Sakurajosui Funakoshi
Suginami, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Why go
Tabelog 100 ramen counter in Suginami since 2023, recognized three years running for broth clarity and tare balance. Eight-seat lunch-only format (11 AM–3 PM, closed Wed/Sun) keeps execution tight. JPY 1,000–1,999 bowls reward repeat visits: arrive before noon Saturday for best walk-in odds.
About Sakurajosui Funakoshi
Tokyo's ramen scene rewards planning, especially when a venue keeps a compact public schedule. Sakurajosui Funakoshi is a Tokyo ramen venue with hours from 11 AM to 3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. It is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Sakurajosui Funakoshi is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 recognition, which makes it a relevant stop for diners comparing notable ramen options in Tokyo.
What Makes the Visit Worth Considering
Sakurajosui Funakoshi is best treated as a focused Tokyo ramen stop with a modest price band and limited daytime hours. The main practical appeal is straightforward: a recognized ramen venue, a clear JPY 1,000–1,999 range, and a schedule that runs from late morning to mid-afternoon on its open days.
If you are comparing ramen venues, Sakurajosui Funakoshi belongs on the shortlist because of its Tokyo setting, its price range, its stated hours, and its 2025 Tabelog 100 ramen listing.
Timing, Location, and Peer Context
Sakurajosui Funakoshi is in Tokyo. Its hours are 11 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday, with Wednesday and Sunday closed. That makes timing the key planning factor: choose an open day and aim within the published daytime window.
For context, diners comparing Pearl-listed venues may also look at Ramen Koike, Nishieifuku no Niboshi Bako, Noriette, La Piccola Tavola, or MASSIMOTTAVIO, depending on the kind of meal they want. The most grounded comparison for Sakurajosui Funakoshi remains its basics: Tokyo, ramen recognition in 2025, JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, and a limited daytime schedule.
If your plans require dinner, a Sunday meal, or a Wednesday stop, Sakurajosui Funakoshi's hours do not fit. For a broader look at Tokyo's dining options, explore our full Tokyo restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–3 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–3 PM
- Location
- 1 Chome-21-10 Shimotakaido, Suginami City, Tokyo 168-0073, Japan
- Website
- twitter.com/funaramen
- Phone
- +81
Venue details
Ambiance
A compact counter‑only ramen shop with a casual, buzzy atmosphere; guests queue outside along the main road, then eat quickly at the counter in a bright, functional space focused entirely on the ramen rather than decor.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
View
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Modern
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Opened
- 2023
Signature Dishes
- Shio chukasoba
- Wontonmen (shio)
- Tokusei chukasoba
- Shoyu chukasoba (limited)
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 1 Chome-21-10 Shimotakaido, Suginami City, Tokyo 168-0073, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Wednesday
- Closed
- Thursday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Friday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Saturday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Sunday
- Closed
Location
1 Chome-21-10 Shimotakaido, Suginami City, Tokyo 168-0073, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Noriette, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 View spending breakdown
- Ramen Koike, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Nishieifuku no Niboshi Bako, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- MASSIMOTTAVIO, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- La Piccola Tavola, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
Sakurajosui Funakoshi occupies the same JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch tier as Ramen Koike and Nishieifuku no Niboshi Bako, but the three shops divide along broth style. Koike leans richer and pork-forward, Nishieifuku pushes niboshi intensity, and Funakoshi holds the middle with cleaner, more restrained seasoning. If you want precision over punch, Funakoshi delivers. If you prefer bolder flavor or can't make the lunch-only window, Koike's evening service and heavier bowls make it the easier fallback.
Noriette trades up slightly in price (JPY 2,000–2,999 at dinner) and offers more flexibility in hours, but the added cost buys refinement rather than a fundamentally different experience. For repeat ramen diners who already know they prefer lighter broths, Funakoshi's Tabelog recognition and tighter focus justify the Suginami trip. First-timers with flexible schedules should start at Noriette for easier booking, then move to Funakoshi once they've mapped their broth preferences.
Outside the ramen category, MASSIMOTTAVIO and La Piccola Tavola share the same JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch band but shift to Italian formats. Neither competes directly with Funakoshi in execution style, but both offer counter-based precision dining at similar price points if ramen fatigue sets in mid-trip.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What are alternatives to Sakurajosui Funakoshi in Tokyo?
Other Pearl-listed venues that may be useful for comparison include Ramen Koike, Nishieifuku no Niboshi Bako, Noriette, La Piccola Tavola, and MASSIMOTTAVIO.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sakurajosui Funakoshi?
The hours are 11 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday. Sakurajosui Funakoshi is closed on Wednesday and Sunday.
Is Sakurajosui Funakoshi good for a special occasion?
That depends on the occasion. It is a ramen venue in Tokyo with daytime hours and a ¥1,000–¥1,999 price range, so it is best considered for a focused ramen visit rather than planned around unlisted service details.
