ICHIRAN Chiba (within the C-One Shopping Center) — Restaurant in Chiba

Ichiran started in Fukuoka in 1960 and is thoroughly committed to taste control. It is a popular chain of tonkotsu ramen, but prices have skyrocketed. The price of a bowl of ramen has risen from 700 yen in the past to 980 yen. Daitama and regular rice are also more expensive, with daitama alone costing 1,190 yen. Profit margins are top in the restaurant industry and the restaurant is characterised by its automated customer service system. Central kitchens are used and cooking in the restaurants is kept to a minimum. The Corona disaster has taken a toll on business, with an increasing number of shops closing. Illegal working problems and price increases have affected management. Ichiran's cup noodles were expensive, talked about and sales were...

This is a unique ramen eating experience. There is basically one type of ramen but they have a check sheet where you can pick broth strength, broth fattiness, noodle firmness, type of scallion, amount of garlic and special house spicy sauce. Through experimenting I learned what I like in ramen and educated myself. You also sit in your own little cubby area so it is just you and your ramen. Intimate time. The pork is really good and the eggs...

My first time at Ichiran back in 2019 and I finally get the hype! My family in Japan took me here, and it was an amazing experience. The broth was rich and packed with flavor, the noodles were perfectly firm, and I loved how you could customize everything to your preference—spice level, richness, noodle texture, and more. The private booth setup made it feel like a personal ramen moment, and the interior had a sleek yet...