I was wondering if tsukemen is more famous, but I really wanted to eat ramen that day, so I was drawn to the sign that said "chukasoba" and stood in front of the ticket machine, hesitating. I imagined a regular chukasoba, so I was surprised to see options like mackerel, sardine, and horse mackerel. I chose mackerel while my companion chose horse mackerel. The appearance was the same, haha. The rich soup had a strong mackerel flavor, and the toppings were served separately, making it feel like a good deal.

I want to go again: A slightly unusual ramen shop located near Asakusabashi East Exit. You can enjoy various seafood soups. This time, I chose the horse mackerel soup. The amount of noodles is indicated by the weight after boiling. I chose the medium size of 550g. This cost 1,000 yen. I added 2 slices of chashu for an extra 100 yen each. The dipping noodles with kettle-cooked broth are rare, with kelp floating in the broth. The interior of the shop already smells of dried goods, but the soup has a slightly rich horse mackerel aroma. The large pieces of green onions as condiments are nice. There are also other unusual soups like salmon, so it's worth visiting a few times!

I visited around 15:30 on a regular day. There were 3 customers before me and 2 staff members. The background music of bell crickets was playing in the restaurant, and I felt like I made a mistake walking in... The restaurant in Shibadaimon was not really to my liking. I purchased a meal ticket inside the restaurant. I ordered the Charcoal-grilled Rich Chinese Soba with Mackerel (950 yen), Diced Onions (50 yen), and Oolong Tea (250 yen). It took about 7 minutes for the meal to be served. Huh? It's actually tastier than I thought? The noodles had a good texture and were to my liking. The mackerel seemed like it would have a strange texture, but it was actually delicious? The diced onions were a lot for 50 yen, but they were spicy (^_^;) It wasn't a mind-blowing experience, but I enjoyed the meal. Thank you for the meal.

The kettle-cooked tsukemen (salmon) with roast pork topping was smooth and easy to swallow, with a light and refreshing soup that was not heavy, but rather clear and packed with the savory essence of salmon, making it so delicious that you'll want to drink it all up to the last drop! You can also enjoy the live cooking demonstration at the counter! The refreshing and juicy roast pork, when dipped in the soup, further enhances its flavor and becomes incredibly delicious!

Wow! What a taste! The salt-grilled horse mackerel was amazing, with the flavor concentrated from head to tail, including the internal organs. Next time, I think I'll try grilled mackerel. No, maybe squid. I'm also curious about sardines and blackthroat seaperch. The finely chopped onions acted as a substitute for grated daikon with the grilled fish. It could use even more of it. It's been a while since I finished all the soup. The staff at the restaurant were also very friendly.

I visited a ramen restaurant called "Charcoal-fired Rich Chinese Soba Ippudo Michi" on a holiday in August 2023 around 11 am without prior information. It is a Do-style restaurant where you can enjoy seafood ramen, located just a 1-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station. The restaurant had a cozy atmosphere with no other customers at the time, and it was being operated by a male staff member alone. I selected the "Kama-age Tsukemen (Horse Mackerel)" for ¥1,000 using the ticket machine, choosing a medium noodle portion of 550 grams after boiling. I sat alone at the counter seat and presented the food ticket. It was my first experience at a Do-style ramen restaurant where you can enjoy kama-age tsukemen. The dish was served after a 10-minute wait, consisting of kama-age noodles in a wooden bucket with dipping sauce, green onions, and spinach. The kama-age noodles with horse mackerel flavor had a visually impactful presentation with pieces of kelp inside. I tried dipping the noodles in the sauce that had a subtle saltiness and a refreshing aftertaste, enjoying the wheat-flavored curly medium noodles. Adding some shichimi pepper from the table enhanced the flavor. The thickly sliced green onions provided a nice accent to the enjoyable tsukemen. I felt quite satisfied after finishing all the noodles. Although the kama-age tsukemen did not have the same impact as the seafood Chinese soba or rice set meal, it was a unique dish that could only be enjoyed at "Ippudo Michi." I look forward to coming back next time to try the seafood Chinese soba set meal at this restaurant in front of Asakusabashi Station.

