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About this place
Some diners describe the Iekei ramen broth as light yet full-bodied, with the soy-sauce flavour making a strong impression. It has a different character from bowls that put richness front and centre, making it a good choice for anyone seeking a more old-school take on Iekei ramen. The standard bowl costs 800 yen; you can also add 2 slices of chashu for 900 yen or 4 slices for 1,000 yen, tailoring your order from a simple bowl to one with a generous helping of pork. Diners who added spring onions have praised their fine cut and how well they go with the broth. Seasoned egg, spinach and extra nori are also available, so you can add the toppings you like and make the bowl your own.
Tantanmen, with a choice of heat, offers another direction. The menu ranges from 1–2 to 5 on the spice scale, and one review describes ordering it at 3 with garlic. That gives those who enjoy a proper kick a point of reference, while letting others choose a level of heat to try. Some diners who chose Iekei ramen paired it with a meat-and-rice bowl topped with garlic chips. The menu also includes Chashu-don and Garlic Chashu-don, good options when noodles alone may not quite be enough.
With Iekei ramen and tantanmen offering two distinct flavour profiles, Ramen Ichiri lets you choose according to your mood. The listed opening hours are 11 to 15 every day. The restaurant accepts cash only, so be sure to have some on hand if you are stopping by for lunch.
