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Kikanbo

(カラシビ味噌らー麺鬼金棒)

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千代田区

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Kikanbo

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Ranked #4 for ramen restaurants in Tokyo
"Numbing is amazing (& I'd rec'd going 4 of 4)"(9 Tips)
"This time I had no spicy w regular Sichuan pepper w coriander."(7 Tips)
"... ramen or tsukemen (dipping noodles) on the restaurant next door by the same..."(6 Tips)
"Get the seasoned egg (or you'll regret it.)"(3 Tips)

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Talisa ChangMay 13, 2016
So good and different from any other bowl. Order from machine, then they'll ask about spice. Medium for both spicy (chili) & numbness(Sichuan) is good if you like spicy but aren't a masochist about it
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Mike WilliamsSeptember 14, 2016
Easily the most enjoyable ramen I've ever had (between NYC and Tokyo)! An emphatic 10/10!! I would wait on the line if it were 4x as long as in this photo (taken after leaving in a food coma)!
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YamengJuly 1, 2016
[WARNING]: medium spice with demon level numb, it WILL numb your brain. I was ready for a dental treatment. But damn, this WAS the ramen to end all Ramens. Get the big pork👌
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Paul MederosApril 21, 2016
Super tasty ramen, great vibes, fast service. Probably the best ramen I've ever had. I went with medium/medium (spicy/numbness.) Get the seasoned egg (or you'll regret it.)
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AlexDecember 17, 2015
absolutely amazing and delicious spicy miso ramen! get level 4 spicy ABD numbing levels (mashi mashi). deluxe ramen is ¥1000. sooooo filling and satisfying.
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Chris BuenoSeptember 11, 2016
Their ramen is probably one of the best things I ever had in my life. Thick chunky broth, with an unimaginable depth of flavor. I still dream about that bowl!
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KendallJuly 17, 2016
Hands down the best ramen we had in Japan. Pro tip: sit towards the front of the restaurant. There's no AC and the back gets quite steamy. We went for medium spicy + medium numbing.
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Joe HughesNovember 21, 2015
Delicious rich broth spiced to your liking; the pork is fantastic and you should get extra pieces. Ordering is via ticket-machine but they have an English translation card you can use.
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Juan ArreguinSeptember 30, 2016
Been here 5+ times
Okay you have to try Deluxe medium/medium (Fu Tsu) w/ Coriander. You will not regret it!!! And if you come back get it spicier! 👌🏻💯
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Heiner TwenhäfelJanuary 2, 2017
I went for high chilli and medium sichuan and that was a good level of spiciness. Bonus: They give you a bib.
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Mireya BenedettiJuly 21, 2017
Hottest level ramen w/ big pork was amazing. Chunk of pork was a meal in itself. Go VERY hungry!! Staff was so great - forgot our change in vendi and they brought it to us. English menu available.
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Lucky PeachJanuary 28, 2016
Miso ramen has both Sichuan peppercorns and chili peppers, and you can customize the amount in each bowl. They even have an oni (devil) spice level that’s the ultimate challenge for thrill-seekers. Read more
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DensFebruary 20, 2015
This was rec'd to me as Best Ramen in Tokyo & it didn't disappoint. You order with 2 variables -- spicyness (I went 2 of 4) and numbing (I went 3 of 4). Numbing is amazing (& I'd rec'd going 4 of 4)
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Trish FApril 2, 2016
Tasty ramen! If you like Sichuan food, regular is not that spicy. Went at 4.15pm on Wed and seated immediately. Nice staff.
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Elizabeth BursteinApril 8, 2018
Incredible spicy ramen. You order on a vending machine. Was a small line. Got the regular ramen with one and none spice. Would go back to get premium no spice
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Cooper SmithNovember 3, 2016
One of the best ramens I had. I went medium / medium and wished I had been a bit more adventurous, especially in the numbing department.
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Dave MeesonApril 23, 2019
Don’t go lower than “medium” on the “hot” spicy scale or you defeat the purpose of getting spicy ramen. Great flavor without blowing your palate. Good tamago and the pork is fall-apart tender.
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Talisa ChangMay 13, 2016
Bowl comes with pork, sprouts, and a piece of baby corn. Treatyoself to a seasoned egg and extra pork, which is glorious.
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Daniel ChoeOctober 3, 2014
Five levels of spicy between two categories: Sichuan and Black Pepper. "Ogre Level", a five on both, is not recommended unless food challenges are your thing. Sets the bar high for ramyun.
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Rasmus AndgrenApril 18, 2018
