Introduction
This article introduces “Shinsyu Soba Honjin Lumine Est Shinjuku,” a standing soba shop located in the underground area of Shinjuku Station. The shop serves freshly boiled soba, udon, and even ramen—making it a convenient choice for a quick breakfast or an early-morning bowl of ramen.
Shinsyu Soba Honjin Lumine Est Shinjuku
“Shinsyu Soba Honjin Lumine Est Shinjuku” is operated by Komatsu Honten, the same company that runs the okonomiyaki restaurant “Okonomiyaki Honjin” in Kabukicho.
The shop offers freshly boiled soba and udon.
It is located on the B1 floor of Lumine Est Shinjuku, directly across from “Beer & Café BERG.”
The visit featured in this article took place around 10:00 a.m. on a weekday.
Inside the Shop
Although categorized as a standing soba shop, the interior accommodates around 20 people and includes about 10 seats.
Meals are prepared incredibly fast—orders are ready roughly 10 seconds after presenting a meal ticket purchased from the vending machine.
Main Menu (Partial)
- Honjin Ramen: 660 yen
- Umami Chicken Soba/Udon: 740 yen
- White Sesame Tantan Soba/Udon: 710 yen
- Hot Spring Egg Soba/Udon: 550 yen
- Kakiage Soba/Udon: 650 yen
- Natto Soba/Udon: 580 yen
- Grated Daikon Soba/Udon: 630 yen
- Inari Sushi: 190 yen (140 yen as a set)
- Rice Ball: 190 yen (140 yen as a set)
The shop is unique in that it serves not only soba and udon but also ramen.
Honjin Ramen & Kakiage Soba
Kakiage Soba & Ume Rice Ball
The first item ordered was the Kakiage Soba (650 yen) along with an Ume Rice Ball (140 yen/set price).
The broth of the Kakiage Soba has a strong dashi flavor and a comforting taste.
It includes kakiage fritter, wakame, and thick-cut green onions.
The soba noodles are soft in texture, and adding shichimi chili enhances the flavor.
The Ume Rice Ball is priced at 190 yen when purchased alone but costs 140 yen when ordered as a set with soba or udon.
Honjin Ramen
The second dish was the Honjin Ramen (660 yen).
This ramen, offered by a standing soba shop, has a nostalgic soy-sauce flavor.
The bowl includes menma, green onions, nori, chashu, and a seasoned egg.
The soup is light and simple, while the soft egg noodles match the classic style.
As with the Kakiage Soba, the thick-cut green onions have a sharp flavor that stands out.
Overall, the ramen is surprisingly authentic considering the price.
Summary
This article introduced “Shinsyu Soba Honjin Lumine Est Shinjuku,” located in the underground area of Shinjuku Station.
During the morning visit, the shop was relatively quiet—ideal for enjoying a slow breakfast.
It is also a convenient spot for “morning ramen.”
If you are nearby, it is worth stopping by.
Shop Information
- Name: Shinsyu Soba Honjin Lumine Est Shinjuku
- Address: 3-38-1 Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Lumine Est Shinjuku B1F
- Access: About 2 minutes on foot from Shinjuku Station (177 m)
- Business Hours: 7:00–23:00
- Closed: None
- Power Outlets: No
- Wi-Fi: No
- Smoking: No
- Notes: 20 seats, credit cards not accepted, electronic money accepted, QR code payment not accepted
- Tabelog Rating: 3.09 (as of November 2025)
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https://daily-shinjuku.tokyo/2025/12/01/shinsyu-soba-honjin-ramen/
