Recommended bowl: Better than Hope-ken

Kottsu Iccho is run by a solitary master who does everything himself, from preparing of the all ingredients to making the noodles from scratch. He also runs a clean and tidy shop. The master trained at the well known shop Hopu-ken in Sendagaya for three years prior to opening Kottsu Iccho in 2000. Just like Hopu-ken, the soup here is a tonkotsu-shoyu base with pork fat on top. Before the bowl arrives the master will ask you if you want garlic. This shop isn't competitively ranked, but it draws a steady stream of loyal regulars.