"Kotteri" is the Japanese word used to describe a broth that is incredibly rich and thick.

Tenkaippin's chicken based ramen broth was the first of its kind when it was first created in 1971 by Tsutomu Kimura. Since it was truly one of a kind at the time, patrons nicknamed it "Kotteri" ramen and now anyone who mentions Kotteri ramen in Japan knows it refers to Tenkaippin's legendary Kotteri ramen.

Since it's creation from a small street stand in 1971, Tenkaippin now has over 200 locations throughout Japan.

Being richer than most pork based ramen broth in Japan, Tenkaippin's unique chicken based broth created a new genre of ramen that has since created an ardent fan following.

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Watch as a maiko (geisha in training) gets hit by the Kotteri bug before going to work!

Taste true Kotteri with your eyes in this video highlighting the kotteri nature of Tenkaippin's famous ramen!