Date: April 2023, Weekday, Cloudy, 19°C Time: 12:00 Wait: 2 people ahead I arrived at the start of lunchtime. It's been a year since I last came, but it seems just as popular as ever. I'm curious about the topping of chopped chives. It seems like you have to buy a food ticket first. I ordered ramen for 950 yen with free vegetables, extra noodles for 120 yen, chopped chives for 50 yen, and spicy vegetables for 120 yen. By 12:30, I entered the restaurant. The line had only increased by two people. It seems like even during lunchtime on weekdays, you don't have to wait too long. The turnover also seems quite fast. The ramen with extra vegetables was delicious. Adding more chives made it even more enjoyable. The spiciness of the vegetables was a bit overpowering for me, and I couldn't taste much umami. Next time, I might try the vegetable or tomato ramen after a long time. Despite the price increase in the past year, with ramen going up by 50 yen and other items by 20 yen, I still found it reasonable. This positive experience has raised my overall evaluation to 90%.

Ramen Stavegi 950 yen shredded chashu 190 yen Arrived on Saturday after 2 PM, lined up with six people. Received the bowl 2, 30 minutes later. The soup is made from various parts of pork, has a high viscosity, and allows you to taste the direct flavor of pork bones. There is no unpleasant odor. The noodles are medium-thick straight noodles, firm, with a smooth and chewy texture. The chashu consists of about three blocks of pork shoulder loin. As it is Stavegi, it is topped with vegetables, back fat, and garlic. It can also be enjoyed like a Jiro-style ramen. If you prefer pure pork bone flavor, this is top-notch.

I've been curious about the tonkotsu ramen in Asagaya for a while. It's a slightly different system where you can top your ramen with your favorite vegetables on a plain bowl. I tried the "Staveji" option. The soup is packed with the deliciousness of tonkotsu and is very tasty. Adding toppings allows for various flavor changes and it's great. I want to try different toppings next time.

Located at a sharp corner along the main road when you exit Exit 2a of Nishi-Asagaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line at 1-9-5 Asagaya Minami, Suginami-ku, Tokyo. I had registered my interest to visit after seeing good reviews from Mairebi-san, so I visited at 2:03 PM on Saturday. The place was full with the person in front of me, so I bought a ticket for Wakayama-style ramen for 980 yen, Plain for 0 yen, and an extra Plain for 120 yen at the ticket machine on the left side as soon as I entered, and waited at a waiting seat with one chair inside the store. There are 3 male and 1 female staff members. The customers are mainly couples and a wide range of male customers in terms of age. The background music in the store was upbeat Western music. I arrived at the counter seat at 2:11 PM and handed my ticket to the staff. Vegetables were served at 2:16 PM. The Wakayama-style ramen arrived at 2:17 PM, so I put the vegetables on top. The noodles were medium-thick and felt like champon noodles. The soup was a blend of pork bone and soy sauce, with a perfect balance of sweetness and saltiness. The Plain option had plenty of vegetables like bean sprouts and leeks, while the extra Plain had chashu pork. The crisp vegetables were delicious. The chashu pork had a firm texture. When added to the ramen, it felt like a Jiro-style ramen. The staff were friendly and had a good impression. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Today's Poteran-chi → [First] The rich and creamy ramen with the condensed umami of tonkotsu is perfect. When you add the "Staveji" (vegetable toppings), it transforms into a Jiro-style tonkotsu ramen, also perfect. The quality is too high, definitely worth a repeat visit. It's interesting that you can choose various vegetable flavors for free with your tonkotsu ramen. In addition to the default option, there are also Hakata-style and Wakayama-style ramen, but I ordered the default version. The free vegetable toppings are not just plain; you can choose from back fat, garlic, tomato, ethnic, and many other types. Based on the reviews on Tabelog (a Japanese restaurant review site), it seems that the Staveji is the most popular choice, so I went with that. I also ordered a seasoned egg topping. At first, the ramen and vegetables are served in separate bowls. I started by trying the soup in its default state, and it was incredibly rich and creamy with the condensed umami of tonkotsu, absolutely delicious. The noodles, for tonkotsu ramen, are on the thicker side with a satisfying chewiness. I was already very satisfied with the default version, but then I added the Staveji vegetables all at once. It transformed beautifully into a Jiro-style tonkotsu ramen, with the back fat and garlic flavors prominent, yet the gentle umami of tonkotsu enveloping everything in perfect balance. It's not at all greasy; I've also tried the Jiro ramen at the Mita Honten branch, but even those who like Jiro-style ramen should definitely try this dish. I ate it while mixing it like a Jiro ramen, alternating between the noodles, bean sprouts, and garlic chives, each providing a different texture accent, keeping it interesting. The chashu pork has a satisfying chewiness and is seasoned with Asian flavors. I tried adding pepper towards the end, which didn't add punch but rather made the flavors sharper and more defined. You can add more vegetables in addition to the free ones, seemingly increasing the quantity in a "chaser" style, but I thought it would be too much like Jiro if I added more. The free amount was just right. This Jiro-style tonkotsu ramen is seriously good. Nishi-Asagaya Menjo Isshou Ramen + Staveji Topping → Seasoned Egg 1,070 yen #Poteran-chi #Today'sLunch #Today'sGourmet #Today'sMeal #Today'sLunch #WantToConnectWithFoodies #GourmetInstagram #WantToConnectWithFoodLovers #WantToConnectWithFoodEnthusiasts #WantToConnectWithLunchLovers #FoodPorn #Foodstagram #TabeLog #TabeLogram #TokyoLunch #TokyoGourmet #AsagayaGourmet #AsagayaLunch #KoenjiGourmet #KoenjiLunch #Today'sRamen #TokyoRamen #AsagayaRamen #RamenLover #WantToConnectWithRamenLovers #RamenLover #LoveRamen #TonkotsuRamen #JiroStyleRamen #Isshou

