Itto Tokyo

Awards

OAD

Japanese Casual Restaurants 2026, 12

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Chef

Yuji Sakamoto

Cuisine

Tori Paitan w/ Gyokai, Ramen

• 2026
• 2021
• 2020

Dinner at 麺屋　一燈

on 07 Mar 2026

by Vincent Fox

Menya Itto
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In Tokyo’s crowded ramen scene,「Menya Itto」has become a destination many ramen enthusiasts consider essential. Located in Shin-Koiwa, the shop has earned national acclaim since opening in 2010 and consistently ranks among the top ramen restaurants on Tabelog and it was ranked No.1 when I paid this visit.

Founder-chef Yukihiko Sakamoto (坂本幸彦) brings an unusual background to ramen, having first trained in French cuisine before dedicating himself fully... More

Menya Itto
2017.11
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In Tokyo’s crowded ramen scene,「Menya Itto」has become a destination many ramen enthusiasts consider essential. Located in Shin-Koiwa, the shop has earned national acclaim since opening in 2010 and consistently ranks among the top ramen restaurants on Tabelog and it was ranked No.1 when I paid this visit.

Founder-chef Yukihiko Sakamoto (坂本幸彦) brings an unusual background to ramen, having first trained in French cuisine before dedicating himself fully to noodles and broth. His approach emphasizes balance and structure, combining chicken and seafood to create a rich yet refined flavor profile.

「Menya Itto」is especially celebrated for its tsukemen, where noodles and soup are served separately. Thick, springy noodles are dipped into a concentrated broth built from chicken and layered seafood umami. The style allows diners to control each bite—coating the noodles in the broth while preserving their texture—creating a richer, more focused flavor experience than traditional ramen.

What began as a single shop in Tokyo has since expanded internationally, with locations in cities such as Bangkok, Hong Kong and Vancouver, introducing「Menya Itto」’s tsukemen to a growing global audience.
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Dinner at 麺屋　一燈

on 11 Jan 2021

by Ramen Adventures

Shop: Itto (麺屋 一燈) @menyaitto
Location: Shinkoiwa, Tokyo
Style: Tsukemen

Considered by many to be the best tsukemen in town. There are a few overseas and many of Itto's former workers have gone on to make their own ramen ventures.

I write much, much more over on my website Ramen Adventures. Link in bio. #ramen #ramenadventures #japan

#百名店 #hyakumeiten
#ミシュランガイド #michelinguide
#ラーメンwalker... More

Shop: Itto (麺屋 一燈) @menyaitto
Location: Shinkoiwa, Tokyo
Style: Tsukemen

Considered by many to be the best tsukemen in town. There are a few overseas and many of Itto's former workers have gone on to make their own ramen ventures.

I write much, much more over on my website Ramen Adventures. Link in bio. #ramen #ramenadventures #japan

#百名店 #hyakumeiten
#ミシュランガイド #michelinguide
#ラーメンwalker #ramenwalker @weloveramen_rw Less

8 / 10

Ramen at Ittō (麵屋一燈)

on 09 Oct 2020

by Abram Plaut

Recommended bowl: Top rated

Menya Ittō serves rich and savory tonkotsu-gyokai style ramen and tsukemen. The soup is made from dried fish, pork bones and chickens, in particular using birds sourced from a farm in Ibaraki Prefecture. Toppings include slow-cooked pork and chicken chashu, as well as ground tsukune style chicken balls made with cartilage and spices. Prior to joining the Kouji Group, noodles were house-made, however they are now supplied by Tomita. Both ramen and tsukemen on the menu,... More

Recommended bowl: Top rated

Menya Ittō serves rich and savory tonkotsu-gyokai style ramen and tsukemen. The soup is made from dried fish, pork bones and chickens, in particular using birds sourced from a farm in Ibaraki Prefecture. Toppings include slow-cooked pork and chicken chashu, as well as ground tsukune style chicken balls made with cartilage and spices. Prior to joining the Kouji Group, noodles were house-made, however they are now supplied by Tomita. Both ramen and tsukemen on the menu, with both recommended, however most customers order the tsukemen. Master Yukihiko Sakamoto has a handful of shops in the Koiwa area, all serving different menus and specialties, as well as multiple shops overseas. This original flagship open since 2010. Less