Slow-cooked chicken broth ramen with char siu chicken｜Garyu

I visited the ramen restaurant “Garyu” in Sangenjaya, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, to try their “Tori char siu ramen” (Slow-cooked chicken broth ramen with char siu chicken). This popular restaurant has a clean and comfortable interior that is easy for women to enter, and if your timing is good, you may be able to get in without waiting in line.

Elegant taste of Slow-cooked chicken broth soup

First, take a sip from the soup. The uncooked, cloudy Slow-cooked chicken broth soup has a gentle flavor reminiscent of Hakata’s mizutaki (Hakata’s hotpot). At first, the soup may be a little unsatisfying, but as you continue to drink it, the umami flavor accumulates. The clear soup, free of any cloying taste, gently permeates the entire body.

Two kinds of chicken char siu pork and exquisite noodles

The most attractive feature of “Tori char siu ramen” (Slow-cooked chicken broth ramen with char siu chicken) is the two kinds of chicken char siu. The moist chicken breast and the tender chicken leg each offer different textures and flavors. The noodles are thin like somen noodles and are characterized by their supple yet crunchy texture. The noodles are a perfect match for the soup, and the harmony of the easy-slurping noodles and the gentle broth is exquisite.

Careful preparation and attentive service

At “Garyu”, each bowl of soup is heated in a small pot and the noodles are carefully drained. The carefully prepared soup is both elegant and satisfying. Furthermore, the attentive service, such as asking if you would like a paper apron, is a nice touch. From the counter seats you can see the kitchen, so you can enjoy your ramen while feeling the seriousness of its creator.

【 UMAMECCA Editor’s voice 】

“Garyu”‘s “Tori char siu ramen” (Slow-cooked chicken broth ramen with char siu chicken) is a perfect combination of elegant and gentle slow-cooked chicken broth soup, thin noodles, and two kinds of chicken char siu. The soup, which is non-flavored, has no artificial flavors, and the more you eat, the more flavorful it becomes. You will be able to enjoy your ramen at your leisure in a restaurant where you can feel the meticulous service and careful preparation. If you are looking for good ramen in Setagaya Ward, please visit “Garyu”. You will be satisfied with the craftsmanship and tenderness that goes into every bowl of ramen.