I used it for lunch. When I arrived at 10:30, there were about 20 people waiting. I bought a meal ticket first and then lined up. It's important to note that they don't provide change, so only 1000 yen bills are accepted. Because of this, I could only buy the regular dipping noodles, which was a bit disappointing. The store opened at 10:40, and I was able to get in after about an hour. Once seated, the food was served in about 10 minutes. The thick noodles were very delicious! I tried them both plain and with salt at first, and they were tasty. The dipping sauce was made only with animal ingredients, and it was rich and full of flavor. It paired perfectly with the noodles! The thickly sliced chashu was also very delicious! It was a great lunch experience.

Today, I went to a animal hospital in Fuchu for my beloved dog, Animal Dog. While waiting for the examination, I decided to visit #Chuka Soba HiraI for the first time in a year! When I arrived after 2 PM, there were already 14 people in line. Surprisingly, there was still tsuke soba available on the ticket machine! I ordered the #Char siu tsuke soba for 1500 yen! While waiting, I handed over the ticket. The staff, a woman, asked if I preferred the char siu with less fat, showing great hospitality! I remembered from last time that reading a book made the time pass quickly, but when I checked the waiting time, 50 minutes had passed until I was seated. The boiling time for the tsuke men is about 12-13 minutes, so maybe the turnover is slow. However, my dish arrived in about 5 minutes! This is it! I finally got to try it! The owner recommended dipping the noodles in salt first, then in the soup, and finally adding lemon for a change in flavor. I tried dipping the noodles in salt for the first time, and it was delicious on its own. The firmness of the noodles and the aroma of the wheat were wonderful. And when I dipped the noodles in the rich 100% animal-based soup, the flavors of the noodles and the soup intertwined beautifully! It was richer than the ramen I had before, so I could really taste the depth of flavor. The char siu here is amazing, made with charcoal-grilled pork belly, shoulder loin, and low-temperature cooked shoulder loin. No complaints, especially when dipped in the soup. I finished by drinking all the soup and eating all the noodles. I will definitely come back! By the way, the regular portion was filling enough for me, so I recommend asking for less noodles if you're a woman. They will even offer extra toppings if you ask for less noodles. #Kitafuchu #Kokubunji #Yoshinori's Ramen Tour #Ramen #Noodle #Ramen #拉麺

I visited just before the store opened at 11 o'clock. There were already 9 people lined up. I ordered Chinese noodles for 1,000 yen at the ticket machine. I was hoping to have tsukemen, but unfortunately they don't serve it on Fridays. Too bad... The restaurant only has 9 seats, so I couldn't get in on the first round. The turnover is fast, so I was able to get in after about 15 minutes. It seems they make 5 bowls at a time, so I waited for about 10 minutes until my order arrived. The thin straight noodles were delicious with the soup. The chashu had a good texture. I still want to try the tsukemen though.

"When you say 'Hirai,' it's Ken Hirai♪ Your love forever♪♪ Close your eyes~ I'll draw you~ That's all I need~" I was eating noodles and I thought, is it just my imagination or do the owner and two staff members of the restaurant, a total of three people including a woman, all have a slight resemblance to Ken Hirai? The song "Close your eyes" keeps playing in my head. I ordered the char siu tsukemen with seasoned egg! I started by adding salt and after eating some, I squeezed some citrus for a change in flavor. Noodles: Delicious. Chewy and smooth, you can also taste the flavor of the wheat. Dipping sauce: Oh, very intricate and rich in flavor. They mix multiple layers of broth without using any seafood at all, only animal-based ingredients. Delicious. It has menma in it. The lingering richness in the aftertaste is wonderful. The saltiness is a bit strong for me, though. The marriage of noodles and dipping sauce: Excellent. They mix well together, with a rich flavor and great texture. Char siu 1: Low-temperature aged shoulder loin, Char siu 2: Charcoal-grilled shoulder loin, Char siu 3: Charcoal-grilled belly. Char siu is very satisfying♡ Excellent quality. It also has a nice meaty texture. Seasoned egg: Original and rich in flavor♡ Dipping soup: Oh, this is delicious. I drank it all. They simmered the bones until they turned into powder. It was so good. Usually, I feel sluggish from carbohydrates, fat, and salt, but I didn't feel that way this time. Maybe they don't use any artificial seasonings? Or it's close to being completely free of artificial seasonings?♪ I love forever♪♪ Close your eyes~ I'll eat the noodles~ That's all I need~" When I mentioned how delicious it was, the owner asked where I came from. I said I'm from Aobadai in Yokohama. We ended up talking about other delicious ramen shops. It's amazing, they really put a lot of effort into their research. It's far from my home, but I will definitely revisit♡

