Daruma-san is located just 1 minute away from Nakano Fujimi-cho Station. With a rating of 3.86 on Tabelog, this restaurant is definitely worth a visit. Despite the distance from home, the reviewer believes that it is worth making the trip just for this place. The ramen offered here is of exceptional quality, with a rich and flavorful soup base, handmade noodles that are chewy and springy, and delicious toppings like generous portions of chashu. The reviewer also recommends trying the chashu rice bowl, which is a steal at only 200 yen. Overall, they praise the meticulous and humble owner for creating such a wonderful dining experience and express their intention to visit again in the future.

Visited here after work for the 201st time in 2023! I used to come to Nakano Fujimi-cho often in the past, but it's been a few years since I last set foot here! It seems the chef here is from "Menya Nanasai." Of course, I have already visited this place! I arrived around 11:10 and was the 4th person in line. By the time they opened at 11:30, there were about 10 people waiting, and it quickly became full with a waiting list. The large serving with no extra charge for a medium serving and only ¥50 for a large serving is cheap! The noodles are hand-made with a high water content, flat and curly, similar to the original shop, and the noodles themselves are quite delicious. It was served using a flat strainer! The texture and flavor were perfect, and before I knew it, the noodles were gone! The soup is chicken-based, combined with dashi such as kelp, and has a gentle mouthfeel that is easy to drink and delicious! The chashu comes in two types, shoulder loin and belly, both tender and seasoned to bring out the umami of the meat, delicious! The menma was very thin and tasty! The komatsuna was fresh and served as a good accent.

Pure Handmade Daruma (Nakano Fujimi-cho Station) 37th visit I had some work in Higashi-Nakano and took the opportunity to visit my favorite Pure Handmade Daruma in between. Since I went to Men Mitsuwi over the weekend, I decided to go try the hand-kneaded curly noodles at Daruma, as they are both connected to Shokudo Nanairo. I arrived at 13:04, no line outside, and 4 people waiting inside. - Order - Soy sauce ramen with flavored egg: 1,090 yen Add Chashu rice: 200 yen I received my bowl at 13:27. Daruma's soy sauce ramen is always top-notch. I opted for the Chashu rice on the side instead of the Ajitama. I placed the flavored egg on the Chashu rice and poured the soup over it. It was delicious as always. Thank you for the meal. I left at 13:38, spending a total of 34 minutes there. ---------------------------------- Cup #313 in 2023 ---------------------------------- #ChukaSoba #SoySauceRamen #CurlyNoodles #Hand-KneadedCurlyNoodles #PureHandmadeDaruma #NakanoFujimi-choGourmet #NakanoFujimi-choRamen #TokyoRamen #RamenTour #RamenFoodie #RamenInstagrammer #RamenLife #NoodleLife #NoodleStar #Noodlestagram #NoodleInstagrammer #ramen #noodles #ShokudoNanairo #MenMitsuwi #ShokudoNanairoAlumni #RamenDiary

Nakano Fujimi-cho Station is about a 1-2 minute walk away. I visited during their irregular night hours. I was able to be seated right away without waiting. I ordered beer, char siu, and menma as appetizers while waiting for my ramen. The ramen had a chicken-flavored soup that paired well with the hand-pulled noodles, and it was delicious. I also had the flavored egg ramen, char siu rice, appetizer char siu set, and beer.

I visited one of the top 100 ramen shops in Tokyo. They have a noodle-making space that looks like a soba shop. There are 8 seats at the L-shaped counter, and they serve 4 bowls of ramen at a time. They cut the noodles for 4 bowls, hand-roll them into balls, and create a curly texture by pressing and loosening them. I saw this process at a shop called "Menya Nanairo" in Hatchobori. I bought soy sauce ramen for 950 yen from the ticket machine, choosing a medium serving (200g) of noodles. The soy sauce ramen had thick, curly, chewy noodles that were irresistible. Eating them with finely chopped bamboo shoots made it even better. The soup was delicious even though they didn't use premium ingredients. I would love to try the salt-flavored version as well. I felt happy to have found such a great restaurant.

