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    Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo Ikebukuro Ten

    カラシビ味噌らー麺 鬼金棒 池袋店

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    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    Usually under 15 minutes

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

    Best for

    Five minutes from Ikebukuro Station East Exit, Kikanbo blends aged misos, rich pork stock, and aromatic herbs into a viscous soup base. Diners specify their preferred levels of red chili karashi heat and numbing Sichuan sansho pepper from zero to devil status, pairing the broth with thick wavy noodles and braised pork belly.

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    Karashibi Miso Ramen (カラシビ味噌らー麺)

    Spicy Miso
    Tonkotsu
    Medium-thick wavy noodles
    ¥1,000–¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Five minutes from Ikebukuro East Exit. Staff will ask for your preferred chili heat (kara) and sansho numbing (shibi) levels from Low (Sukuname) to High (Mashi).

    Operational note: kikanbo.co.jp
    Live announcements:@kikanbo_japankikanbo.co.jp
    Kids welcome

    Location

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-thick wavy noodles

    Broth

    Spicy Miso
    Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Karashibi Miso Ramen (カラシビ味噌らー麺)

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    Getting there

    東京都豊島区東池袋1-22-10 ヒューマックスパビリオン東池袋 1F

    5 min from Ikebukuro

    JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line, Tobu Tojo Line

    Hours

    11:00–22:00. Open daily.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Five minutes from Ikebukuro East Exit. Staff will ask for your preferred chili heat (kara) and sansho numbing (shibi) levels from Low (Sukuname) to High (Mashi).

    Ticketing & operational notice: kikanbo.co.jp

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

    @kikanbo_japankikanbo.co.jp

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo Ikebukuro Ten

    What is the nearest station to Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo Ikebukuro Ten?
    Ikebukuro, about a 5-minute walk away. Ikebukuro is served by JR Yamanote Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line and Tobu Tojo Line.
    What should I order at Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo Ikebukuro Ten?
    Karashibi Miso Ramen (カラシビ味噌らー麺). The kitchen works in Spicy Miso and Tonkotsu. Noodles: medium-thick wavy noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo Ikebukuro Ten?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–¥1,999.
    When is Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo Ikebukuro Ten open?
    11:00–22:00. Open daily.
    What should I know before visiting Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo Ikebukuro Ten?
    Children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo Ikebukuro Ten?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbo Ikebukuro Ten accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.