A ramen dish made with plenty of fish ingredients. Today, I chose the dipping noodles with horse mackerel soup. The saltiness is just right, and the flavor of horse mackerel comes through well. The green onions as a side dish play a nice supporting role, and when you sprinkle some pepper on top, it all comes together even better. Adding a touch of chili pepper to the thick noodles creates a different harmony. The noodles have a satisfying chewiness and a good texture. I even mixed rice into the soup to savor every last drop. According to the owner, the least distinctive fish is mackerel, followed by horse mackerel, sardines, and squid, which are rich because they also use the liver. I'm torn between trying sardines or squid next time, or going for the straight noodles with horse mackerel ramen.

(First review) 08/05/2023 First visit. I came here after dining at "Teppanyaki Steak Bonte." Here is what I ordered: [Food] - Charcoal-grilled rich kamadage tsukemen "Daimyo Iwashi" (Large noodles) + Truffle boiled egg + Iwanaka pork roast pork (1000 yen + 0 yen + 100 yen + 100 yen = 1200 yen). I chose the large noodles as they are the same price as medium and small, and there is no extra charge for upgrading to large. I preferred the non-kamadage tsukemen, but I didn't realize it was available, so I went with the hot option for the hot weather. The broth for Daimyo Iwashi had a strong flavor of sardines, which would be appreciated by sardine lovers, and it was very good. The toppings were served separately to maintain the soup's temperature, allowing me to enjoy adding the truffle boiled egg towards the end and letting the Iwanaka pork roast pork swim in the broth, as instructed. Next time, I plan to try the charcoal-grilled rich ramen set meal, along with extra noodles and mixed noodles. Thank you for the meal.

I felt like eating ramen at Asakusabashi, so I searched on Tabelog. I found a highly rated place near the station and decided to go in. It was around 9 PM on a weekday, and the place was about 70-80% full. Since I didn't have any prior information, I found the ticket machine confusing. I was like, "Mackerel?" and almost thought about leaving. But I gathered my courage, pressed the button, and ordered the mackerel tsukemen. A woman who came in later also struggled with the ticket machine and ended up leaving. I totally understand how she felt. The noodles were thick and flat. The dipping sauce was very mackerel-flavored and surprisingly delicious. When I handed in my ticket, they asked me how much noodles I wanted, ranging from 400g to 700g, all for the same price. I was a bit shocked by 400g being the smallest option. I was worried it might be too much, so I ordered the smallest portion. In the end, it was just the right amount, and I enjoyed slurping it all up.

The final stop of the night was at "Ippudo Michi," a charcoal-grilled rich Chinese ramen shop in Asakusabashi, Tokyo. I had been curious about this place for a while, so I decided to go for the Charcoal-Grilled Rich Chinese Ramen Set Meal with Roast Pork topping for 1100 yen. It was a bit unusual to see the word "set meal" attached to ramen. Upon entering the shop, I ordered through a ticket machine. I was intrigued to see how the combination of a set meal and ramen would turn out. After a few minutes of waiting, the answer appeared before me. The presentation of separating the ingredients in a set meal style was visually appealing. The Roast Pork on rice was incredibly delicious, with the juicy flavor of the pork seeping into the rice. The ramen itself had a perfect balance of the smoky charcoal flavor and rich soup, creating a smooth yet deep taste. The texture of the noodles was also well-balanced, complementing the soup perfectly. The saba broth enhanced the overall flavor even more. "Ippudo Michi" was a place filled with new discoveries and satisfaction for ramen lovers. I'm sure they will continue to delight us with their unique style. I highly recommend visiting for a delicious set meal. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back!

