Ramen Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba
ラーメン 池田屋 高田馬場店
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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.
Usually under 15 minutes
Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.
Best for
The Tokyo branch of Kyoto's Ichijoji Ikedaya, a Jiro-inspired shop serving heavily emulsified, creamy pork-soy soup with very thick chewy noodles and big chunks of pork. Opened in January 2023, it is known for long queues and generous free toppings.
Ramen, Jiro-Style (ラーメン)
Good to know & entry protocol
5-minute walk from the Waseda exit of Takadanobaba Station. Buy a ticket before you sit (cash, large notes OK). Queue rules: 6 wait in front of the shop, then line up from the cone by the road. When seated, staff ask if you want fewer noodles (the standard is about 300 g); free toppings are vegetables, garlic, fat and extra seasoning. 12 counter seats; an hour's wait is common.
Location
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東京都新宿区下落合1-3-13 工海ビ
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東京都新宿区下落合1-3-13 工海ビ
5 min from Takadanobaba
Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line, JR Yamanote Line
Hours
11:00–14:30, 17:00–21:00; may close early when sold out. Closed Thursdays and some irregular days.
Closed: Thursday
Queue & entry protocol
5-minute walk from the Waseda exit of Takadanobaba Station. Buy a ticket before you sit (cash, large notes OK). Queue rules: 6 wait in front of the shop, then line up from the cone by the road. When seated, staff ask if you want fewer noodles (the standard is about 300 g); free toppings are vegetables, garlic, fat and extra seasoning. 12 counter seats; an hour's wait is common.
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.
とんこつラーメンをください
Tonkotsu ramen o kudasai
Allergy card
Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Ramen Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba
- What is the nearest station to Ramen Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba?
- Takadanobaba, about a 5-minute walk away. Takadanobaba is served by Tokyo Metro Tozai Line, Seibu Shinjuku Line and JR Yamanote Line.
- What should I order at Ramen Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba?
- Ramen, Jiro-Style (ラーメン). The kitchen works in Tonkotsu and Shoyu. Noodles: ramen and tsukemen.
- How much does ramen cost at Ramen Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba?
- A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
- When is Ramen Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba open?
- 11:00–14:30, 17:00–21:00; may close early when sold out. Closed Thursdays and some irregular days. Closed Thursday.
- What should I know before visiting Ramen Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba?
- Seating is at the counter.
- Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Ramen Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba?
- At Ramen Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba, 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 Ikedaya Tokyo Takadanobaba accept?
- Cash only. The ticket machine takes ¥1,000 banknotes and coins. Break ¥10,000 bills before arriving.