RamenShibakoen Station4 min walk
Tenko
天虎
Enjoy firm 1-3-5 ramen in a traditional kappo-style setting, comforted by warm and cold oshibori and the okami's heartfelt hospitality
- Famous for 1-3-5 ramen
- Thick, flavorful chashu pork
- Free small rice at lunch
- Firm curly noodles from Nishiyama Seimen
- Great for solo dining on weekday lunchtimes
- Warm and cold oshibori hospitality
- 10-seat counter with a kappo-style vibe
- Fully non-smoking for a relaxed setting
Run by an owner-chef who honed his craft at the historic Roppongi restaurant Tenho, Tenko is renowned for a level of hospitality rare for a ramen shop: guests receive a thick, warm towel upon being seated and a refreshing cold towel when finishing their meal. Dressed in a traditional kappo apron, the okami attends to diners with a quiet, polite voice, proactively refilling water and offering paper aprons—a level of attentiveness that many find as comforting as a fine dining experience. The signature offering is the 1-3-5 ramen, ordered by numbers specifying noodle firmness, oil richness, and flavor intensity. Its rich pork bone and soy sauce broth, layered with savory seafood notes, clings well to the yellow curly noodles from Nishiyama Seimen. A popular ritual is placing the thick, thoroughly seasoned chashu pork over the freshly steamed small rice—complimentary during lunch—and savoring it by the mouthful. Surrounded by the warmth of natural wood and soft lighting, the 10-seat L-shaped counter feels like an intimate traditional diner, making it ideal for solo dining on weekday afternoons.
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- Cuisine
- Address
- 2-9-8 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0012, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都港区芝大門2-9-8
- Nearest station
- Shibakoen Station4 min walk (264 m)
- Hamamatsucho Station6 min walk (422 m)
- Daimon Station5 min walk (347 m)
- Phone
- 03-3432-1057
- 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
- 10 seats
- Counter seats
- Table seats
- Private room
- Smoking
- Non-smoking
- Parking
- No
- Wi-Fi
- No
- Accessibility
- No
- Power outlets
- No
- Private hire
- Not available
Opening hours
| Mon–Fri |
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|---|---|
| Sat–Sun | Closed |
| Holidays | Closed |
Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.
Features & facilities
- Counter seats
- Non-smoking
- Open for lunch
- Budget-friendly
- Solo-friendly
Map & access
2-9-8 Shibadaimon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-0012, Japan
Address in Japanese: 東京都港区芝大門2-9-8
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