Tenkaippin - Akasaka — Restaurant in Tokyo

I remember Ten-ichi having passable cheap ramen back in the day. But after throwing down ~1800 for chashu-men and a beer, I don't think I'll be back anytime soon.

Finding a place in swanky Akasaka where the seats are literally held together with duct tape was the best thing about it.

Be warned: when they say "kotteri" they aren't kidding: broth is like silt (at least it was at 2am at this branch.) Noodles you could buy in bulk yourself and chashu thin and flavorless.

Go for cup ramen at the conbini nearby unless you just need a place to escape the touts or a hangover cure.

Lot of people complained about the foreign staff, service, and wait time but they were attentive when...

This was some heavy soup.

I had the natto ramen, which sounds gross, but as a massive natto fan, I liked it. I probably would come here again but it would at least be in a month’s time.

I think if you want some heavy soup this place is good. In fact, this is what they are known for. If you are looking for some easy to drink soup, you should go...

Tasty ramen, delicious fried chicken, affordable The ramen was very good without being outstanding. I'd recommend the ramen with thick broth (kotteri) and fried chicken as a side. It was really great. Lightly battered, not oily at all. Prices were very good and service was...