I'm a big fan of Tonkotsu too. Recently I also got addicted to Shoyu - thanks to Miharu restaurant - but I still have a thing for Tonkotsu.
In my first trip (or was it my first 2 trips) to Tokyo in recent years, we stumbled upon a shop that sells very, very umai ramen. If you tried Tonkotsu ramen at the Santouka (山頭火) outlet in S'pore and think it's heavenly, wait until you lay your hands on this one. Imho this is streets ahead of Santouka - nevermind the shop's unassuming exterior and ojisan-like ambience.
We chanced upon the shop again this time. I ordered cha-shu (braised pork) and she ordered kikurage (black fungus) ramen. Add the condiments, as desired - they have spicy takana (salted vege) and benishoga (pickled red ginger).
By the way, they have an interesting 'service committment' to fulfil you order within 30 seconds. They did just that.
Name of the shop is Hakata Tenjin (博多天神). It's at the Kabuki-cho area in Shinjuku. Exit from the East gate of JR Shinjuku Station and just keep walking until you reach the traffic lights. It's along that stretch of road.
Trust me - once you try this, Santouka suddenly becomes mediocre.
Find out more about Hakata ramen here: http://www.rameniac.com/ramen_styles/hakata
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