Ramen¥

Hikage

Rating85SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Selected Tabelog Ramen KANAGAWA Top 100 (2025).
Tabelog 3.81, 1,346 reviews.
Single-operator with only 7 counter seats, constant queue.
Multiple personal posts on X stating 'worth taking the train for.' No chain expansion.
Unique ultra-thick noodle style in Kawasaki area.
Popular Dishes
Chinese-style Ramen
中華そば
Shrimp Wonton Ramen
えびワンタン麺
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A must-visit ramen shop in Kawasaki's Saiwai-ku, run single-handedly by the owner with only 7 counter seats. Selected for Tabelog Ramen KANAGAWA Top 100 in 2025. Known for its uniquely thick, chewy noodles as the star of the dish, topped with shrimp wonton and thick-sliced chashu.

Reviews praise: 'The thick chewy noodles are the star — you go for the noodles, not the soup.' 'Absolutely worth the wait in line.' 'Uniquely individual ramen in Kawasaki.' Google rating 4.1+, Tabelog 3.81 with 1,346 reviews.

Business Hours
Tue – Sun11:30-14:30,18:00-20:00
Regular HolidayMonday
Access
Counter seats only (7 seats). Cash only. No ticket machine — order verbally. Expect a queue (often 30+ min wait even on weekdays).
4-16-2 Minami-Kase, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Ramen¥

Hikage

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chinese-style Ramen
中華そば
Shrimp Wonton Ramen
えびワンタン麺
Business Hours
Tue – Sun11:30-14:30,18:00-20:00
Regular HolidayMonday
Access
Counter seats only (7 seats). Cash only. No ticket machine — order verbally. Expect a queue (often 30+ min wait even on weekdays).
4-16-2 Minami-Kase, Saiwai-ku, Kawasaki, Kanagawa
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Selected Tabelog Ramen KANAGAWA Top 100 (2025).
Tabelog 3.81, 1,346 reviews.
Single-operator with only 7 counter seats, constant queue.
Multiple personal posts on X stating 'worth taking the train for.' No chain expansion.
Unique ultra-thick noodle style in Kawasaki area.
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A must-visit ramen shop in Kawasaki's Saiwai-ku, run single-handedly by the owner with only 7 counter seats. Selected for Tabelog Ramen KANAGAWA Top 100 in 2025. Known for its uniquely thick, chewy noodles as the star of the dish, topped with shrimp wonton and thick-sliced chashu.

Reviews praise: 'The thick chewy noodles are the star — you go for the noodles, not the soup.' 'Absolutely worth the wait in line.' 'Uniquely individual ramen in Kawasaki.' Google rating 4.1+, Tabelog 3.81 with 1,346 reviews.

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