Inose
伊之瀬
Overview
"Inose," located at Shinjuku Toyo Building 102, 2-20-19 Yoyogi, a 7-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station South Exit and a 2-minute walk from Toei Oedo Line Shinjuku Station, is a specialty restaurant for konbu-sui tsukemen (dipping noodles served in kelp water) by the Ramen Koike Group. It is a strong contender for those looking to explore a wide range of tsukemen (dipping noodles) options in the Shinjuku area. Its greatest feature is the 1800 yen Special Konbu-sui Tsukemen (Tokujo Konbu-sui Tsukemen), which offers 4 types of dipping sauces (tsukejiru). In addition to the main white dashi soup, there are three sub-dipping sauces: "Tokyo Classic," a Taishoken-style (Taishoken-kei) seafood-based clear soup (gyokai-kei seitan supu) with a sweet and salty classic sauce and a punch of black pepper; "Chilled Soy Milk Tantan" (Hiyashi Tonyu Tantan), a rich style with chunky minced meat; and "Nameko Oroshi," a refreshing style with grated daikon and nameko mushrooms, reminiscent of soba. The noodles are medium-thin and straight, served steeped in katsuobushi-konbu water (bonito and kelp water). The recommended way to enjoy them is to first savor the aroma of wheat and the umami of the konbu dashi on its own, then sprinkle with moshio (sea salt) before eating, and finally, enjoy with the dipping sauces. This sequential approach maximizes the enjoyment. Eating the noodles with moshio (sea salt) is akin to eating soba, and the dish is remarkably complete even with just salt. The chashu (braised pork belly) is the Koike Group's signature low-temperature cooked type, consistently achieving high quality. Noodle portions of 200g and 300g are available for the same price, allowing you to choose based on your preference. The Kamaage Tsukemen (tsukemen where the noodles are served hot from the pot), a different menu offering, features a light soy sauce dipping broth (shoyu tsukejiru) infused with bonito dashi, topped with approximately 8 slices of rare chashu. Wonton (wontan) and seasoned egg (ajitama) can also be added. Both the regular and special versions are highly regarded by repeat customers in the Shinjuku area who seek high-quality tsukemen. The restaurant supports various cashless payment options, making it easily accessible for international travelers. The interior is designed for convenience, with self-service water, tissues, luggage storage, and paper aprons all neatly arranged around the counter.
How to Order
1Before entering
Located 7 minutes walk from JR Shinjuku Station South Exit, 5 minutes walk from Shin-Minamiguchi, and 2 minutes walk from Toei Oedo Line Shinjuku Station, at Shinjuku Toyo Building 102, 2-20-19 Yoyogi, Shibuya-ku. Open Mon/Sat 11:00-15:00 / 17:30-21:00, and Tue/Wed/Thu/Fri/Sun/Holidays 11:00-15:00 / 17:30-21:00 (Last Order 21:00). The location can be a bit hard to find, across Koshu Kaido from Shinjuku Station towards Yoyogi, past the Nishishinjuku Itchome intersection, and then into an alley next to a FamilyMart. During peak lunch hours, there might be a 10-20 minute wait, but on weekday evenings, it's often possible to enter without queuing.
2Purchasing meal tickets
The process is to purchase meal tickets at the vending machine by the entrance. If there is a queue, please line up at the end of the queue and wait for your turn, then enter and purchase your meal ticket at the vending machine by the entrance (post-purchase style). If it is not crowded, you can simply enter, purchase your meal ticket, and hand it to the staff after taking a seat. The signature dishes are Tokujo Kombusui Tsukemen (Special Kombu-water Tsukemen) for 1800 yen, Kombusui Tsukemen, Kamaage Tsukemen, and Wonton addition (large bowl with katsuobushi dashi soy sauce soup + small bowls with 3 types of dipping sauces: "Tokyo Classic", "Cold Soy Milk Tantan", "Nameko Oroshi"). The Tokujo (Special) option allows you to enjoy 3 additional sub-dipping sauces in addition to the standard Koike Group's white dashi soup. Payment is accepted via cash, various credit cards (VISA/Master/JCB/AMEX/Diners), transportation IC cards / Rakuten Edy / nanaco / WAON / iD / QUICPay, and PayPay / d払い / Rakuten Pay / au PAY, making it accessible for international travelers.
3Seating and Receiving
There are a total of 23 seats, including counter and table seats. Please take any available seat and hand your meal ticket to the staff after you are seated. Water is self-service near the entrance, tissues are on the counter, luggage storage is under the counter, and paper aprons are also provided. Service is fast, taking about 5 minutes until your order is served.
4Other
This is a specialty shop for kombu-water tsukemen managed by the Ramen Koike Group. The noodles are medium-fine and straight, served immersed in katsuobushi kombu water. The recommended way to eat is to first taste the noodles plain to enjoy the aroma of wheat and the umami of the dashi. Next, sprinkle them with moshio (sea salt), and finally, enjoy them with the dipping sauce. The 3 dipping sauces for the Tokujo (Special) option offer diverse profiles: "Tokyo Classic" (Daishoken-style clear seafood-based soup with a pungent black pepper kick, a sweet-savory classic), "Cold Soy Milk Tantan" (rich, with chunky minced meat), and "Nameko Oroshi" (refreshing, like soba). This design allows you to enjoy 4 different flavor changes and keep eating without getting bored until the end. The chashu is the standard low-temperature cooked type from the Koike Group. The soup-wari (soup dilution) is katsuobushi dashi-based.
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | Up to 15 minRef. | Up to 15 minRef. | - | - |
| Weekend | No waitRef. | - | No waitRef. | - |
* Dashed cells = reference data from past visit examples (replaced once enough reviews arrive)
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