Mendokoro Hanada Ikebukuro

This is a popular miso ramen shop located in the bustling Ikebukuro East Exit area. It's open straight through until 10:30 PM, making it convenient to visit at any time. The rich miso soup, a flavorful blend of red and white miso, pairs exceptionally well with the medium-thick wavy noodles. The unique style involves stir-frying vegetables in a wok and then simmering them in the soup, which allows the miso flavor to thoroughly permeate the vegetables. The thick-cut chashu is also tender and very satisfying. Extra vegetables and garlic can be added for free, and during weekday lunch hours, rice is also complimentary. Spicy miso ramen and tsukemen (dipping noodles) are also available. You purchase tickets from a vending machine before lining up; while there is often a queue, the turnover is good. Cash only.

This is the ordering process at Mendokoro Hanada Ikebukuro branch. 1. **Before Entering the Shop (If there's a queue)** If there is a queue, please first purchase your meal ticket from the vending machine located at the shop's entrance, then join the line. You are not permitted to queue before purchasing a meal ticket. 2. **Purchase Meal Ticket / Order** Upon entering, purchase a meal ticket for your desired ramen from the vending machine on the left, before being seated. Payment is cash only (credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments are not accepted). 3. **Seating & Receiving Your Order** When the queue advances and a seat becomes available, please sit down and hand your meal ticket to a staff member. At this time, you will be asked if you'd like to add extra vegetables or garlic for free; please inform them if you do.

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