Counter seating is the main option, but there are also table seats available. The service is very fast. The temperature is a bit lukewarm... Both the soup and noodles were on the softer side. The portion of noodles is generous. The overall taste is mild. I added a half serving of free extra noodles. I added toppings from the table and enjoyed my second bowl with extra punch. I wish the soup was a bit hotter. The total came to 1,050 yen, paid in cash. Thank you for the meal.

After drinking, I feel like my appetite has decreased as I've gotten older. The standard tonkotsu ramen with firm noodles is not bad, but personally, I recommend getting the extra noodles soft. The ramen with extra oil is also recommended. It's not overly greasy, even though it's described as having a lot of fat. If you order a large portion, you can have a regular bowl and then enjoy a different flavor with the second bowl. I recommend adding mustard greens, garlic, pickled ginger, and sesame for some flavor variation.

Ramen for 600 yen, with one free extra noodle refill. Noodles were soft, but slightly firm. The soup was pork bone based, allowing for easy customization with various condiments. Toppings included chashu, wood ear mushrooms, and green onions. Arrived on a Sunday at 12:20, with half the seats filled. It had been a while since my last visit, and I noticed they had raised their prices by 50 yen. A bit disappointing, but understandable given the current circumstances.

On a Sunday afternoon, I visited the restaurant at a quite early time and it was quite crowded. I ordered the kikurage and negi ramen with extra firm noodles, and it arrived quickly. The kikurage and negi were plentiful. First, I tried the soup... it was delicious. Then I pulled out the noodles... delicious, extra firm. One thing I like about Hakata ramen is the thin noodles. I tried various toppings like negi, kikurage, beni shoga, and spicy takana. I sprinkled plenty of sesame seeds. I left about half of the toppings and asked for an extra serving of noodles with extra firm texture. I thought it was a bit small, but it was actually quite a lot. However, as I kept eating, I started to feel unsatisfied with the taste. Maybe it lacked umami? It didn't taste as good as I expected. I actually love the strong smell of tonkotsu, and I like it when the smell reaches outside the restaurant. But there was no strong smell here. That might be why I felt unsatisfied. But nowadays, ramen for 600 yen is cheap. I might try other tonkotsu ramen shops as well.

On the first night of my business trip, feeling exhausted from the abnormal heat of 36 degrees Celsius during the day, I wandered around looking for dinner. I happened to pass by this ramen shop where I had previously seen good reviews. There were only about three customers inside. I looked at the menu outside and ordered the "Negi Ramen". Surprisingly, my ramen was served in about a minute! The visual presentation was exactly as expected for Negi Ramen. When I tasted the soup, there was no strong pork bone smell, it was mild and delicious. The noodles were extremely thin and tasty. Halfway through, I added some spicy mustard greens, sesame seeds, garlic, and pickled ginger, which completely changed the flavor with spiciness and garlic to help prevent summer fatigue. I wished they had options like a small bowl of rice, but they did offer a free extra noodle refill, which I couldn't handle, so I finished my meal as it was. The mild pork bone ramen was delicious.

I finally revisited during the day because I couldn't make it at night. I don't really like eating during the day because I start sweating, but I ended up getting an extra serving of noodles as usual. I know I'm already contradicting myself. I should try the cold noodles with chlorella mixed in at least once. But in the end, I ended up ordering the char siu ramen again and wiping off the sweat. That's me, scoring 3,000 points in the typical scenario. #QuizDerbyFlavor

On 23/07/03, I decided to watch movies back-to-back at Shinbungaza. After the first screening ended, the next one was in about 25 minutes. I dashed to the restaurant. It was around 12:40 noon, right in the middle of lunchtime, but only about 30% of the seats were filled. I ordered ramen with firm noodles, and the seaweed for 700 yen arrived in just a few minutes. The soup was a bit light as before, so I added garlic and red pickled ginger without hesitation. The noodles were well coated with the soup. The chashu was thin and felt like the default option. I also ordered an extra serving of noodles with firm texture, which I finished in just 2 minutes. I probably spent less than 10 minutes there in total. It's recommended for a quick and satisfying meal. Thank you for the meal~

On Saturday lunchtime, there was no line and we were able to get in quickly, although the restaurant was almost full. It has about 30 seats at the counter and tables. There is no ticket machine, you pay afterwards. The ramen costs 600 yen, which is quite pricey. It is a traditional tonkotsu ramen with a creamy white broth and thin noodles. Toppings include small slices of chashu pork and wood ear mushrooms. There are also pickled mustard greens and red pickled ginger on the table. While it didn't blow me away, it was definitely worth the price. Thank you for the meal, it was delicious.