Thursday, 11:23 am visit. There were about 10 people waiting in line. Some companies may already be on summer vacation, so it could be busier than a normal weekday. There were about 5 more people behind me before the store opened, but there were about 6 seats available inside to wait comfortably. The staff were polite and I was seated around 11:50 am. I ordered the "Zenbu-nose Ramen" for 1,360 yen. You can choose the amount of noodles, so I went with the medium size of 200g. The noodles seemed to be homemade, with a high hydration rate, thick and hand-cut. The "Zenbu-nose" came with a generous amount of chashu, along with green onions, thinly sliced menma, a bit of spinach, and a seasoned egg. The main highlight was the chashu, thinly sliced and lightly seasoned. I also tried the Chashu Rice for 200 yen, which came in a small bowl with a generous portion of chashu on top. The sweet seasoning and large chunks of chashu were different from what was on the ramen, but equally delicious. There was a sign at the storefront saying, "We are just a regular ramen shop, not worth waiting in line for," showing a humble attitude. Overall, I felt that despite the lack of flashy appeal, every dish was of high quality.

Ramen Kanto Summer Expedition Part 4 For lunch on this day, the fourth stop was a shop that caught my attention thanks to a follower's post. The noodles are the standout feature here. The thick, hand-kneaded, hand-cut noodles have a chewy texture and a satisfying firmness. They provide a great slurping experience and feel smooth going down the throat. The soup is robust, lifting up the flavors well. It has a slightly sweet soy sauce base with a balanced mix of chicken, bonito, and dried ingredients. The soup is light yet full of umami, making you want to finish every last drop. The green onions complement the soup perfectly. The thinly sliced, tender chashu pork is well-seasoned and packed with meaty flavor. The crunchy, finely sliced bamboo shoots are well-seasoned with a hint of pepper kick. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal. Junteuchi Daruma @ Shin-Nakano 14:04 Arrived, 1 person ahead in line 14:11 Seated Opening hours: 11:30-15:00 Closed on irregular days

All Topping Ramen (Extra Large) is a ramen shop located right in front of Nakano Fujimi-cho Station. The clean and elegant appearance of the shop is impressive, and a humble and sincere attitude can be felt throughout the interior. All Topping Ramen is a bowl that truly maximizes the everyday deliciousness. It features a superb classic soy sauce soup with a rich umami flavor. It is so delicious that you may find yourself finishing it before you know it. The wide, chewy hand-kneaded noodles perfectly complement the soup, bringing out the best of the wheat's flavor and texture. The live experience of watching the noodles being cut and kneaded right in front of you is amazing, and the efficient operation they have established is truly commendable. The freshly sliced char siu also exudes a freshness that you can almost feel, with each piece offering the deliciousness of both lean and fatty parts. It is a classic but top-notch dish. A bowl that truly embodies the essence and pinnacle of ramen. The staff's operation is excellent, and the atmosphere is very pleasant. Truly a renowned restaurant.

Pure handmade Daruma flavored ramen with seasoned egg in soy sauce broth. Located near Nakano-Fujimi-cho Station, arrived on a weekday at 2:15 PM with 3 people waiting outside. #gourmet #foodie #ramen #handmade #noodles #foodstagram #foodporn #recommended #Tokyo #Japanesefood

Pure Handmade Daruma (Nakano Fujimi-cho) 36th visit, after a long time. Usually I walk there, but it's too hot today so I took the bus. Arrived at 11:24, about 9 people waiting outside. I ordered a flavored egg soy sauce ramen (medium size) for 1,090 yen. Extra rice for 200 yen. Red Star bottled beer (medium size) for 600 yen. Seated at 11:47, served at 11:55. The interior of the shop seemed brighter, and the photos came out nice. The ramen was as delicious as ever. The noodles seemed different, with black specks that looked like whole grain. Hand-kneaded curly noodles, still delicious. I should have opted for the large size even if it was extra. Finished eating and drinking. Thank you for the meal. I had a reservation at Mukansan from 14:30, but it was canceled due to the owner's poor health. They mentioned they might start serving cold noodles soon. Left the shop at 12:06, total time spent: 42 minutes. Looking forward to it!

