Recommended bowl: Spectactular noodles

Kujira Shokudou was one of the finest new ramen shops to open in Tokyo in 2013. Master Shimomura-san trained at Shichisai, the famed shop from Toritsu-kasei. Like Shichisai, Kujira Shokudou specializes in Kitakata-inspired shoyu ramen, with light fish-based soup, choice of shoyu or shio tare, and handmade, thick and wavy temomi-style noodles. Large strips of soft and juicy pork chashu top the bowls. Aside from the ramen, the aburasoba is also top level. This is one of those shops where you can't really go wrong with what you order. The shop relocated to a new location by the station in September 2018.