Ikenmen Ramen, a new Japanese ramen shop in Sao Paulo

🍜 IKEMEN RAMEN: São Paulo’s New Japanese Noodle Haven in Paraíso Open just a month, this ramen spot in Paraíso (likely owned by the same team behind Liberdade’s Ikkousha Lamen) is a game-changer—especially for its prime location near Shopping Pátio Paulista. Here’s what we devoured during our visit: 🌟 The Must-Order Dishes That Wow Wagyu Ramen: Massive wagyu slices (less fatty than expected, but still tender) over alkaline noodles with bean sprouts. 🍜 The star? A concentrated pork bone broth that’s rich without being cloying—finally, a ramen I didn’t get sick of halfway through! Mentai Udon: A rare find in SP—thin, bouncy udon tossed in a creamy mentaiko (pollock roe) sauce. 🌶️ Pro tip: Mix the roe thoroughly before eating to avoid saltiness. Pair with iced mugicha (barley tea) to cut the richness. Curry Pork Gyoza: Thin, crispy-skinned dumplings filled with spiced pork. 🥟 The curry kick sets them apart—small but packed with flavor. 🥟 Surprise Hits: Duck Xiao Long Bao Don’t let the name fool you—these dumplings are 100% duck-free of gaminess! 🦆 Thin skins burst with juicy, tender meat—easy to miss the filling if you blink (they’re that delicate). 💡 Insider Tips for Your Visit Broth Lovers Rejoice: The wagyu ramen broth is simmered for 12+ hours—no wonder it’s so umami. Portion Reality: Mains are filling, but share a gyoza plate to sample more. 💰 Location Perk: Perfect for a post-shopping refuel at Pátio Paulista. 🌟 Final Verdict: Ramen That’ll Make You Ditch Your Go-To Spot Go if: You crave rich, non-greasy ramen broth You want to try mentai udon in SP You’re a dumpling addict (curry gyoza = life) IKEMEN proves that good ramen doesn’t need to be in Liberdade—just come hungry for noodles and leave happy (and maybe with a broth-stained shirt, no judgment). 🍜✨ 📍 Address: R. Dr. Rafael de Barros, 34 - Paraíso, São Paulo (04003-040) 💰 Price: R$100+ per person #JapaneseRamen #SaoPauloFoodie #SPRestaurantReview #BrazilianEats #IkemenRamen