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    Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro

    ラーメン 太る池袋店

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

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

    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

    A Jiro-inspired 'gatsuri' (hearty) ramen shop on Tokiwa-dori opposite Don Quijote, opened in March 2025 as a branch of a brand from Ishikawa. Small, medium and large noodle portions cost the same, and free toppings of vegetables and back fat are ordered by ticket rather than a shouted call.

    Order This

    Ramen, Jiro-Style (ラーメン)

    Tonkotsu
    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Abura Soba
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes from Ikebukuro Station's west/north exits, on Tokiwa-dori across from Don Quijote. Buy everything at the ticket machine, including free extra vegetables or back fat. Noodle sizes: small 320 g, medium 480 g, large 640 g (cooked) at one price, ramen about ¥1,000. Chopped garlic is self-serve on the counter. The aisle behind the 7–8 counter seats is very narrow.

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen
    Abura Soba

    Broth

    Tonkotsu
    Shoyu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Ramen, Jiro-Style (ラーメン)

    Multi-branch brand (also Hikifune etc.); consider whether it fits. Hours vary by source (one blog says 11:00–14:00, 17:00–03:00); used Ramen Databank, Retty and Instagram snippets (11:00–14:00/18:00–21:00).

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    Getting there

    東京都豊島区池袋2-48-3

    4 min from Ikebukuro

    Tobu Tojo Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, JR Yamanote Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line, Seibu Ikebukuro Line

    Hours

    11:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00. Irregular closures.

    Queue & entry protocol

    About 5 minutes from Ikebukuro Station's west/north exits, on Tokiwa-dori across from Don Quijote. Buy everything at the ticket machine, including free extra vegetables or back fat. Noodle sizes: small 320 g, medium 480 g, large 640 g (cooked) at one price, ramen about ¥1,000. Chopped garlic is self-serve on the counter. The aisle behind the 7–8 counter seats is very narrow.

    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

    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 Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro

    What is the nearest station to Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro?
    Ikebukuro, about a 4-minute walk away. Ikebukuro is served by Tobu Tojo Line, Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line, JR Yamanote Line, JR Saikyo Line, JR Shonan-Shinjuku Line, Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line and Seibu Ikebukuro Line.
    What should I order at Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro?
    Ramen, Jiro-Style (ラーメン). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Shoyu. Noodles: ramen and abura soba.
    How much does ramen cost at Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro open?
    11:00–14:00, 18:00–21:00. Irregular closures.
    What should I know before visiting Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro?
    Seating is at the counter.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro?
    At Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro, 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 Ramen Futoru Ikebukuro accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.