Mensho Ishikawaya (麺匠 いしかわや) Tokyo

Awards

Ramen Beast

Ramen Beast, #4.0

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Cuisine

Ramen, Tsukemen (Dipping noodles)

• 2019

8 / 10

Ramen at Ishikawaya (百笑食堂いしかわや)

on 01 May 2019

by Abram Plaut

Recommended bowl: Ocean-based soup

Master Ishikawa-san has deep ramen connections. He trained at the well known shop Shibasakitei, and is the son of the master of Goemon in Hachioji. Ishikawaya launched his own namesake shop in August 2018. His soup contains a medley of gyokai, such as katsuo and kombu — all of the core ingredients here come from the sea. There is no chicken or pork in the soup itself, but the bowls are topped with golden chicken oil. The noodles come specially ordered from Tamura... More

Recommended bowl: Ocean-based soup

Master Ishikawa-san has deep ramen connections. He trained at the well known shop Shibasakitei, and is the son of the master of Goemon in Hachioji. Ishikawaya launched his own namesake shop in August 2018. His soup contains a medley of gyokai, such as katsuo and kombu — all of the core ingredients here come from the sea. There is no chicken or pork in the soup itself, but the bowls are topped with golden chicken oil. The noodles come specially ordered from Tamura Seimen, and wontons are available as a topping option. No MSG. Less