Ichiran Ramen Japan - The Most Popular Ramen in Japan

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The first meal I had, when visited Japan for the first time, is Ichiran Ramen Japan. It’s the most delicious tonkotsu ramen I had in Japan. I was actually not really the biggest fan of ramen. However, I fell in love with Ramen after my experience with Ichiran Ramen Japan.

I love the unique dining experience in Ichiran. Ichiran is really great for solo travelers as well. The founder of Ichiran specifically made this restaurant so that people will no longer need to worry about dining alone. He first thought of this idea when he noticed his female classmates were shy about eating ramen in public.

This restaurant is perfect for introverts as well since you do not need to interact with anyone. You just need to order your bowl of ramen through a ticket vending machine. There’s also a form that you will need to fill up on what you want on your ramen. Once you are done filling up the form, just place it by the window then you push the button to let the server know.

In our recent one week in Japan trip, our first meal was Ichiran again. This time, we went to the branch in Dotonbori. There was actually a long line but one staff suddenly came up to us to tell us that another staff will lead us to the other entrance. We were able to skip a long line and did not have to wait very long.

I only ordered a bowl of ramen and extra pork on my first visit to Ichiran Ramen. This time, I ordered more side dishes such as boiled egg and matcha pudding. I feel like having a bowl of ramen without an egg is just incomplete.

Ichiran is one of my favorite restaurants in Japan. I feel like a trip to Japan is also not complete without a visit to Ichiran.

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17 Comments

Kate Loves Travel

September 5, 2019 at 1:46 pm Reply

I’ve not heard of ramen but it looks delicious! Will have to check out Ichiran if I’m ever in Japan…

Stephanie

September 5, 2019 at 6:11 pm Reply

Ok, this looks way better than the super cheap ramen noodles I had in college! I’d love to try the real stuff like this one day. The restaurant model sounds like a great one and easy to order.

Lina Melo

September 5, 2019 at 7:13 pm Reply

Japan is on my bucket list and ramen is one of my favorite dishes! I would love to visit this restaurant

Angela Tolsma

September 6, 2019 at 1:15 pm Reply

I am also not a big fan of ramen but now you have me curious enough to want to try it. It could be I just don’t like the stuff I have access to here and that it is far superior in Japan!

Bree

September 6, 2019 at 2:30 pm Reply

I love ramen. It’s so good! That one looks so tasty I would love to go and eat there!!

tweenselmom

September 22, 2019 at 10:38 pm Reply

Yum, I love Ramen! And I am looking forward to try eating authentic ramen from Japan.

I'm Jess Traveling

September 23, 2019 at 4:52 am Reply

I love ichiran! I ate it several times when I was in Japan a few years ago. This post made my mouth water.

Kathleen Cregg

September 23, 2019 at 5:41 am Reply

This ramen looks amazing! My husband and I are huge fans! We will definitely be adding Ichiran to our list!

Krysten Quiles

September 23, 2019 at 2:48 pm Reply

I’m usually not a big Ramen fan back you have me curious. I might want to check this out sometime. Thanks so much for sharing this with us!

Patricia M.

September 23, 2019 at 5:02 pm Reply

I love ramen. If ever in Japan I’ll make sure to visit this place. The food looks so good and the history behind why he created the restaurant makes my heart happy.

Mira McDaniel

September 23, 2019 at 9:23 pm Reply

well, this looks amazing and now I’m super hungry! I would love to someday go there and try that Ramen. If you can find a recipe like that, please share it! I’d love to try at home.

berlin

September 23, 2019 at 10:40 pm Reply

I’ve been craving for ramen for a week now and this all the more makes me want to order online. but what perhaps makes the ramen experience more fun is the thought of eating it there in the diner.