Tsukemen Zuppa

Tsukemen Zuppa is a tiny, fully plant based noodle shop near Suidobashi Station, a one minute walk from the west exit and close to Tokyo Dome. Open since September 2022, it's a solo operation run by owner chef Higashide, who previously worked in Italian restaurants. The entire menu is built on vegetable only broth with no meat or fish. The format is classic Tokyo counter dining: seven seats, a ticket vending machine at the entrance, and the chef preparing everything in front of you.

The signature dish is tsukemen (cold dipping noodles in concentrated hot broth), but the menu also covers soy milk tantanmen, soy meat miso ramen, soy meat shoyu ramen, and seasonal specials. Noodles are whole wheat with a firm, chewy texture. Vegetarians can add a boiled egg and oeuf mayo on the side; request without for a fully vegan meal. Five pungent root free versions are available on request for oriental vegans.