Ippudo Asakusabashi Honpo

Unlike other Ippudo stores, the soup and chashu are handmade in the store.
They offer unique menu items such as the “Genten” ramen, which reproduces the original taste, “Edo-style Shoyu Ramen,” and “Hakata Monja Soba.”
This is the second store to be named “Honpo,” following the “Shiobaru Honpo” in Fukuoka, and is positioned as a special “Ramen 発信所” (Ramen Transmission Center) in Tokyo.

Store Overview

Features and Commitment

• Unlike other Ippudo stores, the soup and chashu are handmade in the store.
• They offer unique menu items such as the “Genten” ramen, which reproduces the original taste, “Edo-style Shoyu Ramen,” and “Hakata Monja Soba.”
• This is the second store to be named “Honpo,” following the “Shiobaru Honpo” in Fukuoka, and is positioned as a special “Ramen Transmission Center” (Ramen Transmission Center) in Tokyo.

Basic Information

Main Menu

Instant Ramen Introduction

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Differences and Features from the Actual Store

• While reproducing the taste of the soup cooked in the store, it is arranged so that you can easily enjoy it at home.
• The noodles are different from the store’s, using special noodles developed for instant ramen.

Google Reviews Analysis

(As of October 18, 2025)

Positive Review Trends

• The “in-store cooked” soup is more delicious than other Ippudo stores, and the “Genten,” which reproduces the original taste, is particularly popular.
• Many people say that the store-limited fried rice is delicious.
• The customer service is polite and pleasant.

Areas for Improvement & Negative Review Trends

• The price is higher than a regular Ippudo.
• There may be inconsistencies in the quality of some menu items, such as cold gyoza or smelly chashu.
• Some customers were bothered by the private conversations in the kitchen.

Summary & Recommendations

Recommended for

• Those who want to taste a special cup of ramen that is different from the usual Ippudo.
• Those who are interested in the taste of Ippudo at the time of its founding.
• Those who want to enjoy delicious fried rice as well.

Tips for Visiting

• Ordering is done via a QR code at each seat and is cashless.
• If you are looking for a store-limited menu, we recommend checking the availability in advance.
• It is recommended to visit outside of lunchtime to avoid congestion.