I came to Menya Issho in Minami Asagaya at 13:40 on Tuesday, September 5, 2023. At the time of today, it seems to be ranked 3rd in the TRY Tonkotsu category with a Tabelog rating of 3.73 in the TOP 5000. For my order, I chose the Half Spicy Ramen for 900 yen and a Black Oolong tea for 200 yen. When asked if I was okay with spicy food, I decided to challenge myself with the spiciest option for some reason. The restaurant seems to have around 10 seats, and there are 4 staff members. About 3/4 of the seats are occupied. I opted for the plain vegetables as it was my first time here. While waiting, I listened to The Beatles playing in the background. The dishes arrived at 13:43. The spiciness is powdery but deliciously intense. It lacks the typical tonkotsu flavor, although it seems to be made with pork and in a tonkotsu style. I couldn't see the details on the menu due to the person next to me, but it seems to have a unique preparation method. I probably should have gone for the regular ramen instead of the spicy one. The noodles are medium thickness and also don't quite match the tonkotsu style. The concept of vegetables doesn't quite fit the tonkotsu theme either. Nevertheless, the tonkotsu punch is strong, and the soup is guiltily rich without any seafood essence. The female staff ratio is quite high. The taste is tonkotsu, but the flavor is not typical tonkotsu, with strong power but not quite matching the A-level intensity. The running speed is average, and it's a bit of a walk from Asagaya, so it requires some shoulder strength. With the ample number of staff, they seem attentive, but the defense might be affected by the abundance of staff members. Overall, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I have been coming here many times. You can choose the noodles and also the flavor of the accompanying vegetables, so I always have a hard time deciding on the combination each time. I have tried various options, and they are all delicious. The flavors are not too strong or too light, so I think it's a restaurant that both women and men would want to visit multiple times.

Ramen for 950 yen, free vegetable topping for 0 yen, and negi rice for 130 yen. This popular spot near the end of Asagaya Pearl Shopping Street, where lining up is a must, offers rich ramen served with soup, noodles, and toppings on separate plates. Here, after choosing the basic ramen, you can select seasoned vegetable toppings, allowing you to enjoy various combinations according to your preference. The rich soup reflects the tradition of hearty noodles, and this time, I opted for plain with vegetable toppings. The thick tonkotsu broth was noticeable, and it paired deliciously with the medium noodles coated in sauce. The portion is generous, and they also offer a half-size option for those with smaller appetites. The negi rice was tasty, complementing the rich flavors well. Dip the seaweed in the soup for a delightful experience. Expect a line of about 10 people during lunchtime, and note that they only operate from 11:00 to 16:00, making it quite challenging to visit.

A few minutes' walk from Minami-Asagaya Station. Visited during lunchtime with no wait. I came to complete the list of famous restaurants in Tokyo. Ramen for 950 yen, ordered with tomato-based vegetables. It was delicious even in its plain state! Regretted choosing the tomato flavor on my first visit. The tomato was also delicious. ^_^

Half Wakayama-style Ramen with Mild Spiciness (880 yen) ⭐4.2 This ramen features a rich and creamy tonkotsu (pork bone) soy sauce broth with a strong umami flavor. It's rich but not overpowering, with just the right amount of saltiness. The chewy medium-thick noodles perfectly complement the broth. Adding the homemade chili oil-infused vegetables enhances the soup's flavor, so it's best to add them midway through. Opting for mild spiciness gives it a pleasant kick. Despite being a half portion, it's generously packed with plenty of vegetables, making it satisfying.