The noodles were unique and everyone's preference may vary, but I found them delicious. I decided to add char siu on top and it was also tasty. However, the best part was the soup, it was delicious and I drank it all until the end.

#Nakano Fujimi-cho #Pure Handmade Daruma #All Toppings Ramen #Hacchobori Nanairo #Tabelog Top 100 #Menstagram #Sakestagram #Foodstagram Opened at 11:30, arrived at 11:10, lined up with 5 people. By opening, there were about 12-3 people in line. The restaurant has 8 seats for 4-5 people per group. They seem to boil the noodles in batches. I was the 6th in line, so there was a little wait before getting my bowl. They were cutting and boiling the noodles to order. Nanairo from Hacchobori is from the same school as Nanairo from Tachikawa.

Since my younger days, I had never really had any connection to the Nakano area, and it was my first time hearing about a station called "Nakano-Fujimicho." It's about a 10-minute ride on the Marunouchi Line from Shinjuku. As soon as I got off at the station, I felt a sense of nostalgia. I activated my smartphone's navigation and started walking slowly, and suddenly I heard a notification sound. Looking around, I saw glass doors behind a white wall on my right. There weren't many people waiting outside, but there were about 6 people inside the restaurant. The turnover was fast, with customers finishing their meals quickly and leaving. I bought a meal ticket from the ticket machine and was asked by a woman who seemed to be the proprietress if I wanted a regular portion or a medium portion. I had plans to visit three ramen shops that day, so I hesitated for a moment but decided on the medium portion since it was the same price. Later, I realized that this was the right choice. The service and the sincerity of the owner were just as praised in the reviews, and their behavior was very likable. The restaurant was spacious and filled with a sense of cleanliness. It was just about noon when my order arrived after a bit of a wait. The ramen I ordered was soy sauce ramen in a medium portion (200g) for 950 yen. [Soup] It seemed to be a combination of chicken broth made from whole chicken and seafood broth made from several types of dried bonito and kombu. The combination of this broth and the seasoning sauce created a unique flavor and richness. The strength of the added fragrant oil was also very impressive. [Noodles] Hand-cut, hand-kneaded, flat noodles made in-house. The texture of the thick, flat noodles is irresistible for those who like them. I happened to be seated right in front of the seat where the owner was cutting the noodles, so I was able to watch the entire process. [Toppings] The chashu consisted of two types: pork shoulder loin and pork belly. The shoulder loin was cooked at a low temperature and had a rare texture. Other toppings included bamboo shoots, spinach, and finely chopped green onions, adding to the atmosphere. My original plan was to finally visit "Mukan" in Nakano-Sakaue, where I had managed to make a reservation. However, I arrived in Shinjuku earlier than planned and found this place while looking for somewhere to stop by first. I didn't know the name of the restaurant because I'm not a hardcore fan, but it turned out to be an outstanding restaurant in every aspect. It was undoubtedly a "Top 100 Ramen Shop" from all perspectives.

"Irregularly visit 'Junte-uchi Daruma' but have been going regularly since two years ago. This visit in March was my first in a while, and the restaurant is still truly delicious. The 'Otsukimi Chashu Set (320 yen)' includes 3 slices of belly chashu and 2 slices of low-temperature roast, along with a generous amount of finely sliced menma, including the appetizer portion, and a little bit of green onions. Both types of chashu are very delicious, but the highlight is the menma! I usually just eat menma if it's there, but Daruma's menma is really delicious, my personal number one among ramen shop menma. The 'Ajitama (140 yen)' is always served in a separate dish upon request. Today, the flavor was a bit less pronounced than usual, but still delicious. The 'Shoyu Ramen (Medium Noodle Portion, 950 yen)' has a soup that is comforting as you drink it, with a high level of deliciousness. The soup has multiple layers of umami, without being overly complicated, and I love the hint of mushroom flavor. The noodles are the hand-made high-hydration type, and today they were cooked a bit firmer than usual, which I enjoyed. The toppings include belly chashu, low-temperature roast, menma, green onions, and crunchy greens. I also had a 'Beer (Akahoshi, 600 yen)' which came with menma as an appetizer. The prices have been adjusted slightly since my last visit, but they remain humble and straightforward, reflecting the owner's personality. It was very delicious today, thank you as always."

