Ramen Thank in Daimon – Chicken and Vegetables in Harmony
- Frank
- 4 days ago
- 2 min read
Ramen Thank in Daimon (鶏ポタラーメンTHANK 大門) is all about comfort in a bowl. Their specialty is tori pota ramen. It's a chicken and vegetable potage-style soup that feels both rich and refreshing at the same time.
Each bowl contains about 120 grams of vegetables, slowly cooked with chicken. Think potatoes, onions, carrots, leeks, radish – even more depending on the season. No chemical seasonings are used.
It’s a broth built from scratch, with layers of natural sweetness and depth.
Signature Chicken Ramen
When you order their signature chicken ramen, you’ll be asked to choose the soup thickness:
Sarari (さらり): light and smooth
Torori (とろり): rich (pictured here)
Poteri (ぽてり): extra rich, almost creamy
Pictured is torori, and it's spot on – thick enough to feel indulgent, but not so heavy that you can't finish the bowl.
On top, you’ll often find their standout shoyu-marinated chicken wings. It’s a topping that really highlights what they do best – elevating chicken to star status.
While their chicken ramen is the headliner, the menu doesn’t stop there. You’ll also find tsukemen (dipping ramen) and even tantanmen, each carrying that same attention to detail in the broth and toppings.
The Story Behind Thank
What sets Ramen Thank apart isn’t just the food – it’s the philosophy. The owner was inspired to start the shop while studying abroad in New York. During a time of deep uncertainty after 9/11, he rediscovered the power of ramen.
That bowl gave him hope and made him want to spread the same feeling to others. He wanted ramen that could be eaten every day, so he packed it with vegetables.
He wanted ramen that his Muslim friends could enjoy, so he made it chicken-based. Nearly 20 years later, that mission hasn’t changed – ramen that brings smiles to the people who eat it.
Branches Beyond Daimon
The Daimon / Hamamatsucho shop isn’t the only place you’ll find Ramen Thank. They also have branches in Shin-Ochanomizu, Kamata (both still Tokyo), and even Kamakura. But Daimon, with its mix of office workers and locals, makes for a great stop if you’re nearby.
Ramen Thank in Daimon - Final Thoughts
Ramen Thank is different from the heavy, pork-based bowls that often dominate. Here, the chicken and vegetables shine – making for ramen that feels wholesome and hearty at the same time.
It’s ramen with heart, built on the belief that a single bowl can make someone’s day a little brighter.
