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"I recently visited "Menyu", a restaurant specializing in red sea bream ramen. I'd been wanting to try this place for a while! Outside the restaurant, there were plaques from the past Tabelog Top 100 Restaurants and posters for the Tokyo Ramen of the Year awards! This definitely got my hopes up. Since it was my first time, I ordered the classic "M"

"You purchase tickets with cash only. I ordered the oyster ramen, oyster rice, and fresh oysters, and they were all delicious. It's right near Kinshicho Station. There are about 9 counter seats. When I arrived, I was able to get a seat right away, but there was a line when I left. However, the service was fast and the turnover was quick, so I think "

"I went to a popular ramen shop a few minutes' walk from Kinshicho Station for dinner around 10 pm. I bought a shoyu ramen with a large portion of noodles (¥1050) from the vending machine and took a seat. Even though it was late, there was a line out the door. The staff always asks, "Do you want extra fat? Or would you like it normal?" I ordered it "

"There are luggage hooks under the table. The staff were very attentive and casually pointed out the luggage hooks and offered water. The smooth noodles are delicious. The soup isn't my favorite, but it tastes just right when eaten with the noodles. Maybe they considered the balance with the noodles when making the soup. The char siu is melt-in-"

"This is a rare gem of a gyoza place that still exists in the Reiwa era, offering delicious gyoza at incredibly reasonable prices! I've never seen gyoza with such a beautiful, glossy appearance. The gyoza had a dazzling visual appeal, and of course, the taste was just as good as it looked! It would be great if I could relax and enjoy the meal at my "

"I recently had the pleasure of trying the 'Special Duck Chuka-soba (Salt)' at 'Mankeiken,' a renowned ramen shop in Kinshicho, Tokyo. This dish is a testament to their unwavering dedication to duck, showcasing its exquisite flavors in every aspect. The ramen's defining characteristic is its 100% domestic duck broth. A generous amount of duck is "

"Instagram▶︎@wakuwaku_saaan Tabelog▶︎https://tabelog.com/rvwr/futatabiblog/ I recently visited Maguro Standard and then went to this ramen shop for a final meal. I'm a big fan of noodles, so I usually prefer noodles over rice, but because of the intense summer heat, my preference for noodles has intensified even more. I'm practically eating noodles"

"Delicious!! I ordered extra vegetables and a soft-boiled egg, and I was very satisfied. The flat noodles, similar to those found in Kitakata, were amazing with the flavorful soup that came from stir-frying the vegetables. The chili oil on the table was as spicy as advertised, and a little bit was enough to satisfy me."

"Ordering: Order by calling a server. Some servers may not be fluent in Japanese, so pointing at the menu is the most reliable way to order. Payment: Pay at the register next to the entrance. Cash and credit cards are accepted. PayPay is not accepted. ❌ This restaurant serves authentic Thai food. It has a distinct Thai flavor, but it's delicious."

"I visited this restaurant for lunch on a weekday as I had some errands nearby. I arrived a little after 1:00 PM, and while there were about 10 other customers in the restaurant with around 30 seats, there was a steady stream of new customers throughout my visit, so it seems to be a popular place. This restaurant has been selected as one of the "100"

"◾️July 2024 Visit This is an old-fashioned Western-style restaurant located under the elevated railway. They have a wide variety of menu options, and I was torn between choices, but ultimately went with the classic omelet. The chicken rice was wrapped in a smooth, beautiful, fluffy egg. The portion size was quite generous, so it would definitely "

"I visited for lunch on a weekday. This popular udon shop is open only for lunch on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, making it quite difficult to visit. The menu features a basic selection of seven types of udon. You can also choose from various toppings and daily tempura options. This time, I ordered the shoyu udon set, which allows you to enjoy t"

"I visited for lunch on a weekday. This Chinese restaurant offers authentic Hunan cuisine, which is still relatively rare in Japan, at reasonable prices, making it a great place to enjoy a casual meal. This time, I ordered the famous "Mifen" with stir-fried pork belly and chili peppers, and the staff's recommendation, "Mao Zedong's Favorite Braise"

"On September 28, 2024, I visited Ichizu for the first time, as it came up on a Google search when I was in Kinshicho. I ordered the ramen (all regular). The back fat was plentiful, but the soup was surprisingly clean and refreshing. There was a touch of chili pepper in the broth, which added an unexpected kick. It was so delicious that I would defi"

"One of the 'Four Heavenly Kings' of ramen chain stores in my book (Aoba, Tenka Ippin, Ippudo, Santouka). I appreciate their commitment to the street-stall facade. The originator of the double soup, combining meat and seafood broths. Today, I ordered the tsukemen (dipping noodles). And the yuzu chili pepper (the one in Kichijoji had more, though...)"

"It was delicious! It might be a bit pricey, but I think it's okay to pay this much for something truly delicious! I finally went to that Vietnamese restaurant for lunch that I'd been wanting to try for a while. It was around 12:30 pm on the last day of the three-day weekend. Even though it's right by the station, it's on the 4th floor of a mixed-us"

"I visited this place for the first time based on a recommendation from a friend of a colleague. I thought it was an Indian curry restaurant at first glance, but it turned out to be a Bangladeshi restaurant, my first experience with Bangladeshi cuisine. 🇧🇩 It's definitely Asian curry, though. 😅 My stomach was craving lamb or mutton, so I went in wi"

"Absolutely amazing!! I'm a repeat customer! Everything I've ordered has been a personal hit! I haven't tried anything with more than 3 chili peppers, but I think all the dishes are made with flavors that Japanese people who love Thai food will find easy to enjoy! The staff are so wonderful! (Are they all from Thailand? ☺️) They gave me recomm"

"I was craving a hearty bowl of tonkotsu ramen for breakfast, so I visited this place that opens at 9 am. Even though it was right after opening, there was one customer ahead of me and three more after, filling half the counter. Upon entering, the ticket machine is on the right and the water dispenser is on the left. When I handed over my ticket, "

"Located just under a 2-minute walk from Kinshicho Station, on the 1st floor of Parco (Sumida Food Hall), you'll find this restaurant. Mankoken, a Chinese-style ramen shop, is also operated by the same company as Menyu, and both are incredibly popular. They now have 9 locations throughout Tokyo. I visited on a weekday during an off-peak time. T"

"A tonkatsu restaurant with a 'no photography' policy. I ordered the special loin cutlet set (¥2150), and while it was rich with oil, it had a clean aftertaste. It was by far the best tonkatsu I've had in Tokyo. After the meal, they served almond tofu and tea, making it a truly delightful experience. The service was also excellent. Despite being a"