The rich pork bone soup with firm thin noodles is something I crave regularly. The seaweed, wood ear mushrooms, and char siu are always delicious. The Kichijoji branch has a stylish exterior that doesn't look like a typical ramen shop, with a sign in Roman letters. There are also table seats and a bright atmosphere.

It's been a while since I visited Ippudo Kichijoji. It's that time of year again for the limited-time thick noodles. Even though it's past 2 pm on a Sunday, it seems pretty crowded. The restaurant next door even has a line! There are a lot of people walking around without masks too. Putting that aside, I'm going to try the thick noodles for the first time this year. First, let's talk about the portion size. It's a bit more expensive than the regular menu, but with this amount of noodles, it's quite satisfying. The base dipping sauce is a mix of pork bone and seafood flavors, and it becomes even richer and deeper when you mix it up. Maybe I should have added more noodles? It's a limited-time offer, so get it while you can.

In Kichijoji, at Ikedoudo, I purchased extreme spicy ramen from the ticket machine using a card payment. I chose the extra spicy option with habanero. The base was a tonkotsu soup with a spicy kick. The tonkotsu soup was mild, and the thin noodles absorbed the soup well, bringing out the spiciness. It made me sweat a lot, so it was quite spicy. Finally, I added sesame paste to make the spiciness milder, giving it a dan dan noodle-like flavor. It was delicious and I finished it all.

Product: Special ramen evolution. I received it. Price: The price has also evolved. I pressed the button with a big "Ooh." Information: It's Ippudo, not in Japan. Conclusion: Japan's representative. Ippudo, a dignified world. It was really good to choose this store from many stores today! I enjoyed it very much. I will definitely visit again!

I used it for lunch around 13:30. It used to be quite close to the station, but it moved to a slightly walking distance location. I visited Ichiran after a long time. I ordered the special red maru ramen. I chose the firmness of the noodles to be hard. Previously, it was an oral order, but now it is a system where you buy a meal ticket at the touch panel ticket machine at the entrance. It was very delicious. I especially like to eat with plenty of spicy bean sprouts and sesame on the table. I ended up ordering an extra serving even though I hadn't thought about it before entering the store. You can order extra servings with a meal ticket or cash. I was satisfied with the unchanged deliciousness. I would definitely like to visit again.

I went to Ichiran in Kichijoji. There was a ticket machine at this store. I was about to order individually for the white maru and gyoza, but then I remembered there was a set, so I canceled the order and purchased the set instead. I like the gyoza here. Thank you for the meal.

There was a line outside. Next to it, there was also a tantanmen noodle shop with a line. I was thinking of having a stylish lunch in Kichijoji, but my child was whining for ramen... There are table seats available, so it's okay for families. They also provided plates, spoons, and forks for children. The mini dumplings were really cute in size. The bean sprout namul was on the table, and I received pickled mustard greens and garlic separately. The thin noodles were easy to eat. The seasoned egg had a delicious runny yolk. The staff were kind and provided good service even though they were busy.

A year before last, I moved from Yodobashi Camera to this place. I like the sofa seats with high walls around for privacy. The counter is well placed in the middle and against the wall. I ordered the White Maru Original Flavor, Red Maru New Flavor, and Half Order of Spicy Gyoza. I also ordered the Kids Ramen with rice and jelly (tax included 580 yen). Both my partner and I enjoyed comparing the White Maru, Red Maru, and soup flavors after over 10 years. It's a shame that you can only order set meals on weekdays, but the fact that they serve Rooibos tea in a teapot is a healthy bonus. I remember passing by the Ebisu store 25 years ago... I will definitely visit again.

After 3 pm, I found myself struggling to find lunch options. However, since work was done for the day, I decided to visit "Hakata Ippudo Kichijoji Branch" on this day. With a firm determination not to work today, I enjoyed a beer and some bean sprouts at the table while waiting for my order. The soup was the familiar Ippudo's mild tonkotsu broth. The fried rice set had a subtle flavor, making it easy to eat. The addition of Fukujinzuke pickles added a nice touch. The simplicity and ease of finishing the meal quickly was great. Thank you for the meal!

