Ichikakuya at Go Shinjuku

Ichikakuya

Ramen Ichikaya storefront in Japan

A busy street-level view of a ramen shop with large illuminated signage featuring illustrations of ramen bowls and Japanese characters. The sign reads 'Ichikaya Ramen' and mentions 'Tonkotsu'. People are walking past the entrance, some looking at phones or signs. Warm lighting from hanging bulbs illuminates the facade.

Ramen Ichikakuya Exterior Signage

A nighttime photo of the exterior storefront facade featuring prominent red signage with Japanese and English text reading 'RAMEN ICHIKAKUYA'. Four illuminated paper lanterns hang above a large banner displaying ramen illustrations, including noodles, eggs, and gyoza. A ladder leans against the wall beside the entrance.

Ramen Shop Exterior Signage

A vertical red poster board mounted on the exterior wall of a shop, displaying six types of ramen bowls with Japanese text labels and images of toppings like pork slices, soft-boiled eggs, and seaweed.

Ramen Ichikakuya Entrance

A bustling ramen shop entrance with bright signage and menu boards displaying prices and dishes.

Ichikakuya Ramen Shop Front

Night view of a ramen shop entrance with red lanterns, cherry blossoms, and signage reading 'RAMEN ICHIKAKUYA' on the building facade.

Ramen Kikujika Shop Front

The image shows the exterior of a ramen shop with prominent signage displaying Japanese characters and images of ramen bowls. The sign includes text indicating '2F' and mentions there are 18 tables inside. There are also posters outside advertising menu items.

Yokohama Style Ramen Shop Entrance

A shop front featuring a wooden entrance with hanging pendant lights and glass doors displaying Japanese characters. A red sign above reads 'Yokohama Style' in kanji. To the left, a menu board showcases various ramen dishes with images of bowls containing noodles, eggs, and toppings like seaweed and green onions. The door has notices posted on it, including operating hours from 11:00 to 13:00.

Yokohama Ramen Shop Exterior

A storefront featuring a vertical menu board displaying various ramen dishes with images and Japanese text, alongside an illuminated signboard advertising 'Yokohama Style Ramen'. A currency exchange machine is visible to the left.

Ramen Shop Exterior with Menu Board and Currency Exchange Kiosk

A street-level view of a shop entrance featuring a large red menu board displaying various ramen dishes with Japanese text overlays. To the left, there is an exchange kiosk labeled 'Exchange' showing multiple currency symbols. The scene includes pavement, stanchions, and part of a glass door frame.

Bowl of Rice with Tofu and Vegetables

A close-up photo of a bowl containing white rice topped with shredded vegetables, tofu, and a whole boiled egg on top.

Bowl of Rice with Toppings

A close-up shot of a bowl containing white rice topped with shredded ingredients, possibly chicken or fish cake, and garnished with seaweed strips and green onions. The bowl is placed on a wooden table, with various condiments and utensils visible in the background.

Ramen Bowl with Toppings

A bowl of ramen featuring shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, minced pork, seaweed sheets, and green vegetables, served in a dark ceramic bowl on a wooden table.

Iced drinks on a wooden counter

Two glass mugs with handles sit side by side on a polished wooden table. The left mug contains dark iced coffee or soda with ice cubes and a clear straw. The right mug holds bright yellow juice, likely orange, also with ice and a straw. Behind the glasses is a low wooden shelf displaying several colorful Japanese-style posters and menus featuring food items like 'Tobiko' and prices in yen.

Bowl of Rice with Stir-fried Tofu and Meat

A close-up photo of a bowl containing white rice topped with stir-fried tofu, shredded vegetables, and pieces of meat. A soft-boiled egg sits on top, garnished with seaweed strips. The dish is served in a dark brown ceramic bowl placed on a wooden table.

Condiment Station at Japanese Restaurant

A close-up view of a condiment station in what appears to be a Japanese restaurant or izakaya. The image shows several containers holding various sauces and seasonings, including soy sauce (shoyu), rice vinegar (sake), sesame oil (rasen), ginger paste (niniku), bean paste (fubuki), and sesame seeds. In the background, there is a sign with prices listed as 150 yen and 350 yen, along with text indicating that these items can be added even if you don't want them.

Yokohama-yaki Ramen Signboard

A vertical illuminated signboard with bold Japanese characters and an image of ramen, likely advertising a restaurant or food stall.

