Rokurinsha - Haneda Airport — Restaurant in Tokyo

Just here for a long layover. Tried the special Dip Noodles and it was pretty good. The pork was chunky and had a good amount of fat. Tasty. Japanese dip noodles, or tsukemen, are a variation of ramen where the noodles and broth are served separately. Instead of the noodles sitting in a bowl of broth, you dip them into a concentrated, flavorful dipping sauce or broth. Here’s how they differ from traditional ramen:

Separation of Components: In tsukemen, noodles and broth are served in separate bowls. You dip each bite of noodles into the broth, while ramen typically has the noodles in the broth, allowing them to absorb its flavor continuously.

Concentrated Broth: Tsukemen broth is thicker and more intense than ramen broth because it's meant for dipping rather than drinking. It's often very flavorful, with a slightly salty or tangy taste.

Noodle Texture: The noodles used in tsukemen are often thicker and chewier than ramen noodles, allowing them to hold up better when dipped in the concentrated sauce.

Temperature: The noodles in tsukemen are usually served cold or at room temperature, while the dipping broth can be hot or cold, making it a refreshing choice, especially in warmer months.

Both dishes are rich and delicious, but tsukemen offers a more interactive eating experience and lets you appreciate the individual flavors of the...

I’ve always enjoyed visiting this restaurant, but a recent incident raised serious concerns about food safety. While waiting for my order, I witnessed a staff member at the counter accidentally spray hand sanitizer directly onto a bowl of noodles. They paused for a moment, appeared to consider addressing the issue, but ultimately pretended not to notice.

To my surprise, that contaminated bowl was served to me. When I reported the issue to another staff member, it was denied, despite the fact that I clearly saw the sanitizer land on the food. Such negligence is unacceptable in any dining establishment. Food safety is a fundamental responsibility, and this incident has seriously undermined my trust in the restaurant’s hygiene standards.

I strongly urge management to take immediate action to ensure such incidents never...

Managed to squeeze in some ramen on an early morning stopover through Haneda. I'm by no means a ramen expert, this is my first time trying the dipping kind, this is my first time trying it made in Japan, but that was some damn good food.

Very savory and fun to eat, so much better than anything I'm about to get on a plane. Tried the gyoza and while it was good, it was not memorable. That ramen was, however. Service was not immediate, but it was quick.

Edit: After visiting Japan for a month and trying half a dozen other ramens, this still remains the favorite I've had. The broth is simply unbeatable, thick, savory, and very well spiced.

And since I last went, their hours have changed... they are open very late and very early, only closing for a few hours in the dead of night. You can get your ramen fix on basically...