Senju Char Siu Ken
千住 チャーシュー軒
Kita-Senju · Ramen
Senju Char Siu Ken in Kita-Senju puts pork front and center—thick slices of chashu dominate both the ramen and the char siu men. Deep-night ramen spot two minutes from the station, perfect for post-drinks hunger.
They're open late, which is handy. The food's really good—you can get a proper taste of chan-kei flavor, which is one of the trendy styles going around Tokyo right now.
— Asakusa Boy
As seen on Instagram
Original post by @tokyo.kiyomaru
How to visit
- Address
- Adachi-ku, Senju, 2-64-1 1F, Tokyo
- Hours
- Mon–Thu, Sat–Sun 11am–4am; Fri 11am–7am
- Price
- $$
- Rating
- 3.8 ★ (236 reviews on Google Maps)
- English (?)
- Yes
- Reservations
- Not required
What makes it special
The name says it all: char siu is the main event. The broth carries generous hunks of braised pork. Side menu moves too—mapo tofu and lu rou fan draw crowds. Late-night and early-morning hours (until 4am weekdays, 7am Friday) make it a reliable landing spot after izakayas close.
How to visit
Walk 2 minutes from Kita-Senju Station. Cash and card accepted. No reservation needed. Hours run deep into the morning, but arrive early evening for the full crowd, or late night for quieter service.
FAQ
What's the signature dish?
Char Siu Men—ramen loaded with thick slices of braised pork. The standard Ramen also comes well-dressed with char siu.
Good for late-night eating?
Yes. Open until 4am most nights, 7am on Friday. Popular post-izakaya stop.
Any sides worth ordering?
Lu Rou Fan and Mapo Tofu are regularly mentioned by visitors. A small rice bowl of lu rou fan is also available.