Yokaroumon

Choose how firm you like your noodles, adjust the flavour with the seasonings on the table and, if you have broth left, order an extra portion of noodles. At Yokaroumon, a bowl of tonkotsu ramen can be enjoyed just the way you like it. Reviewers have praised how the fine noodles pick up the broth, with some enjoying the firm bite of barikata noodles and others ordering the boiled-egg ramen with the noodles cooked at the very firmest setting. The menu offers a range of firmness, from regular to soft, so start with the texture you prefer. Sesame and pickled ginger add a change of flavour, while one reviewer notes that the spicy mustard greens are very hot; it may be wise to begin with just a little. The menu lists extra noodles at 150 yen and asks customers to leave some broth in the bowl when ordering them.

Alongside the classic ramen, the menu includes wood-ear mushroom ramen, chashu ramen and karaka-men, which combines rich pork-bone broth with a spicy sauce. Diners have mentioned enjoying the wood-ear mushrooms and ordering the karaka-men, making these options worth considering if you want to vary the toppings or add some heat.

In the evening, you can also have a beer and a few snacks before rounding things off with ramen. The menu includes simmered chicken wings, boiled dumplings and seasoned bean sprouts, among other small dishes. Yokaroumon serves both lunch and late-night meals. It is closed on Mondays and open for lunch and dinner from Tuesday to Sunday. Ramen is listed at 780 yen, and you can also add a small serving of rice, mentaiko rice or a bowl of rice topped with seared chashu. In Midori, Sumida City, this is a bowl to savour at your own pace, adjusting the noodle firmness and seasonings as you go.