Japanese Ramen Gokan
Japanese Ramen 五感
Sign in to submit a field report
Ground Intel & Counter Rules
Buy Ticket First
Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.
The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.
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
Japanese Ramen Gokan opened in April 2023 in Higashi-Ikebukuro and earned a Michelin Bib Gourmand alongside a 3.99 Tabelog rating. The shop design mirrors a high-end kappo dining counter. The kitchen builds its clear amber broth from Akita Hinai-jidori, Nagoya Cochin, and Omi-shamo poultry, enriched with Lake Shinji Yamato clams and Hidaka kelp. An unpasteurized soy blend aged in cedar barrels forms the shoyu base. The special bowl features charcoal-roasted pork shoulder, slow-braised pork belly kakuni, duck breast, and seasoned bamboo shoots.
Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁめん) & Tokusei Shio Ramen (特製塩らぁめん)
Good to know & entry protocol
Seats are allocated primarily via TableCheck online reservations, which open weekly. Walk-up seats require lining up before 10:00 to receive a designated time return ticket. Lunch service only. Cash and IC transit cards accepted at the kiosk.
Location
Loading…
東京都豊島区東池袋2-57-2 コスモ東池袋 1F
Open in Google MapsGetting there
東京都豊島区東池袋2-57-2 コスモ東池袋 1F
8 min from Ikebukuro
JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line
Hours
11:30–15:00 (Lunch only). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. TableCheck reservations required for guaranteed seating.
Closed: Monday, Tuesday
Queue & entry protocol
Seats are allocated primarily via TableCheck online reservations, which open weekly. Walk-up seats require lining up before 10:00 to receive a designated time return ticket. Lunch service only. Cash and IC transit cards accepted at the kiosk.
Ticketing & operational notice: TableCheck reservations (Sun 10 AM release), walk-in ticket availability.
Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
Point at the menu or use the phrases below.
醤油ラーメンをください
Shoyu ramen o kudasai
Allergy card
Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Japanese Ramen Gokan
- What is the nearest station to Japanese Ramen Gokan?
- Ikebukuro, about a 8-minute walk away. Ikebukuro is served by JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line and Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line.
- What should I order at Japanese Ramen Gokan?
- Tokusei Shoyu Ramen (特製醤油らぁ めん) & Tokusei Shio Ramen (特製塩らぁめん). Noodles: medium-thin straight 100% domestic wheat noodles.
- How much does ramen cost at Japanese Ramen Gokan?
- A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
- When is Japanese Ramen Gokan open?
- 11:30–15:00 (Lunch only). Closed Mondays and Tuesdays. TableCheck reservations required for guaranteed seating. Closed Monday and Tuesday.
- What should I know before visiting Japanese Ramen Gokan?
- Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
- Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Japanese Ramen Gokan?
- At Japanese Ramen Gokan, 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 Japanese Ramen Gokan accept?
- Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.