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King Seimen

１丁目, 王子本町 · Tokyo

1-14-1 Ojihoncho, Kita-ku, Tokyo 114-0022, Japan

Former Michelin Bib Gourmand ramen shop near Oji Station specializing in niboshi (dried sardine) broth and ultra-thin-wrapped shrimp and pork wontons.

Dishes: wontonmen

Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.

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