Ramen Japan
    Back to Tokyo

    Tantanmen Tokichiro

    担々麺 十吉樓

    Local Favorite
    Shop Photo

    Sign in to submit a field report

    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    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

    Two minutes from Tawaramachi Station along Asakusa-dori, Tokichiro focuses exclusively on sesame-forward tantanmen. The kitchen stone-grinds aromatic sesame seeds into dense white or roasted black sesame paste, blending it with clear chicken stock and house-infused red chili oil. Springy noodles hold mounds of sweet stir-fried ground pork and crisp bok choy with balanced Sichuan pepper warmth.

    Order This

    Shiro Goma Tantanmen (白胡麻担々麺) / Kuro Goma Tantanmen (黒胡麻担々麺)

    Tantanmen
    Sesame
    Medium-fine springy curly noodles
    Under ¥1,000

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Tawaramachi Station Exit 3. Choose the white sesame for nutty creaminess or black sesame for roasted depth; customize spice levels at the counter.

    Operational note: Tawaramachi sesame tantanmen counter; ground sesame paste soup with numbing Sichuan peppercorn oil; ticket machine only

    Location

    Loading…

    東京都台東区雷門1-11-5

    Open in Google Maps

    What to expect

    Noodles

    Medium-fine springy curly noodles

    Broth

    Tantanmen
    Sesame

    Typical price

    Under ¥1,000

    Convert with YenPocket →

    Recommended order

    Shiro Goma Tantanmen (白胡麻担々麺) / Kuro Goma Tantanmen (黒胡麻担々麺)

    食券

    Ticket Machine Button & Price Map

    Standard button translation map for Tantanmen Tokichiro.

    Previewing Button 1 of 8

    Give-to-Get: Unlock All 8 Ticket Machine Translations

    Submit 1 quick field update on any shop you have visited, scan a machine photo, or sign in to permanently unlock ticket layouts across all 1,457 shops.

    Sign In

    Getting there

    東京都台東区雷門1-11-5

    2 min from Tawaramachi

    Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, Toei Asakusa Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00. Closed Thursdays.

    Closed: Thursday

    Queue & entry protocol

    Two minutes from Tawaramachi Station Exit 3. Choose the white sesame for nutty creaminess or black sesame for roasted depth; customize spice levels at the counter.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Tawaramachi sesame tantanmen counter; ground sesame paste soup with numbing Sichuan peppercorn oil; ticket machine only

    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

    担々麺をください

    Tantanmen 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

    Allergy card

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

    Need spoken Japanese audio and offline dietary cards?Japan Food Allergy & Celiac App →

    Questions about Tantanmen Tokichiro

    What is the nearest station to Tantanmen Tokichiro?
    Tawaramachi, about a 2-minute walk away. Tawaramachi is served by Tokyo Metro Ginza Line and Toei Asakusa Line.
    What should I order at Tantanmen Tokichiro?
    Shiro Goma Tantanmen (白胡麻担々麺) / Kuro Goma Tantanmen (黒胡麻担々麺). The kitchen works in Sesame. Noodles: medium-fine springy curly noodles.
    How much does ramen cost at Tantanmen Tokichiro?
    A bowl runs Under ¥1,000.
    When is Tantanmen Tokichiro open?
    11:30–14:00, 18:00–21:00. Closed Thursdays. Closed Thursday.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Tantanmen Tokichiro?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Tantanmen Tokichiro accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.