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Ichikakuya is a ramen restaurant belonging to the Yokohama Iekei ramen tradition, a style characterised by a rich tonkotsu, or pork bone, broth combined with a soy sauce tare base. The chain operates several branches across the Shinjuku area including locations in Kabukicho, Shinjuku Sanchome and along Yasukuni-dori, making it one of the more ubiquitous ramen brands in the district. Each branch serves the same core menu of hearty noodle bowls designed for quick, satisfying meals. The signature offering is the standard Iekei ramen bowl, featuring a creamy, opaque pork bone broth that is lighter than Kyushu-style tonkotsu thanks to the soy sauce seasoning, topped with chashu pork slices, menma bamboo shoots, nori seaweed and a seasoned soft-boiled egg. Customers can customise the oil level, noodle firmness and soup richness, and add optional toppings such as spinach, garlic or extra chashu. The chain is known for consistent quality across branches and for offering free rice, a practice common among Iekei shops that makes the meal particularly filling and good value. Most Ichikakuya branches in Shinjuku operate long hours, with the Yasukuni-dori location running 24 hours a day, making it a reliable option for late-night dining after the last train. Prices are moderate by Tokyo standards, with a standard bowl typically around 700 to 800 yen. The counter-seating format means solo diners are well accommodated, and turnover is fast even during peak lunch hours.

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