Ichiran is one of the most popular ramen shops in Japan. In fact, you can find it in many cities here, such as Sapporo, Kyoto, Osaka and, of course, Tokyo. Not to mention this ramen shop has also expanded to New York, Hong Kong and Taiwan. Therefore, it’s a fact its popularity is not only in Japan but also worldwide. But the most important thing is that Japanese people love Ichiran, and many of them recommend this place to eat ramen.
Hence, I had to go to Ichiran to try its ramen and confirm how delicious it is. To begin with, it is important to know that you have to wait in a queue, but the good thing is, it goes fast. In other words, the wait is not long, around 20 minutes, and then you are ready to eat at Ichiran Ramen.
A significant fact from where Ichiran Ramen comes from. That is to say, the ramen is made in Itoshima, Fukuoka land of abundant nature, which its secret is the clean air and fresh water.
Another helpful tip that you should know is that the boiled egg does not come inside the ramen. So, you have to order it apart and simultaneously, the egg is unpeeled. That’s why you must peel it by yourself.
Tasting Ichiran Ramen
After that, it was time to eat ramen at Ichiran, where I tried the classic Tonkotsu Ramen. Basically, it is a pork bone broth that is very tasty and creamy, besides the fresh green onions, sliced pork and noodles. Additionally, the Original Spicy Red Sauce is a chilli-powder-based blend of 30 different ingredients that are added to the ramen to bring out a more rich taste. Moreover, the spicy red sauce is optional. So, if you don’t like spicy, you can tell them without sauce.
As a result, Ichiran ramen is one of the most tasty ramen in Japan and a favourite for many Japanese people. Indeed I proved it, and it is delicious.
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Location Tokyo, Japan
Key Information
Ichiran Ramen
Rate: 4,7/5,0 Grateful/Excellent
Price: Average per person $ 2000 YEN
Contact: 03-3591-6188/Ichiran Shimbashi Store
Working Hours: Monday to Sunday from 10:00 am until 6:00 am
Address:〒105-0004 Tokyo, Minato City, Shinbashi, 2 Chome−5−6 2F
Thank you so much for visiting my blog. I’m just starting, and so it’s encouraging to know someone, somewhere is engaged enough to read my opinions haha.
I am going to have ramen next week, so I was thrilled to read this article. (I just wish there weren’t so many ads, they’re distracting 😟 ) It’s so funny, I didn’t have the best ramen in Japan since I rushed to first restaurant I saw in Tokyo out of hunger. I did have Tonkotsu ramen in Hawaii, and that was heaven on earth.
It’s interesting how you said the broth is cooked with a sauce made with 30 different ingredients. This statement reminded me of the episode titled “Salt” in the documentary: “Salt Fat Acid Heat.” This episode focused on how Japan uses salt in unique ways to make their traditional cuisine. The host of the show loved the broth so much, she said it was a meal on it’s own.
I’m surprised they don’t put the egg in the ramen for you. The egg makes ramen perfect, in my opinion. Speaking of eggs, have you tried Tamago Kake Gohan (just raw egg and hot rice)? What do you think, I worry about eating it but I heard the eggs in Japan are made to eat raw.
Well I hope you keep on exploring, keep on eating wonderful food around the world 🙂
I will consider that my friend, yes here the egg is very nice like any food you try I reckon, it’s like living in the paradise of food. Besides, I’m actually in Japan right trying this amazing Japanese food 😃