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Soy sauce ramen｜Strike-ken
I have tasted “Straight”（Soy sauce ramen） at “Strike-ken”, a ramen restaurant located near Tenjinbashisuji-Rokuchome Station in Kita-ku, Osaka City. This restaurant has gained popularity among ramen fans, and we have enjoyed its charms to the fullest. Retro atmosphere and famous celebrity autographs “Strike-ken”, a few minutes’ walk from Tenjinbashisuji-Rokuchome Station in Osaka City, has a nostalgic atmosphere from the outside. Upon entering the restaurant,...
Shoyu
Beef bone soup ramen｜Menya Nishikawa
“Menya Nishikawa” is famous for “Gyukotsu ramen” (beef bone soup ramen).Gyukotsu ramen is made with beef bone, which is rare in ramen. I often visit Menya Nishikawa because I can always enjoy their delicious “Gyukotsu ramen” (beef bone soup ramen). As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will see a ticket machine on the right side. “Gyukotsu ramen” and “Tonkotsu ramen” are the...
Seafood
White soy sauce ramen with eggplant and crab｜Shurakutei Kuuan
While out looking for a ramen restaurant in the area, I noticed “Shurakutei Kuuan” nearby and headed there immediately, but the parking lot was full before lunch time.I parked my car nearby and waited for a while, and after about 10 minutes the parking lot became available, so I quickly parked my car in the lot and went inside. “Shurakutei Kuuan” was established in...
Seafood
Soy sauce ramen｜Hayashi
I visited “Hayashi”, a ramen restaurant tucked away in an alley a few minutes walk from Shibuya Station in Tokyo. When we arrived around noon, there was already a line of about 10 people. After waiting for about 20 minutes, we finally entered the restaurant. Simple yet deeply flavored menu The menu at “Hayashi” is simply three types of ramen. “Ramen”（Soy sauce ramen）, “Seasoned...
Tsukemen
Dried bonito and kelp broth dipping noodles｜Tsukemen Kinryu
In search of delicious tsukemen (dipping noodles), I went to “Tsukemen Kinryu” near Ogawamachi Station in Tokyo.When we arrived at the restaurant, there were a few customers waiting in front of the restaurant. This is evidence of the restaurant’s popularity. The restaurant staff immediately guided me to the restaurant and I decided to purchase a meal ticket first. After purchasing the ticket, I returned...
Toripaitan
Richness MAX ramen｜Tenka-Ippin
“Kotteri MAX” (Richness MAX ramen) at “Tenka-Ippin”. Finally, the day came when I could try the long-awaited “Kotteri MAX”.After a few minutes of waiting, the “Kotteri MAX” arrived from the kitchen. My first impression of the “Kotteri MAX” was that it was no different from a regular “Kotteri ramen”.However, since it is a “Tenkaippin” ramen, of course it is thicker. I took this picture...
Shoyu
Soy sauce ramen｜Harukiya
I went to “Harukiya”, a ramen restaurant in Ogikubo, Tokyo. There were a few people waiting in front of the restaurant, but the system is to purchase a meal ticket from a ticket vending machine located outside the restaurant before waiting in line. Perhaps because it was Saturday noon, we were able to enter the restaurant after standing in line for about 15 minutes....
Seafood
Hamando Ramen｜Sanuki ramen HAMANDO
Kagawa Prefecture is the home of udon, Japan’s most famous noodle.Despite being the smallest prefecture in Japan, Kagawa Prefecture has by far the largest number of “soba/udon restaurants” per 10,000 people in Japan.Among the countless number of udon restaurants in Kagawa Prefecture, we would like to introduce “Sanuki Ramen Hamando,” whose owner is the winner of the “First Sanuki Udon King Championship” held in...
Shoyu
Special soy sauce ramen｜Nara seimen
This time we visited “Nara seimen”.From the exterior of the store, it is difficult to see what kind of world is spreading before one’s eyes. The appearance of the restaurant is like a hideout or a bar, and when you open the entrance door, you are greeted by a cozy space with a neat, clean, and relaxing atmosphere. The tables are lit by warm,...
Shoyu
Soy sauce ramen｜Junteuchi Daruma
“Junteuchi Daruma” is located near Nakanofujimicho station. This restaurant is only open during lunch time, so it may be difficult to find a good time to visit, but if you decide to have lunch nearby, I highly recommend that you stop by. The “pure handmade noodles” are of course their specialty, but it is not just the noodles that are delicious, but the soup...
Tsukemen
Special dipping noodle｜Mentoku nidaime Tsujita
The other day I visited “Mentoku nidaime Tsujita” in Kojimachi, Tokyo. I was curious about this restaurant, which is located on a quiet street, because of its high rating and good reviews on the food log. Especially, “Tokusei nidaime tsukemen” (Special dipping noodle), the restaurant’s signature dish, seemed to have a high reputation. The restaurant is conveniently located about a two-minute walk from Kojimachi...