Holiday morning visit. I arrived at 9:30, thinking that 1.5 hours before the 11:00 opening would be enough, but there were already 6 customers ahead of me. I barely secured a spot in the first round, but I underestimated the situation a bit. Even before opening, you need to buy a food ticket first. The door of the shop was heavy, but you have to pull it open from the outside. The sun was strong while waiting in line, so I was grateful when the staff brought a parasol. Also, drinks are a must. Perhaps because of the long line today, the shop opened around 10:30. There were over 40 people in line at opening. I was served in about 15 minutes after being seated. The thick and rich dipping broth without seafood but with animal-based ingredients was perfect for enjoying the feeling of eating tsukemen. It sticks to the noodles quickly, so it may be better not to dip too much at the beginning. In the latter half, you can enjoy a refreshing flavor change by dipping the noodles in citrus. The charcoal-grilled chashu had a crispy texture and a nice aroma. I also realized that seaweed topping is a must for the thick dipping broth. I settled my stomach with a soup refill with ginger before leaving. I will definitely visit again.

I arrived around 10:45 on a holiday, the shop was already open with 5 people waiting. I bought a meal ticket first and waited for about 40 minutes before entering. When I entered, there were 15 people waiting in line. This place is famous for its tsukemen noodles, but the portion is large, it's far from the station, and it's only open for lunch, which can be challenging. Finally, I was able to visit and ordered the tsukemen soba with a smaller portion (180 grams), topped with seasoned egg and seaweed. By ordering a smaller portion, one topping was free, so it cost 1300 yen. The noodles were made from a blend of whole wheat flour, thick and straight, with a beautiful presentation. The noodles had a perfect balance of chewiness, not too firm or too soft. The dipping sauce was rich and flavorful, made from pork, chicken, and beef. It didn't have a strong fishy taste, but a complex umami flavor that paired well with the strong noodles. The pork belly chashu in the sauce was amazing, large and flavorful. Overall, the noodles were the highlight of the meal, delicious and perfectly portioned.

On my third visit, I still couldn't try the dipping soba (sold out, wrong day) so I came today hoping to finally have it, but once again it wasn't available on the ticket machine... I reluctantly bought a ticket for the Chinese ramen and waited for 20 minutes. When it arrived, it was flat noodles - not what I was looking for at all... The rotation of the menu is completely unclear - the soup, noodles, and chashu felt like a downgrade from previous ramen. Disappointing. I wish they would stick to a more fixed menu.

Visited around 11:30 am on a regular day. Waited for an hour with 14 people in line before entering. By the time we left, there were nearly 30 people queuing up at this popular morning spot, even though it's not very close to the station. This time, I opted for the dipping soba with a side of boiled egg. Although the spicy dipping soba caught my eye, I decided to start with the standard option. Even the regular portion was quite generous. I started by trying the noodles with just the salt, then squeezed some lemon juice on them halfway through. Eating the noodles alone was incredibly light. The dipping sauce is rich and flavorful, so it's a good idea to dip the noodles in it periodically. Adding the refreshing lemon juice provided a nice change of taste, making the dish enjoyable until the last bite. The dipping sauce is incredibly rich with a strong umami flavor! The thick straight noodles pair perfectly with it. They also provided garlic upon request, which complemented the dish well. Finally, the soup-wari (mixing the remaining dipping sauce with soup) had a strong ginger flavor that made it surprisingly easy to drink. I couldn't resist taking that last sip and ended up finishing it all! Despite the challenging access and long wait, I would definitely want to eat here again. Thank you for the meal!

