Mendokoro Hanada Ikebukuro Restaurant

4.0

This ramen restaurant takes pride in its rich miso broth, said to be the best in Tokyo. The establishment is so highly ranked, even in the highly competitive ramen battleground that is Ikebukuro, Hanada's name instantly comes to the fore when discussing tasty miso ramen in the area. The restaurant's signature dish is, of course, its miso ramen. After purchasing a meal ticket and handing it over, customers are asked if they would like extra vegetables or garlic and if they would like to add a side order of rice. The restaurant's extra thick noodles go well with the broth and have a slightly hard, chewy texture. Topped with crisp vegetables, the establishment's hearty miso ramen is truly exquisite. Situated along a small, nondescript narrow lane a five minute walk from Ikebukuro Station traveling towards Sunshine-dori Avenue, the restaurant can be identified by its yellow sign out front.

Spot details

Address: Tokyo Toshima-ku Higashi-ikebukuro 1-23-8 Higashi-ikebukuro ISK Building 1F Map
Area: Around Ikebukuro Area
Phone: 0339885188
Hours: 11:00-23:00 (until 22:00 on SundayPublic holidays)
Closed: open everyday
Parking Lot: Not available
Credit Card: Not available
Smoking: Not available
Wi-Fi: Available
English Menu: Available

Information Sources: NAVITIME JAPAN

Review

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Reviewed : 2023.03.12

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Reviewed : 2019.06.18

Very small place. I knew it was going to be good when I saw the cook had a tasting spoon that he used to check and see if the broth was just right. The food did not disappoint. I had the spicy ramen...
Great ramen. Loved the spicy broth

Reviewed : 2016.04.21

Had to wait for about 15 mins. Worth the wait at least for me. My spicy broth was great but my wife was disappointed with hers. The ramen was cooked well, not overcooked like a lot of places. Her...