Musashino City, Tokyo, Kichijoji-Honcho. You may be familiar with the popular Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen chain, Ichiran. Established in 1985 in Fukuoka City, Chuo Ward. The Kichijoji store opened in July 2000. In July 2020, it relocated to its current location. Operated by "Chikara no Moto Company" Ltd. With branches in around 150 locations in Japan and around 130 locations worldwide. Nearest station is Kichijoji on the Chuo/Sobu Line and Keio Inokashira Line. A reliable and stable choice, Ichiran! It was just before 3 PM and I was feeling a bit peckish, so I decided to have a snack ramen. It had been a while since I visited Ichiran after their relocation. Previously, it was in the location of a dedicated ATM store for Sumitomo Mitsui Bank. It's great that they are open all day. Inside the store, there is a touch panel ticket machine on the right. The display was a bit confusing. While counter seating is the norm, there are also table seats, making it suitable for families as well. The service was friendly and attentive. They even gave candy to young customers. I was delighted to find that the complimentary drink was Rooibos tea, which I love. Today's order: - Original Tonkotsu Ramen (Shiromaru Motoaji) - 820 yen Since it was a snack ramen and it had been a while, I decided to go with the default Original Tonkotsu Ramen (Shiromaru Motoaji). I requested the noodles to be firm. I enjoyed the spicy bean sprout namul on the table. It seems that the popular toppings like pickled ginger and spicy mustard greens are not on the table, so you need to ask the staff to bring them. The classic Tonkotsu Ramen arrived! Thin noodles with a light, silky tonkotsu broth. They intentionally removed any strong odor. It's a soup that can be appreciated by women and foreigners alike. Topped with thin slices of pork, wood ear mushrooms, chopped green onions, and bean sprouts. The portion is on the smaller side, so if you visit for lunch or dinner, you might need an extra noodle refill (150 yen) or side dishes like rice bowls or dumplings. It might go over 1000 yen easily, but the light soup was refreshing and satisfying. I finished it all and left with a clean aftertaste. I'll definitely come back again in a while. #116th bowl #Complimentary drink is Rooibos tea #Snack #Open all day #Global #Ramen #Hakata Tonkotsu #Super light tonkotsu #Slightly higher price #Stylish #Branches in 15 countries worldwide #Let's try it in Bangkok & Yangon #Cashless payment available #Dumplings #Fried rice #Rice bowls #Will revisit 100% (including other branches) #Next time, try the Red Spicy flavor

Hakata-style ramen with white soup base for 820 yen at Harigane Hakata Ippudo Kichijoji Nishi branch in Musashino City, Kichijoji. Visited around 11:15 am for the first time. It seems like they used to be located in a different place in Kichijoji before. I think I went there a few times, but then it closed down. Did they move here? The ramen is pork bone based. The noodles are firm. It arrived in just a few minutes. There are a lot of pork slices in it. The pork slices are seasoned quite sweet. The soup is delicious as expected. The crispy noodles are great. I noticed that they don't have red pickled ginger. I thought it was a must for Hakata ramen. #HakataRamen #PorkBoneRamen #Harigane #NoodleEnthusiast #NoodleLife #Noodlestagram #Kichijoji #MusashinoCity #Tokyo

I went to Ichiran located next to Loft on the north side of Kichijoji Station and ordered the set meal (980 yen) along with seasoned boiled egg (110 yen). It used to be near Yodobashi before moving, and now it has transformed into a stylish atmosphere that resembles a bar. I selected my order using the touch panel food ticket machine. They offer various types of ramen such as red circle, white circle, and spicy noodles, as well as a set menu with tonkotsu ramen. I purchased the fried rice set menu. The tonkotsu ramen was my first time trying it. The ramen was a basic tonkotsu ramen, a bit heavy on the artificial seasoning. The rich and safe tonkotsu-based soup was delicious. The noodles seemed to be the same as usual. The half-fried rice was delicious, with a perfect balance of saltiness and a nice texture. It went well with the tonkotsu ramen. Thank you for the meal.

I had my first taste of Ippudo about 20 years ago. Back then, I was a young office lady and always frequented pasta places and cafes, so ramen was not something I had tried outside much. I remember being impressed by the taste. Fast forward 20 years, now I can go anywhere alone, but I still don't eat ramen that often, so I'm not very familiar with it. However, even someone like me knows about Ippudo in Hakata. I finally visited the new location and ordered the Akamaru, which is known for being spicy. I got the noodles firm. The interior of the restaurant is stylish with high ceilings, almost like a cafe. It's perfectly fine for a woman dining alone! The Akamaru arrived in about 5 minutes. The thin noodles are just how I like them, similar to somen noodles but with a better texture. The pork bone soup was surprisingly light. If you want it spicy, they have the extremely spicy option or you can add the free spicy bean sprouts as a topping. The two slices of chashu, along with the green onions and wood ear mushrooms, were enough toppings. Even without adding anything, it was satisfying. Despite not having much of an appetite due to the heat, the thin noodles went down smoothly, making it a good choice for a hot day. Consistently delicious! Ippudo is definitely a great place to eat. Thank you for the meal.

