Ikemen Ramen
Tonkotsu. Small, busy counter, in Paraíso · 1,913 reviews on Google
A small spot in Paraíso, a block from Avenida Paulista, with a counter, shared tables and ordering by tablet. It went viral on social media and demand soared, but the kitchen holds up: you can choose how firm you want your noodles and season the bowl with the ginger, garlic and sesame on the table.
Creamy tonkotsu and the Red, the addictive spicy version, with gyoza and duck xiaolongbao among the most praised starters.
The house
What people say
Comments inspired by 1,913 reviews, summarized with AI
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I still haven't found a better tonkotsu in São Paulo, ahead of plenty of places in Liberdade.
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I went for the Red and the heat is addictive, spicy just right, with a broth you don't get tired of.
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The chashu slices are thin and full of flavor, and the egg was perfect.
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Juicy, well-stuffed gyoza, among the best I've tried.
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The duck xiaolongbao has become a must for me.
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You can ask for firmer or softer noodles, and that made a difference in my bowl.
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With ginger, garlic and sesame on the table, I kept adjusting the broth until it was just how I like it.
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The closest I've come to the Ichiran I had in Japan.
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I tried the paitan too and it's every bit as good as the tonkotsu.
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I've never had an onigiri this good.
Before you go
Long wait at peak hours, made worse after the place went viral on social media
Hours & location
- Friday11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30
- Saturday11:30–15:30, 18:00–21:30
- Sunday11:30–15:30
- Monday11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30
- Tuesday11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30
- Wednesday11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30
- Thursday11:30–15:00, 18:00–21:30
Hours from Google, checked Jul 2026. Confirm on Maps before you go.
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