I had originally planned to visit the ramen shop "Kamo Chuka Soba Kaede" in Hachioji, where I had mistakenly shed tears last time, but by the time I finished my first stop at "Medika Soba Ginyu" in Hino, it was already past 2 PM, so I had to give up on my second stop once again. I suddenly remembered a famous shop that is open continuously only on weekends, so I drove to Fuchu. About 10 minutes later, I arrived at the shop only to find a line of over 20 people. Despite this, I made up my mind and joined the line. Unfortunately, the famous "dipping soba" here was already sold out by 3 PM, which was a disappointment. Nevertheless, I ordered the "Chinese soba," which turned out to be unexpectedly a "pork bone soy sauce" flavor. [Soup] The extremely rich tonkotsu soup with a soy sauce base. The surface of the soup is cloudy. [Noodles] Homemade noodles, a medium-thin straight style typical of Chinese noodles. [Ingredients] 3 slices of pork chashu, seaweed, green onions, and bamboo shoots. [Impression] I had imagined a more orthodox style for Chinese soba, but what I got was a wild and bold pork bone soy sauce flavor. It was surprising, but as I tasted it, I was once again taken aback. Personally, when it comes to soy sauce tonkotsu, I reflexively associate it with the flavor of a home-style ramen, but this taste was more reminiscent of a Kansai-style tonkotsu soy sauce. In any case, it was incredibly rich. By the time I finished eating, any initial discomfort I felt had completely disappeared. As I muttered to myself, "Younger generations would definitely love this," I placed my empty bowl on the counter.

I visited this popular restaurant known for its constant long lines, so my expectations were high. However, honestly speaking, I found the food to be too salty and not very delicious. I arrived at 11 am and waited for about 30 minutes before being seated. It seems to be the custom to buy a meal ticket before entering the restaurant and lining up outside. Although there were signs indicating this, first-time visitors might end up waiting in line without purchasing a ticket. I was a first-timer, but I followed the lead of those in front of me and bought a ticket first. It was tough waiting in the scorching sun, but I was grateful when someone lent me an umbrella. I ordered the char siu dipping noodles once seated. The noodles and char siu were decently tasty, but the soup was very salty and thick. The topping of menma was also very salty. Most people gave high ratings, so it's hard to mention this, but I wanted to share my personal experience. The other toppings included green onions and seaweed.

If you eat when you have a hangover, you'll feel nauseous, but it's worth it because it tastes great! The soup, made with 100% animal ingredients, has a rich and heavy flavor, though it cools down quickly and has a slight bitterness. I wish they would make curry too! Next time, I'll try the dipping noodles. I recommend not ordering rice unless you really want it. The rice comes with ginger pickles and an egg on top, which I would have preferred on the side. The staff are all friendly and hospitable, even lending out umbrellas when you have to wait outside.

I visited the restaurant on a weekday Thursday at 10:47. There were already customers there, so I had to wait for the second round of seating and entered around 11:25. It was my first time purchasing a meal ticket before the store officially opened. The service was exceptional, with the staff lending me a parasol and thanking me for sharing a table with others when I left. The customer service was top-notch. I ordered the extra-large portion of tsukemen with extra chashu, and the noodles were incredibly delicious. I first tried it with salt, then with lime for a refreshing taste, and finally dipped it in the rich dipping sauce. When the flavor got heavy, I added salt and lime again, creating a loop of flavors. The finishing soup with ginger was a perfect match with the broth. I was so full by the end of the meal. Next time, I want to enjoy the noodles purely, so I plan to order the extra-large tsukemen, eat it with salt and lime, then dip it in the sauce, and finally add the noodles to the finishing soup to enjoy it as ramen. The noodles were so delicious that I couldn't wait to try this combination on my long way back to the station. To me, this place is the best, even surpassing other top contenders like Tomita Ramen.

