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    Ichiran Shibuya Ten

    一蘭 渋谷店

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    · 500+ ratings
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    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    Payment Acceptance
    Credit Cards

    Tap or insert Visa, Mastercard, or JCB directly at the counter or digital kiosk.

    Typical Wait

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    Ichiran Shibuya operates in the basement along Jinnan, three minutes from Shibuya Crossing and Hachiko Square. Famed for its solo dining flavor concentration booths, guests eat separated by wooden partitions for undisturbed focus on their bowl. The natural tonkotsu broth is skimmed of excess fat for a silky texture centered with Ichiran's secret aged chili sauce. Diners customize noodle firmness, garlic level, broth richness, and dashi intensity on printed paper order sheets.

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    Natural Tonkotsu Ramen (天然とんこつラーメン) with Original Spicy Red Sauce

    Tonkotsu
    Thin firm straight Hakata wheat noodles
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Lines regularly stretch up the basement stairs into the alley; off-peak visits between 15:00 and 17:00 offer the shortest waits. Multilingual order sheets provided in English, Korean, and Chinese. Cash, transit IC cards, and major credit cards accepted at the ticket machine.

    Operational note: Basement outpost 3 minutes from Shibuya Scramble Crossing; open 10:00 to 06:00 early morning; automated multilingual kiosks; signature individual booths; website
    Card accepted
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    東京都渋谷区神南1-22-7 岩本ビル B1F

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Thin firm straight Hakata wheat noodles

    Broth

    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Natural Tonkotsu Ramen (天然とんこつラーメン) with Original Spicy Red Sauce

    Ichiran is one of the world's most famous ramen chains — known for individual booths, custom order slips, and consistent Hakata tonkotsu. The chain format keeps ratings modest, but the experience is reliably good. Perfect for solo travellers. Open 24/7.

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    Getting there

    東京都渋谷区神南1-22-7 岩本ビル B1F

    3 min from Shibuya

    JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line

    Hours

    10:00–06:00 next morning daily. Open seven days a week.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Lines regularly stretch up the basement stairs into the alley; off-peak visits between 15:00 and 17:00 offer the shortest waits. Multilingual order sheets provided in English, Korean, and Chinese. Cash, transit IC cards, and major credit cards accepted at the ticket machine.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Basement outpost 3 minutes from Shibuya Scramble Crossing; open 10:00 to 06:00 early morning; automated multilingual kiosks; signature individual booths; website

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop has an English menu — you can point to your order.

    Order your bowl

    とんこつラーメンをください

    Tonkotsu ramen o kudasai

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい!Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Questions about Ichiran Shibuya Ten

    What is the nearest station to Ichiran Shibuya Ten?
    Shibuya, about a 3-minute walk away. Shibuya is served by JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line.
    What should I order at Ichiran Shibuya Ten?
    Natural Tonkotsu Ramen (天然とんこつラーメン) with Original Spicy Red Sauce. Noodles: thin firm straight hakata wheat noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Ichiran Shibuya Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Cards are accepted. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Ichiran Shibuya Ten open?
    10:00–06:00 next morning daily. Open seven days a week.
    What should I know before visiting Ichiran Shibuya Ten?
    Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter, children are welcome, there is an English menu and staff speak some English.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ichiran Shibuya Ten?
    At Ichiran Shibuya Ten, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Ichiran Shibuya Ten accept?
    Credit cards and electronic payments are accepted at Ichiran Shibuya Ten.