Ichiran Shinjuku

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Prefecture

Tokyo

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About This Destination

Experience the art of solo ramen appreciation at Ichiran's famous 'flavor concentration booths,' individual wooden partitions designed to eliminate distraction and focus your senses entirely on the bowl before you. Customize every aspect of your Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen using a paper order form - from noodle firmness to garlic intensity to the richness of the milky pork broth. This Shinjuku outpost of the beloved Fukuoka chain offers 24-hour service for late-night ramen cravings.

Location

Prefecture: Tokyo

Address: Tokyo, Japan

Nearest Station: Shinjuku Station

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Credit Cards: Accepted

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ichiran Shinjuku?

Located in the basement (B1F) of the Peace Building at 3-34-11 Shinjuku, a 5-minute walk from JR Shinjuku Station's East Exit (Higashi-guchi) — head down Shinjuku-dori, turn right at the crossing toward Yasukuni-dori. Multiple other Ichiran branches in Tokyo include Shibuya, Asakusa, Atre Ueno, and Roppongi. The Shinjuku branch is open 24 hours, the only branch matching late-night demand. Ichiran offers 9 Tokyo locations total.

How does the solo dining booth work?

Each customer sits in an individual wooden booth with side partitions blocking neighbors. A small bamboo curtain in front separates you from the staff who deliver the bowl. Order via vending machine first, then receive a paper form to customize 7 elements: noodle firmness, broth richness, garlic, scallions, chashu, secret red sauce, and Kaedama (extra noodles). Hand the form to staff through the curtain. Staff lower the curtain when serving, then disappear — pure ramen-and-you experience. Lift the curtain when you want service or to leave.

How much does it cost?

Standard tonkotsu ramen ¥980. Add-ons: Kaedama extra noodles ¥210, extra chashu (3 slices) ¥390, soft-boiled egg ¥140, garlic boost ¥120, the famous secret red sauce upgrade ¥120 (very spicy). Total typical bill ¥1,200–1,600 with extras. Cash and IC cards (Suica, Pasmo) accepted at the vending machine. No tipping. The Shinjuku branch's classic combination set with kaedama and extra chashu runs about ¥1,580.

How long is the wait?

The Shinjuku 24-hour branch sees ramen-fans 24/7. Lunch (12:00–14:00) and dinner (18:00–21:00) reach 30–60 minute waits. Late-night (22:00–01:00) on weekdays is 15–30 min. Pure off-peak: 03:00–08:00 walk-in. Even faster at the Roppongi or Atre Ueno branches. Solo travellers get fastest seating. The queue moves smoothly because dining is fast (15–25 min average). Bring your phone — there are wall hooks for jackets and bags inside the booth.