I arrived at the restaurant at 2:00 PM on a weekday, but it was already full and there were two people waiting outside. After about a 10-minute wait, I was seated, and my tsukemen arrived about 10 minutes later. You can choose between chewy noodles and germ noodles, and this time I ordered germ noodles. The soup was not the typical fish-based broth you find in tsukemen, but it had a strong vegetable flavor that coated the noodles well. The germ noodles looked different and seemed to have something mixed into them, showing attention to detail. The thick and chewy texture of the noodles was enjoyable, making me curious about how chewy the chewy noodles would be. The seasoned egg topping was cooked to my liking and had a perfect flavor, and the melt-in-your-mouth chashu was incredibly delicious. The crunchy and watery texture of the mizuna was a nice contrast to the thick soup. Overall, the quality was high and satisfying, but the only downside was that there was not enough soup, so I couldn't fully enjoy it until the end. I plan to try the chewy noodles next time.

This is the famous tsukemen restaurant located in Kichijoji, known for their unique genre called "Vegepota Tsukemen". They opened a branch in Ikebukuro in 2013, and now it is one of the most popular restaurants in the west exit of Ikebukuro with long queues. Vegepota refers to vegetable potage, a thick dipping sauce made from vegetables. I visited the restaurant around 2 pm on a weekday. I ordered the Vegepota Spicy Tsukemen for ¥940 and opted for the extra-large portion for an additional ¥50. I chose the germinal noodles, which is a specialty of this restaurant, and selected a spice level of 1 out of 3. The restaurant has a small L-shaped counter with 10 seats, and there were 3 customers ahead of me. I received my bowl of tsukemen after a 10-minute wait. The germinal noodles were thick with visible germinal spots, slightly twisted, and had a slightly squared-off cross-section. They were chewy and had a subtle wheat flavor. The noodles were cooked quite firm, and the germinal flavor was not very prominent. The dipping sauce was a rich blend of pork bone and seafood broth, combined with the mildness and sweetness of vegetables, creating a perfect balance. The addition of chili pepper and other seasonings added a delightful spiciness and depth to the sauce. The reddish soup had just the right amount of heat, complementing the sweetness of the vegetables. The broth, made from only root vegetables, had a depth of flavor that was unparalleled. The noodles were placed on a sieve, allowing them to drain well. The toppings included chashu, menma, nori, mizuna, finely chopped scallions, and a touch of yuzu for freshness. The chashu was tender and slightly sweet with a hint of ginger flavor. The menma had a crunchy texture with a fermented aroma that paired well with the thick noodles. The mizuna was finely chopped, and the yuzu added a refreshing touch. The true highlight of the spicy tsukemen was the thick dipping sauce that coated the noodles perfectly, enhancing the overall experience. I couldn't stop eating. The sauce was disappearing quickly, so I made sure to save some for the end to mix with the soup from the pot on the table. This restaurant also has branches in Kichijoji, Higashi-Koenji (Menya Enji, the original location), Nakano (Nidaime Enji), and Shibuya (Dogenzaka Mammoth). It was a rare treat to enjoy such a unique and delicious tsukemen. Thank you for the meal! 🍜

The restaurant always seems to have a line according to reviews, but I was able to get in without waiting. It was my first time, so I ordered the standard tsukemen. It took about 8-10 minutes to be served. The broth is based on fish and pork bones, with lots of vegetables melted in. There is a hint of sweetness at the back of the soup, and it was very delicious. It's not as salty as it looks, and the yuzu gives it a refreshing taste. I don't usually eat tsukemen, but I would definitely come back here again.

I visited a ramen shop that usually serves tsukemen for around 850 yen, but they were closed, so I came here instead. Honestly, the appearance is not really my style, but I was pleasantly surprised by the deliciousness of the ramen at the Nakano branch. This was my second visit, so I wasn't as surprised, but the taste was consistently good as always.

Ordered the ramen with meat and egg, spice level 3. The rich dipping sauce makes the noodles go down smoothly. The spice level 3 still allows you to enjoy the flavor. The soup runs out quickly as the noodles soak it up, but you can get a refill. I had just had a tooth pulled so couldn't fully savor it...I want to go back again.