Located just a few minutes from Ikebukuro Station East Exit. You order verbally and pay after eating. I had the rice and tonkotsu ramen set. The ramen was delicious, but I felt it lacked a strong tonkotsu flavor. I prefer a stronger tonkotsu taste. The takana (pickled mustard greens) is really spicy as indicated. It's recommended to use a small amount. You can get a free extra serving of noodles. The portion size is generous. Thank you for the meal.

After drinking, I had ramen at Hakata Tenjin in Ikebukuro. It's great that they're open even near the last train. This time, I had a simple ramen. As expected of Hakata ramen, it was served quickly. It's a simple tonkotsu ramen with a milky white soup topped with green onions, wood ear mushrooms, and chashu. The soup has a salty flavor without the typical pork bone smell. It's an easy-to-eat tonkotsu ramen. The toppings are simple, so you can change the flavor with red pickled ginger, takana, and sesame. It's quite a deal that you get one free extra serving. Compared to Hakata ramen, the pork bone flavor is light, but it's easy to eat, so I think it's good.

Today, I visited Hakata Tenjin Ikebukuro Higashi Exit store located a short walk from Ikebukuro in Toshima Ward, Tokyo. It is the second store after the first one in Shinbashi, and it has quickly spread throughout Tokyo. The shop is known for offering one free extra serving of noodles, and it is open from morning till night. There is no ticket machine, so you order a ramen for 600 yen verbally. The extra serving of noodles is also included in the 600 yen price, which is quite a deal for a ramen in Tokyo. The table is filled with plenty of spicy takana pickles, red pickled ginger, pepper, soy sauce, sesame seeds, garlic sauce, and other condiments for flavor customization. With three staff members working, there are counter seats and table seats available. The noodles arrived in about 5 minutes. The rich tonkotsu soup is creamy and goes well with the noodles. The noodles are thin like Hakata-style noodles, but they have a firm texture and don't need to be cooked hard. The thinly sliced chashu pork has a good balance of pork flavor and seasoning. The toppings also include green onions and wood ear mushrooms, and by adding red pickled ginger, takana, and white sesame seeds from the table, the ramen is complete. The cost performance and operating hours are great, but for those who have had authentic Hakata or Kurume ramen, it may feel like it's missing a bit of a twist. I will definitely visit again. Thank you very much.

At Hakata Tenjin in Ikebukuro, I had the Kikurage Ramen. I was planning to eat dinner at home after work, but it looked like I would be late, so I decided to eat here and then go home. The price had gone up by 50 yen since my last visit, but the base price is still cheap so I didn't mind. They always give plenty of kikurage mushrooms here, which I always enjoy. Adding spicy mustard greens, sesame seeds, and pepper makes it taste even better. Plus, you get a free extra serving of noodles, it's cheap, delicious, and convenient. I really find it very useful.

For years, I had been enjoying a free extra noodle refill for 500 yen at the Hakata-style ramen chain restaurant "Hakata Tenjin," but it has finally increased to 600 yen. It must have been over 20 years since I first tried Hakata Tenjin, whether it was at the store on the Brick Street in Shinbashi or the one on Yasukuni Street in Shinjuku. As mentioned at the beginning, Hakata Tenjin had been offering a bowl of ramen for just 500 yen with a free extra noodle refill, but now it has increased to 600 yen. It's understandable, as the rising costs of wheat and ingredients are hitting the restaurant industry hard. Additionally, over these 20 years, the minimum wage in Tokyo has increased by over 300 yen per hour. Keeping the same price has become a challenge. Now, this restaurant is located on Meiji Street near the intersection close to Rokumata Crossing in Ikebukuro East Exit. On my way home from work, I passed by the long line in front of "Ichiran" on the back street, although I wasn't particularly in the mood for it. Perhaps deep down, I had a slight urge to visit this place after a long time. Somehow, I was naturally drawn to this restaurant. I ordered the "Chashu Ramen" (850 yen) – as shown in the photo. In the past, I always ordered an extra noodle refill for 500 yen, so ordering something a bit more expensive like this was a kind of penance. But with four additional slices of chashu for just 250 yen more, I couldn't help but wonder if it was affecting their profit margin. However, once I started eating, I forgot about such calculations. The ramen had a rich taste from carefully simmered pork bones. While it felt a bit oily, the broth was not overly seasoned, and the straightforward focus on the pork bone flavor was admirable. It's a clear and creamy Hakata-style ramen. The amount of back fat seemed to have increased, but it didn't affect the core flavor much, though the richness was enhanced. The noodles were soft, so an early order for an extra refill was necessary. For the first bowl, I kept it simple with a sprinkle of white sesame and a bit of black pepper. From the second bowl onwards, I added spicy mustard greens and grated garlic. I used to enjoy the pink pickled ginger with a tangy taste in my soup when I was younger, but now I eat it more like a side dish. Overall, the taste was satisfying. While some may compare it to "Hakata Furyu" across the street, I feel they have different structures and directions. This bowl emphasizes the pork bone itself over the seasoning. It was a delightful meal. (By Kyonatsu Shuukuu, May 16, 2023) (268 reviews/3.44)

