Hyperlocal Tokyo

• Tuna Bone Ramen ¥990 (tax included). I chose the tuna confit as my topping. This was my first time trying ramen with tuna. It had a gentle flavor and didn't make me feel guilty while eating it. The owner seemed like a kind person.

I had the tuna bone broth ramen. You can choose between seared bacon or tuna confit, and I went with the seared bacon. The exterior and interior don't feel like a typical ramen shop, but rather like a stylish cafe. It's so clean and beautiful that I was momentarily confused if I was in the right place. Western music played in the background, adding to the unique atmosphere. There's no ticket machine, you order directly, and you can sit wherever you like if there are empty seats. The soup is a fish bone broth with a lively seafood flavor. It's not overly salty, but rather a gentle taste that allows the thin noodles to blend in perfectly. The bacon is seared to perfection, small but packed with flavor. The soft-boiled egg was also cooked to the perfect level of doneness. I saw someone else order the egg and bacon mixed noodles with rice for their final course, which piqued my interest. They also have craft beer, but it seemed a bit pricey. I felt like a simple lemon sour or a highball would have been a good match (sorry if I missed it). Overall, I was impressed by the well-crafted ramen. It's a bit of a walk from Monzen-nakacho.

I ordered the homemade bacon and egg mixed noodles, a dish that looked incredibly delicious. The chewy whole wheat noodles, seared bacon coated in a sweet sauce and egg yolk, were absolutely delightful. The occasional punch of thick fried garlic added a savory kick that stimulated my appetite. Adding pepper halfway through gave it a spicy bite that tightened the flavors and kept me from getting bored until the very end. I didn't get to try it this time because I ordered a large portion, but I'm sure the sweet sauce on rice would be incredibly delicious. I'll definitely try it next time! The owner seemed like a very kind person ☺️

This was a trendy ramen dish, reverse-imported from New York. I tried the pork bone broth ramen, and while I don't usually eat seafood-based ramen, it was fresh and delicious.

I visited this place for the first time with high expectations after seeing it featured on "Admachi-ku Tenkoku" (a popular Japanese TV show that showcases local areas) about Kiyosumi Shirakawa. I arrived at 11:25 am on May 24th. The shop was closed, but there were already four people waiting in line, and four more joined after me. The shop opened at 11:30 am, and it was almost full as soon as the doors opened. I sat at the counter and ordered the Tuna Kotsu Ramen with Tuna Confit (you can choose between Tuna Confit or Homemade Grilled Bacon). You can pay with cash or PayPay, and they also offer after-payment options. The interior is stylish and clean, with four counter seats and three tables. Water is self-service. The two male staff members were very friendly and provided excellent service. The ramen was served about five minutes after I ordered. The noodles were thin and delicious. However, the Tuna Confit topping didn't have much flavor, and the soup was also light, lacking in depth and richness. It didn't leave much of an impression on me. Overall, unfortunately, it wasn't my cup of tea. I think it would be better for adult men to order a large portion. Thank you for the meal. By the time I left, there was a line of four people waiting outside. It's just a short walk from Kiyosumi Shirakawa Station and also close to Kiyosumi Garden.