Music stars and Japanese food
Steven Tyler and Kanton Shuka Rakuraku: ankake yakisoba in Edogawabashi
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If you are exploring noodle dishes in Tokyo, consider ankake yakisoba after ramen. A published story about Kanton Shuka Rakuraku in Edogawabashi describes an order placed by Steven Tyler. Source: Shukan Josei PRIME
The story of an order of gomoku ankake yakisoba
A 2015 Shukan Josei PRIME article reports that Tyler ordered gomoku ankake yakisoba and ate only the thickened sauce and topping, leaving the noodles. It does not state the date of his visit or why he ate it that way. Source: Shukan Josei PRIME
We cannot infer dietary restrictions or health circumstances from this story alone. Also, there is no need to imitate the same way of eating. All you have to do is take it as an opportunity to learn about the restaurant and its cuisine, and then enjoy it as you like.
Suggest a dish different from sauce yakisoba
If only one dish comes to mind when you hear the word "yakisoba," try looking at other types to expand your eating options. In Rakuraku's store introduction, there is a photo of the "Gomoku Ankake Yakisoba" dish. Source: Hitosara
Look at the photographs in the restaurant listing to understand the dish, then check whether it is available on the current menu. When choosing an unfamiliar dish during a trip, this sequence can help narrow down your options.
The image used in this article is a general image of the dish called Ankake Yakisoba. It does not accurately represent the arrangement, ingredients, and quantities at the actual restaurant.
How to assemble a meal that focuses on one dish
When you're on a trip and want to eat all kinds of things, you tend to end up ordering a lot. Here, we will suggest how to start by choosing one noodle dish and consider adding more if necessary. If you plan to share food with your companions, please check with the restaurant regarding the amount of food and serving plates.
The restaurant listing also includes boiled dumplings and xiaolongbao. These are dishes currently listed as options, not dishes confirmed to have been ordered by Tyler. Source: Hitosara
Although this is the same restaurant featured in the Jackie Chan article, this page starts with ankake yakisoba. Several stories of visits to one restaurant can inspire different ways of choosing a meal.
Get off for a meal at Edogawabashi
Rakuraku is a 1-minute walk from Edogawabashi Station on the Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line. The location is 1-10-11 Sekiguchi, Bunkyo-ku, Tokyo. Source: Hitosara store information
Try getting off at a station specifically for a meal. A small change to your plans can introduce you to a new side of Tokyo. A star’s name may lead you to the restaurant, but the memories you take home will be of your own meal.
Restaurant information and related links
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YouTube is a search link, and we have not confirmed the video of the person visiting the store. Please be careful not to treat prices and offers listed in past reports as current.
About this article
This article is an editorial article based on published reporting and restaurant information, not a record of the author’s own dining experience. Past visits or related coverage do not establish a current endorsement, regular patronage or any affiliation between this website, the restaurant and the person discussed. Before visiting, check the restaurant’s latest hours, prices, menu and reservation arrangements. The references come from the manuscript prepared on September 28, 2026. Check the latest information before publication or a visit.
All images are illustrations. They are not photographs of the actual restaurant, its food or a visit. Signs, menus, prices, background scenery and people in the images are also illustrative and cannot establish the real exterior, interior, dishes or location. Before visiting, consult the restaurant links and maps in the article.