Hello everyone, this is GOK from the Shinjuku local media platform Daily Shinjuku.
Today, I visited GoFukuken Shinjuku West, a ramen shop located in the competitive Shinjuku West area.
GoFukuken Shinjuku West Opens on the Former Site of Tenkaippin Shinjuku West
GoFukuken Shinjuku West is a Tokyo-style black soy sauce backfat ramen shop that opened on July 16, 2025.
With the concept of offering “a blissful bowl you’ll want to eat every day,” the shop serves ramen and fried rice.
It became a topic of conversation for opening on the former site of Tenkaippin Shinjuku West, though Tenkaippin has since relocated a few doors down.
This time, I visited GoFukuken after 7 pm on a weekday.
Inside GoFukuken Shinjuku West and Its Menu
The restaurant has a total of 38 seats, including counter and table seating.
The customers varied widely—students, office workers, and tourists—with a noticeable majority of male guests.
Orders are placed through a QR code system.
Menu Highlights (Excerpt)
- Backfat Soy Sauce Ramen: Regular 790 yen / Large 940 yen
- Special Backfat Soy Sauce Ramen: Regular 1,230 yen / Large 1,380 yen
- Meat Wonton Ramen: 1,090 yen
- Kakuni Ramen: 1,280 yen
- Black Abura-soba: Regular 890 yen / Large 1,040 yen
- Black Fried Rice (single dish): Regular 760 yen / Large 960 yen
- Black Fried Rice Set: Regular 1,020 yen
- Gyoza (6 pcs): 240 yen (half price until 11/30)
- Char Siu Appetizer: 450 yen
- Fried Chicken (6 pcs): 480 yen
They also offer gyoza, boiled dumplings, and assorted toppings such as seasoned eggs and extra char siu.
Gyoza Fried Rice Set & Kakuni Ramen
Gyoza Fried Rice Set – 1,290 yen
I ordered the classic set: backfat soy sauce ramen, fried rice, and gyoza.
The ramen soup—deep-colored soy sauce reminiscent of Kyoto-style ramen—includes backfat. Despite its appearance, the flavor is milder than expected.
The noodles are straight and thin, with adjustable firmness.
Toppings include tender char siu, plenty of green onions, and slender bamboo shoots.
The gyoza are small but well-seasoned, tasty even without dipping sauce.
The deep-colored fried rice, like the ramen, looks intense but has a gentle flavor. It is a moist style rather than a dry, “fluffy” type, pairing well with the ramen.
Kakuni Ramen – 1,280 yen
I also tried the limited-time Kakuni Ramen, available through November 30.
As the name suggests, it features a thick piece of kakuni (braised pork belly) and a raw egg.
The kakuni was soft enough to break apart with chopsticks, well-seasoned, and delicious.
With regular char siu and bamboo shoots included, this was a very filling bowl. Mixing in the raw egg kept the flavor interesting until the end.
Final Thoughts
This time, I introduced GoFukuken Shinjuku West.
The water pitchers included sliced lemon, showing attention to small details.
The shop frequently offers limited-time promotions such as drink discounts and half-price gyoza, which adds to the appeal.
Next time, I would like to enjoy some drinks and try more of the side dishes.
If you are in the area, definitely stop by.
See you again.
Shop Information
Name: GoFukuken Shinjuku West
Address: Atlas Nishi-Shinjuku Bldg 1F, 1-15-8 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo 160-0023
Nearest Station: Shinjuku-Nishiguchi Station, approx. 3 minutes (306m)
Hours:
Mon–Sat 10:00–3:00
Sun/Holidays 10:00–22:30
Closed: None
Outlets: No
Wi-Fi: No
Smoking: No
Notes: 38 seats, credit cards accepted, e-money accepted, QR code payment not accepted
Tabelog Rating: 3.29 (as of November 2025)
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