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 egg Ramen”, and “Char siu pork ramen”. The restaurant has only a straight counter with seating for about 10 people. I will start with the soup. The rich seafood flavor spreads in your mouth with a creamy and refreshing aftertaste. It is an exquisite dish.

Perfectly balanced noodles and soup

The noodles are medium-thick and firm, making them a perfect match for the soup. The noodles alone will not stop your chopsticks. Toppings are simple and standard: char siu pork, half-boiled egg, bamboo shoots, chopped green onion, and seaweed. The half-boiled egg in particular is exquisitely done and enhances the flavor of the soup. The richness and freshness of the double broth of seafood and pork bones, which can be consumed to the last drop, are in perfect harmony.

【 UMAMECCA Editor’s voice 】

The first bite of “Hayashi”‘s “Ramen” (Soy sauce ramen) will surprise you with its deliciousness. The seafood broth has no unpleasant cloying taste, and while refreshing, it is rich and slightly thickened. The soup is simple in appearance, but has a deep flavor. The straight noodles have a firm texture and are a perfect match for the soup. It can be said that this ramen is the result of eliminating waste and pursuing flavor.
“Hayashi”‘s ramen may look thick and heavy, but it actually has an elegant taste and a clear mouthfeel. The noodles, which are neither too thick nor too thin, and the simple ingredient composition accentuate the deliciousness of the soup. You will never get tired of the taste even if you eat it every day, and once you try it, you will definitely want to visit again.