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Ramen Jo

JapaneseTsukemenMichelin recommendedTonkotsuArtisan ramenCauseway Bay

A small, unpretentious ramen counter on Caroline Hill Road, Ramen Jo has earned Michelin Guide recognition every year from 2014 to 2021, making it one of Hong Kong's most enduring artisan ramen destinations. Its chef — described by diners as a Cantonese-speaking Japanese — serves impeccable tonkotsu and tsukemen with slow-cooked chashu and housemade gyoza.

Price
¥¥
Area
Causeway Bay
Since
2012
Ramen Jo — authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong, Causeway Bay
Plate № 72
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About
Ramen Jo occupies a deceptively modest ground-floor space in a quiet side street off Causeway Bay, yet its eight consecutive years in the Michelin Guide place it among the most critically validated ramen shops in all of Hong Kong. The menu is concise and intentional: tonkotsu ramen in thin or thick noodle variants, a special spicy tsukemen with thick dipping noodles, and a rotating set of side dishes including potato salad, gyoza, and crispy fried chicken. The slow-cooked 66°C chashu — soft pink, fatty, and intensely savoury — is a centrepiece that distinguishes the kitchen's technical care. Counter seating facing an open kitchen puts the small team's craft on full display. Cash-only policy and no reservations mean early arrival is essential; the payoff is a bowl that consistently justifies the queue.
Neighborhood & visiting

Ramen Jo sits in Causeway Bay, one of Hong Kong's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.

Why it's on Washoku Guide
  • Eight consecutive Michelin Guide recommendations (2014–2021) for a 20-seat cash-only counter is a remarkable distinction that speaks to consistent, extraordinary quality.
  • The 66°C slow-cooked chashu is one of the most technically precise cuts of ramen pork available in Hong Kong.
  • The spicy tsukemen with thick, handmade-style noodles offers a flavour depth and textural contrast that is genuinely distinct from the city's larger ramen chains.
  • Counter seating in a quiet side street creates a meditative, authentic ramen-bar atmosphere — a rare find in hectic Causeway Bay.

Established 2012. Michelin Guide Hong Kong recommended 2014–2021 (8 consecutive years). Chef described as Japanese (Cantonese-speaking). Cash only, no reservations.

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Frequently asked

About Ramen Jo

Is Ramen Jo an authentic japanese restaurant in Hong Kong?
Yes — Ramen Jo is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for japanese in Hong Kong: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
Where is Ramen Jo located?
Ramen Jo is located at G/F, 3 Caroline Hill Road, Causeway Bay, Hong Kong SAR, Hong Kong, Hong Kong SAR in the Causeway Bay neighborhood.
Do I need a reservation at Ramen Jo?
Ramen Jo does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Hong Kong we recommend calling ahead.
What is the price range at Ramen Jo?
Ramen Jo sits in the ¥¥ price range — typical for japanese of this format in Hong Kong.
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