“Does Ichiran offer children’s portions for my picky eaters?”

Yes — Ichiran has a kids’ ramen option, and it’s actually a great restaurant for families with children. Here’s what you need to know:

Kids Menu at Ichiran

• Kids ramen — smaller portion, milder broth available
• Half portion — you can order a half-size ramen at most locations
• Customization — you fill out a preference sheet where you choose spice level (set to “none” for kids), richness, and garlic amount
• Price: Kids ramen is around ¥500-600, adult ramen is ¥980-1,090

Why Ichiran is Great for Kids

1. Individual booths — each person sits in their own partitioned space with a curtain. Kids can eat without feeling watched or judged
2. No interaction needed — you order via vending machine ticket, customize on paper, and food arrives through a window. Zero language barrier
3. Mild options — set everything to minimum on the customization sheet for a gentle, non-spicy soup
4. Water and extra napkins — self-serve at every booth

How to Order (Step by Step)

1. Buy a ticket from the vending machine at the entrance (has English)
2. Sit in your booth and fill out the customization sheet:
   • Broth richness: Light → Rich
   • Garlic: None → Heavy
   • Spice: None → Max
   • Noodle firmness: Soft → Hard
3. Place ticket + sheet on counter and press the call button
4. Ramen arrives through the window in ~2 minutes

Tip for Picky Eaters

Set everything to the mildest settings. Ichiran’s base tonkotsu broth is creamy and mild without spice — even picky eaters tend to enjoy it. You can also order extra noodles (kaedama) for ¥210 if they want more.

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