The search for great tantanmen in Tokyo continues. Through a website comment on the last, rather unsatisfactory bowl the stuff, I was led to somewhere that was certainly off my radar. Lashohan in Kanda... never heard of it!
But now you have. And if spicy Si Chuan style noodles covered with shibi pepper is your thing, you should check it out.
As did VVV6, a popular food ranking show in Tokyo, where attractive TV personalities go around ranking the topic of the day. A couple years ago the topic was tantanmen, and the coveted #1 spot led to 6 months of lines at the tiny shop. Almost 3 years later, you probably won't face a long line, but the soup might be out if you come late in the day.
The premium Si Chuan (プレミアム正宗担々麺) is almost a mazemen, with just a little bit of soup. It also came with a warning. Although I don't consider tounge-numbing sansho to be spicy per se, it can be on the same level of destructive spices as a fiery pepper. So be warned, if you aren't a huge fan of the stuff, go with the regular Si Chuan.
But you should really go for the premium. This bowl was intense.
Okada-san, after slaving away as a salaryman in Hong Kong, eating spicy noodles everyday, did what any sane person would do: moved to Tokyo and opened a shop. He said he gets a few foreigners in his shop, most likely due to it being next to a university. He also gets a few ramen maniacs, who almost always come for the above mentioned bowl.
Check out my video review!
Check out my video review!
東京都千代田区神田錦町1-4-8
Tokyo, Chioda-ku, Kanda Nishikicho 1-4-8
Closest station: Ogawamachi
Open 11:00-15:00, 17:00-21:30
Saturdays 11:00-14:00
Closed Sundays
Closed Sundays
8 comments:
Glad I was able to contribute to your Ramen Adventure!
yeah this place is legit, i can attest
Thanks guys, this was an awesome advise. I enjoyed it a lot but had my troubles with the spice level of the premium version. great site keep it up!
We closed this evening for sold out the noodles. The shop will be closed from 10/26(Sat)-11/4(Mon), open from 11/5(Tue). Please check blog, twitter, facebook for the latest notice. by lashowhan
Please notice that our open hour is 11:00-15:00, 17:30-20:00 from Monday to Friday, 11:00-14:00 at Saturdays. We very welcome you here. by lashowhan
The shop will be closed from 12/27(Sat)-1/5(Sun),open from 1/6(Mon). Please check blog, twitter, facebook for the latest notice. by lashowhan
The NEW shop has just opened last month in KOMAGOME . Only 30 seconds walk from JR Komagome station of Yamanote -line and can be seen from the platform !! Open hour is 11:00 - 14:00 , 18:00 - 22:00 , every Wednesday is closed.
We are looking forward to seeing you soon with new staff here.
The owner Mr. Okada is always here to welcome and serve you.
1-29-8 Komagome, Toshima-ku, Tokyo 170-0003 Japan
03-3945-5050
LASHOWHAN KOMAGOME
Yum this looks absolutely delicious, such amazing .
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