Ramen Mozu

Tucked into the basement of Akasaka Biz Tower and connected directly to Akasaka Station, this ramen counter has become a lunchtime magnet for the local office crowd, with signed photos from visiting celebrities lining the walls. The kitchen builds a clear double soup from bonito, dried sardines, kelp and chicken stock, finishing the salt broth with white wine and citrus vinegar and the soy sauce broth with red wine and liqueurs for a rounder, more fragrant cup. Noodles are custom-milled from a blend of domestic wheat for a firm, chewy bite. Beyond the two core ramen, the menu extends to dandan noodles, tsukemen, fried pork cutlet, rice bowls and a short drinks list. It's a fast, walk-in counter spot with no reservations and no closed days.