特上醤油らぁめん / Tokujo Shoyu Ramen / Japanese Ramen Gokan — Ikebukuro, Tokyo

Soup contains Nagoya Cochin, Iwate Iwai, Tottori Daisen and Mitsuse free-range chickens, along with Rausu kombu. A second stock of shellfish uses wild asari, shijimi clams and scallops. Noodles are by Taisei Shokuhin. Three types of chashu include charcoal-grilled pork loin, chicken breast and duck breast. Other toppings feature wontons (with minced Iwate duck), ajitama, menma, Kujo negi and nori. All ingredients are domestically sourced. No MSG or chemical additives.

The master worked for Chikaranomoto Holdings for 12 years before opening his own shop. The Tokujo topping option is an ode to Ramen Break Beats. Located in the former space of Rock'anDo (since moved). Lunch only, 11:30am-3pm. Seven seats. Open since April 12th, 2023. @japanese_ramen_gokan