I recommend this place when you want to eat a polite and clean ramen without any off-flavors! [Nearest station] Nakano Fujimi-cho Station, 2 minutes walk [Visit time] Saturday, around 2:00 PM [Wait time] 30 minutes [Number of people] 2 [Order content] Shoyu ramen all toppings (1,270 yen) Char siu rice (200 yen) I really wanted to eat ramen, so I lined up here. It was a Saturday, so we waited for about 30 minutes. However, we waited outside for about 15 minutes, and then we were able to wait inside the restaurant, so we managed to wait even though it was still hot. First, I took a sip of the soup. It was clear, without any off-flavors, with a rich soy sauce flavor, depth of dashi, and a suitable amount of oil. The noodles were curly noodles, freshly made in front of us. You can choose from regular 150g, medium 200g, or large 250g servings. The char siu consisted of lightly pink roast pork and well-cooked belly pork. Both were thinly sliced and easy to eat. It was a nostalgic bowl of ramen. The char siu rice was simply amazing in terms of cost performance. How can it be this cheap and good? It had thick diced pieces of meat with a sweet and savory sauce that went really well together. Thank you for the meal!

It was the one I really liked after all! 76th ramen shop in 2023, Tomiura Pure Handmade in Nakano, Tokyo. Daruma's first visit. Soy sauce ramen for 950 yen (extra noodles for 50 yen). Arrived on Friday at 11:20 am, with one person waiting ahead. No parking lot available. I love hand-made noodles! Finally visited Daruma for the first time! Arrived 10 minutes before opening, with only one person waiting ahead. Of course, I got seated after the first round! There were 3 customers waiting behind me. I will eat while sweating in the scorching heat. Ordered the classic soy sauce ramen! It was the one I really liked after all! The soup has a strong seafood flavor, but the base is firmly based on animal ingredients. It's light but incredibly flavorful. The pork belly is tender and melting in your mouth! The pork loin is rare and has a strong umami flavor. The thinly sliced menma is spicy with pepper! However, the standout is still the noodles! Chewy and smooth! Even with the extra 250g of noodles, I finished it easily, including the soup! It was very delicious.

The owner of this shop is said to be from the renowned hand-made noodle shop "Nanairo," and just like the recently visited "Mitsui" shop, it is a reliable shop that I have been wanting to visit for a long time. Established in 2018, this new shop is celebrating its sixth year in business and has already won the title of Top 100 Shops for four consecutive years, showcasing its exceptional skills. However, the owner's humility seems to be boosting the popularity of the shop even more. I arrived at 13:22 on a weekday and was lucky to only have two people waiting outside, but later found out that there were six people waiting inside. As a result, I was the ninth in line, but by 13:28, I had purchased my meal ticket and moved to the waiting area inside the shop. I was tempted to order the "all toppings" option, but decided to go with the "Ajitama Ramen" priced at 1090 yen, focusing more on the visual appeal. While waiting inside, I observed the shop and saw that the operation was run by the strong-bodied former rugby player owner and a female staff member with pink hair. The owner's efficient noodle-making process, from hand-cutting to kneading, was impressive, and the female staff member's attentiveness was also remarkable. The noodles, hand-cut and kneaded by the owner, were boiled in a large pot, drained in a flat sieve, and served in a bowl, showcasing a smooth and seamless process. I was seated at the counter at 13:44, which meant a two-stage 22-minute wait, but it felt like no time had passed. Since I had already handed in my meal ticket, my bowl of ramen arrived just five minutes later. The noodles were thick and flat, with an uneven thickness that hinted at their potential. The broth had a distinct soy sauce flavor, followed by the umami of chicken and the aroma of bonito, resulting in a light but flavorful broth that was not too thin. The amount of chicken oil seemed moderate, leaning towards the current trend of less oil, but it provided enough richness without feeling lacking. The saltiness was just right, making it a delicious broth that you could drink endlessly, although it lacked a special punch, it could be considered top-notch. The noodles were firm, with a chewy texture close to thick and flat noodles, with an excellent curl and a delightful wheat flavor when bitten into. The noodles, made with whole wheat flour, did not have the chewiness of "Mochihime" noodles, but were slightly delicate, yet maintained a firm texture, thanks to the precise water content. The chashu consisted of a large piece of pork shoulder and pork belly, with the former being cooked at low temperature, giving it a ham-like aroma and a strong umami flavor. The pork belly was tender and flavorful, with a melt-in-your-mouth texture, making it a standout dish. The thinly sliced bamboo shoots, with a slightly strong seasoning and a perfect texture, added a touch of junk food-like flavor when combined with the broth, allowing for a pinpoint flavor change and enhancing the overall experience. The fresh spinach provided a refreshing contrast, while the soft-boiled seasoned egg, with a balanced red and white yolk, was a delightful surprise, enhancing the sweetness of the yolk. Overall, it was an incredibly delicious meal.

