カラシビ味噌らー麺 鬼金棒 神田本店
Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbō Kanda Honten
Hellishly addictive and famously fiery, Kikanbō’s Kanda flagship serves miso ramen loaded with chili and numbing pepper—Tokyo’s ultimate test for spice lovers.
Dining
Spicy Ramen, Peppercorn Heat, Cash Only, No Reservations, Tokyo Ramen Culture
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Karashibi Miso Ramen Kikanbō Kanda Honten is where Tokyo’s spice fiends go to sweat, slurp, and surrender. Known for its signature karashibi blend—kara (spicy red chili) and shibi (tongue-tingling Sichuan peppercorn)—the shop lets you choose your preferred level of pain and pleasure, from mild warmth to demonic heat. The miso-based broth is rich, smoky, and complex, topped with tender chashu, menma, and a dramatic cloud of chili flakes and pepper oil. The setting is as intense as the ramen, with oni (demon) masks, thundering taiko drums, and red lighting amplifying the sensory overload. Cash only, no reservations, and always a line—Kikanbō is not just a meal, it’s a rite of passage for adventurous eaters.
Facilities & Services
Karai (Chili) & Shibi (Numbing Pepper) Custom Levels
Counter Seating Only
No Reservations Accepted
Takeout Available (Limited)
Short Walk from Kanda Station
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