Last Updated on 2026-03-01 by Tsubaki While researching for my article about how to eat tsukemen, one of Japan’s most unique noodle dishes, I stumbled upon an unexpected discovery: the birthplace of tsukemen is hidden right in Ikebukuro, Tokyo, at a shop called Taishoken. The moment I found out, I … Continue reading Taishoken – A Legendary Tsukemen Shop in Ikebukuro, Tokyo Founded by the “God of Ramen” Kazuo Yamagishi