Check out the list of Japan’s well-known best ramen restaurants in Ikebukuro that will surely exceed your expectations.
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1. Ichiran
This ramen shop was established in 1993 and has been running for 25 years now.
Travel time on foot is approximately 4 minutes from East Exit of JR Yamanote line – Ikebukuro Station and 6 minutes from Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line – Ikebukuro Station.
The broth is made from white tonkotsu soup that is so satisfying and will surely leave you overly satisfied!
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Ichiran’s Classic Tonkotsu Ramen~
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| TripAdvisor | Ichiran(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 一蘭 |
| Business Hours | Open 24 hours |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-3989-0871 |
| Address | Sunny Side Building 1F | 1-39-11 Higashiikebukuro Toshima-ku, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ikebukuro Station Station |
| Seats | 22 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
2. Mutekiya
Travel time on foot is approximately 1minute from Exit 39 of Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line – Ikebukuro Station and 4 – 5 minutes from East exit of JR Line – Ikebukuro Station.
This ramen bowl has one of the best flavors that you can find, really unique and will surely leave you overly satisfied!
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Niku dama men~
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| TripAdvisor | Mutekiya(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 無敵家 |
| Business Hours | 10:30 AM – 4:00 AM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000～up |
| TEL | +81-3-6907-8305 |
| Address | 1-17-1 Minami Ikebukuro | 1F Sakimoto Bldg., Toshima 171-0022, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ikebukuro Station |
| Seats | 16 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
3. Ippudo
Travel time on foot is approximately 1minute from Exit 39 of Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line – Ikebukuro Station and 6 minutes from East exit of JR Line – Ikebukuro Station.
This ramen bowl is highly recommended by a lot of Ippudo customers! The combination of fragrant pork-bone soup and house-made noodles are extremely satisfying that you’d always come back to this place every time you get the chance to do so.
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Special Ramen Bowl~
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| TripAdvisor | Ippudo(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 一風堂 |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000～up |
| TEL | +81-3-6907-8305 |
| Address | 2-26-10 Minamiikebukuro | 1F Actiole Minamiikebukuro, Toshima 171-0022, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ikebukuro Station |
| Seats | 35 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
4. Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto
The estimated travel time on foot is 5 minutes from Ikebukuro station (JR, Seibu, Tobu, & Tokyo Metro Lines).
The broth is based on spicy chilli flavor so it is truly burning-hot! You can choose the spiciness level from 0 to 10.
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Special Ramen Bowl~ Mouko Ramen
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| TripAdvisor | Mouko Tanmen Nakamoto(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 蒙古タンメン中本 |
| Business Hours | 11 AM ～ 12 MN |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81 3-3989-1233 |
| Address | 3-26-6 Nishiikebukuro | San-Sara Nishi-Ikebukuro Building 2F, Toshima-ku 171-0021, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | New Year’s Holiday |
| Access | Ikebukuro Station |
| Seats | 15 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
5. Uchi
Travel time is approximately 8 minutes on foot when you get off at Ikebukuro station and head to the nearest west exit!
This ramen bowl is the highly recommended bowl when you dine at the restaurant.The richness of the soup and the average thickness of the noodles are a great match to slurp in!
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Chuka Soba~
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| TripAdvisor | Uchi(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 我家 |
| Business Hours | Mon – Fri 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sat/Holidays 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000～up |
| TEL | +81-3-5391-4448 |
| Address | 1F Kishino Bldg. | 2-23-9 Ikebukuro, Toshima 170-0014, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | Sunday |
| Access | Ikebukuro Station |
| Seats | 11 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
6. Menya Hulu-lu
Travel time is approximately 10 minutes on foot when you get off at Ikebukuro station and head to the nearest west exit!
This ramen bowl is the highly recommended bowl when you dine at the restaurant. The richness of the soup and the average thickness of the noodles are a great match to slurp in! Plus, the shoyu (soy sauce) taste is what most Japanese people prefer to order!