A new star in the world of tsukemen near my house, "Chuka Soba Hiraai". I had been longing for it for a long time. From its first year of opening, it quickly rose to stardom, winning the title of a top 100 restaurant and 3 TRY Newcomer Awards... becoming a popular spot. Even before noon, there was already a line of nearly 30 people. After waiting for about 1 hour and 20 minutes, we finally got in. We ordered: - Tsuke Soba (small portion) - Chashu Chuka Soba The large tsukemen comes with an extra topping if you order a small portion, so we asked for a flavored egg. As soon as the bowls arrived, we were captivated by the beauty of the noodles. They were shiny. We were advised to first try them with just salt, so we did. The noodles had a wonderful wheat aroma and just the right amount of chewiness. They were really good noodles! The soup was a rich blend of beef, pork, and chicken, with no fish powder or seafood broth. It had a strong, bold flavor. Squeezing citrus over the noodles halfway through added a refreshing twist. The chashu ramen had thin, straight noodles that were also delicious! The texture of the rare chashu, cooked at a low temperature, was outstanding. It was definitely worth the wait for this exquisite tsukemen and ramen. Thank you for the meal!

Chuka soba tsukemen Hirai!!! On Fridays, they only serve Chuka soba!!! It was very crowded! I lined up before 12 o'clock and waited for about 15 minutes! The turnover rate was high, so I was able to get in quickly. They recommended the Chashu with less fat and more rare, so I went with that!

Be sure to buy a meal ticket first. Even if it's before opening, make sure to enter the restaurant and buy a meal ticket before lining up. If you line up without buying a meal ticket, you will have to go to the back of the line. It's really delicious. Tenkaippin has become quite delicious, with tasty noodles that can be made into tsukemen. But it didn't really appeal to me.

It was Sunday at 12:30. I was the 20th in line and waited for about half an hour to get inside the restaurant. I had been wanting to try the spicy dipping soba since last year, but the scorching heat made it hard for me to visit. However, I heard it was ending soon, so I hurried over. It was as delicious as I had hoped. On my way out, the owner asked if I had tried the summer limited edition tantanmen. I found out it's only available on Fridays and after 3 pm on weekends. I promised to come back on the following Friday and the owner jokingly said, "I'll do my best until then!" Thank you for the meal.

Today, I went to "Chuka Soba Hirai" with my mom to boost my spirits before heading to the B'z concert at Ajinomoto Stadium at 6:00 PM. This restaurant has been on my list for a while and it's located about a 10-15 minute walk from Kita-Fuchu Station on the JR Musashino Line. On the way, we passed by Fuchu Prison and continued towards the restaurant, which is located near the Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology and Meisei Gakuen. When we arrived, we saw people waiting outside on chairs. I ordered the "Chashu Tsuke Soba (regular) with flavored egg" and my mom ordered the "Chuka Soba (regular)". The staff were friendly and efficient, and the food was served promptly. The noodles were thick and chewy, and the broth was rich and flavorful. The chashu was tender and the flavored egg was delicious. Overall, it was a satisfying meal and I would definitely recommend this place to others.

