Recommended bowl: Beef bone soup

Shima Shima Tom specializes in 100% beef base ramen. Although not so common, nowadays master Takashi is quick to point out that at one time it was more popular (before mad cow disease). Master Takahashi trained at Houkiya in Kanagawa before opening this shop in 2013. The soup is made from 100% Japanese beef bones, with beef fat and a choice of shio or the recommended shoyu tare. Tsukemen is also available. The bowl comes topped with stewed gyu-suji (beef tendon). Noodles special ordered and delivered daily from a small purveyor-- Hachio Kikaku, based in Ibaraki prefecture. Go for rice or a beef bowl on the side to pair with your soup. Simple but spacious shop with friendly staff.