Rokurinsha Tokyo Sky Tree Town Solamachi

Rokurinsha Ramen serves Tsukemen, or dipping ramen. The ramen is served cool and in a separate bowl as the dipping sauce. The dipping sauce is very concentrated and thick — perfect consistency to stick to the noodles. To be honest, I think it was probably the best ramen I had during my entire 2 week trip — despite the fact that it’s not what people would normally think of when they hear the word ramen.
We arrived around 6:30pm and waited about 15 minutes. There are a few chairs to sit on while you wait, but not if you come later on. You order your food via ticket machine and then give it to your waitress as you’re seated. Drinks and chopsticks are self-​serve and you’ll receive your ramen within 10 minutes. There are baskets underneath the counter for your shopping bags, which was super convenient.
When you’re finished with your noodles, you can request that they add broth to your leftover sauce so you can drink it. We were both so full from our noodles that we didn’t opt for it.
By the time we left about 30 minutes later, the line was probably 30 people deep so definitely come early. Also, I highly recommend this branch instead of the Tokyo Station one because that one always has a line — no matter when you go!

First time trying this after researching it in Unilocal.This is a dipping noodle meal. You have two bowls, one for the dipping sauce that has a slice of well cooked soft pork meat and bamboo shoots. The noodles are very chewy but cold, maybe they were set aside for a while, waiting to serve. The dipping sauce is thick and not too salty, just the way I like it. The sauce would’ve been better if it was piping hot as the cold noodles would taste even better in it. Oh well, cannot complain as it really is rather yummy.
They provide a English menu that shows you how to make your order. You insert cash into the machine and press the buttons on it to make your selections. Unless you are really into noodles otherwise one portion is really filling

Tsukemen is actually my favorite type of ramen. So when my boyfriend and I was touring Skytree last week and stumbled upon the directory of restaurants that this establishment encompassed, my eyes immediately found Rokurinsha. After seeing David Chang of Momofuku/‘Mind of a Chef’ visit the Tokyo Station location, I was sure that this had to be similar, if not anything different. So we went during lunch. You order through a vending machine, which is the deal with most ramen restaurants in Japan (our favorite way of ordering, if anything) and we opted for the recommended tsukemen sets.
Upon being seated, a waiter will ask you if you would like a bib or not — you know, because slurping is an essential part to eating ramen, and how can you enjoy it without doing so? Our tsukemen came out in about ten minutes and we were off. The egg and the egg noodles were perfectly cooked and thick enough to hold onto the broth, which was also full of its own ingredients (seaweed, pork, etc). I typically add some shichimi (red pepper) and vinegar to my noodles and broth to give it a tiny boost of flavor, but this is not necessary. It was so good on its own.
When you’re done with your noodles, you can either order more (kaedama) or ask to add more broth to the dipping bowl to make it more soup-​like and to finish your meal.

I just arrived at my lodging in Tokyo and searched for the first ramen location I could find. Hungry and tired from my flight, I wasn’t expecting much. It was located in the shopping area under Skytree. Signage to point you in the right direction are hit or miss. It is on the 6^th for with a big sign that says «Tokyo». You pay first at a machine that prints out a ticket. They seat you and take the ticket with you order on it. The portions seem small, the seating area is limited on space.
Now the food. Amazing. This is completely different than what I have had back home. I don’t have much to compare with, but I do know the taste was mind blowing. Just watch your neighbor to see how to eat it correctly.

The food was quite bland to me. The noodles and sauce were both a bit colder than room temperature. The machine where we also ordered our food seem to be labeled wrong because we ended up with a shrimp bowl when we ordered the spicy dipping sauce noodles. The noodles were a little bit under cooked in my opinion. It was difficult for us to communicate with the staff since no one spoke English, but u can’t hold that against them since I’m in their country :) overall, the service was quick and efficient it the food was below par.

reaally good and tasted super fishy, in a good way.

There are many variations of Ramen and things you could have as Side Dishes — just as Tempura from Vegetable, Shrimps etc.
This is just a place for Ramen in different flavors. If you like tasty soup with a lot of content — this is definitely a place to go — even if it´s in a mall and not a very nice or quiet place.
When in Tokyo at Skytree — make a stop there and have a try.
The lines are served quickly and the pricing is affordable. Next time Tokyo — I´ll be back here.
And when eating your Ramen: don´t forget to slurp (when in Rome — do as the Romans do)
Trust me — I´m a sales person. ;-)

First time trying tsukemen and it had to be in Japan. Located at the Tokyo SkyTree is the Solamachi mall, where there are several floors of boutique shops, restaurants and even an aquarium! Originally we were planning to go to ramen street near the Tokyo station to hit up Rokurinsha, but considering our physical capabilities and proximity, we decided to meet at Solamachi instead. However, it worked in our favor since this location on the 6^th floor just opened up recently, so it was far less crowded than the Tokyo station location.
Although Rokurinsha is famous for its ramen, I’ve never had tsukemen before, so my eyes gravitated to trying something new. There was a short line upon arrival with less than 10 people ahead of us. As we waited, we were given menus to choose our order ahead of time. When we all settled with our options, they walk you over to the vending machine to make your selection and pay. You collect your ticket and change, then head back to the line to wait for an open table. Once you’re seated, you hand your ticket to the server and your food arrives shortly.
I decided to go with the Special Dip Tsukemen with their famed ajitama egg (flavored soft boiled egg). The portions are quite enormous and extremely filling. The thick set noodles were cooked al dente with a bit of chew to dip into the flavorful broth. Mine had a strong ginger flavor and the chashu was very tender. For a first timer having tsukemen, this was quite excellent, but I had nothing to compare against for quality. However, I would most likely return here to have it again without a doubt if I was in the area :)

