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From a Tiny Nishiazabu Shop to an International Ramen Brand

Rakkan started in Nishiazabu in 2011 as a tiny ramen shop with just four seats.

Since then, the brand has expanded across Japan and overseas, while continuing to focus on Japanese dashi, fermented seasonings, and carefully selected ingredients.

This Nishiazabu location is where the story of Rakkan began.

▶ Official Rakkan Website

This page features Rakkan Nishiazabu in Tokyo.

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Rakkan Nishiazabu / 楽観 西麻布

Bacal's Rating

★★★☆☆　3.2 / 5

Store Information

Address :
1-8-12 Nishiazabu, Minato City, Tokyo

Opening Hours :
Daily
11:00–16:00
18:00–22:00

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

【 📍 Restaurant Location 】

Find the restaurant on Google Maps.

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▸ Ordering Tip

Ticket machine available.
Purchase your meal ticket before entering or taking a seat, then hand the ticket to the staff.

▶ What I Tried

Shoyu Ramen with Wonton | 醤油ラーメン＋ワンタン3個

A bowl of Kohaku shoyu ramen served at Rakkan in Nishiazabu, Tokyo, featuring a clear soy sauce broth with bonito, kombu, and niboshi.

The soup is quite light, with a subtle aroma of bonito and other Japanese dashi ingredients.It has a refined and gentle flavor, making it easy to enjoy even for people who prefer lighter ramen.

Personally, I would have liked a little more intensity and a stronger punch, but the delicate balance is probably part of its appeal.

▶ Final Thoughts

Rakkan Nishiazabu is a good choice if you prefer light and refined ramen rather than a heavy, powerful bowl.

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A variety of Japanese foods including ramen, sushi, tempura, and grilled beef, used as a link to the Bacal Japanese Gourmet guide.

Ramen, sushi, yakiniku, tempura and more.
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and more on Bacal Eats Japan.

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【ALT】 Bowl of Japanese ramen used as a banner image linking to the Tokyo Ramen video playlist on Bacal Eats Japan YouTube.

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Japanese ramen is delicious!

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