Rokubo Tantanmen

Located a 3-minute walk from Ikebukuro Station East Exit, this is a specialty shop offering authentic tantanmen. It primarily focuses on two types of soupless tantanmen—Japanese style and Chengdu style—but soup-based options are also available. Its most notable feature is the ability to customize both spiciness and numbingness from 0 to 5, offering 6 levels in total. You convey your desired levels verbally when handing over your meal ticket; the shop recommends level 3 for both. Those who prefer not to have spiciness or numbingness can choose level 0. You can also enjoy changing the flavor with black vinegar, chopped garlic, and fermented tofu available on the table, and a popular way to finish is by adding rice to the leftover sauce. Oolong tea is offered as a drink and is highly praised for being perfect for a numbed palate. Since it operates continuously throughout the day, you can stop by even if you miss lunchtime. Paper aprons are provided. Cash only.

1. If there's a queue, please line up behind other customers. Observe other customers to determine whether to purchase meal tickets before or after entering the shop. 2. Please purchase your meal tickets from the vending machine before taking a seat. 3. Take an available seat and hand your meal ticket to a staff member. At that time, please verbally inform them of your desired spice and numbing level, chosen from the 6 available options.

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