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Tokyo Ramen Takeichi
Tokyo-style chicken ramen — tori shio & shoyugyozakaraageJapanese curryrice bowlsJapanese music
Tokyo Ramen Takeichi brings the rare, clear-broth tori shio and shoyu ramen style to Cologne's Friesenviertel — staffed entirely by Japanese nationals and praised by multiple reviewers for food that 'tastes exactly like in Japan.'
- Price
- ¥
- Area
- Altstadt-Nord / Friesenviertel
Plate № 46
About
TripAdvisor reviewers of Tokyo Ramen Takeichi are unequivocal: 'All the staff have been Japanese,' and 'authentic Japanese cuisine — all dishes taste exactly like in Japan.' A reviewer who spent time living in Japan added: 'you get the impression that this was a really authentic shop — you have to like the Japanese music though.' The restaurant is extended from a Düsseldorf original (also trading as Takeichi) and specialises in clear-broth chicken ramen — tori shio and shoyu styles that are more commonly found in Tokyo-area ramen shops than in European Japanese restaurants, which tend towards the heavier tonkotsu. The Friesenviertel location is open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights, making it one of the few genuine Japanese late-night destinations in Cologne. TripAdvisor awarded it the Travelers' Choice 2025 designation.
Neighborhood & visiting
Tokyo Ramen Takeichi sits in Altstadt-Nord / Friesenviertel, one of Cologne's neighborhoods where authentic Japanese kitchens have taken root. The house does not publish an online booking link; call ahead to secure a seat, especially on weekends. Check the posted hours before you go — traditional ramen restaurants often close between service periods.
Why it's on Washoku Guide
- All-Japanese staff confirmed by multiple independent reviewers — 'tastes exactly like in Japan' across several verified accounts.
- Specialises in clear tori shio and shoyu chicken ramen — a Tokyo style rarely replicated authentically outside Japan.
- Open until 3am on Friday and Saturday nights: Cologne's premier late-night authentic Japanese ramen destination.
- TripAdvisor Travelers' Choice 2025 — community recognition sustained across multiple years of consistent reviews.
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Frequently asked
About Tokyo Ramen Takeichi
- Is Tokyo Ramen Takeichi an authentic tokyo-style chicken ramen — tori shio & shoyu restaurant in Cologne?
- Yes — Tokyo Ramen Takeichi is featured in Washoku Guide because it meets our authenticity standard for tokyo-style chicken ramen — tori shio & shoyu in Cologne: a kitchen grounded in Japanese technique, ingredients and preparation consistent with Japanese practice, and a focused ramen format.
- Where is Tokyo Ramen Takeichi located?
- Tokyo Ramen Takeichi is located at Friesenstraße 57, 50670 Köln, Germany, Cologne, Germany in the Altstadt-Nord / Friesenviertel neighborhood.
- Do I need a reservation at Tokyo Ramen Takeichi?
- Tokyo Ramen Takeichi does not publish an online reservation link. Walk-ins may be possible, but for popular ramen restaurants in Cologne we recommend calling ahead.
- What is the price range at Tokyo Ramen Takeichi?
- Tokyo Ramen Takeichi sits in the ¥ price range — typical for tokyo-style chicken ramen — tori shio & shoyu of this format in Cologne.
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