01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Arriving to the rhythm of a briskly tossed wok, the fried rice brings together chashu pork, egg, and finely chopped scallions into a balanced whole, every grain carrying savory depth. Paired with a mellow companion soup, the dish eats easily from first bite to last. Served straightforwardly on an aluminium tray, it offers the easygoing charm that defines a classic neighbourhood Chinese diner.
When you are looking for something particularly filling, the combination sets are a dependable choice. Alongside the time-honoured pairing of ramen and fried rice, the kitchen offers nicely browned gyoza teamed up with tanmen or moyashi-men (bean sprout noodles). With the vegetable-laden broth clinging to the noodles and dumplings packed with chives and garlic, these generous combinations leave little room for lingering hunger.
Beyond the noodle selections, the menu features an appealing spread of teishoku set meals, including liver and garlic chives, pork with vegetables, yakiniku, and ginger pork. As evening sets in, the room also suits unwinding with a chilled bottle of beer alongside an à la carte stir-fry or a plate of gyoza.
Tucked toward the residential streets of Minami-Shinagawa, Ichiraku is a comfortable spot to drop into, whether for an everyday lunch or a low-key evening bite. Counter seating makes dining solo completely straightforward, and payment is cash only.
