Yes, you read that right. There’s a restaurant serving blue ramen noodles in Tokyo and it’s called Kipposhi. While blue is not a color that someone would associate with appealing food, Kipposhi’s chicken clear blue is a feast for both the eyes and the tummy.

Blue Ramen: A Recipe for Comfort

The official name of Kipposhi’s blue ramen is “Chicken Clear Soup Blue,” and it’s just one of the many variations of the restaurant’s torichintan dish, although without a doubt the most popular. The broth has a gentle but a flavorful taste and the noodles are chewy.

When I eat ramen, I usually go for tonkotsu or miso—deep flavors that are heavy on the tummy. Chicken Clear Soup Blue is just as filling, but it doesn’t leave you bloated. In fact, the soup tastes like the kind you’d want to eat when you’re feeling under the weather. It comforts you and at the same time charges you up.

Ordering System

Like many ramen shops in Japan, Kipposhi employs a pay first system. Once you get in, purchase food tickets from the vending machine then hand the stubs to the staff. Water is also self-service.

Inside Kipposhi
The vending machine is close to the entrance.

Restaurant Interior

Counter seating at Kipposhi
Counter seats

The cozy restaurant can fit about 10-15 people. Counter and table seats are available, with table seating fitting up to two people only.

Kipposhi Menu

DishPrice
Chicken Clear Soup Blue¥900
Chicken Clear Soup Pink Ginger¥900
Chicken Clear Soup Muscat¥900
Chicken Clear Soup Soy Sauce¥900
Chicken Clear Soup Japanese Apricot¥900
Chicken Clear Soup Peach¥900
Chicken Clear Soup Scallops¥1,000
Creamy Chicken Soup Salt¥900
Creamy Chicken Soup Miso¥1,200
Creamy Chicken Soup Sesame¥1,200
Creamy Seabream Soup Salt¥1,100
Creamy Seabream Soup Seabream & Scallops¥1,300
Mini Curry¥200
Cheese Risotto¥400
Roast Chicken Bowl¥300
Rice (Medium)¥200
Rice (Small)¥100
TNG Tamago Nose Gohan¥100
Noodle Refill¥100
Boiled Dumplings¥400
Mixed Nuts¥300
Cold Tofu Kipposhi Style¥300
Pizza Tofu¥400
Roast Chicken¥400
Plate of 3 Side Dishes¥500
Prices are as of July 2020

Videos Featuring Kipposhi’s Blue Ramen

How to Get to Kipposhi

Kipposhi (吉法師, きっぽし)
7-minute walk from Shibuya Station
Business Hours: 11:30-15:00, 18:00-21:30
Official Website

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The map can get a little confusing as the point will lead you to Seven Eleven and there are no signs pointing to Kipposhi from the outside. Kipposhi is on the same building as Seven Eleven, just climb the stairs up and you will see the restaurant right away.

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