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A Famous Taishoken Branch in Minami-Ikebukuro

Taishoken became famous as one of the pioneers that helped popularize tsukemen, and its chuka soba was also widely loved.
This is the Minami-Ikebukuro branch of that well-known Taishoken.

▶ Official Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Website

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Taishoken Minami-Ikebukuro
大勝軒 南池袋店

Bacal's Rating

★★★★☆　4.3 / 5

Store Information

Address :
2-27-16 Minamiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo
Kondo Building 1F

Opening Hours :
Mon, Wed–Sun
11:00–21:30

Closed Tuesday
*Opening hours may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

Access :

From the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station, continue straight along the main road. After crossing the five-way intersection, turn right at the first side street and walk a short distance. The restaurant will be on your right.

【 📍 Restaurant Location 】

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▸ Ordering Tip

Ticket machine available.
Purchase your meal ticket before taking a seat.

▶ What I Tried

Chuka Soba | 中華そば

A bowl of chuka soba shoyu ramen served at Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken Minami-Ikebukuro in Tokyo.

While many customers order the tsukemen, personally, I really love the chuka soba (ramen) at Taishoken. Years ago, I used to eat it almost obsessively.
The chewy, springy noodles pair beautifully with the well-balanced, deeply flavorful soup, creating an incredible harmony. The chashu is made with pork thigh, while the menma has a slightly sweet seasoning, and this ramen has a seriously addictive quality.

The tsukemen is great too, but I definitely recommend trying this chuka soba at least once.

▶ Final Thoughts

There are times when a line forms outside, but the restaurant is larger than it looks, so the turnover is fairly quick.

This is only my personal impression, but I feel that the broth sometimes has a deeper, richer flavor in the evening than during the lunch hours.

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