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About this place
Set along Kasuga-dori in Higashi-Ikebukuro, Tsubame-Gaeshi is the kind of ramen shop you head to when you are craving chewy, firm thick noodles and assertive sauces. The menu ranges from seafood-based soups and dipping broths to bowls built on a wok-fried vegetable miso base, making it an easy pick on days when you want a genuinely hearty meal.
Hearty Dipping Broths and Versatile Soupless Noodles
One of the shop's signatures is tsukemen, featuring substantial thick noodles that cling well to the rich dipping broth. In the miso tsukemen, vegetables and tender chashu pork sit submerged in the soup, coating the strands with savory depth every time you dip. If you prefer to focus entirely on the bounce of the noodles without broth, the abura soba is equally essential. In addition to the classic soy sauce base, diners can opt for an aromatic, rich miso or a peppery salt seasoning, offering a welcome variety that keeps repeat visits interesting.
Easy Stops for Gyoza and a Cold Beer
Alongside the noodles, the side menu features pan-fried gyoza as well as combination plates of chashu pork and seasoned bamboo shoots. With chilled draft and bottled beers, sours, and highballs on offer, it is a comfortable setting to linger over a small plate and a drink before finishing with a bowl of noodles. Orders are placed upfront via a ticket machine that accepts cash only. Operating continuously from 11:00 to 22:00, the shop makes a convenient drop-in option for anything from a late lunch between errands to a relaxed evening bowl.