I went for a drink during the day and decided to finish with Hakata ramen. Even though I was full, I could still eat it for some reason. In Kichijoji, there are many delicious ramen shops, but this one is consistently crowded. The interior is clean and there were quite a few solo female customers. I enjoyed both the Akamaru and Shiromaru ramen and left satisfied.

Sometimes, just for a change, at 12:25, it was quite empty. When you enter, there is hand sanitizer on the left and a ticket vending machine. The vending machine only accepts touch panels and electronic money like Suica. I ordered the special white ball for 1150 yen. I thought it would be crowded on weekends, but it was pretty empty. Overall, it was just okay. That's about it, haha.

On Saturday around 1 pm, there were about 5 groups waiting in line. The ramen shop next door was also busy. The staff asked for the number of people and instructed us to wait while looking at the menu. After a short wait, we were prompted to purchase tickets from the ticket machine inside the shop, which was a bit confusing at first. Shortly after, we were seated at a table for two, where we took off our jackets and ordered hot bean sprouts and tea. The cold tea was possibly Rooibos tea, which was nice. We also ordered spicy pickled mustard greens, garlic, and red pickled ginger, which were brought to our table. We ordered the classic White Maru ramen. It had been over 10 years since I last had it, so I had forgotten the taste, but the broth was a sweet and thick tonkotsu soup without any unpleasant odor. The firm noodles and excellent chashu were also impressive. I added the usual sesame seeds, spicy pickled mustard greens, red pickled ginger, and crushed garlic to enhance the flavor. This was truly Hakata ramen. I even added an extra half serving of noodles (¥100, cash accepted). While I also love Tokyo ramen that doesn't require any additional toppings, I appreciated that I could customize my ramen for free at Ichiran, allowing me to fully enjoy Hakata ramen at this shop.

It's been a while since I visited Ichiran, the ramen shop that had to move due to the demolition of the building. This was my first time at their new location. The previous shop was small and underground, but now it's on the first floor and looks nice. I chose the extreme spicy ramen because they had a normal and extra spicy option, with the extra spicy containing habanero. I decided to start with the normal one first, just to be safe. The base was a mild pork bone soup with a bright red spicy soup on top, which looked both spicy and delicious. They also provided sesame paste for flavor variation. The pork bone soup was already mild, so the spiciness was not too intense. The thin noodles were a bit unusual but they paired well with the soup. It wasn't as spicy as I expected, so I think I could handle the extra spicy version as well. Adding the sesame paste halfway through made it taste like tantanmen, which was also very good.

A few days ago, I tried Ichiran ramen and thought it was good, so I decided to visit this place as well. I must have a poor sense of taste because both tasted the same to me, but they were both very delicious! One thing I noticed was that the chashu at Ippudo was thicker and more satisfying to eat.

In September of the 21st year, I revisited this ramen chain restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from the north exit of Kichijoji Station. I arrived at the restaurant around 11:20 am on a weekend, feeling hungry and in the mood for rice and noodles. I decided to try their A set meal (960 yen) which included ramen and rice. While waiting for my order, I snacked on some spicy bean sprouts. The basic tonkotsu ramen was consistent with the usual taste of this chain. The rice was light and fluffy, a nice contrast to the rich tonkotsu broth. The set also came with five gyoza dumplings. I enjoyed my meal in a diverse atmosphere with families and solo diners alike. Overall, it was a satisfying experience at this national chain restaurant.

I had the thick tsukemen noodles at Ichiran in Kichijoji after a long time. My mind was filled with thoughts of thick noodles. However, I almost made a mistake with the ticket machine. It's obvious I don't go there often enough to be familiar with it. Setting that aside, let's get to the main point. I think it's a shame that it's a limited-time offer, but would thick noodles like these be difficult to add to the regular menu? The satisfaction of eating them is undeniable, and the dipping sauce is unique and different from the regular menu. Furthermore, while I've been away, they introduced umakara flakes. The handwritten sign adds a nice touch! It says to sprinkle a little at a time, but I say go all out! It definitely changes the flavor! Not just spicy, but also flavorful, adding depth to the taste. The dipping sauce is great, but you can't forget about the umakara flakes! Before the offer expires, be sure to try it out! Enjoy!