RamenKamikitazawa Station3 min walk
Ramen Koike
らぁめん小池
Clear delicate niboshi and rich tori paitan broth, crowned with thinly sliced low-temperature rare chashu
- Thinly sliced rare chashu
- Clear delicate niboshi broth
- Rich tori paitan and niboshi blend
- Seasoned kaedama (extra noodles) is popular
- Popular shop with queues
- Ideal for solo lunch
- Only 11 counter seats
- Non-smoking throughout, cash only
An essential element when describing Ramen Koike is its thinly sliced rare chashu prepared using low-temperature cooking. Reminiscent of prosciutto or roast beef with its moist texture, it is highly praised as a signature topping whose umami oozes out the more you chew. The broths center on two styles: a clear golden delicate niboshi (dried sardine) soup, and a viscous, rich broth combining tori paitan (chicken white soup) with niboshi. The delicate version is accented with chopped onions and has minimal bitterness, earning a reputation for being easy to eat even for those not fond of dried sardines, while the rich version is appreciated for its elegant rather than heavy finish. Side dishes such as aburasoba-style seasoned kaedama (extra noodles) and junk-food-style mayo chashu rice are also popular. As the starting shop of the Koike Group, which now operates multiple sister locations, its 11-counter-seat interior is entirely non-smoking. With bowls arriving within minutes of taking a seat, it offers a swift and comfortable option for a solo lunch.
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- Cuisine
- Address
- 4-19-18 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0057, Japan (Kamikitazawa Highness Corpo 1F)
Address in Japanese: 東京都世田谷区上北沢4-19-18 上北沢ハイネスコーポ1F
- Nearest station
- Kamikitazawa Station3 min walk (201 m)
- Budget
- Lunch
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Dinner
- ¥1,000–¥1,999
- Reservations
- No reservations
- Payment
- Credit cardNot accepted
- E-moneyNot accepted
- QR code paymentNot accepted
- Seats
- 11 seats
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Accessibility
- No
- Power outlets
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
- Opened
- September 14, 2014
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Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Counter seats
- Open for lunch
- Budget-friendly
- Cash only
Map & access
4-19-18 Kamikitazawa, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 156-0057, Japan (Kamikitazawa Highness Corpo 1F)
Address in Japanese: 東京都世田谷区上北沢4-19-18 上北沢ハイネスコーポ1F
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