The atmosphere with the oni theme and the battle music makes this an amazing memory plus that the ramen was the best I ever had. You can get it from none spicy to oni level( super spicy)
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Hianmin TanSeptember 10, 2016
Love the big chunk of pork. If you are familiar with the Sichuan ma la, you could probably go for the fourth level.
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TanyaApril 27, 2017
I tried the deluxe ramen and Wow best ramen ever!! super spicy delicious super savory broth!!!
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K2March 17, 2017
One of my favorite. This time I had no spicy w regular Sichuan pepper w coriander. 👍👍👍
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Eline Van den EeckhautSeptember 5, 2019
Delicious ramen, come hungry! Pay at the ticket machine first, then get in line.
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Genki U.April 7, 2016
Brilliant. Reminds of Szechwan hand-carved noodles, but nicely refined in a Japanese way. Get the cilantro topping for sure!
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Harrison JohnsonJune 4, 2018
Try the Szechuan numbing peppers! Warning very spicy above level 2. Delicious though. Look up ahead of time how to order from the ticket machine.
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Albert KungMay 16, 2018
Get the Big Meat! You will not regret it.
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Vincent TanMay 24, 2015
Kikanbo serves sichuan-inspired ramen. Set to max 5 ma and la for best results http://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1310/A131002/13097205/
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Måns Örn RanungOctober 1, 2019
I ate the premium ramen medium spicy. Delicious. The place is itself not that cozy. My girlfriend thinks it’s a typical “geek guy” place, I have to agree.
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Francis SantosJune 19, 2019
Tried premium ramen 1180jpy.it sparked joy! The ambience will take you to hell in a good way.
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Tapani LehtonenApril 19, 2018
Friendly staff and great ramen. You won't leave hungry :) And the hot is what it says.
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AditiJune 1, 2017
Okay I can handle spice but the devil level is TOO hot. Do not order. But the ramen and broth were incredible. I'll be back.
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NathanJanuary 13, 2019
Solid bowl of spicy ramen, to be sure, but not so sure if it lived up to its high praise.
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Jennean EJuly 24, 2016
Delicious ramen, excellent flavor. Seasoned egg is perfectly cooked. Ordered with cilantro, baby corn and beer at ticket machine.
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Jonathan MMay 15, 2018
Premium Ramen - I got medium/medium and wished I high/high
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Bjarke KongstadApril 19, 2016
Medium level spicyness was enough for me. Any more and you wouldn't be able to taste the rest of the dish.
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MariJune 3, 2021
Really good spicy ramen. Fun decor and ambiance.
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Joe HughesNovember 21, 2015
Deluxe ramen with extra noodles
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Vincent TanApril 18, 2019
Corner shop serves tsukemen. Ramen is next door
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VansiMay 5, 2016
The extra cilantro makes it taste way more amazing.
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Mike HughesAugust 20, 2017
The 1000yen set menu is amazing.
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Michael MuseNovember 10, 2015
Ivan from Ivan Ramen recommends the Miso
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Diana RobinsonNovember 23, 2014
Been here 5+ times
I ordered pretty blindly as no one spoke English, but the 1,000 yen option on the machine has an egg added to it and it was awesome! I got level 2, but I would pick level 3 next time.
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Ramon GarciaOctober 7, 2024
Basic Ramen was just GREAT!
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NEApril 22, 2015
Try the Koriander tsuke men
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Claudia HernándezAugust 30, 2017
Try de spicy miso ramen.
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Fabio ResendeDecember 21, 2016
Super thick, rich miso based broth. You can choose either ramen or tsukemen (dipping noodles) on the restaurant next door by the same people.
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Matilda ForsOctober 1, 2019
Ramen broth is good but the meat was too fatty and you need to be prepared to stand in line for 1h. Ridiculous music and nerdy decor. A total “guy” place
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Alejandro Fernández RuedaAugust 3, 2018
The best f-ing ramen I have ever had, simply delicious
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Domenic DenicolaOctober 27, 2015
Unless you are familiar with and welcoming of the phenomenon where your lips feel sunburnt due to spiciness, stick with the default spiciness level.
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