Napoleon Ken Ramen Tokyo – A Ramen-Udon Mashup That Works

Napoleon Ken Ramen Tokyo serves up a bowl that doesn’t quite fit the usual categories. Located in Toritsu Daigaku, this spot has gotten plenty of attention—and for good reason.

Their signature bowl is like if abura soba (soupless ramen) and udon had a chilled-out, soy-sauced baby. It’s not overly complicated, but it’s satisfying, fun, and memorable. (Their full name, by the way, is Kamatama Chuukasoba Napoleon Ken / 釜玉中華そば ナポレオン軒.)

Napoleon Ken Ramen Tokyo – The Dish

Choose from shoyu, rich shoyu, or shio (salt seasoned). Pictured is the regular shoyu. In it, thick, wavy noodles sit in a light soy sauce seasoning, topped with a creamy egg yolk, savory chashu, sweet negi, and crunchy bamboo shoots. You mix everything up and go to town.

Let me just say—the noodles are fantastic.

No fancy broth, no over-the-top toppings—just a good bowl that does what it came to do.The condiments on the table add to the fun, letting you switch up the flavors with things like fried negi (spring onions) and seasoned kikurage mushrooms.

Quick Word on Expansion

Since my visit, Napoleon Ken has expanded beyond Toritsu Daigaku. They now have shops in Keikyu Kamata, Hachioji, and even Kawasaki. Clearly, a lot of people are into this soupless style.

Napoloen Wasn't Short

Napoleon Bonaparte? Not actually short. He was about average height for his time. The whole “short Napoleon” thing? Just good ol’ British propaganda.

Much like this ramen—not what you expected, but also not as weird as the rumors make it sound.

Final Thoughts

Napoleon Ken isn’t reinventing ramen—but that’s not the point. It’s simple, it’s different, and it works.

If you’re in Tokyo and want to try something a little off the beaten ramen path (but not too off), this one’s worth a slurp.