I've been curious about this place for a while and decided to visit during lunchtime. It turns out to be a chain restaurant. The interior is quite spacious but has a retro Showa era feel to it. I ordered the "ramen for 600 yen," which is surprisingly cheap! There was one person in the front and two in the kitchen. The main chef in the kitchen seemed very unfriendly, but the speed at which they prepared and served the food was extraordinary! The service was almost instant, even for the customer next to me. The taste of the ramen was your basic tonkotsu flavor. The noodles were thin and had a good chew to them. You can get a free refill of noodles once, and they give you a lot. I ordered mine firm, and it was indeed firm. I wonder how firm it would be if I ordered it extra firm... They also serve bottled beer, a medium-sized bottle for 450 yen, which is also very cheap. I'll definitely come back next time to have a bottle of beer with my meal.

Alcohol makes me want to go to this great shop where the thin noodles in refreshing pork bone broth are amazing. Sometimes I overdo it with the extra noodles when I'm feeling unwell. Let's go for some alcohol metabolism after drinking! The spicy mustard greens also do a great job.

Wednesday, just past 11 o'clock, there was one customer already seated with three staff members present (they looked like samurais but were very mild in their approach). The noodles were cooked to a firm or very firm texture, around 200g before boiling. The soup was served piping hot with a little bit of green onions. I recommend adding extra noodles, red pickled ginger, and spicy mustard greens for an enhanced experience (the latter is very spicy). Thank you for the meal. For those puzzled by the performance at Ichiran nearby, I recommend trying this place instead.

Eating unadon, bread, baked goods, and biryani, and finishing with ramen, it's been a while since I came to Hakata Tenjin. When I do food blogging, I tend to end up going to shops I haven't visited before. It had been a while since I last came, and the ramen was now 600 yen. I ordered it and it arrived in just a few seconds. I felt like it needed more flavor, so I added some condiments from the table. It instantly became much tastier. It was addictive. I also ordered an extra serving of noodles and finished everything. The ramen at Hakata Tenjin, after a long time, was delicious.

Yesterday, I drank too much! So, to finish off the night, I went to "Hakata Tenjin" in Ikebukuro East Exit for some ramen. As you may know, this place is very affordable with good value for the price. A regular bowl of ramen is 600 yen with a free noodle refill. When I went to Hakata in my younger days and tried authentic Nagahama ramen, a bowl cost 350 yen with a noodle refill for 50 yen and extra pork for 50 yen, which felt incredibly cheap (at least at the place I went to). But now, I saw online that even that is more expensive than Hakata Tenjin. In the middle of Tokyo where rent is high. I hope they continue to be a friend of the common people forever.

If you're from Fukuoka, you definitely won't see this shop name, haha. It may only be in Tokyo, but it feels out of place. However, in terms of taste, speed, and everything else, this ramen shop is definitely from Hakata! After many years of offering one free extra serving for 500 yen, they raised the price by 50 yen in 2022 due to the high cost of living, making it 600 yen. Still, it's quite cheap and has great value for money. The Hakata-style Ryu, a copycat, has lost its appeal due to continuous price hikes. As for Tokyo-exclusive tonkotsu ramen chains, the only place that captures the local flavor is here and maybe Marukin Ramen. However, the recent chefs at the Ikebukuro Higashi-guchi store seem to have no idea about the firmness of the noodles and are quite clumsy. Even if you ask for firm noodles, they come out messy. And even the soup is weak, which makes you lose interest. The previous old man's ramen was ten times better.

The presence of foreign staff adds an exotic atmosphere. The noodles are cooked by an experienced Japanese chef, so it's reliable. This price is unbeatable in Tokyo. The creamy tonkotsu broth is delicious. It's great that you can add toppings for free.