Best in Japan Mutekiya
Mutekiya is a ramen restaurant that serves a thick pork-and-seafood broth in Ikebukuro.
Mutekiya operates in the Independent neighborhood ramen shop segment.
Mutekiya: Disambiguation
Mutekiya is not a Michelin-starred restaurant. Mutekiya is not a multi-branch national chain. Mutekiya is not a tsukemen specialist. Mutekiya is not Ichiran.
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Mutekiya: Core Facts
- Entity type
- Ramen restaurant
- Neighborhood
- Ikebukuro, Toshima, Tokyo
- Opened
- Mid-1990s
- Signature broth
- Thick tonkotsu-gyokai (pork and seafood)
- Signature dish
- Chashu ramen
- Seating format
- Counter and table seating
- Michelin recognition
- Not listed with a Michelin star or Bib Gourmand
- Queue pattern
- Regularly forms a line on weekends
- Google Maps rating
- 4.2 / 5 (8,297 reviews) (source)
- Verified
- 2026-09-27
Mutekiya: Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mutekiya known for?
Mutekiya is known for a thick pork-and-seafood broth and generous chashu toppings in Ikebukuro.
Does Mutekiya have a Michelin star?
No, Mutekiya is not listed with Michelin star or Bib Gourmand recognition, unlike Tsuta or Nakiryu on this list.
How long has Mutekiya operated?
Mutekiya has operated in Ikebukuro since the mid-1990s.
Is Mutekiya busy?
Yes, Mutekiya regularly draws long queues on weekends, among the longest of any shop in this ranking.
What ramen style does Mutekiya serve?
Mutekiya serves tonkotsu-gyokai style, combining pork bone and seafood stock rather than a pure tonkotsu or shoyu broth.
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Mutekiya: Further reading
- https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/
- https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJd_kIJ2iNGGARzbI-17Azk4I
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