Hyperlocal Tokyo

I visited on a weekday afternoon. There was no line, and I was able to get in right away. The salt ramen was ¥1100 and the pork rice set was ¥1400, totaling ¥1400. The ramen arrived about 3 minutes after ordering. The clear amber soup and thin Chinese noodles gave it the appearance of a typical salt ramen. The flavor was a combination of kelp and chicken, but it lacked depth and the saltiness was a bit strong on the tongue. The soup was light and easy to drink. The noodles were good for Chinese noodles, but they didn't stand out. The bamboo shoots were sweet and flavorful, which I liked. The char siu was also very tender and had a melt-in-your-mouth texture, allowing you to enjoy the natural flavor of the meat. The set rice was slightly sweet and went well with the meat, making it very easy to eat. Overall, it was decent, but I felt the price was high. It was a safe and tasty choice, but the ramen didn't have a clear star, with both the noodles and soup being somewhat mediocre. I think the rice dish was better than the ramen.

While strolling around, I stumbled upon a ramen shop that seemed to have won awards overseas! I checked out the reviews and found that the one-star ratings were all from perfectionists complaining about the staff and service. There was only one customer inside, and a blonde female staff member greeted me politely. With so many different ramen options, I asked for a recommendation and was immediately told to try the "Oni-Shio Ramen." I ordered the Oni-Shio Ramen and a char siu don set for 1400 yen, and I was surprised! It was so delicious! The char siu don and ramen came with a total of four slices of char siu, which was a bit much. I understand they're confident in their cooking skills, but I think they should consider simplifying their menu. Next time, I'll try the Oni-Shio Rice. It was seriously delicious!

I visited for the first time and ordered the Oni Kara Miso Ramen and Oni Shio Ramen. I'm a miso fan, so I went for the miso instead of the salt, but the salt was actually more delicious, as recommended. I didn't order it this time, but the fried rice looked so good, so I'll try it next time.

A famous restaurant that has relocated from Shibuya to Asakusa. I remember having their lobster ramen at a ramen festival in Kabukicho a while back, but this was my first time visiting the actual store. I went with my family this time. It was early evening, so there were no other customers in the restaurant. The staff were sitting around looking bored. The interior was very clean. I ordered the "Oni-soba Set with Oni-shio" (鬼そばセット鬼塩) for 1400 yen, which comes with a mini chopped-up char siu rice bowl. My family ordered the shoyu ramen with a large portion and an extra egg. While there wasn't anything particularly unique about it, the thick salt-based soup was good for the price, and the ramen was just plain delicious. The shoyu soup was also good, with a comforting flavor. They've won the New York Ramen Contest for two years in a row, and it's definitely a flavor that Americans would enjoy. Maybe it's a good fit for Asakusa, which is popular with foreign tourists. Be careful of the uneven steps connecting the two floors of the restaurant.

I arrived at the restaurant around 11:40 am on Sunday. There was only one other group of customers when I entered, but by the time I finished eating, it was full. However, the turnover seemed fast, so you might be able to get in after a short wait. This restaurant has counter seats, so it's perfect for solo diners. I ordered the signature Oni-Shio Ramen with an egg. I was surprised by how quickly it was served. It must be because of the thin noodles, as it came out in about 2 minutes. It's a classic salt ramen, but the chicken flavor is rich and delicious! However, the aftertaste is clean. The egg was also good. The special ramen is also good, but the price is a bit touristy. But it's worth it every now and then. It was delicious!