Hirochan Ramen!
ひろちゃんラーメン!
Overview
A shoyu ramen shop affiliated with the 'Chan Noren Kumiai' group. The soup, filled right to the brim, pushing the limits of surface tension, is an animal-based clear broth with a rich shoyu tare, resulting in a strong yet addictively salty flavor. The flat noodles from Shinjuku Daruma Seimen have a smooth, Inaniwa udon-like texture and pair exceptionally well with the soup. Chashu is served freshly sliced and comes in a generous portion even with a standard order. Spicy Chuka Soba is also available, with spiciness levels selectable from 1 to 5. With mostly late-night operating hours, including 24-hour operation on Saturdays, it's perfect for a late-night meal after drinks. The ticket vending machine is in Japanese only, has no photo display, and accepts cash only. Located in the bustling entertainment district of Ikebukuro West Exit, it's a relatively easy-to-enter hidden gem amidst Ikebukuro's many crowded restaurants.
How to Order
**1. Before Entering (If there's a line)** If there's a queue, please line up and wait for your turn. Observe other customers to see whether to purchase your meal ticket first or after entering.
**2. Purchasing Meal Tickets / Ordering** Before taking a seat, purchase your meal ticket from the vending machine. The ticket machine only displays Japanese text and has no pictures, so please check the menu names carefully before making your selection. Payment is cash only. If you're ordering the Spicy Chūka Soba, please select your preferred spice level (1-5) on the ticket machine.
**3. Seating & Receiving** Once a seat becomes available, please sit down and hand your meal ticket to the staff. Water is self-service, so please get it yourself. Once your ramen is served, you can customize the flavor using the ichimi chili pepper and garlic provided on the table. Paper aprons are also available.
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Seating
Tables seat up to ~4 people. Groups of 5+ will need multiple tables and may wait longer than usual.
Voices
ひろちゃんラーメン(池袋)で中華そば950円を。
— なーしー (@Narcyjiro2) February 24, 2026
長い付き合いの友人のススメで人生初の【ちゃん系】デビューです。
液体油が層を成す豚系青湯スープに加水率高めの平打ち麺に適度な脂身があるバラ系チャーシューの組合せが何となく【進化系喜多方ラーメン】といった具合で想像以上に旨かった。
満足！ pic.twitter.com/upug4mqRWy
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— マルタイ🍜 (@ramen_moriya) March 15, 2026
池袋 ひろちゃんラーメン!
中華そば ¥950
池袋飲みの〆にてこちらへ訪問。
都内を中心に店舗を拡大し続ける「ちゃん系」のお店で多分「ちゃん系」は10店舗目の訪問です。
ヤワメな達磨製麺の麺にチャーシューたっぷり美味しいです！ pic.twitter.com/Mt7H1s1uMC
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This information is based on user reports and is not official information from the shop. Cross-contamination in the cooking environment cannot be guaranteed. If you have severe allergies, please confirm directly with the shop.
Animal-free menu available
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