01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A bowl poured almost to the brim with clear soy-sauce broth and covered in freshly sliced chashu is the hallmark of Ikebukuro Hirochan Ramen. Even the standard chukasoba arrives with tender pork fanning out across the surface, its savoury lard layer blending into a hot, deep shoyu soup that clings to thick, straight flat-cut noodles. With their pronounced saltiness and pork flavour, the slices also make an ideal topper over a bowl of steamed rice.
For dipping noodles, the mori-chuka delivers a bowl of clear, robust broth loaded with pork slices, hard-boiled egg, and menma bamboo shoots. The high-hydration flat noodles, cooled in cold water, slide down smoothly and pick up plenty of flavour from the sharp, concentrated soup. Those seeking variety can opt for the spicy chukasoba or customize the broth mid-meal with counter condiments such as grated garlic, black pepper, and vinegar.
The compact counter-style setup is built for quick meals, whether dropping in solo or grabbing a bite between appointments. Operating 24 hours from Tuesday to Sunday, the shop takes a brief break only on Mondays between 9:00 and 12:30, making it equally convenient for early breakfast, a workday lunch, or a late-night bowl on the way home.
