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“Best Ramen in Japan”
Review of IPPUDO Nishikikoji - CLOSED

IPPUDO Nishikikoji
Cuisines: Japanese
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Dining options: Late Night
Neighborhood: Shinkyogoku Shopping District
Description: Ippudo, our ramen restaurant, was first established in 1985 in Hakata, Fukuoka. Currently in 2017, we have over 100 stores throughout Japan. In 1990, our founder, Shigemi Kawahara, entered the Hall of Fame for winning the the ramen competition of the show, "TV Champion" three consecutive times. Then in 2005, he gained the title "Noodle King" after coming in 1st in the "Largest Ramen Competition in History to Decide the Noodle King". In 2008, our first store outside of Japan was opened in New York. Now, we have stores in London, Paris, Singapore, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Sydney, and in other countries all around the world, totaling 60 stores. Ippudo is the force driving the global ramen fever. We innovate and build the "global standard of ramen shops" all over the world by ensuring not only our delicious tasting ramen but also our great service and atmosphere. We will continue to share our authentic tonkotsu ramen, that we have pursued to the highest quality, throughout the world.
Reviewed June 30, 2016

I must have eaten at 20 different ramen places in Japan during my visit and Ippido Nishikikoji was the best hands-down. I won't sully the ramen by trying to describe it, just go order some and enjoy a good decision.

They had English menus.

Date of visit: June 2016
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Reviewed June 29, 2016 via mobile

Ippudo is a great ramen chain. They have standardised ramen in the best way I have seen. Watch out for spicyness, even level 4/5 is super hot. Don't forget to order gyoza, the pan fried pork dumpling originally created in China.

Date of visit: April 2016
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Reviewed June 29, 2016

This place was introduced to me from a friend from Fukoaka - the best place for Ramen. Everytime I am in the neighborhood I try their Ramen and Gyoza. They are delicious. Service like always is very pleasant. Have introduced many people to this place and they all love it

Date of visit: April 2016
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Reviewed June 28, 2016

A pretty bold statement but I stand by it - the best ramen I have ever eaten! I chose the bean paste ramen (and I got it with a level 4 - out of 5 -spice!), very flavoursome and had a good kick of spice! Also had some gyoza on the side which were little but very tasty :) There is an option to "bulk-up" your ramen by adding extra noodles, which is great for anyone with a big appetite (the regular size was plenty for me!)
Quick and friendly service, all in all a great lunch, and I recommend highly!

Date of visit: June 2016
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Reviewed June 25, 2016 via mobile

We came in this restaurant for two nights and we had a great food here. The ramen was very good.. We tried the classic one and the spicy ramen.. Both were very tasty and the gyoza also was really good.. Like all the good restaurants in Japan there is a bit of time to wait outside.
I recommend this restaurant without recitation.

Date of visit: June 2016
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