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I went in the early morning. It's open 24 hours. I had the "all-you-can-eat" ramen and rice. The ramen was a lighter, home-style (ieya-kei) flavor. The noodles were medium-thick and clung nicely to the broth, which was delicious. Rice was all-you-can-eat and came with pickles. There were plenty of toppings, which made it fun to change up the flavors. The garlic vinegar topping was especially good.

This is a family-run ramen shop in a traditional downtown area. It's amazing that you can get ramen of this quality 24 hours a day. Compared to typical 'ke-i-style' ramen, the flavor is lighter, so those who prefer the standard 'ke-i-style' might want to order it with a stronger flavor. Another unique feature of this shop is that it uses wakame seaweed instead of spinach.

I had the chashu ramen. The broth reminded me of a classic "kei-ryu" ramen style, but it was a bit lighter overall, which was perfect for me. The noodles and chashu were pretty standard. I appreciate that they're open late, the ramen isn't overly salty, and the staff is energetic. These are all great points. I'll definitely come back again. Thanks for the delicious meal!

A "家系" (Kei-style) ramen shop that's surprisingly not heavy. I stopped by after visiting the nearby Fukagawa Shinmei Shrine. It's a rare find these days, a 24-hour operation. The L-shaped counter with 9 seats has individual wooden dividers, creating a unique dining experience in surprisingly tight spaces. (It doesn't have the same private booth feel as famous Hakata ramen shops.) I purchased a ticket for the regular-sized "Chuka-soba" (Chinese-style noodles) for 800 yen from the vending machine and told the staff my preferences over the counter. I asked for firm noodles, strong flavor, and extra oil. The ramen arrived 7 minutes after ordering. Apparently, they have a variety of bowl sizes in the kitchen, and they seem to adjust the size based on the amount of noodles ordered. The thick-cut char siu (roasted pork) and 3 sheets of nori (seaweed) were topped with wakame (seaweed) instead of the usual spinach, which was a unique touch. According to the explanation on the partition, it's a special wakame from Waki Foods Co., Ltd., known for its rich ocean aroma and firm texture that enhances the flavor of the ramen. It truly harmonized perfectly with the oily char siu. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles, well-balanced with the flavorful wheat-based soup. Even though I ordered strong flavor and extra oil, the soup was surprisingly light and didn't make me feel heavy at all. This might be a rare "Kei-style" ramen that you could eat every day. The table was lined with a variety of condiments, including spicy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, ginger, garlic, "rice-delicious garlic", raw garlic vinegar, and soy sauce. I tried the spicy sauce, which had a different flavor than the typical bean paste chili sauce, with sliced chili peppers included, making it an effective flavor change for the spiciness. It made the ramen even more enjoyable. The entrance was a bit inconspicuous, but I was very happy to have discovered this delicious "Kei-style" ramen shop. It was a very satisfying meal.

Delicious! This ramen shop is open 24 hours a day and is always packed. It fills the hearts and stomachs of Koto-ku residents. The condiments on the table are a great lineup. In addition to vinegar and ginger, I love spicy food, so I added a lot. I'm sorry I added so much that it changed the flavor. Honestly, I can't tell the difference between different types of "house-style" ramen, but I think this one is easy to eat even for women who aren't used to ramen. I see a lot of female customers! I'll definitely be back!