Ippudo Shinjuku Island Tower

Created date: 2025/08/31, Update date: 2025/08/31

“Ippudo,” a famous tonkotsu ramen restaurant, was founded in Hakata, Fukuoka in 1985.
The interior features a dynamic design with layers of flowing curves, expressing the movement of wind.
Its signature is a mild and rich tonkotsu soup with suppressed odor, beloved by everyone from ramen novices to long-time fans.
Located in an office district, the service is fast, making it ideal for lunchtime.

Table of Contents

Store Overview
Basic Information
Main Menu
Instant Ramen Introduction
Google Review Analysis
Summary & Recommendations

Store Overview

Features & Commitment

“Ippudo,” a famous tonkotsu ramen restaurant, was founded in Hakata, Fukuoka in 1985. The interior features a dynamic design with layers of flowing curves, expressing the movement of wind. Its signature is a mild and rich tonkotsu soup with suppressed odor, beloved by everyone from ramen novices to long-time fans. Located in an office district, the service is fast, making it ideal for lunchtime.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Address	Shinjuku Island Tower Atrium B1F, 6-5-1 Nishi-Shinjuku, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo
Access	20-second walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line 8-minute walk from Tochomae Station on the Toei Oedo Line 10-minute walk from the West Exit of JR Shinjuku Station
Phone Number	03-5990-5288
Business Hours	[Mon-Fri] 11:00 AM - 10:00 PM (L.O. 9:30 PM) [Sat, Sun, Holidays] 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM (L.O. 3:30 PM)
Regular Holidays	Open all year
Special Holidays	New Year holidays
Seats & Facilities	30 seats (20 counter seats, 10 table seats)
Smoking/Non-Smoking	Completely non-smoking
Parking	None
Official SNS	Twitter: Instagram: Facebook:
Official Website	https://stores.ippudo.com/1075
Other Gourmet Sites	Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1304/A130401/13168295/ Google Map: https://maps.google.com/?cid=6218366680309462821 Ramen Database:

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Rec.	Item	Description	Price
★	Shiromaru Motoaji	The original Ippudo tonkotsu ramen, a classic since the restaurant’s founding. A simple yet profound flavor.	¥850
★	Akamaru Shinaji	An innovative dish with homemade fragrant oil and spicy miso. A bowl that pursues richness and depth.	¥980
	Karaka-men	Tonkotsu soup topped with a special spicy meat miso blended with several kinds of spices. The stimulating spiciness is addictive.	¥1,050
	Hakata Gyoza	A classic side dish featuring crispy skin and juicy filling.	¥470

Instant Ramen Introduction

¥1,422

Ippudo Hakata, Kinugoshi Tonkotsu Ramen, Shiramaru (2 Servings, Dry Noodle Type), Set of 2, Ippudo T

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Differences from the Restaurant Version

While reproducing the restaurant’s flavor for easy enjoyment at home, the noodle texture and soup concentration are optimized for home cooking. The restaurant’s unique free toppings (spicy bean sprouts, pickled ginger, etc.) are not included, but you can enjoy creating your own unique bowl by adding your favorite ingredients.

Google Review Analysis

Item	Details
Overall Rating (★)	3.9
Number of Reviews	609

Positive Review Trends

The soup is delicious and has a consistent taste.
Service is speedy and the customer turnover is fast.
The staff provides polite and pleasant service.
Customers appreciate the free toppings like spicy bean sprouts and pickled mustard greens.

Areas for Improvement / Negative Review Trends

It gets very crowded with office workers during lunchtime.
Some feel that the aisles and space between seats are narrow.

Summary & Recommendations

Recommended For

Office workers in Shinjuku looking for a quick and delicious lunch.
Those who like tonkotsu ramen but are not fond of its characteristic strong smell.
People trying authentic Hakata ramen for the first time.

Tips for Visiting

It gets very crowded on weekdays after 12:00 PM, so it’s recommended to visit at a slightly different time, such as around 11:30 AM.
Free toppings like spicy bean sprouts, pickled ginger, and garlic are available at a self-service corner.
Payment can be made with cash or some QR code payment services.

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