Top-Ranked Ramen Shops Announced in Tokyo Ramen of the Year 2025-2026

The Tokyo Ramen of the Year (TRY) awards have revealed the top ramen shops for the 2025-2026 season on their official website. This historic ramen award highlights the best ramen shops across Tokyo and surrounding areas.

The 26th edition of TRY features a notable trend toward “bidaku” (slightly cloudy) soups, blending rich and clear broth styles. New shops showed strong performances, with fierce competition especially among newcomers. Readers will find detailed rankings and shop information useful for planning visits.

About the Tokyo Ramen of the Year Awards

The TRY awards, short for Tokyo Ramen of the Year, began in 2000 to find the best ramen in Tokyo. Organized by Kodansha’s BECK division, the awards feature a strict judging process and rank ramen shops annually. The 26th awards include new features like reservation options and payment methods to help diners. The official website also provides English and Chinese pages and links to shops’ social media.

Highlights

• The “bidaku” soup style, a half-cloudy broth, is a key trend this year.
• “Menya Harushin” in Nakano took the top spot for new shops, winning both the soy sauce and salt ramen categories.
• Saitama’s “3931WORKS.” ranked second among new shops, gaining attention for its high-quality ramen and hospitality.
• “Ramen Kanekatsu” in Saitama City won the main TRY award and achieved hall of fame status after five consecutive wins in the tsukemen clear broth category.
• The awards now include reservation and payment information for each shop, improving visitor convenience.

TRY Awards Details