Tonchin Ikebukuro Honten

Created date: 2025/09/05, Update date: 2025/09/05

Tonchin is a renowned Tokyo Tonkotsu ramen restaurant that has been loved in Ikebukuro for many years. Its fresh, homemade noodles and soup are rich yet have a clean aftertaste, captivating many fans. The service of free large servings and rice is still available, offering excellent value for money.

Table of Contents

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

Store Overview

Features & Commitment

A pioneering establishment of Tokyo Tonkotsu ramen, founded in Ikebukuro in 1992.
Known for its fresh, rich, yet light soup made from long-simmered pork bones, chicken, and vegetables.
Offers a choice of two types of homemade noodles: hand-crumpled medium-thick curly noodles and straight noodles.
True to its founding principle of wanting students and office workers to eat their fill, the restaurant has been offering free large noodle servings and rice since its opening.

Basic Information

Item	Details
Address	1F, Route Minami-Ikebukuro Bldg, 2-26-2 Minami-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo
Access	5-minute walk from JR Ikebukuro Station East Exit or Seibu Exit 1-minute walk from Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Exit 39
Phone Number	03-3987-8556
Business Hours	11:00 AM - 11:00 PM (Last Order 10:45 PM)
Regular Holiday	Open all year round
Special Holidays	None
Seating & Facilities	17 seats (counter only)
Smoking/Non-smoking	Completely non-smoking (ashtray available outside)
Parking	None (paid parking available nearby)
Official SNS	Twitter: https://twitter.com/PR_tonchin Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tonchin_japan/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/tonchin.jp
Official Website	https://foodexgroup.com/brands/tonchin/
Other Gourmet Sites	Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130501/13003977/ Google Map: https://maps.google.com/?cid=14412987031235385568 Ramen Database: https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/132.html

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Recommendation	Category	Description	Price
★	Tonkotsu Ramen	Signature dish since establishment. Light yet rich tonkotsu soy sauce soup.	Regular: ¥850 Large: ¥950
★	Tonkotsu Chashu Ramen	A luxurious bowl with two types of chashu pork.	Regular: ¥1,180 Large: ¥1,280
★	Tonkotsu Deluxe Ramen	A special bowl with two types of chashu, green onions, bamboo shoots, and boiled egg.	Regular: ¥1,200 Large: ¥1,300
	Tonkotsu Green Onion Ramen	A bowl packed with green onions.	Regular: ¥1,000 Large: ¥1,100
	Tonkotsu Boiled Egg Ramen	A bowl with two boiled eggs.	Regular: ¥970 Large: ¥1,070
	Tonkotsu Seaweed Ramen	A bowl packed with seaweed.	Regular: ¥970 Large: ¥1,070
	Topping	Deluxe	¥350
	Topping	Chashu	¥330
	Topping	Seasoned Green Onions	¥150
	Topping	Boiled Egg	¥120
	Topping	Fresh Wakame	¥120
	Topping	Bamboo Shoots	¥120
	Topping	Bean Sprouts	¥120
	Topping	Seaweed	¥120
	Topping	Corn	¥120
	Topping	Butter	¥80
	Others	Free Rice	¥0
	Others	Spicy Pickled Mustard Greens	¥500

Instant Ramen Introduction

Currently, there is no information on instant ramen sales.

Google Review Analysis

Item	Details
Overall Rating (★)	4.0
Number of Reviews	1506

Positive Review Trends

Perfect for a late-night meal after drinks.
Great value for money (free large servings and rice).
The soup is rich and delicious without any gamey smell.
Customers enjoy customizing the flavor with the spicy takana and garlic on the table.
The staff is energetic.

Areas for Improvement & Negative Review Trends

The restaurant is small, and the space between waiting customers and seated customers is narrow.
The line management can be inefficient at times.
A few customers feel that the taste has declined compared to the past.

Summary & Recommendations

Recommended for:

People looking for delicious tonkotsu ramen in Ikebukuro
Those seeking a late-night meal after drinks
Students and office workers who want to eat a hearty meal
People looking for a ramen restaurant with good value for money

Tips for Visiting:

The ticket machine accepts cashless payments.
You can choose between curly and straight noodles.
Be careful not to add too much of the spicy takana on the table as it is quite spicy.
The restaurant can be crowded during lunchtime and on weekends.

References & Reference Sites

Tonchin Official Website: https://foodexgroup.com/brands/tonchin/
Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1305/A130501/13003977/
Ramen Database: https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/132.html

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