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Shoyu Ramen~
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| TripAdvisor | Menya Hulu-lu(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 麺屋 Hulu-lu（フルル） |
| Business Hours | Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM; 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM Sunday & Holidays |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-50-5872-4667 |
| Address | 2-60-7 Ikebukuro, Toshima 170-0011, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | Tuesday |
| Access | Ikebukuro Station |
| Seats | 12 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
7. Tonchin
Travel time on foot is approximately 1minute from Exit 39 of Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line – Ikebukuro Station and 4 – 5 minutes from East exit of JR Line – Ikebukuro Station.
This ramen bowl has one of the best flavors that you can find, really unique and will surely leave you overly satisfied! The broth is made of pork bone base with a combination of chicken and vegetables.
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Tonkotsu Ramen~
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| TripAdvisor | Tonchin(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 屯ちん |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥900〜 |
| TEL | +81-3-3987-8556 |
| Address | 2-26-2 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima 171-0022, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ikebukuro Station |
| Seats | 17 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Sectionalized smoking |
8. Miharu
Travel time on foot is approximately 3 minutes from East Exit Ikebukuro Station. This restaurant is not that difficult to find if you are up for another adventure in Toshima, just at the back of the public hall.
The very famous no soup ramen has a unique style and preparation. Lots of toppings and condiments in this bowl. Its rich fish cake sauce has a strong taste, and the noodles are quite thick.
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Aburasobal~br />
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| TripAdvisor | Miharu(score：4.5) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 瞠 (池袋店) |
| Business Hours | Mon – Fri 11:00 AM – 3:30 PM 5:00 PM – 10:00 PM Sat-Sun-Holidays |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000～ |
| TEL | +81-3-3971-7974 |
| Address | 1-31-16 Higashi Ikebukuro | 1F Tosho Bldg. 3, Toshima 170-0013, Tokyo Prefecture |
| Business Holiday | None |
| Access | Ikebukuro Station |
| Seats | 12 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
9. Shinasoba Tanaka
Travel time on foot is approximately 4 minutes from Mikaihara station, 8 minutes from Otsuka Station – JR Yamanote line, and 10 minutes from Ikebukuro Station.
This highly recommended menu is undoubtedly tasty and the egg plus the sliced of meat matches the taste of the fish broth.
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Ajinibo Soba~
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| TripAdvisor | Shinasoba Tanaka(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 志奈そば 田なか |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM – 12:00 AM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ￥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-6907-8305 |
| Address | 2-19-2 Higashi Ikebukuro, Toshima City , Tokyo Prefecture 170 – 0013 |
| Business Holiday | Sunday |
| Access | Mukaihara Station |
| Seats | 10 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
10. Menya Rokkando
Travel time is approximately less than 7 minutes on foot when you get off at Ikebukuro station and head to the nearest east exit!
This health-focused ramen overturns the very concept of what “ramen” has meant up to now! The green noodles are thin, without any particularly strong smell, and slide smoothly down your throat.
The yuzu and mitsuba toppings provide a very refreshing aroma, and the exquisite soup makes great use of the ingredients.
Highly Recommended Menu: ~Chuka Soba~
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| TripAdvisor | Menya Rokkando(score：4) |
|---|---|
| Restaurant’s Name (Japanese) | 麺屋 六感堂 |
| Business Hours | 11:00 AM – 9:00 PM |
| Category | Ramen Restaurant |
| Budget | ¥1,000 |
| TEL | +81-3-5952-6006 |
| Address | Cosmo Higashi Ikebukuro Building 1F | 2-57-2 Higashi Ikebukuro , Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0013 |
| Business Holiday | Tuesday |
| Access | Ikebukuro Station |
| Seats | 9 |
| Credit Card | Not Accepted |
| Smoking Establishment | Non-smoking |
Ticket vending machines are used to choose your own ramen bowls!