◎Cost performance quality: 83 points, Service: 69 points, Cleanliness: 69 points.◎Overall rating: 76 points.◎Overall satisfaction: Thick noodles with a hearty portion, the thick and rich dipping soup is great. The interior of the restaurant is cool and comfortable, making it easy to eat even in the summer, no paper apron provided.◎Order details: Dipping noodles for ¥890. Choose from sprout noodles, chewy noodles, or wavy noodles. Appearance: Char siu, mitsuba, yuzu, menma, negi. Taste: The fish broth is rich and thick with a hint of yuzu, goes perfectly with the chewy sprout noodles.◎Location: About a 15-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station. Thank you for the meal. #japan #foodporn #tabelog #foodie #foodstagram #tokyo #TokyoGourmet #Top100Restaurants #foodgram #foodlover #foodie #TokyoLunch #TokyoRestaurant

I visited the restaurant at lunchtime. When I arrived, there were already 7-8 people lined up. It was scorching hot outside, so we had to wait in line by the roadside. Even though it was September, it was incredibly hot. There was no shade, so I was sweating profusely. The line was moving slowly, and it took a while to progress. I moved forward a few steps, but then had to wait again just before my turn. I ended up being the last person in line, and no one else came after me for a while. It was the worst timing. I waited for about 20 minutes. Finally, I entered the restaurant. It was the longest I've ever waited. I had already purchased my meal ticket and handed it to the staff. I ordered the basic vegetable potage tsukemen, and I upgraded to the large size for an additional 50 yen, making it 940 yen including tax. I was seated at the end of the counter. They asked me about the type of noodles I wanted, and I chose the sprouted wheat noodles, which seemed to be their specialty. Once seated, the number of customers decreased, and a foreigner who arrived later was able to enter smoothly. Lucky them... it's all about timing. I didn't have to wait long for my food to be served. The dipping sauce was warm, and the noodles were indeed large. It was served in a bowl, looking like zaru soba. I was worried if I could finish it all. I dipped the noodles in the sauce and ate. It was simple, light, and delicious. Since there were hardly any toppings, it was easier to eat than I thought. The subtle scent of yuzu was also nice. Before I knew it, I had finished it all cleanly. It was delicious. It seems to be a popular restaurant, but I would like to revisit when it's not crowded next time.

Occasionally, I have a strong craving for it. There were four of us, so we went on a weekday night around 8:30 pm and waited for about 10 minutes. I ordered the dipping noodles for 890 yen with an extra large portion for 50 yen. I got carried away and ordered the large portion. The flavor of the sprouted noodles was great and it was easy to slurp them up. You can also get one refill of the dipping sauce, so you can enjoy dipping the noodles in it without worry. It was a satisfying meal!

I arrived at Enji, a vegetable pot tsukemen restaurant in Ikebukuro, around 11:20 a.m. There were no customers when I arrived 10 minutes early, but 5 people came in after me. I entered the restaurant when it was time, purchased my meal ticket from the ticket machine, and sat at the counter. I ordered the vegetable pot tsukemen with extra meat and extra spicy, in a large portion of 1.5 times the regular size, with extra green onions. I waited for about 12-13 minutes before my extra meat spicy tsukemen arrived. The soup for the vegetable pot spicy tsukemen had a spiciness level of 2 and was quite spicy and thick. The noodles, which I chose to be 330g in a large portion, were chewy. I slurped them with the soup, which made me sweat a lot due to the spiciness. There were 5 slices of pork chashu, providing a satisfying meal. I finished by mixing the soup with the noodles, feeling very full and satisfied until the end.

Taste egg dipping noodles for 990 yen. It's been years since I last visited this place. I remember it being quite delicious back then. Finally, I got to try it again. The noodles were a bit sweet and felt a bit rough. Maybe it's because they are sprout noodles. The dipping sauce was rich. The large, soft slices of pork, bamboo shoots, and seaweed were delicious. The noodles mixed well with everything and tasted great.

I loved the ramen at Shin Natsu 13:00, but there was a shady line in North Ikebukuro. I waited for about 30 minutes, but they provided a parasol for people waiting in line (a large black umbrella), which was considerate. I had the most standard tsukemen and it was rich and delicious, but as a solo female diner, the regular portion was a bit too much. My companion had the double portion and didn't need dinner afterwards. The mitsuba and yuzu on top were a nice touch! Even without any meat toppings, you can still enjoy the greasy and flavorful meat!

