01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Built on a rich pork-bone broth, the menu at Ichinoya in Kodo 1-chome, Adachi Ward lets diners pick from several flavor styles to suit their mood. Alongside the signature tonkotsu shoyu (soy sauce pork bone), soup options extend to shio tonkotsu and deeply seasoned spicy miso tonkotsu. Bowls can be customized with toppings such as extra spinach, scallions, or cabbage and bean sprouts, or ordered as hearty configurations like the Tonkotsu Shoyu Special, which comes generously topped with 2 slices of chashu, 1 seasoned soft-boiled egg, and 6 sheets of nori seaweed.
Other noodle dishes also catch the eye. The brothless mazesoba tosses extra-thick noodles with a rich sauce and generous toppings, with the customary option of oimeshi—mixing a bit of rice into the leftover sauce and toppings once the noodles are finished. Tsukemen is another option, pairing firm, extra-thick noodles with a dense seafood-and-pork-bone broth for days when a substantial meal is in order.
Side dishes round out the offering, featuring their top-rated mini chashu rice bowl, fried chicken thigh (karaage), and gyoza, making it easy to put together a combo based on your appetite. Seating is centered around the counter, creating an unpretentious, comfortable space for solo diners. Whether stopping by for lunch or winding down in the evening with bottled beer, highballs, or sour cocktails paired with a bite to eat, it serves as an approachable neighborhood noodle shop.
