Hechikan (丿貫) is one of my favorite ramen shops. However, it’s located in Yokohama, which is quite far from my home. Recently, I discovered that a related shop has finally opened in Tokyo! When I first saw their ramen on SNS, I immediately recognized that it was connected to Hechikan. The new shop, Niboshikoh (にぼし香), is conveniently located right in front of Suitengumae Station.
Niboshikoh is open for both lunch and dinner. However, the payment system differs depending on the time of day. At lunchtime, they use a ticket vending machine. In contrast, during dinner, you can pay with electronic money like SUICA, credit cards, or PayPay—cash is not accepted in the evening.
The manager of Niboshikoh previously worked at Hechikan, and you can see Hechikan’s influence in both the taste and operation of the shop. Similar to Hechikan, Niboshikoh transforms into an izakaya during dinner hours, serving Japanese sake alongside small dishes. You can finish your meal with ramen, but ordering ramen only is also perfectly fine. Interestingly, during dinner hours, they don’t use the ticket vending machine and offer a simplified version of their ramen (without meat) at a 100-yen discount. Daily menu updates are posted on their official X account.
Though I hadn’t planned to drink alcohol, I couldn’t resist once I got there. I ordered a Sapporo Black Label beer and a side of quail eggs. The quail eggs, seasoned with wasabi and other ingredients, were a perfect match for beer and sake. Since the eggs weren’t available as a topping for ramen during dinner, this dish served as a replacement. It came with five eggs, so I saved two to enjoy with my ramen.
That day’s special ramen was Rich Oyster Ramen. Its soup was packed with the deep flavors of oyster and niboshi (dried fish) but wasn’t overly thick. The thin noodles paired perfectly with the broth, and the dish included plenty of onions and a slice of roast pork. Everything was well-balanced and delicious.
While there are other ramen shops associated with Hechikan, Niboshikoh stands out as a direct extension of its flavors. I’m thrilled that I no longer have to travel all the way to Yokohama to enjoy this style of ramen!
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Name Niboshikoh (にぼし香)
Open Lunch, Dinner
Reservation Unavailable
Credit card Available
URL Website, X (Twitter), Instagram
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