一蘭 台灣台北本店

First visit to Taipei Ichiran!
The store is just one level, and I feel the flow of movement is much better than the Taichung branch; I didn't have the feeling of waiting in line for a long time, and the staff were very friendly. 👍🏻
While waiting in line, the staff hand out menus, one per person, where you can choose your own ramen options, such as broth concentration, noodle hardness, and more—there are about five or six items you can adjust freely. After writing it down, just hand it to the staff.
Then you get seated in a personal cubicle, which is perfect for solo diners. 🙋🏼‍♀️ The space may be small, but it has everything: a place to hang your bag, drinking water, and a service bell. Truly a thoughtful Japanese business.
I particularly like Ichiran's flow; after finishing your meal, you first pass through the surrounding areas before reaching the payment area, and right next to that is the exit, so there’s no chaotic back-and-forth. 💯

A bowl for 310 NT$/ white rice 60 NT$
· A friend taught me how to eat it; she said this is how the Japanese do it. After finishing the noodles, you can pour a bowl of broth into the leftover soup, which not only fills you up but also avoids wasting broth!
I noticed that the amount of noodles at Ichiran is quite small. For women, it may not be enough to feel full, so compared to adding noodles, I think adding white rice is just right. 🍚
This time, I chose the thickest broth concentration, spiciness level 7, and hard noodles.
For someone like me who usually eats medium to spicy food, this felt more like mild spiciness. The broth concentration was quite strong; it’s really salty. Without the white rice, I might not be able to drink the broth. 😂 The hard noodles were just right and gave a nice texture.