Manriki

While Manriki’s owner earned his stripes at Kikanbo, a popular purveyor of spicy ramen in Kanda, his concoction here is entirely original. The Spice Ramen (¥780) features a punchy dose of curry spices but it’s not all heat – there’s a good balance of flavours from the acidity of the tomatoes and the umami-rich pork and seafood broth. It’s a generous bowl too, with chewy and plump noodles complemented by thick slices of pork, a soft-boiled egg plus a sprinkling of coriander and other aromatic herbs. It’ll leave you sweating, for sure, yet you won’t want to stop eating it.