One of the top three in the TRY Tonkotsu category, Issei-san. When I passed by the restaurant before, there were 5-6 people waiting outside, which caught my attention. On a scorching Saturday, aiming to avoid the peak time a bit, I visited at 1:30 pm. I was able to easily find a seat with 80% occupancy (afterwards, more customers kept coming). The interior of the restaurant is relatively clean, and I was surprised to see many female customers. The impression is that they have a solid customer base locally. It feels like the highest female ratio among the tonkotsu ramen shops I've been to in the past. I ordered Ramen with Stavegi (950 yen). It's unique that the noodles and toppings are served separately. The Stavegi is a topping similar to Jiro-style ramen. First, I took a sip of the soup. It's delicious. Although it's tonkotsu, it doesn't have a typical taste. I can slightly feel the roughness of the bone marrow. In terms of flavor, it is quite similar to the richness of Tonkotsu at Sasazuka and the roughness of Ten Ichi, but in any case, it leaves a significantly original impression. Delicious. According to the restaurant owner's Twitter, they are still making improvements. The noodles are medium-thick and lift the soup well. Midway through, I added the Stavegi to the noodles. The garlic and fat turn the soup into an even more addictive flavor. This is delicious. I liked it. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

I visited Isshou in Asagaya. Arrived around 12:30 on a Saturday and there was a wait for 3 people. Since the first two were a parent and child, I was seated after one person left. I handed over the ramen + vegetable ticket purchased in advance at the ticket machine and the dish arrived promptly. First, I enjoyed the noodles and soup without adding the vegetables. The rich soup coated the noodles well, and it was exceptionally delicious. Then I added the vegetables from the vegetable set. After that, I gradually added garlic, oil, and chashu, enjoying the change in flavor. I could understand why it's a popular restaurant. Exceptionally delicious. Will definitely revisit. Next time, I'd like to try a different soup flavor. Thank you for the meal.

Located a 4-minute walk from Minamiasagaya Station in Tokyo, I had the "Ramen Stavegi" for 950 yen with an additional seasoned egg for 120 yen, totaling 1070 yen. I visited this restaurant for the first time in 4 years as I came to the Asagaya Tanabata Festival, which was held after a 4-year hiatus. I arrived a little after 3 pm, purchased my meal ticket from the machine, waited inside the restaurant for about 10 minutes, and was seated. My ramen was served in about 5 minutes. The ramen bowl contained only the seasoned egg as a topping, making it a simple ramen. The noodles were a chewy medium-thick straight type made by Mikawa-ya, absorbing the rich yet refined tonkotsu soup. The hot vegetable side dish included boiled cabbage, bean sprouts, garlic chives, carrots, 2 slices of chashu, and garlic. The vegetables were also lightly seasoned with the ramen sauce and were delicious on their own. Mixing the vegetables and chashu into the ramen slightly diluted the soup's flavor, but it still remained rich and tasty. Although the price had increased by over 100 yen since my last visit, I was still very satisfied. Another delicious ramen meal today!

I chose regular noodles with extra vegetables and flavored egg, which was delicious! Honestly, I didn't expect the power of making me eat vegetables to be in the soup, but it's totally fine. The rich soup with a bit of thickness is tasty, the noodles are thick with a good chewy texture, and the additional vegetables are great! Adding fish powder for 120 yen is recommended for changing the flavor, like getting an extra serving of noodles. It's good to try different combinations of noodles and vegetables since the menu is diverse. If this restaurant were nearby, I would go there every day.

When I lived in Asagaya, I used to visit this restaurant almost every week since its opening. After moving, I couldn't go there as often. This time, I had some business in Koenji, so I decided to have lunch at Ippai with my son. We arrived at 10:50 AM, before the opening, but there were already about 10 people waiting. The place is still as popular as ever. I noticed that they had added more variations of soup dishes to the menu, with prices increased by about 100 yen compared to before. The current main dish is priced at 950 yen. Since it had been a while, I personally ordered the most popular Karabéji in a normal soup base with mild spiciness. The homemade chili oil from Inosho is irresistible. My son ordered the plain ramen in a large portion. As soon as the dishes arrived, we enjoyed the soup first. It was still delicious. The pork bone flavor was elegantly balanced. After eating about half of the noodles in the plain soup, we added the vegetable toppings, which brought a delightful change in taste. The restaurant was not set too cold with the air conditioning, so we started sweating more due to the spiciness. Could this be a great detox effect? Although I could have easily finished the soup, I had to reluctantly leave some considering my health. Next time, I want to try the limited edition Doro Buta mixed ramen. I heard it has a rich pork bone soup base.