Taste: 3.5 Cleanliness: 3.0 Customer service: 3.0 Cost performance: 3.0 Preference: 3.3 The shrimp dipping noodles cost 950 yen with an option to add an extra portion of noodles for 250 yen. The noodles are only available in a chewy texture. The dipping sauce was not as concentrated as preferred (not too thick). The shrimp flavor was mild and not overpowering. Although the dish was tasty, it didn't fully match personal preferences. Personally, I prefer the noodles with germ buds. Additional bonito and dried fish powder added later helped to adjust the taste and concentration closer to personal preference. After the addition, the rating would be 3.6. Since I usually prefer the vegetable potage dipping noodles, I will choose that option next time for a more consistent experience.

I was in the mood for tsukemen, so I walked a little from Ikebukuro Station to visit. It was nice that you could choose the type of noodles. I decided to add extra chashu, but even a simple one might have been good. The volume and richness were satisfying and delicious.

I lined up just before closing time, but it was worth it - it's so popular! Start by buying a meal ticket. I chose the chewy noodles. It's been a few years since I last had it, but the vegetable potage soup is still delicious. The thick soup is addictive.

I ordered tsukemen. It was only 850 yen, which is quite cheap. The dipping sauce was very rich and thick. You can choose the type of noodles, and I chose the standard sprouted noodle. The noodles had a good firmness and were chewy with a light texture. They mixed well with the rich dipping sauce.

First visit. Sunday around 1:30 pm. Bought a meal ticket and lined up. Waited for about 40 minutes. Chose the germinal wheat noodles from three types of noodles. Germinal wheat noodles are recommended for the vegetable potage. It seems that it takes time to boil the germinal wheat noodles. This time, I had the vegetable potage tsukemen with flavored egg. Large serving, 300g of noodles. Vegetable potage is a soup made by melting several types of vegetables into a pork and seafood broth. After sitting down, it was served in less than 5 minutes. It was lighter than I expected due to the umami of the vegetables, but the thick soup and germinal wheat noodles were very good. If I had to say, I would have preferred the noodles to be a bit firmer.

I didn't write it on Tabelog, but it was my first visit in four years. Surprisingly, the air conditioning was broken, so it was a bit hot. I chose the tsukemen with seasoned egg and extra meat for 1200 yen, and opted for the sprouted grain noodles. The dipping soup was rich and delicious. The fresh onions added a nice crunch.

This is a shop in the north exit of Ikebukuro that always has a line. I visited around 5 pm on a weekday and there was no line, so I bought my meal ticket and went inside (it seems like it's better to buy a meal ticket first when it's crowded). I ordered the Tsukemen with seasoned egg for ¥990, a classic menu item where you can choose between germ noodles or chewy noodles. I was indecisive, but the staff recommended the germ noodles. The soup was thick and had a nice sweetness to it. The noodles had a unique texture but paired well with the soup.

Arrived 15 minutes before opening on Saturday. The first customer. Ordered tsukemen and niboshi tsukemen. Both with extra noodles, with whole grain noodles for the tsukemen and chewy noodles for the niboshi tsukemen. The tsukemen soup ran out because of the extra noodles, but they offer refills which is great. Thank you for the meal.

Vegetable potage dipping noodles for 890 yen with the option to add extra noodles for 50 yen (germ noodles). You can choose from germ noodles, chewy noodles, or curly noodles. The dipping sauce is a thick vegetable potage. The price of 890 yen is quite reasonable nowadays, and the option to add extra noodles (1.5 servings) for only 50 yen is great. The sauce has a seafood broth flavor and pairs well with the noodles. It's so good that the sauce runs out quickly, but you can order more, so you can dip to your heart's content without worrying about running out. The seafood broth seems like it would be delicious even with added spiciness, so I plan to try the spicy broth next time.

Tsukemen (850 yen) with a choice of 2.5 servings of noodles (200 yen). You can choose between regular noodles, chewy noodles, or flat noodles (available on weekdays only). Even though it's a weekday special, you now have the option of choosing flat noodles! When served, the noodles may feel slightly sticky, but after letting them sit for a bit, they become chewy and delightful. The smooth texture and bouncy feel are very satisfying! The noodles pair perfectly with the rich soup, and the fact that you can get a free refill of dipping sauce is a nice touch. You can generously dip the noodles without worrying about the balance, and you can also enjoy the extra soup to the last drop. There are fish powder and bonito powder on the table for you to customize the flavor as you like. The chashu pork on this day was incredibly tender and delicious. This place is one of my favorites because you can enjoy a generous portion of delicious tsukemen!