In a city the size of Tokyo, in a country that takes its noodles so extremely seriously, what does a ramen counter need to do to stand out and stay the course? Having a memorable name helps, but the real reason behind the enduring popularity of Toripota Ramen Thank is that it boasts a great recipe for chicken soup, coupled with some brilliant, creative bowls.
These days, chicken-based paitan ramen is hugely popular. But that was not the case when Thank's owner, Yuji Tanabe, first opened here some seven years ago. The original inspiration came to him when he was a student in New York, dreaming of opening a noodle business that would be inclusive to all, no matter their religious or cultural strictures.
