Izuru Izuru
中華そば いづる
Two bowls await at the counter: a thick, dense cement-style dried sardine ramen and a clear, flavorful light broth
- Signature thick cement-style niboshi ramen
- Clear and light niboshi broth available
- Two kinds of chashu: chicken and pork
- Two-stage enjoyment with seasoned aedama
- Great for solo lunch
- Popular spot with lunch and evening lines
- Counter-focused seating with 9 seats total
- Non-smoking throughout with fast service
Quietly nestled in Shiba-Daimon, Tokyo, Izuru Izuru is a specialty ramen shop solely dedicated to dried sardines (niboshi). Its signature is the thick niboshi ramen, dubbed "cement-style" for its dense appearance, enthusiastically favored by niboshi fans chasing intense umami. At the same time, the shop also offers a clean, light option with minimal off-flavors, giving first-timers an easy entry point. The two styles of low-temperature cooked chashu—chicken breast and pork loin—are praised as moist and tender, and adding aedama (seasoned noodles meant to be mixed and then dipped into the broth) expands the experience in two enjoyable stages. The rich aroma of simmered sardines drifts right out to the storefront, often drawing lines at lunchtime and in the evening, though guests note that turnover is brisk thanks to speedy service. With 7 counter seats and 2 table seats, the space is entirely non-smoking, easy to visit alone, and pleasantly close to Daimon Station.
Details
- Cuisine
- Address
- 2-1-18 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0012, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都港区芝大門2-1-18
- Nearest station
- Daimon Station2 min walk (136 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
- 9 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
- January 7, 2017
Opening hours
| Mon–Fri |
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| Sat–Sun | Closed |
| Holidays |
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Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Counter seats
- Non-smoking
- Open for lunch
Map & access
2-1-18 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0012, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都港区芝大門2-1-18