蒙古タンメン中本
I visited Ida Shoten in Ebara-Nakano on Tuesday, September 19th at 6:00 PM. As of today, it ranks 3.73 on Tabelog's Top 5000, and it was the last stop of the day. I passed by the nostalgic Tagano area and headed to the storefront. There were no other customers at the time. I sat at the counter and ordered the soy sauce ramen for 750 yen. Starting from October 1st, the price will increase to 800 yen. The atmosphere inside the restaurant, with the background music playing on FM radio, exudes a masculine vibe, and the sole proprietor seems to be a manly figure. The interior is filled with manly goods. The ramen was served at 6:13 PM. First, I took a sip of the soy sauce-flavored soup. The strong presence of soy sauce was evident from its color. The soup, with a depth of flavor from bonito dashi, resembled an "old-fashioned Chinese soba," with a rich soy sauce base that felt like a hearty, masculine bowl of ramen. It was on the saltier side, but the aftertaste had a hint of sweetness. There was a layer of lard on the surface of the soup, which gave it a slightly thick texture, but it didn't feel greasy due to the sharpness of the soy sauce. The umami flavor was robust, and you could distinctly taste the essence of the meat. While there was a hint of chicken broth, the pork umami flavor was predominant. The noodles were medium-thin curly noodles with a smooth and chewy texture, giving off a nostalgic, slightly powdery sensation. The toppings included rare slices of chashu, menma, nori, green onions, and naruto. The chashu seemed to have been cooked aiming for a rare state but might have been taken out of the heat too early, resulting in its current state. Nevertheless, it managed to combine the best of both approaches, making it one of the most delicious chashu I've had recently. This bowl of ramen made me realize how much a ramen reflects the personality of the owner. From the restaurant's appearance and service style to the ramen itself, it exuded a masculine style. The ramen had a strong seasoning, contrasting with the nearby Hyakumeiten Tagano, which is more focused on the broth's flavor. Ebara-Nakano seems to be a luxurious place for ramen lovers. If I were to describe it in a Power Pro Baseball status, it would be a Meat B standard soy sauce ramen with strong Power B seasoning, moderate Running D proximity to the station, making it somewhat inaccessible for those outside the Jonan area, and Defense B due to its masculine and slightly smelly interior, as well as being run by a sole proprietor. Since it's a one-man operation, the taste is consistent. It has a special ability with a chance of success, perhaps due to its wide-angle hitting approach. It's like the image of Baystars' Makki, not outstanding but gives the impression of hitting well. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.