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== Why Visit? == | == ๐ฏ Why Visit? == | ||
* ๐ Experience one of Japan's most famous ramen chains. | * ๐ Experience one of Japan's most famous ramen chains. | ||
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* ๐ถ Convenient location just west of [[Shinjuku Station]]. | * ๐ถ Convenient location just west of [[Shinjuku Station]]. | ||
== History == | == ๐ History == | ||
Ichiran was founded in Fukuoka in 1960, where Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen originated. The company developed a distinctive dining concept centred on allowing customers to focus entirely on the flavour of their ramen, introducing its now-famous individual dining booths and highly customisable ordering system. | Ichiran was founded in Fukuoka in 1960, where Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen originated. The company developed a distinctive dining concept centred on allowing customers to focus entirely on the flavour of their ramen, introducing its now-famous individual dining booths and highly customisable ordering system. | ||
The Nishi-Shinjuku branch has become one of the chain's busiest Tokyo locations, attracting visitors from around the world looking to experience one of Japan's most recognisable ramen brands. Its convenient location and 24-hour operation make it a popular stop at any time of day or night. | The Nishi-Shinjuku branch has become one of the chain's busiest [[Tokyo]] locations, attracting visitors from around the world looking to experience one of Japan's most recognisable ramen brands. Its convenient location and 24-hour operation make it a popular stop at any time of day or night. | ||
== Nearby Attractions == | == ๐ Nearby Attractions == | ||
* ๐ [[Kabukichล]] | * ๐ [[Kabukichล]] | ||
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* โ๏ธ [[Samurai Restaurant Time]] | * โ๏ธ [[Samurai Restaurant Time]] | ||
== Tips == | == ๐ก Tips == | ||
* ๐ฅข Take your time completing the customisation sheetโsmall changes can noticeably alter the flavour. | * ๐ฅข Take your time completing the customisation sheetโsmall changes can noticeably alter the flavour. | ||
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* ๐ถ๏ธ If you're unsure, start with a mild level of the Original Red Secret Sauce. | * ๐ถ๏ธ If you're unsure, start with a mild level of the Original Red Secret Sauce. | ||
== Location == | == ๐ Location == | ||
Ichiran Nishi-Shinjuku is located just a few minutes' walk from the West Exit of [[Shinjuku Station]], close to [[Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)]] and many of [[Shinjuku]]'s most popular attractions. | Ichiran Nishi-Shinjuku is located just a few minutes' walk from the West Exit of [[Shinjuku Station]], close to [[Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)]] and many of [[Shinjuku]]'s most popular attractions. | ||
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== External Links == | == ๐ External Links == | ||
* | * [https://en.ichiran.com/index_en.html Ichiran Official Website] | ||
[[Category:Shinjuku]] | [[Category:Shinjuku]] | ||
[[Category:Tokyo Bars & Restaurants]] | [[Category:Tokyo Bars & Restaurants]] | ||
Latest revision as of 21:58, 15 July 2026
Ichiran Nishi-Shinjuku is one of several Ichiran ramen restaurants in the Shinjuku area, offering the chain's famous tonkotsu ramen and private dining booth experience just a short walk from Shinjuku Station.
Ichiran Nishi-Shinjuku is an Ichiran ramen restaurant located on the west side of Shinjuku, approximately five minutes' walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station. It is one of several Ichiran branches in Shinjuku and part of a nationwide chain with locations throughout Japan.
Founded in Fukuoka, Ichiran has become one of Japan's most recognisable ramen brands, specialising exclusively in tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen. Every bowl is fully customisable, allowing diners to choose the richness of the broth, noodle firmness, garlic level, spring onions and the amount of Ichiran's signature spicy red sauce. Guests are seated in individual flavour-concentration booths designed to minimise distractions and focus entirely on the ramen experience.
๐ฏ Why Visit?
- ๐ Experience one of Japan's most famous ramen chains.
- ๐ฅข Customise your bowl with your preferred noodle firmness, broth richness and spice level.
- ๐ช Experience the unique individual dining booths.
- ๐ถ Convenient location just west of Shinjuku Station.
๐ History
Ichiran was founded in Fukuoka in 1960, where Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen originated. The company developed a distinctive dining concept centred on allowing customers to focus entirely on the flavour of their ramen, introducing its now-famous individual dining booths and highly customisable ordering system.
The Nishi-Shinjuku branch has become one of the chain's busiest Tokyo locations, attracting visitors from around the world looking to experience one of Japan's most recognisable ramen brands. Its convenient location and 24-hour operation make it a popular stop at any time of day or night.
๐ Nearby Attractions
- ๐ Kabukichล
- ๐ฆ Godzilla Head
- ๐ฎ Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane)
- ๐๏ธ Tokyo Metropolitan Government Building
- ๐ฑ Shinjuku 3D Cat
- โ๏ธ Samurai Restaurant Time
๐ก Tips
- ๐ฅข Take your time completing the customisation sheetโsmall changes can noticeably alter the flavour.
- ๐ Order kaedama (extra noodles) if you're still hungry after finishing your first serving.
- โฐ Although open 24 hours, queues are common during lunch, dinner and late-night peak periods.
- ๐ณ Ticket vending machines accept cash and most major cashless payment methods.
- ๐ถ๏ธ If you're unsure, start with a mild level of the Original Red Secret Sauce.
๐ Location
Ichiran Nishi-Shinjuku is located just a few minutes' walk from the West Exit of Shinjuku Station, close to Omoide Yokocho (Memory Lane) and many of Shinjuku's most popular attractions.
๐ 7-10-18 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku City, Tokyo
๐บ๏ธ Open in Google Maps