Condiments and Menu Board at Japanese Restaurant

A close-up view of a wooden counter in a Japanese restaurant, featuring various condiment containers including soy sauce, sesame oil, chili flakes, and pickled ginger. Behind the condiments is a menu board with Japanese text listing toppings like 'Miso Soup' (120 yen), 'Spicy Tofu' (150 yen), and 'Sesame Oil' (390 yen). The menu also includes sections for 'Toppings' and 'Specials'. A person wearing a blue shirt is partially visible in the background.

Ramen Bowl with Nori and Egg

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring thick noodles, slices of pork belly topped with orange sauce, a soft-boiled egg half, green vegetables, and a stack of nori sheets on the side. The bowl sits on a wooden table next to a dark cup.

Restaurant Interior with Menu Board

Interior of a restaurant featuring wooden tables, red stools and benches, track lighting, and a large menu board on the wall displaying Japanese text and food items.

Ramen Bowl with Soft-Boiled Egg and Pickles

A close-up of a ramen bowl featuring slices of pork, soft-boiled egg halves, pickled vegetables, and scallions on top. A promotional card is visible in the background.

Condiments and Ingredients Display

A wooden tray holding various condiment containers, including minced garlic (にんにく), bean paste (豆板醤), sesame seeds (ごま), ginger (爪楊枝), chopped onions (たまねぎ), and soy sauce bottles labeled with Japanese characters.

Diced Onion Container

A clear plastic container filled with diced white onions, labeled in Japanese as 'たまねぎ' (tamane-gi), meaning onion. A metal spoon rests inside the container. The container sits on a wooden surface next to a blue and white box.

Ramen Bowl with Tofu and Pork

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring thin, yellow noodles, a slice of pork belly, green leafy vegetables, and a piece of seaweed on the side. The bowl has Japanese characters written on it.

Ramen Bowl with Toppings

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring slices of chashu pork, green onions, nori sheets, and a soft-boiled egg in a rich broth.

Ramen Bowl with Toppings

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring bean sprouts, shredded cabbage, green leafy vegetables, and pieces of meat in a light broth, garnished with nori sheets.

Korean Fried Chicken Bowl with Soup

A top-down view of a meal on a wooden table, featuring a black bowl filled with crispy fried chicken pieces topped with shredded cabbage and drizzled with sauce, alongside a separate bowl of clear soup garnished with sliced green onions.

Food and Drinks on a Table

A bowl of noodles with bean sprouts, seaweed strips, and a boiled egg is placed on a wooden table alongside two glasses—one filled with green soda and the other with orange juice.

Noodle Bowl with Toppings

A close-up of a bowl of noodles topped with shredded carrots, green leafy vegetables, bamboo shoots, minced meat, and two halves of a soft-boiled egg. The bowl is placed on a wooden table.

Iced Coffee in Glass Mug

A close-up of a frosted glass mug filled with iced coffee, showing visible ice cubes and condensation on the exterior. The drink is placed on a wooden table surface.

Ramen Bowl with Toppings

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring slices of pork belly, minced garlic or similar topping, and two soft-boiled eggs on the side. The bowl is black with decorative patterns around the rim. In the background, there are condiment containers including soy sauce, oil, and other seasonings.

Bowl of food with rice and toppings

Two bowls of food on a wooden table. The foreground bowl contains white rice topped with a mixture of meat, sauce, and green onions. The background bowl has noodles or shredded vegetables with a boiled egg on top.

Customer Appreciation Festival - Ramen Promotion

A promotional poster advertising a customer appreciation festival featuring family-style ramen priced at 680 yen (tax included), available from February 17th to 19th, with service hours from 23:00 to 09:00.

Lunch at Ichikawa Ramen

A bowl of ramen with noodles, pork, greens, and seaweed sits on a wooden table next to a small rice bowl. Behind the food are four spice shakers (sesame, chili oil, green onion, fish sauce) and a container of black chopsticks. A poster featuring a cat character is visible in the background.

Ramen Bowl with Nori and Pork Slices

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring rich orange broth, noodles, green leafy vegetables, and several slices of pork belly topped with crispy nori sheets.