The set meal with horse mackerel costs 1100 yen. It comes with ramen, rice, and ramen toppings. Some people may have mixed feelings about having a set meal, but personally, I think it's good. You can eat rice while resetting your taste buds with ramen, and it's delicious to eat rice together with the ramen soup at the end. The ramen here is of high quality, so I believe it won't disappoint. They offer horse mackerel, mackerel, squid, and anglerfish. I would like to try a different flavor next time.

Charcoal-grilled rich Chinese soba Rindou, Kaifudou, Okurindou affiliated store. It is a restaurant in the Do school that offers Chinese soba & set meals, and I have visited Kaifudou before and had the Chinese soba set meal. The other day, I casually watched a video and got information that the tsukemen is also delicious, so I decided to visit the restaurant with the goal of trying the tsukemen. The location is right outside Asakusabashi Station, about a 30-second walk. I arrived at the restaurant at 10:55 am on Saturday, and the attentive staff quickly came out to open the store. It was raining heavily outside, so I was grateful to be able to enter the store quickly. I checked the ticket machine on the left side of the entrance. This restaurant offers Chinese soba set meals, Chinese soba, kama-age tsukemen, and tsukemen, and there are various types of soup stock such as mackerel, sardine, horse mackerel, squid, seasonal limited fish, so it would be inevitable to be lost if you came without any research. I chose the tsukemen with horse mackerel that I had struggled to choose on the train on the way here, and decided to go with the seasoned egg. The tsukemen has thick noodles, so I chose the seasoned egg with thin noodles because I wanted to enjoy both types of noodles. The noodle portions are small at 400g, medium at 550g, and large at 700g, all at the same price. The extra-large 850g is +50 yen, and the super extra-large 1000g is +100 yen, which is a nice service for those who want to eat a lot. There was a water pot, cup, disposable chopsticks, and toothpicks on the table, and the disposable apron was near the ticket machine, so I put on the apron and waited. By the way, today is a holiday, so I also ordered a bottle of beer to quench my thirst. After a while, the dish arrived. The noodles are homemade hand-kneaded flat thick noodles with a strong twist. I tried dipping the noodles in the soup, and the noodles were cooked just right with a chewy texture. The dipping sauce has a rich flavor of horse mackerel, but the saltiness is a bit strong. So, it might be a good idea to dip about half of the noodles and eat them. There seems to be a small amount of chopped roasted pork in the dipping sauce. There are chopped green onions and spinach on a separate plate, so you can enjoy changing the taste by adding them little by little. After eating about half of the noodles, I ordered the seasoned egg. The seasoned egg is a single serving, quite voluminous. The noodles are thin noodles with a crispy texture due to low water content. On top of the noodles are chopped roasted pork and slightly grilled green onions, and fish powder is sprinkled on top, so I mixed it all together and enjoyed it. It was also delicious to dip it in the remaining horse mackerel dipping sauce. Finished eating, thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since my second visit to Ippudo Ramen. They seem to have added more options to their menu, including mackerel, sardines, squid, salmon, and red sea bream. I decided to splurge and try the red sea bream kamameshi ramen. At first, I was surprised by the kamameshi topping, but it turned out to be a medium-thick curly noodle that had its own unique flavor. It was so flavorful that you could almost enjoy it without the broth. This dish may not be for everyone due to its strong flavor. I also added a truffle simmered egg for an extra 100 yen. It was a great deal considering the strong truffle taste, although it may not be to everyone's liking due to its distinct flavor.

Saba dashi dipping noodles? The kettle-boiled dipping noodles with saba broth is quite a mysterious dish. The dipping sauce for the saba is delicious, but it feels like a waste once you finish the noodles. The noodles are irregularly shaped and smooth like kishimen, and they have a nice aroma, flavor, and texture. Both the noodles and the dipping sauce are best when hot. For those who are not a fan of dipping noodles being lukewarm, there's no need to worry about that here.

The change from 3.3 to 3.4 for the tsukemen was impressive. Even the small size (400 grams) with salmon had a huge volume, but the mixed noodles were amazing. The fish powder and seared green onions were a great combination in terms of aroma. Honestly, it wasn't easy to eat. Personal preferences may vary for soup thickness and temperature, but this is a place I feel like visiting occasionally.

