Recommended bowl: Sizeable meat

The master here trained at the head Jiro shop in Mita. Unlike some Jiro shops, two to three pieces of chashu come in the standard bowls here, which are already quite large by Jiro standards. The standard bowl on the menu is the Shō (small), but don't be fooled — it's a monster. Rich, salty tonkotsu shoyu soup with Jiro's signature bean sprouts, cabbage, heaps of pork, back fat and garlic. Double pork options are available for the adventurous. Housemade noodles served slightly and on the soft side. Open since 1997.