Solo score 4 out of 5: Very comfortableMultiple sources agree · checked 2026-10
Ikene Chicken Paitan Ramen
池音 鶏白湯ラーメン · show this name to taxi drivers
A small chicken paitan (creamy chicken broth) ramen shop in the Chifeng Street lanes, a few minutes from Zhongshan Station. You order at a machine and eat one bowl each, and solo diners are common, though dinner queues of around 20 minutes are normal.
At a glance for one
Portions
Single portions
Peak hours
Queue at peak
How to order
Ticket kiosk
Price for one
NT$250–300
Hours
11:30–15:00 (Wed, Sat, Sun), 16:30–21:30 · Closed Mon
Lunch only on Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday; Tuesday, Thursday and Friday are dinner only.
Who's here
Some guests are solo
Booking
Not needed
Vegetarian
Few vegetarian options
Details can change. Check on site before you rely on hours, prices or payment.
How to order, step by step
- Join the queue outside and wait for staff to call you in - there are no reservations
- Order and pay at the machine inside, in cash only
- Hand over your ticket and say if you want firmer or softer noodles or no spring onion
- Ask staff for your free extra noodles before you finish the soup
- Staff may ask you to move seats so a group can sit together
- There is no customer toilet and no takeaway
What to order solo: The signature chicken paitan ramen (about NT$250-280 in 2026). The richer version is limited and can sell out.
Best time to go alone: Right at 16:30 on a weekday, or 11:30 on Wednesday or the weekend. Closed Monday; no lunch on Tuesday, Thursday or Friday.
Getting there
MRT: Zhongshan, approx 3 min walk
No. 25, Ln. 23, Chifeng St., Datong Dist., Taipei City
台北市大同區赤峰街23巷25號
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Sources & checks
Multiple sources agree · 2026-10
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