Tokyo Station Ikaruga
東京駅 斑鳩
Overview
This is the Tokyo Station Ramen Street branch of 'Ramen Ikaruga,' a renowned seafood tonkotsu ramen shop with its main store in Kudanshita. It's a leading establishment in the seafood tonkotsu (W-soup) genre, characterized by a balanced finish where the richness of pork bone soup harmoniously blends with the seafood flavors of dried sardines (niboshi) and bonito flakes (katsuobushi), without being overly heavy. The menu includes unique options like the Tokyo Station exclusive 'Tokyo Station Ramen' and 'Super Rich Ramen,' as well as 'Yuzu Shio (Yuzu Salt) Ramen.' The toppings are visually appealing, featuring large bamboo shoots (hosaki menma) cut lengthwise to retain their shape, melt-in-your-mouth chashu pork, and narutomaki. It's an approachable bowl even for those new to rich-style ramen. Another highlight is the ability to customize your flavor with Rishiri kombu vinegar and Hidaka kombu soy sauce, available on the table. Payment is accepted via cash or transportation IC cards, and access is excellent as it's conveniently located within the station.
How to Order
1**Before Entering (If There's a Queue)**
There is often a queue during lunchtime. Please wait in line. 2. **Purchase Meal Ticket / Order** Please purchase a meal ticket from the vending machine before being seated. Payment can be made with cash or a transportation IC card. Please observe other customers to see if tickets are purchased before entering or after being seated. 3. **Seating & Receiving Your Order** Once a staff member guides you to your seat, please be seated and hand them your purchased meal ticket. Your meal will be delivered to your seat as soon as it's ready.
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Seating
Tables seat up to ~4 people. Groups of 5+ will need multiple tables and may wait longer than usual.
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東京駅 斑鳩@東京ラーメンストリート（千代田区）で「海老チリ東京駅3変化らー麺」を注文。「パワフル旨辛フェア」の限定メニュー🔥 14:35着でちょい待ち。まずは特級豆板醤を効かせた旨辛ラーメンを😋 次に別添えのソース投入で海老チリ味に😍 〆はご飯にスープをかけて🤩 #ramen #東京都 pic.twitter.com/j8etysATUi
— 初訪で限定のナカジ (@nkjmktr) August 22, 2024
東京駅 斑鳩@東京ラーメンストリート（千代田区）で「濃厚東京駅らー麺」を注文。2カ月ぶりの訪問。2025年のラーメン初めはこちらで😋 15:40着で6名待ち、提供まで10分ほど😳 魚介とんこつ系の無化調Wスープ😍 今年もいいおだし出てます🥰 #ramen #東京都 pic.twitter.com/zTDJ8qGtG9
— 初訪で限定のナカジ (@nkjmktr) January 1, 2025
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