Teinun - Thai Ramen
Waseda and Akasaka ****

Address * Shinjuku-ku, Nishi-Waseda 2-18-25 and * Tokyo-to, Minato-ku, Akasaka 3-6-6, Akasaka Tarui Bldg. Open 11 am to 11 pm Map See directions Telephone 3202-1865 (Waseda) and 3586-3258 (Akasaka) Menu In Japanese and Thai with pictures - CC No

If you didn't know it's a Thai Ramen shop, you'd think Teinun was simply one of the countless cheap restaurants in Waseda. In a sense, this already tells you what to expect: simple stuff prepared hurriedly. The authenticity of the food and the simplicity and homeliness of the place are nonetheless attractive, and Teinun is well worth a visit. I cannot recommend it though unless you are specifically interested in Thai Ramen. Other Thai dishes are better eaten at Kao Tai (see review) even though they cost as just as much.

Teinun in Waseda is easy to find. Take Waseda Dori from Takadanobaba station and walk towards Waseda on the right side of the street. After Meiji Dori, keep your eyes open, because you will find our restaurant few meters after the headquarters of Amnesty International. Here is a picture of Teinun. Might come in handy.

The Akasaka branch is, coming from Akasaka station, two blocks after TBS Bldg on the left.