My Favorite Ramen is Ichiran
Ichiran (一蘭) from Japan opened its first international store in Hong Kong. Ever since their opening, I have been making frequent stops there as often as possible. I absolutely love Ichiran’s ramen. Best. Ramen. Ever.
Actually I won’t say best because I want to be proven wrong. I seriously believe that if everyone had a bomb ass bowl of ramen, there would be world peace! This Causeway Bay Ichiran location is open 24/7! How amazing is that? Drunk? Hungry for breakfast, lunch, dinner? Here is your answer for everything!
The entire restaurant only has 36 seats so you’ll most likely have to wait. Not to worry though, the lines go fast. However, if you want to bypass the wait go at non-peak times (1-7 a.m.).
(As you are patiently standing in line, you are given this ordering form. Simply check off what you'd like!)
There’s only one dish on the menu at Ichiran-Tonkotsu Ramen. No complaints here because it’s damn straight delicious. I’m drooling about it as I type. The ramen comes with their special red pepper sauce, BBQ pork, and green onions. You can add garlic, eggs, or other additions. Just check off what you want for an additional charge.
Check the machine for vacancies. You find a seat by using the board at the front of the restaurant that indicates with a green light when a table is open.
Seating is eat and go style. No conversations here. Cut the crap. Eat your ramen. Go!
Once you take your seat in your little space, you push the call button on the right. A pair of hands will greet you through the blinds and take your order sheet. They will repeat your order to you and then bow to you.
If you look on the left of your booth you will notice Ichiran's "Delicious" water. Apparently Ichiran’s water is crystal clear water served ice cold. It’s also what they claim helps make their broth the deliciousness that it is.
Some helpful directions on how to eat ramen!
The mysterious hands return in about 6-8 minutes time with a pipping hot, fresh bowl of ramen. The staff bows again and then closes the blinds so you can have your ramen-eating privacy!
This is the bowl of ramen with with no add ons. $89 HK Dollars
So amazing!
Ramen selfie. I take one every time!
There is also the option to order kae dama, which is a refill of noodles.
I ordered an extra egg for good measure. 
Don't forget to drink all your soup til you hit rock bottom!
The bathrooms are Japanese style as well. Super fancy automated touch toliets and sinks with a gazillion different options. There’s also 12 different types of toilet paper for each zodiac sign because why not?
I also bought some Ichiran Instant Noodles to go for me to take back to the States! I'll be sure to report back on how they taste. Until then, you know I'll be visiting and revisiting Ichiran before I leave Hong Kong!
Address:
Shop H ＆ I, Ground Floor, Lockhart House, Block A, 440 Jaffe Road,Causeway Bay
銅鑼灣謝斐道440號駱克大廈A座地下H及I舖