Ramen Bowl with Pork and Greens

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring thick noodles, a slice of pork belly, green leafy vegetables, and a piece of nori seaweed on the side. The bowl is black with white Japanese characters around the rim.

Ramen Bowl with Rice

A bowl of ramen with a soft-boiled egg, slices of pork, and seaweed garnish sits next to a small bowl of white rice on a wooden table. In the background, there are condiment containers and posters advertising various menu items.

Noodle Bowl with Tofu and Greens

A close-up of a bowl of noodles topped with chopped tofu, shredded cabbage, seaweed garnish, and fresh greens.

Ramen Bowl with Pork Slices and Nori

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring slices of pork, green leafy vegetables, a soft-boiled egg, and nori sheets on top. The bowl has Japanese characters written on it.

Ramen and Rice Combination Guide

A promotional poster at a ramen shop encouraging customers to order rice with their ramen, highlighting the combination of rice and broth. The poster features illustrations of rice, nori (seaweed), and tamagoyaki (Japanese omelette) alongside Japanese text explaining how to maximize the flavor of the soup by adding these ingredients.

Night street scene with shops and pedestrians

A wet, illuminated pedestrian street at night featuring storefronts including a currency exchange booth and food stalls. People walk along the sidewalk under artificial lighting.

Ramen Bowl with Toppings

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring a creamy broth, topped with shredded cabbage, bean sprouts, seaweed sheets, and a dollop of spicy red sauce. A light blue spoon rests in the bowl.

Ramen Promotion Sign

A promotional signboard advertising a special daily ramen dish at 'Toko-ya' (老角家). The sign features a photo of a bowl of creamy ramen with green onions and seaweed, priced at 600 yen including tax. It highlights that this offer is available every 11th day of the month.

Sashimi Soup Advertisement

A framed poster on a wall featuring an illustration of two pots of soup with bones, flames at the bottom, and Japanese text describing the dish's preparation process.

Restaurant Interior with Staff and Customer

A photo inside a Japanese restaurant showing a staff member in blue uniform behind the counter, wearing a mask and adjusting equipment. A customer sits at the counter using a phone. Visible items include condiments, chopsticks, menus on wall, Coca-Cola dispenser, and hanging red banners with Japanese text.

Iced Coffee in Glass Mug

A hand holds a frosty glass mug filled with iced coffee, showing condensation on the exterior. In the background, there is a wooden table and wall, along with a container of black straws and a yellow promotional card.

Ramen Bowl with Nori and Greens

A close-up of a bowl of ramen featuring thick noodles, a slice of pork belly (chashu), green leafy vegetables, and a sheet of nori seaweed on top. The bowl is black with white Japanese characters around the rim, resting on a matching saucer with chopsticks beside it.

Bowl of White Rice with Condiments

A close-up photo shows a small bowl filled with fluffy white rice, placed on a wooden table. In the background, several containers hold condiments including tamagoyaki (egg), soy sauce, mirin, and bean paste.

Ultraman-themed Ramen Bowl

A bowl of ramen featuring a large slice of chashu pork, green onions, and seaweed garnish decorated with Ultraman characters. The setting includes condiments, chopsticks, and promotional materials in the background.

Ramen Shop Exterior with Signage and Menu Boards

A street-level view of a ramen restaurant exterior featuring multiple promotional signs and menu boards on the sidewalk. A vertical illuminated sign displays '宮角家' (Miyakado) in bold red characters against a black background, surrounded by yellow lights. Adjacent to it is a horizontal poster advertising 'めと引くガツリ系' (Gatchi-style noodles), showing a bowl of ramen with text indicating prices: 1300 yen for lunch and 1400 yen for dinner. Another board lists various noodle dishes with images and descriptions. In the background, glass windows reflect the interior while additional signage advertises table seating on upper floors.

Ramen Bowl at Counter

A bowl of ramen with sliced pork, green onions, and a soft-boiled egg sits on a wooden counter. A glass of beer is nearby. In the background, there's a TV screen displaying advertisements and a poster featuring '生薬焼き丼' (Shoyu Yakisoba Don) priced at 950 yen. Various condiments like soy sauce, sesame oil, and chili flakes are visible in small containers.

Ramen Meal at Restaurant

A table set with four bowls of ramen, each topped with different ingredients like eggs and greens. There are also two glasses of iced beverages, one green and one amber-colored. In the background, there is a person sitting at the table.