I went to Chuka Soba Hirai for lunch on Saturday! Here, you first purchase a meal ticket and then line up to order. I arrived around 10:20 am on Saturday and there were about 9 people in line! (You could purchase meal tickets even before the store opened) By 10:30 am, there were about 20 people in line, so I think I was lucky! The line was long and the sun was strong, so the staff kindly opened the store at 10:45 am. Unfortunately, I couldn't get in on the first round, but I got in around 11:10 am! I ordered Tsukemen (large) with extra flavored egg, and my partner ordered Chuka Soba with flavored egg! The Tsukemen had super thick noodles, which were delicious even when dipped in salt at first. The wheat sweetness and texture of the noodles were outstanding! The bold animal broth had a unique flavor, but when combined with the noodles, it became surprisingly mellow and gentle. The flavored egg and the juicy char siu were also delicious on their own. Adding sudachi towards the end made the noodles firm and refreshing. Despite the large portion of noodles, I managed to finish it without getting tired of it! The finishing soup with ginger was refreshing and delicious! The Chuka Soba had thin noodles with a crispy texture that paired well with the animal-based broth. Each topping had a strong flavor on its own, but when combined, they created a well-balanced and easy-to-eat ramen. By the time we left, there were about 30 people in line, and since the Tsukemen had thick noodles, it took time to cook and eat. There were about 10 seats available, so I recommend lining up before the store opens! The staff was considerate, offering water and umbrellas while waiting in line, and the service inside the restaurant was refreshing and attentive. I am full! Thank you for the meal!

Today's lunch was in Fuchu City. I finally made it to this place that I've been longing for. Following the advice of a colleague who had visited before, I bought the domestic pork char siu dipping soba from the ticket machine and joined the line of 20 people. The time was 11:10 am. I entered the restaurant at 11:59 am. The dish was served in about 10 minutes. The noodles were neatly arranged with sharp edges. First, I tried them as they were. Delicious! The flavor of the noodles combined with the aroma of the seared pork char siu was incredibly tasty! Then I added some salt. Also delicious! However, since I directly added salt to the noodles, it became a bit salty (laughs). I refocused and picked up some noodles with a bit of salt on the chopsticks. Ding-ding-ding! This was the right way to eat it! Just the right amount of saltiness, it was good! Can I finish it all like this? It's seriously delicious! I had eaten about half, so I poured the dipping sauce over the rest. Slurp...! It was incredibly rich! But it was rich in flavor like a potage soup, with no saltiness or bitterness. What is this, a different dimension! The three types of char siu were also delicious. Personally, I think the seared pork char siu was the best. Since the fat might become too overwhelming towards the end, I had it first. And the noodles, I had about 8 left. Squeezed some lemon, ate 4 at a time, and finished it off. Just like enjoying the aftertaste at a sushi restaurant, I savored the lingering taste with the soup. It was so delicious! Thank you for the meal! I will definitely come back.

JR Musashino Line, Kitafuchu Station (East Exit) is a 15-minute walk away. The store opens at 11:00 am on weekdays. Arriving at 10:10 am, 50 minutes before opening, put me in fourth place in line. If you want to aim for a first-round seating (including 2-person table seats for a total of 9 people), it's recommended to arrive by 10:20 am. The line continues to grow rapidly, with over 20 people waiting by the time the store opens at 11:00 am, and over 30 people by 11:30 am. They collect meal tickets in order as you line up, and in the summer, they also offer the service of lending out parasols. The rule is to enter the store before opening, purchase a meal ticket, and then line up. The domestic pork belly dipping soba (regular/1,500 yen) was recommended, and the noodles were extremely thick and chewy, with a strong wheat flavor. The dipping sauce is made only with pork bone and animal broth, giving it a rich and wild flavor that some may find a bit overwhelming. It's rare for most places to focus on animal broth in their rich dipping noodles, so it may appeal to those who enjoy this unique taste. The seared pork belly was thick, tender, and delicious, with a prominent sweetness. It's worth visiting just for this pork belly. The soup served on the table with ginger added provides a different flavor experience from the dipping sauce. A regular serving (250g) was filling enough, and it's not recommended to order a larger size. If you're aiming to try a unique bowl that can only be found here, it's best to arrive around 50 minutes before opening on a weekday.

You need to take a break to come here for the Chashu dipping soba in large serving size. I arrived at 10:30 and there were about 25 people in line. I finally got in at exactly 12:00. The noodles and Chashu with salt were delicious. There was quite a difference between the regular serving and the large serving. The large serving was delicious and easy to eat, but I wish they had a medium serving option.