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The Ebisu branch of AFURI, the ramen shop named after Mount Afuri and known for its light, citrusy yuzu shio ramen.
Good to know
AFURI takes its name from Mount Afuri in the Tanzawa mountains of Kanagawa, and the brand built its reputation on a lighter style of ramen than the heavy pork-bone bowls many visitors expect. The signature yuzu shio ramen pairs a clear salt-based broth with a fragrant hit of yuzu citrus and charred chashu pork, and there are richer and vegan options for those who want something different.
Ordering is quick and the shop is fully cashless, so bring a card or mobile payment rather than notes. Ebisu stays open from 11:00 until 05:00 the next morning every day, which makes it a dependable late-night stop, though it can close early if the soup runs out. It is a short walk from Ebisu Station on the JR Yamanote Line, and a good pairing with an evening in Ebisu's bars.
Reviewed by Lifestylemetro · Details checked October 23, 2026
No, the Ebisu shop is fully cashless.
The signature yuzu shio ramen, a light salt-based broth flavoured with yuzu citrus.
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