To my surprise, Ippudo, now an international ramen restaurant, opened a store in Terminal 1 of Narita Airport. Narita Airport Terminal 1 is the international terminal where All Nippon Airways and other airlines arrive and depart. As I live in the U.S., it is very valuable for me to be able to eat authentic Hakata Ramen at a normal price, so I paid a quick visit.
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Ippudo at Narita Airport Basic Information
- Narita Airport Terminal 1, 3F, Higashi-Sanrizuka, Narita, Chiba (After security)
- +81- 0476-29-5382
- 7.30am – 9pm (Last Order : 8.30pm)
- https://stores.ippudo.com/1096?utm_source=Yext&utm_medium=Yext&utm_campaign=Listings
- Cash, Credit Card (VISA、Master、JCB、AMEX) , IC Card (e.x. Suica, Pasmo etc)
Access
The area is located after passing through the security checkpoint and passport control in Terminal 1. After passport control, go to the right and you will find it near the 7-Eleven convenience store. There was a long line depending on the time of day. There is also an airport lounge called “KAL Business Class Lounge” nearby, which you can enter with Priority Pass.
Interior and How to order
Inside the restaurant, there are tables and counter seats. Due to the location of the airport, there were many single customers in addition to many foreign customers, a sign that Ramen has become one of the most popular international foods.
After placing your order and paying at the cash register near the entrance, you will receive a number card. Take the number card, have a seat at your favorite seat, and wait for your ramen to be brought to you. After the meal, you return the dishes to the return slot and you are done with the semi-self-service.
Menu and Review
There are two basic types of ramen, Shiromaru(白丸) and Akamaru(赤丸), and the price varies depending on whether you add toppings or sides to each ramen.
As I grew up in Fukuoka, I wanted to try the royal Hakata ramen and grilled gyoza, but for some reason, I was told that Ippudo only serves fried gyoza.The fried gyoza was indeed a calorie overload, so I decided to at least have a full course of ramen, and without knowing what Akamaru Ramen was, I ordered the Akamaru Ramen with special toppings (1060 yen).
Akamaru Ramen
Akamaru Ramen is tonkotsu ramen with spicy miso, and Ippudo calls it “a cup of innovation. I wanted traditional tonkotsu ramen, so I should have ordered the Shiromaru ramen. The Akamaru Ramen was tasty, but I regretted not trying the Shiromaru Ramen.
Overview
This is a great option for ramen lovers living abroad who want to have a bowl of ramen before traveling abroad. A bowl of ramen in the U.S. can cost $13 to $15 (about 1,300 to 1,500 yen). Compared to the past, the level of ramen served overseas has improved, but I still think that ramen served in Japan is the best.