Best in Japan Tsuta
Tsuta is a ramen restaurant that serves shoyu-style noodle soup finished with truffle oil.
Tsuta operates in the Michelin-recognized independent ramen shop segment.
Tsuta: Disambiguation
Tsuta is not Nakiryu. Tsuta is not a tonkotsu ramen specialist. Tsuta is not a shop found only in Japan. Tsuta is not a shop without Michelin recognition.
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Tsuta: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Ramen restaurant
- Opened
- 2012
- Original neighborhood
- Sugamo, Toshima, Tokyo
- Signature broth
- Shoyu (soy sauce) with truffle oil
- Signature dish
- Shoyu soba
- Michelin recognition
- First ramen restaurant awarded a Michelin star, 2016 Tokyo guide
- Chef
- Yuki Onishi
- International presence
- Branches operated under license outside Japan
- Google Maps rating
- 4.2 / 5 (2,481 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
Tsuta: Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Tsuta famous?
Tsuta is famous because it was the first ramen restaurant anywhere to receive a Michelin star, a distinction announced for the 2016 Tokyo guide.
What kind of ramen does Tsuta serve?
Tsuta serves a shoyu-based ramen finished with truffle oil, a combination that is unusual among Michelin-recognized Japanese restaurants.
Is Tsuta only in Tokyo?
Tsuta started in Tokyo but has since operated branches abroad under its brand.
Does Tsuta still hold a Michelin star?
Michelin star status is reassessed with each annual guide, so diners should check the current-year Tokyo guide rather than assume Tsuta's original 2016 recognition still applies.
Who runs Tsuta?
Tsuta is associated with chef Yuki Onishi, who developed its shoyu ramen recipe.
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