I was always curious about this restaurant that always has a long line. When I arrived 20 minutes before opening, I was the first in line, but when I came back 5 minutes before opening after doing some shopping, there were about 10 people ahead of me. I wasn't sure if I would get in on the first round, so I waited for the opening. Even after they opened, the line didn't move much. It took some time because I didn't know that you had to choose the type of noodles and vegetables to go on top and buy a ticket. Finally, I got in on the first round. I hesitated but went with the Fish Veggie x Hakata Ramen. The ramen and toppings come separately. It was a new experience for me. I thought it was a great way to serve the dish. You can enjoy changing the flavor as you eat. The Fish Veggie was vegetables simmered in dried fish soup. Mixing it with the tonkotsu ramen was a surprising idea. It was interesting how the pork bone soup gradually became more delicious as it was diluted with dried fish. I had a great time. I would like to come back to try a different combination. Thank you for the meal.

Ramen for 950 yen, free vegetable topping for 0 yen. A popular shop at the edge of the Asagaya Pearl Shopping Street, where lining up is a must. The owner trained at Inosho serves rich ramen. Here, you can choose the base ramen and then select seasoned vegetable toppings, allowing you to enjoy various combinations according to your preferences. The vegetables are served on a separate plate. The rich soup, reminiscent of a thick broth, is well-matched with the medium-thick noodles in the standard ramen with added vegetable topping. Surprisingly filling, there is also a half-size option for those with smaller appetites. The vegetable topping was too spicy when I added it, so I switched to plain vegetables from my companion, and enjoyed it until the end. They are only open from 11:00 to 16:00, so it's not easy to visit, but if you like Inosho, you will definitely enjoy this place.

#Infinite Possibility Noodle Shop Issho Asagaya around 950 yen. I treated myself to a lunch ramen x fish and vegetable toppings because work went well. Personally, this is currently the winner. At first, I enjoy the pork bone soup as it is. After a few bites, I add the fish and vegetable toppings and mix well. This creates a perfect combination of pork bone and fish powder. I'll work hard again just to eat this. #Issho Noodle Shop #Issho #Veggie #Ramen #Tsukemen #Noodlestagram #Hanaguru #Foodstagram #DeliciousFood #WantToConnectWithPeopleWhoLikeDeliciousFood #Gourmet #FoodBlog #FoodPorn #Foodstagram #ThankYouForTheMeal #HighlyRatedOnTabelog #TabelogRating3.7OrAbove #TabelogRating3.6OrAbove #TabelogRating3.5OrAbove #PopularRestaurant #PopularSpot #FamousRestaurant #Asagaya #AsagayaLunch #AsagayaGourmet #PorkBone

One of the popular shops for tonkotsu veggie ramen, Ichisho. We arrived just after the lunch rush and only had to wait behind two people. You order in three steps. Today, I tried the Stavegi Ramen. At Ichisho, the ramen and toppings are served separately. The soup is a blend of tonkotsu and vegetable broth, with the vegetable flavors nicely balancing out the richness of the tonkotsu, creating a delightful and mild soup. Along with a side plate of bean sprouts, cabbage, carrots, and other vegetables, there are slices of pork shoulder chashu and garlic. This style is recommended for those who want to enjoy the soup and noodles first, as you can add the toppings at your preferred timing.

Thanks to a recent TV program, I came across Asagaya. I found a Tokyo tonkotsu ramen shop in Minami-Asagaya called "Men-dokoro Isshou" in a Yahoo article. I arrived at the opening time of 11 o'clock to find the place already full with 3 groups of 6 people waiting, but I got my ticket in about 20 minutes. Watching how to order at the vending machine, I chose the classic "Plain (tonkotsu ramen thick noodles)" for noodles, "Spicy Veggie (vegetable mix with a spicy and numbing flavor with leeks)" for vegetables, and added a "flavored egg" as a topping. After about 5 minutes, I was seated at the counter, and I was informed that the "Spicy Veggie" was quite spicy, so I asked for a milder version. Another 5 minutes passed, and a bowl with thick tonkotsu soup, thick noodles, flavored egg, and a bowl with "Spicy Veggie" vegetables were served. I first tasted the tonkotsu soup as it is, then tried the thick noodles. It had a rich yet pleasant taste without any strong flavors. I then added the "Spicy Veggie" to change the flavor to a spicy and numbing soup. Even with the milder version, the spiciness made me sweat, but I enjoyed every bit of the soup without leaving any behind.

I had the opportunity to go to Suginami Ward Office and decided to visit a nearby restaurant. There was a small line. I chose the Tonkotsu x Tomaveji (vegetables with tomato sauce). At first, I thought it might be too bold, but actually, without the tomato, it would be no different from the rich taste of Tenkaippin, so it was good haha. However, the most impressive thing was the sincere customer service of the staff.