I don’t know to really say about this place other than it should be worth trying.
The efficiency, the service and the flavours make this place what this is.
The ordering process is akin to a vending machine. Pick your choice, pay the machine, give to the waitress and enjoy.
The ramen was served cold (I believe you have the choice… but I don’t speak Japanese so the waitress chose for me). Because its cold, the noodles are firm and chewy. The egg was also separate from the noodles. I don’t know how often I find a place that doesn’t do the egg just right. The egg yolk is firm but still a little undercooked — like a jelly. I assume only an ice bath could get it to that consistency. Anyways…
The dipping broth flavors threw me off. It was not as heavy as I’d imagine it to be. It’s salty (not in a bad way,), umani and they encourage you to change the flavors by adding chili flakes and vinegar along the way. It’s a great broth — just a lot of subtle layers working together.
Because I’m clearly foreign, they also offered me an instruction pamphlet on how to eat ramen. They also offered me a bib. I felt a bit insulted… but then realized a lot of people actually wore a bib to protect their suits. Looking out for those salarymen, smart.
After you’re done, you should ask to add a bonito broth to the remaining dipping broth as the finisher (step 5 of the pamphlet…). Its a nice way to end the meal.
Anways, try this place and see how you feel about it.

The best ramen my lips has ever lived to savor!
I wasn’t expecting much, just because in the states, California really has not impressed me with a ramen spot like this in comparison.
The line snaked around the restaurant, whereas no other restaurant on the floor of this mall had a crowd like this.
How it works:
1) You can look at the menu while in line
2) Order and pay at the machine to get your order ticket ready.
3) Once you’re able to be get a seat, you hand the ticket to the host/​staff member and they will submit your order
4) All you do now is wait for the deliciousness to be served to you
– FOOD –
— Shrimp Paste Ramen: The menu lists off how many grams of noodles you will receive. It didn’t look like much, but WOW. I barely finished because I was so full towards the end of my meal. The noodles are very dense, fresh and bouncy. You dip the noodles in the soup and slurp it up. Plenty amounts of pork servings and bamboo shoots, which is always a plus for me when there is a bunch of protein. I’d totally get it again!
There are condiments on the side and you get a personal pitcher of water for when you self-​serve refills.
– STAFF –
Friendly and patient! I didn’t know I had to order beforehand and get in line, but the host staff patiently helped me through the ordering system and helped me get situated. Very welcoming and always greets during arrival and leaving the restaurant.
I’ll definitely miss this ramen place. I can see why people love it so much and are willing to wait 30+ minutes for a seat. Must try!

This is an insanely popular ramen chain that has sprouted locations over Tokyo as well as the Haneda Airport. The first location opened in 2005 in Osaki. This ramen is called Tsukemen and is a fairly new version of ramen. The ramen elements of the broth and noodles are separated, it’s thick cold noodles that you dip into a very rich hot tonkatsu broth, it does get messy but you can ask for a bib. The first location, which is located inside of a train station, was featured on The Mind of a Chef in the David Chang episode and the lines for lunch can easily be a few hundred people. This location, which is the second, is inside of the Tokyo Solamachi mall. When you get to the front of the restaurant, there is a menu as well as a vending machine that you order and pay for your meal.
The food:
Special Dip Noodles– Tsukemen. I thought this ramen was very unique. I thought the flavor of the broth was very intense, even paired with the unflavored noodle. The broth is a very thick, pork broth bursting with umami but sadly bursting with salt as well. The addition of the soft boiled egg was just about as perfect as soft boiled eggs can get. It was perfectly seasoned and the yolk had a bright orange color, it was perfection. The noodles had a perfectly chewy texture, it really did remind me of a chewy udon noodle. The pieces of pork were fatty and unctuous and melted in the mouth. Also, the amount of food given was actually a lot, I was surprised how much was given.

Hands down my favorite tsukemen ramen spot ever.
I was in Tokyo Solamachi and was surprised and delighted to find out there was a location here. It’s on the 6^th floor which you can reach from a special separate elevator if you happen to be on the 1^st, 30^th or 31^st floor and those floors only. You can still reach it from the regular elevators but it will take much longer with the regular floor stops.
The spicy tsukemen ramen is not as spicy as I hoped it would be. The flakes have a good shrimp flavor, so if you don’t like shrimpy broths, I wouldn’t recommend this dish. I like that you can choose between hot or cold noodles, and the portion as well. It seems like it’s the same price for the small or regular portion. The small portion is actually very filling. The dipping sauce/​broth thing is amazing. It has the perfect consistency and it coats the noodles well.
Will definitely return on every trip to Japan.

This is currently one of the most famous and popular tsukemen place in tokyo. There is always HUGE line in front of the restaurant, you can go there by your own so that can get seat for one person or try to find nice time to sneak in (like 4pm or 9pm).
I’m not from Tokyo so I totally had no idea about Tokyo’s ramen/​tsukemen situation, but later I realized a lot of friends of mine introduced and recommended to me how nice tsukemen they offer at Rokurinsha.
This is one of the brunch, there is couple other bunch located in Tokyo, one of them are at Tokyo station Yaesu guchi underground grommet town. (Tokyo ramen street)
Tsukemen was absolutely the number one in Tokyo. Super strong soup made by fish and pork, hard and thick noodle which was tighten by water. You also can ask staff to add Warishita, which you can enjoy soup taste after finishing to eat noodle.
But for having to wait a line, this is super awesome place to have lunch/​dinner! Highly recommended!