Where can I try Shoyu?

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Ramen term

Shoyu 醤油

Shoyu ramen is the classic Tokyo style — a clear, brown, soy-sauce-based broth that's savory and aromatic without the heaviness of tonkotsu. For many Japanese eaters it's the taste of home and the original ramen.

Clarity as a virtue

Where tonkotsu shows off richness, shoyu shows off balance — a clean dashi base seasoned with a soy tare, letting the toppings and noodles share the stage.

The Tokyo bowl

Old-school Tokyo shoyu ramen typically comes with curly noodles, menma (bamboo), chashu pork, nori and a soft egg — the template most people picture when they think "ramen."

Insider tip. If you're new to ramen, start with shoyu — it's the most balanced style and the easiest to judge a shop by.