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This restaurant serves a delicious dan dan noodles that will satisfy both those who can't handle spice and those who love it. I went on a Saturday at around 11 am (a few minutes after opening) and the place was packed. Even though it's a famous restaurant, there wasn't a line outside, which I thought was lucky, but I was wrong. The appearance is simple, a classic dan dan noodles. I took a sip of the soup first, and it had a great sesame aroma and was very creamy. The chili oil's spiciness and the refreshing numbness of the Sichuan peppercorns were a perfect combination. I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but even I could handle this. I especially liked the smooth noodles and the creamy sesame-flavored soup, which are characteristic of dan dan noodles. The flavorful minced pork with its spicy bean paste, along with the pickled mustard greens and small shrimp, went well with the soup and noodles. It was a long time since I had dan dan noodles at a restaurant, and I was very satisfied. Next time, I want to try it with an extra level of spice and add toppings like a soft-boiled egg and rice for a second helping.

I went to Toyosu Ramen, which is a 1-2 minute walk from Toyosu Station. It's usually packed with office workers during lunchtime, so it's best to go a little later. This time, I ordered the Dan Dan noodles with mild spice. The minced pork and bean sprouts were plentiful and perfectly complemented the soup, making it delicious. The noodles themselves were a bit thin, almost like konjac noodles. Personally, I prefer curly egg noodles, but some people might like this.

These are all my personal opinions. Toyosu Ramen is a long-established shop. It's comforting. This is just my personal opinion, but the gyoza here is highly recommended! I often drop in for a quick drink, but I can't stop eating the gyoza. The gyoza here is truly delicious! I highly recommend it! (The photo is from the day I ate three plates. lol)

A Chinese restaurant located in a prime spot at Toyosu Station's intersection. While they have a ramen sign, they also offer a wide variety of dishes and set meals. It has a typical Chinese restaurant atmosphere, but the staff are Chinese. The interior is a bit cluttered, with counter and table seating. The spacious kitchen, with a clear view, is filled with lively Chinese chatter. Today, I opted for the motsu kimuchi and gyoza (since I had too many carbs at lunch). The motsu is the white variety, and they also seem to have motsu ni. It's stir-fried with a flavorful kimchi sauce. I had to resist the urge to order rice... The gyoza are small, and the chili oil might be homemade. It's a popular spot for enjoying drinks in the evening. They don't accept credit cards, but they do accept PayPay.

The restaurant was bustling with energy, and I ended up going there two days in a row. I love the atmosphere. It's not fancy, but both the ramen and set meals were delicious. The large-portion gyoza set came with 9 gyoza, soup, and rice - simple and satisfying. The wontons were also delicious.