01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Just outside the north exit of Kameari Station, Ippudo Ramen welcomes diners with its core staples: Shiromaru Motoaji, pairing smooth pork-bone richness with low-hydration thin noodles, and Akamaru Shinaji, layered with fragrant oil and seasoned spicy miso paste. Sipping chilled rooibos tea while snacking on table-side spicy bean sprouts sets the rhythm of the meal before the ramen arrives. For added customization, condiments such as garlic, spicy pickled mustard greens (karashi takana), and red pickled ginger can be requested on small side dishes to accent the soup as you make your way through the bowl.
Clear Broth and Dedicated Noodles: Edo-Style Shoyu
Alongside classic tonkotsu, this branch features a shop-exclusive Edo-Style Shoyu Ramen. Reviving a recipe served at the original Daimyo flagship upon its founding, the soup balances a clear pork broth with dried sardine niboshi, seasoned with a tare soy sauce blend sourced from Kyushu. The bowl uses dedicated noodles made from Fukuoka medium-strength flour, garnished with daikon radish sprouts, seasoned bamboo shoots (menma), and thick-cut belly chashu, delivering a gentle seafood-infused aroma distinct from Shiromaru or Akamaru.
Half-Noodle Refills and Practical Comforts
For those wanting more noodles without committing to a full portion, the half-sized ko-dama refill is a handy option. Additional noodles can be ordered with cash after finishing your first batch, or you can order white rice and mentaiko to combine with the remaining soup. The shop provides counter seats equipped with power outlets and USB charging ports, alongside rear tables and booster chairs, accommodating quick solo visits as easily as family lunches.
