Tori no Ana Ikebukuro

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Rich Chicken Paitan That Still Feels Surprisingly Light

Tori no Ana is a chicken paitan ramen specialist in Ikebukuro, known for a creamy soup made by slowly simmering chicken together with vegetables.

The broth is rich and thick enough to feel almost like a chicken potage, yet it is said to remain relatively smooth and easy to drink rather than overly greasy.

Chicken is used throughout the bowl, including the chashu and minced chicken toppings, giving the ramen a distinctive all-chicken character.

If you want to try a rich chicken-based ramen that feels different from tonkotsu, this is an interesting place to start.

▶ Official Tori no Ana Website

Check the official Tori no Ana website for the latest menu and store information.

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Tori no Ana Ikebukuro

Bacal's Rating

★★★★★　4.5 / 5

Store Information

Address :
1-39-20 Higashiikebukuro, Toshima City, Tokyo
Keita Building 1F

Opening Hours :
Opening hours may vary by day.

Closed on Wednesday.

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

Access :
From the East Exit of Ikebukuro Station, walk toward Higashi-Ikebukuro.
The restaurant is about a 5-minute walk from the station.

【 📍 Restaurant Location 】

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▸ Ordering Tip

Purchase your meal ticket from the ticket machine near the entrance.
Then hand the ticket to the staff after taking your seat.

▶ What I Tried

Shirotori Ramen | 白鶏らーめん

Creamy chicken paitan ramen with minced chicken, green onions and menma at Tori no Ana Ikebukuro

Close-up of the creamy chicken paitan broth at Tori no Ana Ikebukuro

The chicken paitan soup is definitely rich and creamy, but surprisingly, it does not feel overly heavy.

There is plenty of chicken flavor and depth, yet the finish is relatively smooth and easy to drink.

That may sound contradictory — rich but light — but this bowl manages to balance both quite well.

The minced chicken adds even more flavor to the soup, while the chicken chashu keeps the whole bowl firmly focused on chicken.

If you enjoy chicken paitan but do not want something excessively oily or heavy, this is a very easy bowl to enjoy.

▶ Final Thoughts

Tori no Ana is a small counter-style ramen shop and can get busy around the main lunch hours.

If you want a more relaxed visit, coming a little outside the peak lunch period may be easier.

The restaurant also offers limited seasonal ramen from time to time, so repeat visitors may find something different beyond the classic Shirotori Ramen.

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