Toribayashi Chicken Paitan Ramen
4 Chome-32-2 Ryogoku, Sumida City, Tokyo 130-0026, Japan · Japan
★ 4.7 on Google · 1,288 reviews · View on Google Maps
Manipulation score
CleanCompleted Sep 2, 2026 · 183 reviews flagged
How this score works
The score estimates how strongly this place's review record matches known manipulation patterns, from 0 (no signs) to 100. Verdicts: Clean below 40, Suspicious from 40, Likely Manipulated from 70; Review Drive when the flags are mostly staff asking customers for named reviews. It rises with the share of reviews flagged and how suspicious each one is.
- Burst
- — an abnormal spike of five-star reviews in a single day compared to the place's usual pace.
- Low activity account
- — the reviewer has almost no other reviews, photos, or Local Guide history; throwaway accounts look like this.
- Duplicate text
- — the wording is nearly identical to another review of the same place.
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Case conclusion
What the numbers say
1,000 reviews examined
- Google rating
- 4.7★
- Not-flagged average
- 4.7★
- Flagged
- 18%
- Coverage
- 78%
All reviews shown by Google
817 examined reviews
183 of 1,000
1,000 of 1,288 Google reviews
“Not flagged” means no configured Revdict signal matched; it does not prove a review is genuine. Data fetched Sep 2, 2026.
Review brief
What reviews not flagged by Revdict say
Reviewers report that this small neighborhood ramen shop near Ryogoku Station offers a variety of rich chicken-based and miso ramen options, alongside sides like gyoza and fried rice. Many note that the service is quick, prices are affordable under 1,000 yen, and the ordering machine features English options for visitors.
+ Repeated strengths
Rich and flavorful broth
Reviewers frequently praise the rich, creamy, and flavorful chicken paitan and miso broths.
3 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-03-30
Stunning ramen, warm welcome and ridiculous value for money.
5★ · 2025-09-30
The food was delicious and the value for money was excellent!
5★ · 2026-08-11
We visited for quick lunch. Service was quick and meals was delicious. Highly recommended
Friendly and helpful service
Reviewers consistently mention that the staff are welcoming, friendly, and helpful with the ticket kiosk.
2 supporting reviews
5★ · 2025-03-29
It's really delicious!!! And they're very kind and helpful!!
5★ · 2025-10-29
Excellent ramen, great atmosphere!
Great value and affordable prices
Reviewers highlight that the generous portions are reasonably priced, often costing under 1,000 yen.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-03-30
Stunning ramen, warm welcome and ridiculous value for money.
− Repeated complaints
Salty broth
Some reviewers report that certain broths can taste quite salty.
2 supporting reviews
4★ · 2025-10-10
A soup is a little bit salty for me but Shashu was great as well as gyoza. Worth to try!
5★ · 2026-07-07
great customer service with positive attitude, the space is clean and comfortable, the ramen texture was cooked perfectly, however the broth was quite strong and a bit on the salty side for me. definitely would recommend!!
Cash-only or kiosk limitations
Reviewers note that the ordering machine primarily accepts cash and small bills, which can occasionally cause minor confusion.
1 supporting review
5★ · 2025-10-11
Simple, cash only, no frills, chewy noodles
Perceived gap between high ratings and average taste
A few reviewers feel the restaurant is somewhat overrated by tourists and offers fairly ordinary ramen.
2 supporting reviews
3★ · 2025-04-21
An ordinary chicken broth ramen. It's acceptable if it's nearby. You might be surprised by the gap between the high reviews and reality. I suspect that sorting by most recent reviews results in many machine-translated reviews by foreigners,...
3★ · 2026-02-01
Just a bowl of very ordinary ramen. At the time when I visited it had a score of 4.7, which, in my opinion, was clearly overrated, probably because of the generosity of foreign customers. No need to take any detour for this. But if you ar...
Good for
- Travelers looking for pork-free chicken-based ramen options
- Diners seeking a quick, budget-friendly meal under 1,000 yen
- Visitors wanting an easy ordering process with English ticket kiosks
Avoid if
- You prefer light, low-sodium broths
- You expect a spacious, upscale restaurant atmosphere
- You exclusively want to pay with large-denomination banknotes or prefer full-service table ordering
Review anatomy
Reviews per month
| Month | Reviews | Flagged |
|---|---|---|
| Mar ’25 | 9 | 0 |
| Apr ’25 | 61 | 7 |
| May ’25 | 60 | 8 |
| Jun ’25 | 44 | 6 |
| Jul ’25 | 39 | 12 |
| Aug ’25 | 37 | 11 |
| Sep ’25 | 80 | 13 |
| Oct ’25 | 100 | 17 |
| Nov ’25 | 69 | 14 |
| Dec ’25 | 56 | 9 |
| Jan ’26 | 43 | 7 |
| Feb ’26 | 49 | 9 |
| Mar ’26 | 53 | 12 |
| Apr ’26 | 51 | 17 |
| May ’26 | 85 | 12 |
| Jun ’26 | 46 | 9 |
| Jul ’26 | 64 | 10 |
| Aug ’26 | 52 | 10 |
| Sep ’26 | 2 | 0 |
Rating distribution
Evidence
- burst 5 five-star reviews on 2025-08-23 vs avg 0.9/day weight 1
- low activity account 179 reviews flagged weight 0.8
Flagged reviews
Showing the 10 most suspicious of 183 flagged reviews.
Cyber Doll
1 review
★★★★★
2025-08-23
It was so good really i was surprised why it is so empty it’s so amazing 10/10
Eclairock
42 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-08-23
Incredibly good
Marion
17 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-08-23
Delicious ramen, exactly what you'd expect from ramen in Japan. Not touristy and truly authentic. Very affordable price. I recommend it.
Nabil Ould Hamou
3 reviews
★★★★★
2025-08-23
This is an amazing place to come to if you love ramen, especially chicken ramen. The food is amazing and the prices are really reasonable. The staff are absolutely lovely, you can even pay by card by asking them directly.
takashi kikuchi
223 reviews · Local Guide
★★★★★
2025-08-23
[First visit] Chicken white soup. They use a ticket system, but if you ask to pay with a transportation card, the staff will bring a separate terminal and you have to manually enter your order and make the payment, so it seems like cashless payment is time-consuming and time-consuming. I laughed a...
Tyler Campbell (TemptedTemplar)
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-04-03
Deserves every star. Fantastic staff despite my lack of Japanese, fantastic food, price and speed. Next time I'll ask for a bar seat so I don't elbow the wall constantly.
Matthew Cull
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-04-06
Beautiful authentic Ramen hole in the wall restaurant. Traditional ordering via ticket system on the wall. Be sure to take coins. Charso miso ramen was delicious. The two staff were lovely.
M Jones
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-04-18
Quick and delicious food. Easy to order via machine.
Victor Hernandez-Urena
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-04-19
The spicy chicken paitan is amazing and they’re so friendly here. Went on a whim and definitely did not disappoint!!!
DeKo Servidoni
2 reviews
★★★★★
2025-05-09
Report generated Sep 2, 2026. Reviews change — you can request a fresh investigation.