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Isshin

Isshin

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Located in Taito Ward's Kotobuki district, Isshin serves rich tonkotsu ramen accented with fragrant black garlic oil alongside hearty chashu bowls, with counter seating and noodle refills.

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01 / ABOUT THE PLACE

About this place

A fragrant swirl of black garlic oil layered over a dense pork bone broth defines the Kuroshin Ramen at Isshin. The soup delivers a salty, robust punch that coats the thin noodles thoroughly. Resting on top are thick slices of pork chashu, braised until tender and meltingly soft with every bite.

Alongside the standard tonkotsu ramen, the menu features a deep miso tonkotsu broth and cabbage ramen topped with blanched greens that lend a gentle sweetness. Diners can customize their bowls with additions such as wood ear mushrooms, seasoned boiled eggs, and wontons, while extra servings of noodles are available as full or half portions of kaedama.

Those with larger appetites frequently pair their bowl with a side of chashu rice drizzled in a sweet-savory tare. Arranged primarily around counter seating, the shop provides an easy, low-key setting for solo lunches or a relaxed bowl after work. Crisp pan-fried gyoza, spicy leek chashu snacks, and beers round out the offering, with PayPay accepted at checkout.

03 / TAKE A LOOK AROUND

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Dining styles, seating types, and payment options. Find the way to enjoy your meal that suits you best.

Food and drinks

  • Alcohol Served
  • Beer available
  • Lunch menu available
  • Dinner menu available

Dining & takeaway

  • Dine-in
  • No delivery
  • No takeout

Seating & Facilities

  • Table service available
  • Restrooms available

Also great for

  • Featured for lunch
  • Featured for dinner
  • Great for solo dining

Payment

  • PayPay accepted

Entrance & mobility access

  • No wheelchair-accessible restroom
  • No wheelchair-accessible seating
  • No wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Entrance is not wheelchair accessible
  • Limited parking available

Other information

  • Counter Seating Dining
  • Quiet atmosphere

04 / YOUR NEXT STOP

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3 Chome-19-4 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042

Please contact the venue directly with enquiries or reservation requests.

Opening hours

Closed now

Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)

Monday11:00–14:0018:00–22:00
Tuesday11:00–14:0018:00–22:00
WednesdayToday11:00–14:0018:00–22:00
Thursday11:00–14:0018:00–22:00
Friday11:00–14:0018:00–22:00
Saturday11:00–14:0018:00–22:00
SundayClosed
3 Chome-19-4 Kotobuki, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0042Open in Google Maps

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Good to know before you visit.

Is it easy to visit alone?

Counter seats are available in a calm dining room, making it easy to enjoy a meal on your own without hesitation.

When are your regular closing days? Please let me know your business hours.

Closed on Sundays. Open Monday through Saturday in two shifts: 11:00–14:00 and 18:00–22:00.

Can I use cashless payments?

PayPay is accepted for payment.

Is takeaway or delivery available?

Takeaway and delivery are not available; dine-in only.

Do you have an alcoholic drinks and appetizer menu?

Drink options include bottled beer, highballs, and shochu sours, alongside snacks like pan-fried gyoza (¥400) and spicy green onion chashu (¥400).

Is the restaurant wheelchair accessible?

The entrance, seating, restrooms, and parking are not wheelchair accessible.