Tokyo’s Ramen Elite Makes Its Global Debut in Hong Kong

Hong Kong’s dining scene welcomes a highly anticipated arrival this March as Ramenya Shima unveils its first overseas outpost at Sugar Plus in Causeway Bay. Revered in Tokyo and celebrated as one of the city’s top three ramen establishments on Tabelog for five consecutive years, the acclaimed ramen house now introduces its philosophy of craftsmanship and restraint to an international audience.

Since opening its Shibuya flagship in 2020, Chef Proprietor Hiroshi Morishima has built a cult following through unwavering dedication to technique and ingredient purity. In Tokyo, only 60 bowls are prepared daily. The Hong Kong branch continues this philosophy of limited servings, reinforcing a commitment to precision and quality over volume.

Chef Morishima’s accolades speak to his mastery. Ramenya Shima earned the Tokyo Ramen of the Year Newcomer Grand Prize in 2020 and Tabelog Bronze Awards in 2022 and 2026, while maintaining a rating above 4 on Tabelog, a distinction reserved for Japan’s culinary elite. It has also been named in the Tabelog Top 100 Restaurants list from 2021 to 2025, affirming its status as a destination for serious ramen connoisseurs.

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At the heart of the experience are three signature tanrei style broths. Shoyu delivers a robust layered depth through a special soy blend. White Shoyu offers a refined balance between salt and soy, elevated with white truffle oil and black truffle paste for lingering aroma. Shio presents a delicate salt forward clarity that highlights the natural sweetness of the ingredients.

Each broth is meticulously simmered with nearly 30 premium components, including Japanese chicken, scallops, clams, aged bonito flakes, sea bream head, kombu, and fresh vegetables. The result is a crystal clear foundation rich in umami and complexity.

The noodles are equally revered. Crafted daily without additives or alcohol, they are made from a blend of five flours led by Kitahonami winter wheat from Hokkaido. Smooth yet satisfyingly al dente, they harmonise effortlessly with the flavour intense broth.

Completing the bowl are four varieties of handmade chashu, alongside shrimp and pork wontons prepared fresh each day. Every element reflects the brand’s devotion to authenticity and warmth.

Occupying nearly 1,200 square feet, the Hong Kong flagship blends modern and traditional Japanese design with warm wood tones, intimate counter seating, and a minimalist façade adorned with a classic noren curtain. Seating 24 guests, it promises an immersive and focused ramen experience in the heart of Causeway Bay.

Ramenya Shima will open at Shop 1, Ground Floor, Sugar Plus, 31 Sugar Street, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong in March 2026, serving daily from 11.30 AM to 9.30 PM.

For enquiries, guests may call +852 2602 7068 or email cs@ramenshimaya-hk.com.

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