stores in Kabukicho. It’s not the best I’ve had but it is still pretty good. Especially for 3am food. If you are in the area check it out.
I’ve been to this place several times. great tonkotsu ramen! I think there’s another branch right in kabukicho as well, just a few rows of shops away.
I love this place for a late night ramen stop. They give away tickets for a free “kai-dama” (2nd helping of noodles), which is great. BTW, if you’re into loud rock music every once in awhile, check out Mother, which is right underneath the Hakata Tenjin in the middle of Kabukicho. It’s a tiny place with a huge stereo system. They have a ton of CDs and you can request two songs at a time. I guess some pretty big rock bands like Aerosmith hang out there when they’re in Tokyo. Colin’s wife went to elementary school with the owner.
-Pat (pjdwyer@k5.dion.ne.jp)