Tsukemen Enji

This Kichijoji ramen shop mixes it up with its veggie creations, modelled on French-style potage soup, and consisting of a concoction cooked from pork bones, chicken and seafood, with added vegetable paste made out of yam, onion, apples and other ingredients. This rich and thick soup sticks to the noodles, but the added veg gives it a simple, refreshing taste, making this dish very popular among health-conscious ramen fans. You can choose from three different types of noodles, but first-timers will do well to go for the super-thick wheat germ version. These fluffy, grey noodles, made with whole wheat germs, have the consistency and refreshing texture of soba. Although this is a popular restaurant that often has people queuing outside, visiting outside of lunch hours usually guarantees a seat right away.