Last checked: October 22, 2026
Fuunji is a 15-seat counter shop near Shinjuku Station, open since 2007 and known for its thick, creamy chicken-and-seafood tsukemen (dipping noodles). Order the Tsukemen (¥1,000), or the Tokusei Tsukemen (¥1,300) if you want extra toppings. Bring cash, expect a queue, and buy your ticket from the machine before you wait for a seat.
At a glance
| Name | Fuunji Shinjuku Main Shop (風雲児 新宿本店) |
| Style | Tsukemen (dipping noodles) and ramen, chicken + seafood broth |
| Address | Hokuto Daiichi Building, 2-14-3 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo (東京都渋谷区代々木2-14-3 北斗第一ビル). The official site says 1F; some listings say basement |
| Nearest station | Shinjuku Station (Toei Shinjuku / Oedo Line) Exit 6, about 1–4 min walk; JR Shinjuku South Exit, about 5–6 min walk |
| Hours | 11:00–15:00, 17:00–21:00. Closes early when the soup runs out |
| Price | ¥950–¥1,300 per bowl |
| Seats | 15 counter seats, non-smoking |
| Reservations | Not accepted |
Traveler checklist
| Item | Fuunji |
|---|---|
| How to order | Ticket machine just inside the entrance |
| English on the machine | Yes (reported by visitors) |
| Payment | Cash is safest. Tabelog lists IC cards (Suica) as accepted; credit cards and QR payment are not |
| Pork-free option | No. Chashu (sliced pork) is in the toppings |
| Vegetarian / vegan | No. The broth is chicken and seafood based |
| Halal | No halal certification is listed |
| Typical wait | Often 30 min or more at lunch and dinner peaks |
| Solo diners | Good for solo diners (counter only) |
| Groups | Groups of 3 or more may be seated apart |
| Large luggage | No space for suitcases. Use a station locker first |
What to order
| Menu (Japanese) | Price | What it is |
|---|---|---|
| Tsukemen (つけめん) | ¥1,000 | Thick noodles served separately, dipped into a hot, rich broth |
| Tokusei Tsukemen (得製つけめん) | ¥1,300 | Tsukemen with extra toppings. A reviewer reports seasoned egg, nori, chashu and bamboo shoots, served in the dipping soup |
| Ramen (らーめん) | ¥950 | Noodles served in the soup |
| Tokusei Ramen (得製らーめん) | ¥1,250 | Ramen with seasoned egg, nori, bamboo shoots, green onion and chashu, all in larger amounts |
First time? Get the Tsukemen. It is what Fuunji is famous for. Extra toppings (egg, nori, green onion, bamboo shoots ¥150 each; chashu ¥250) and extra-large noodles (麺特盛, tokumori, +¥200) are separate buttons on the ticket machine. Prices are from the official site. If a price on the machine is different, the machine price is the current one.
How to order, step by step
- Enter the shop and buy a ticket from the machine just inside the entrance.
- Insert cash first, then press the button for your bowl and any toppings. Take the paper tickets.
- Wait where the staff point you, behind the seated diners. When it is busy, the line continues outside, in the small park across the street.
- Staff will take your ticket and ask your noodle size: “futsū” (regular) or “ōmori” (large). Visitors report that large is free. Regular is already plenty for most people.
- Your bowl arrives a few minutes after you sit down.
Beating the queue
- Fuunji is busy at lunch and dinner. Arriving before opening time (11:00 or 17:00) gives you the best chance of a short wait.
- Once you sit down, bowls come out quickly.
- Short on time? Fuunji also has a branch at Tokyo Ramen Street (Tokyo Station), open 11:00–23:00 every day.
How to eat tsukemen
Dip a small bunch of noodles into the broth, then slurp. The broth is thick and salty on purpose — it is a dipping sauce, not a soup to drink. Slurping is normal in Japan. When you finish, leave your bowls on the counter (or the raised shelf in front of you) and say “gochisōsama” (thank you for the meal) on your way out.
Allergies
The official allergy chart (June 2026) lists the allergens for each menu item. The noodles do not contain egg, but they are made on a line that also handles egg. Check the chart on the official site if you have allergies.
FAQ
Is Fuunji cash only? Bring cash to be safe. Tabelog lists IC cards such as Suica as accepted; credit cards are not.
Is Fuunji open on Sundays? The official site says it is open every day. Some review sites list Sundays and holidays as closed, so check the official site or X (@fu_unji) before you go.
Is Fuunji halal or pork-free? No. No halal certification is listed, and the chashu is pork.
How long is the wait? Expect 30 minutes or more at peak times. Waits vary from a few minutes to over an hour.
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