☑️ Pure Handmade Daruma Soy Sauce Ramen for 900 yen in Nakano Fujimi-cho, Tokyo (Suginami-ku). This shop opened in 2018 and is known for its handcrafted noodles and gentle broth. It was selected as one of the Top 100 restaurants on Tabelog in 2022. The owner believes in the freedom of how you enjoy your meal and is willing to adjust the taste according to your preference. However, they insist on controlling the noodle cooking time to ensure the best quality. The portion size goes up to medium at no extra cost. The open kitchen allows customers to watch the cooking process, adding to the dining experience. The noodles are kneaded thoroughly before cooking, and the chashu is placed strategically to absorb the heat from the boiling water, demonstrating the attention to detail in their techniques. The soup has a gentle and gradual flavor that becomes more delicious with each bite. The chewy noodles burst with flavor in your mouth. The two types of chashu are excellent, and the crunchy bamboo shoots and greens are perfect palate cleansers. It is recommended to visit during off-peak hours to avoid lines. Overall, a delightful dining experience. Enjoyed every bit of it. Location: Pure Handmade Daruma Address: 1-18-3 Wada, Suginami-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station: Nakano Fujimi-cho Station on Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line Opening Hours: 11:30-15:00 Closed: Irregular holidays (check Twitter for updates) Instagram: @yunnaramen Hashtags: #ramen #noodles #foodie #ramenlover #foodstagram #ramenlife #foodphotography #delicious #handmadenoodles #Suginami #top100店

All Free for 250 yen is a great deal. With the option of adding extra noodles for 50 yen, I decided to go for the regular size to avoid overeating. The freshly made noodles were soft, but piling too much meat on top made it a bit difficult to eat, resembling dumplings. I prefer a higher salt to soy sauce ratio when making the char siu for soy sauce ramen. It seems like having a good amount of minerals is important, maybe even using ham. Dealing with raw fried soy sauce may be challenging, but it could be a hint towards Tokyo Menjin's unique approach. I prefer small, independently owned restaurants, especially ones with a strong hierarchy, as they seem to focus on perfecting their dishes and evolving consistently.

For those who want to taste the ultimate delicious soy sauce ramen without any strong flavors, I recommend this place. The soy sauce ramen here is seriously amazing. The shop is clean, and both the owner and the assistant lady greet you with a warm smile. It makes you realize how delicious soy sauce ramen can be.

On June 26, 2023, I had the Jyunteuchi Daruma ramen with all toppings and extra char siu rice at a cost of 1560 yen. The noodles were hand-kneaded and served in a simple soy sauce soup with animal and seafood flavors. The homemade thick noodles were chewy and delicious. The toppings included thinly sliced bamboo shoots, green onions, and a seasoned egg, all hidden beneath the char siu. The char siu was a mix of shoulder loin and belly cuts, tender and tasty. The char siu rice was generously topped with char siu, making it a great deal for an extra 200 yen. Overall, it was a satisfying meal at Jyunteuchi Daruma.