Kuriyama
5 minutes walk from Hakuraku Station. A tsukemen destination opened by the chef called the 'last disciple' of Yamakoshi Kazuo (former Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken), the legend of tsukemen. Also trained at former Osaki Rokurinsha. The blended animal and seafood dashi broth with chewy homemade thick noodles is exquisite. Tabelog Ramen Top 100 2025.
Tabelog 3.76 with 1,433 reviews. 'The only shop that truly carries on the Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken legacy', 'Never tire of this flavor no matter how many times I visit'. Be prepared to queue at this landmark of Hakuraku.