Name: Sawagami
Address: 〒164-0011 Tokyo, Nakano City, Central, 5 Chome−15−4 錦ビル, 164-0011, JP
Telephone: 050-1548-6383

Sawagami

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At Sawagami in Chūō, Nakano Ward, house-made noodles meet a rich seafood-and-pork-bone dipping broth. Here’s what to know about the sweet-and-sour cabbage, and options including curry and lemon pepper.

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01 / ABOUT THE PLACE

About this place

One detail that stands out in Sawagami’s tsukemen is the sweet-and-sour cabbage served alongside the noodles. Between bites of the thick seafood-and-pork-bone dipping broth and the firm, thick house-made noodles, its acidity is said to leave a cleaner finish. You can also add more cabbage to enjoy as a refreshing interlude.

Several diners describe the noodles as satisfyingly chewy, with even a regular serving making for a substantial meal. The large serving has also been described as generous, so it may suit those keen for plenty of noodles; choose the regular size if you would rather keep the portion manageable.

Alongside the standard tsukemen, the menu includes curry tsukemen, spicy tsukemen and pepper-lemon tsukemen. The curry version retains the seafood flavour and offers a different take on the usual bowl. Pepper-lemon and spicy versions are also available; they may appeal if you enjoy a tangy flavour.

Sawagami opens for lunch only and is closed on Saturdays. Orders are placed by purchasing a meal ticket, and dining is inside the restaurant. Check the opening days and bring cash before you go.

03 / TAKE A LOOK AROUND

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Food and drinks

Alcohol Served
Lunch menu available
Dinner menu available

Dining & takeaway

Dine-in
No delivery
No takeout

Seating & Facilities

Restrooms available

Also great for

Featured for lunch
Featured for dinner
Great for solo dining

Reservations

Reservations not accepted

Payment

Cash only
au PAY not accepted
d-barai not accepted
PayPay not accepted
Rakuten Pay not accepted
Transit IC cards not accepted

Entrance & mobility access

No wheelchair-accessible restroom
No wheelchair-accessible seating
No wheelchair-accessible parking
Entrance is not wheelchair accessible

Other information

The soy-sauce and pork-bone broth is simmered with pork knuckle bones, chicken carcasses, chicken feet, pork back fat, mackerel flakes, dried sardines, kombu and other ingredients. It pairs especially well with the firm house-made noodles.
Quiet atmosphere

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04 / YOUR NEXT STOP

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〒164-0011 Tokyo, Nakano City, Central, 5 Chome−15−4 錦ビル

Directions 050-1548-6383

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Opening hours

Closed now

Approximate hours based on listed information, in Japan Standard Time (JST)

Monday11:00–14:30

TuesdayToday11:00–14:30

Wednesday11:00–14:30

Thursday11:00–14:30

Friday11:00–14:30

SaturdayClosed

Sunday11:00–15:00

〒164-0011 Tokyo, Nakano City, Central, 5 Chome−15−4 錦ビルOpen in Google Maps

BEFORE YOUR VISIT

Good to know before you visit.

What does Sawagami’s ramen taste like?

The firm house-made noodles are served with a soy-sauce and pork-bone broth combining pork bones and chicken carcasses with mackerel flakes, dried sardines, kombu and other ingredients.

What days is the restaurant open?

It is closed on Saturdays. On Sundays, it is open from 11:00 to 15:00; from Monday to Friday, it is open from 11:00 to 14:30.

What payment methods are accepted?

Cash only. au PAY, d-barai, PayPay, Rakuten Pay and transport IC cards are not accepted.

Can I make a reservation?

Reservations are not accepted.

Are takeaway and delivery available?

Takeaway and delivery are not available.

Can I enter the restaurant in a wheelchair?

The entrance is not wheelchair accessible. There are no wheelchair-accessible seats or toilets.