I pressed the button for the Charcoal-grilled Rich Chinese Ramen Set Meal [Mackerel] for 1100 yen (tax included) before I noticed, but below it, there was also a button for ramen that wasn't a set meal! I've been trying to cut back on portion sizes and sets recently, but since it was my first visit, it might have been good to check out the restaurant's selling points (^o^ゞ The set meal comes with rice, pickles, and simmered seaweed. The rice was cooked just right and delicious, but the ramen itself was of high quality with thin noodles, so if I were to order the set meal again, I might want to add extra noodles. The cloudy soup was sweeter and creamier than I imagined! I couldn't detect any fishy smell. I might not have realized it was mackerel if it hadn't been mentioned ( -｀Д´-;A) They also offer salmon, horse mackerel, sardines, blackthroat seaperch, and squid, and I'd like to try them all side by side (＊ﾟ∀ﾟ)=3 Sprinkling the sansho pepper in the gourd as suggested really changes the flavor profile! I personally prefer the version with sansho pepper sprinkled on top ( ≧∀≦)ノ The grilled scallions and onions served on a separate plate also go well with the dish♪ The staff's customer service was great, and the food was top-notch at this high-level ramen shop ★★★ P.S. They provide paper aprons.

First visit to a station-side restaurant, no line during lunchtime on a weekday, but it was full. I ordered the Chinese soba set meal with horse mackerel, which I found to be rare. The soup was not too strong but had a thick consistency that coated the thin straight noodles well. Condiments were served separately, allowing for flavor variations as you eat. The burnt green onions cooked on a burner added a nice touch. If you're unsure about using the ticket machine, the staff will kindly explain. If you have any questions as a first-timer, feel free to ask the owner. It was very delicious.

Tsukemen with mackerel, topped with truffle egg. The noodles were flat and delicious. The soup was a surprise with its mackerel flavor on the first bite, haha. Sliced green onions and spinach came on a separate plate. Personally, I felt the spinach was a bit lacking, not bad but not particularly good either. The green onions were a matter of preference, but they were too crunchy for my liking. Noodles: 👍 Soup: 👌 Other: △ That was my impression.

It's interesting to choose one type of fish from about six different options and then select from about six different ways of eating it to experience various flavors. However, if you only go once a month, you may not be able to fully appreciate the differences (because you might forget).

I have been eating ramen four days in a row this week because I got addicted to ramen for a healthy lifestyle. There is a ramen shop called "Ippudo Michi" located just 10 seconds away from the exit of the Toei Asakusa Line. At first glance, I mistook it for a yakiniku restaurant because of the sign, but it turned out to be a ramen shop. I visited on Thursday around 8:30 PM. There were no customers inside, which made me a little nervous, but I decided to go in because the menu looked unique. It operates on a ticket system! I ordered the Chinese soba set with mackerel. I wasn't sure if they were recommending the tsukemen or the Chinese soba, but I decided to try the Chinese soba set. The toppings were served separately, which was a presentation style I had never seen before, but it was to prevent the soup from cooling down. The soup was rich in the flavor of mackerel and the smokiness of charcoal grilling, which was very intense and delicious. The noodles were well coated with the soup. The grilled leeks and onions toppings went well with the soup. On the other hand, the chashu was very tasty, but I wasn't sure if it matched well with the seafood soup. Eating the seaweed soaked in the soup with rice in a house style like the ramen style was also delicious! Sprinkling the sansho pepper in the gourd halfway through for a slight change in taste was also delicious. A Chinese tourist entered the shop and asked the staff to show them how to buy a ticket because they didn't understand it, but the staff seemed a little confused because it was difficult to explain the differences between mackerel and sardines from just a picture. It seems like handling inbound customers can be quite challenging. I was worried when there were no customers before entering, but I bet it gets crowded during the day. The ramen was incredibly delicious! I would like to try the sardines, nodoguro, and tsukemen next time!