Ramen Jirō Ikebukuro East — Restaurant in Tokyo

Jiro might not be for everyone, but it’s definitely worth the shot. While waiting in line outside, I would recommend reading some of the articles on the Internet about this chain store to give you a hint of what you are getting into. After all, eating here is almost a ritualistic experience that some love and some hate.

In short, expect a massive bowl of ramen (even for a small) with a unique, thick broth. I liked how the noodles were thicker for a chewy texture, and the bean sprouts provide some relief to the hearty broth. At the end, I found it to be a little too much for my stomach to handle, and I left feeling a...

Wonderful ramen to eat! The size was normal that was not normal to the regular bowl of ramen elsewhere! I had trouble moving the bowl with both hands from counter top to my table top! Could hardly see the ramen with all the pork and bean sprouts on top. Soup was tasty not salty or greasy. Ramen was the thicker one and chewy just to me and my wife’s liking. Marinated pork and Char Siu were tender and tasteful. We couldn’t get in first night at 10:00pm, they were sold out. Went back next evening and was lucky not needing to wait long. Definitely amount the best ramen shops...

I really like Jiro-style ramen, so I decided to try the original Jiro Ramen. This time, I went to the Ikebukuro branch. I was happy that I could get plenty of toppings like vegetables and garlic, but I was sad that one of the toppings was removed (it was something that deepened the flavor of the broth, but I can't remember what it was). Nevertheless, as it's the original Jiro Ramen, I felt it truly captured the authentic taste. The staff were too busy cooking to provide any kind of hospitality, and the atmosphere was similar to other cramped...