Recommended bowl: Creamy chicken

Ichikoro debuted just a few years ago but already boasts several branches, including one in Spain. Velvety chicken soup that goes down smooth is the main draw, with both ramen, tsukemen and a plethora of topping options on tap (try the aosa seaweed). The tori chashu gets a ‘156’ branded/seared into it, which is a play on words referencing the shop name ('ichikoro' sounds like the number 156 in Japanese). The side menu also is impressive with some izakaya-like fare and a decent beer selection. Friendly staff too.