Ramen & Noodles · Ikebukuro

Mutekiya 麺創房無敵家

Ikebukuro's legendary tonkotsu shop with an almost permanent queue on the pavement: a creamy pork-bone broth, thick chashu and the over-the-top 'Honmaru-men' with everything on top.

Hours~10:30–4:00 (late night)

ClosedOpen daily (closed around New Year)

PriceTonkotsu ramen: ¥1,000
Honmaru-men (all toppings): ¥1,400

Getting thereIkebukuro Station (JR/Metro), East Exit, 3 min

Time needed30 min + queue

Best timeLate at night or mid-afternoon

Address1-17-1 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo

Websitemutekiya.com

About

Mutekiya has been a fixture outside Ikebukuro Station's east side for decades, and the line of people stretching along the street, sometimes until late at night, is part of the landmark. The soup is a rich, creamy pork-bone tonkotsu, with thick noodles, generous slabs of braised pork, nori, a seasoned egg and bamboo shoots. The 'Honmaru-men' is the signature, piled high with all the toppings. Staff take your order while you wait outside, so the line moves fast once you reach the door. Late hours make it a popular post-karaoke or post-shopping stop.

Highlights

Creamy, rich pork-bone tonkotsu broth
Honmaru-men piled with chashu, egg, nori and bamboo shoots
Thick, chewy noodles designed for the heavy soup
Open until the small hours most nights
One of Tokyo's most famous ramen queues

Tips

Staff will hand you a menu in line, order before you sit to speed things up
Late night (after 23:00) or mid-afternoon tends to have the shortest line
The Honmaru-men is huge; the standard ramen is plenty for most people
Cash is the safest bet

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