Seafood
Extreme taiga ramen｜Tora-Ichiban
“Tora-Ichiban” was selected as one of the 100 best restaurants in 2017. I visited such a famous restaurant. It is a popular restaurant due to its reputation as one of the 100 best restaurants, so there is often a line of people waiting in line. This time we arrived before lunch hours, so we were able to enter the restaurant without waiting. This is...
Tsukemen
Dipping noodles｜Gunjo
Tenjinbashisuji-shotengai (Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street) stretches from Tenma Station in Osaka Prefecture. If you go north on that Tenjinbashisuji-shotengai (Tenjinbashisuji Shopping Street), you will reach Tenjinbashisuji Rokuchome Station. Brick street is located eastward from the station.Gunjo” is located on the brick street to the east. There is no prominent signboard, and “Gunjo” is written only faintly inside the restaurant.The restaurant has a counter with seven...
Miso
Miso ramen｜Misoya Hachiro-shouten Shinjuku-ten
On a weekday evening, I suddenly had a craving for some delicious “miso ramen” and visited “Misoya Hachiro-shouten Shinjuku-ten”, located near Shinjuku Station in Tokyo. Since it was a little late in the day, the atmosphere inside the restaurant was relatively relaxed.I purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine right outside the entrance and ordered “Miso Ramen” of course. The staff asked me,...
Seafood
Kurotsubo Ramen｜Resshi-shoyu Menkobo Sanku
This time, after a long absence, I visited “Resshi-shoyu Menkobo Sanku” located in Fukushima-ku, Osaka. The nearest station is JR Shin-Fukushima Station.There was no waiting time and we were able to enter the restaurant smoothly. Order the “Kurotsubo Ramen”. Elegant flavored simmered dried seafood broth soy sauce soup The soup of “Kurotsubo Ramen” is a delicious soy sauce broth made from dried fish and...
Shoyu
Superior ramen｜Gokujo chuka-soba Fukumi
Located on the first basement floor of KITTE, a commercial facility directly connected to Tokyo Station. We enjoyed “Gokujo chuka-soba” (Superior ramen) at “Gokujo chuka-soba Fukumi”, which boasts an outstanding reputation even in the fierce battle zone of ramen. Royal style shines through in its refined simplicity The restaurant has a relaxed atmosphere, with counter and table seating available. Because it was late in...
Shoyu
Soy sauce ramen｜Kinguemon honten
I have enjoyed the very popular menu item “Osaka black” (Soy sauce ramen) at “Kinguemon honten” in Higashinari-ku, Osaka City. As the name suggests, this ramen features a thick soy sauce broth, and is recommended for first-time visitors. Thick soup with a distinctive soy sauce flavor The most distinctive feature of “Osaka black” (Soy sauce ramen) is its rich soy sauce broth, which fills...
Shoyu
Special ramen｜Ramen Yama-to-ki
We have tasted the “Tokusei ramen”（Special ramen） at the Ramen restaurant “Ramen Yama-to-ki” in Suginami Ward, Tokyo. This restaurant is a must-visit for ramen lovers. Exquisite harmony of clear ramen soup and hand-rubbed noodles The most distinctive feature of “Ramen Yama-to-ki”‘s “Tokusei ramen” (Special ramen) is the clear-colored soup. Although the soup looks dark in color, the first sip reveals a gentle flavor with...
Shoyu
“Tori-ton shoyu ramen”（Soy sauce ramen）｜Aqua
I had “Tori-ton shoyu ramen”（Soy sauce ramen） at “Aqua” ramen restaurant located in Kitaguchi-cho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture. Located near Nishinomiya Kitaguchi Station, it is conveniently accessible. This popular restaurant sometimes has a line out the door, but if your timing is good, you can get in right away.As soon as you enter the restaurant, you will see a ticket vending machine, where you...
Shoyu
Chicken broth ramen and Chicken and Egg rice bowl｜KamotoNegi EATo LU...
If you are looking for good ramen in the Shinjuku Station neighborhood of Tokyo, I recommend “KamotoNegi EATo LUMINE Shinjuku-ten”, which is located in the basement of Shinjuku Lumine.There were several people waiting in front of the restaurant, so we waited in line.While waiting in line, you purchase a meal ticket from the ticket machine and hand it to the staff. This time, I...
Toripaitan
Special slow-cooked chicken broth ramen｜Ramen Afro Beats
This time I went to “Ramen Afro Beats”. “Toripaitan ramen” (Slow-cooked chicken broth ramen) is popular, and this is my first visit in the hope that it will be to my liking. The location is a five-minute walk from Shinjuku-Gyoen station in Tokyo. This ramen restaurant is close to the station.The restaurant has many seats, although only counter seats are available. I bought a...
Shoyu
Thick sliced char siu pork and low temperature char siu topping ramen...
This is a limited edition collaboration between “Hakata Ippudo” and “Jinrui mina Menrui”. “Of course I love Ippudo, and I also love “Jinrui mina Menrui”. What a surprise that these two ramen restaurants are collaborating…I was so happy and excited that I went there right away. There were a couple of people lined up in front of the restaurant, but after a short wait,...