Visited for the 39th time on March 3, 2023. It had been about 4 months since my last visit. I arrived around 11:30 am on a weekday. There was no line outside or inside, so I was able to relax. I imagine it must get really busy on weekends. I purchased a "Ramen (1100)" ticket from the machine and took a seat at the counter. There were only 2 other customers. As usual, Manager Gotou and Koike were working. I forgot to order the green chili topping today. I ordered the "low-class" ramen. It only took about 3 minutes for the ramen to be served, which was surprisingly fast. I took a sip of the soup, and it was as flavorful as always, with a flood of umami that you can't find elsewhere. It might be a bit strong for those who prefer milder flavors. The toppings included chashu, spicy pork, menma, seasoned egg, seaweed, and green onions. I thought about changing the flavor towards the end, but since I had forgotten to order the green chili, I ended up finishing it as is. The taste seemed to mellow out gradually. I am a complete addict, so I will definitely be visiting again. Thank you for the meal.

First visit. Heading to a ramen shop in the morning before starting work in the afternoon. Was the hustle and bustle of the big city just a dream from last night? The quietness is interrupted only by the sound of vehicles on the up-close Shinjuku street. The 3 km walk from the inn to the shop is surprisingly refreshing. The cool weather and the hurried footsteps of salarymen passing by are as usual. The disappointed cheers of the volleyball girls who missed their tickets are in vain! Returning from a deep sleep, the middle-aged man chuckles. Arriving in front of the shop earlier than expected, even though it's still morning! 45 minutes before opening, there's already one customer waiting in front of the shop, also a middle-aged man. Purchased a "ramen" ticket from the ticket machine in front of the shop and waited seated for 30 minutes. 15 minutes before opening, about 10 more customers arrived, all seemingly over the age of 50. Are they enthusiastic fans? I can't help but wonder why they're having ramen so early in the morning (laughs). When the shop owner raised the sign for hanging beef bone, the silent fallen warriors went to the counter one by one. The ramen shop, known as stubborn, has gone through over a quarter of a century of history, but it's unclear what kind of changes it has undergone, as the old-fashioned interior clearly shows. I remember the noodles being firm and the soup having a strong salty taste, but the actual presentation was different. The noodles were a good match with their low hydration and bouncy texture, but the taste was different from what I remembered. The soup had a strong saltiness but also a mildness that added a gentle flavor, and the char siu and three slices of pork seemed to be the result of an evolution. Thank you for the meal. Now, let's continue our walk towards the work location.

Elegant Salt Ramen for 1100 yen and Charred Green Onions for 150 yen. I have been visiting this restaurant since my Waseda days. The founder, who recently retired, never really remembered my face until the end. Well, I only visit once every few months, so it's understandable. But that's just the right amount of distance for enjoying Ganko Ramen. If the deliciousness of Ganko becomes ordinary, life's enjoyment would be cut in half. I arrived at 11:30 AM. Surprisingly, there were only 5 people in line. The turnover was fast, and I got in after about 10 minutes. Ganko Ramen is a devilishly delicious food that shocks you with its saltiness on the first visit, feels a bit off on the second, and then you get hooked on its depth on the third visit. Ever since I was amazed by the salt ramen made by the founder in Nishi-Waseda, I started to dream about it occasionally. They didn't have salt ramen for a while, but now they always have it. Manager Goto is preserving the founder's taste and further evolving it. It's been a while since I last ordered. The shock from that day came back. The depth of the broth, the punch of saltiness, and the slightly firm texture of the noodles. It seems unbalanced at first glance, but it's incredibly balanced. Once you start thinking this saltiness is the default, it might start appearing in your dreams too. The bitterness of charred green onions adds a nice accent, and I can't stop slurping the noodles. The lineup of varieties like Subpar, Devil, Special, and Pure Ramen, in addition to the regular one, is even more diverse, so you won't get bored. But for me, the straightforward deliciousness of salt ramen is the best. My way of eating at Ganko has never changed. I start by slurping the noodles with all my focus, but in the end, I leave about two sips of soup. Then I drink some water to reset, and then I have the soup again to strongly feel its deliciousness. It's quite shocking even though it's just this, so please give it a try. I sink the seaweed and chashu in the soup at first. By the time I've eaten about half of the noodles, the chashu becomes tender from the heat of the soup, and the seaweed absorbs the soup, becoming a lump of umami. Even after leaving the restaurant, it stays delicious for about two hours. There's no other place like this. I want to decide my last dinner with Ganko's salt. This is the kind of restaurant Ganjiro is.

Impure ramen, devil meat, seasoned egg. The flavors were quite strong but incredibly delicious! I ordered the impure soup with a strong bonito flavor. The soup was cloudy and packed with flavor, although I couldn't finish it all due to its saltiness. It's the perfect soup for a hot summer day when you need to replenish your salt levels. On this day, it came with duck liver paste, which apparently changes daily. The devil meat was rich, making me crave some plain rice. The noodles were thin and firm, just right for soaking up the soup. Next time, I want to try a clear and elegant soup. I was surprised by their hospitality, as they let first-timers smell the two types of soup and choose.

Nowhere else like it, completely unique and fresh taste!!... Well, sorry for the lack of specific comments (the aroma of the oil is very subtle! It goes well with the base soup. The fish cake feels a bit sloppy, but the combination is not to be faulted. The meat is not just tender but falls apart easily, yet the flavor blends wonderfully and the meat quality is good, making it soft and delicious. I've tried many places, but I always end up here. Finally made it this time! Fun~ When I couldn't find my chopsticks, I was wandering around, and the man next to me silently pointed to the drawer underneath. Kind. The staff at the noodle shop are all kind. It's quite unique and definitely a place to go if you love ramen. I hope to make it on a day when they're open (sweat).

I visited a ramen shop that I had been curious about since the morning. It was called "Elegant" or "100". I did some research online and finally decided to visit. The exterior and the people waiting in line all seemed very serious about their ramen. I arrived around 10:30 on a Sunday and there were about 18 people ahead of me. I waited for about 3.40 minutes before getting a table. I ordered the "100" ramen. It looked very impressive. It was delicious, but the flavor was quite strong! There was a man next to me eating white rice from a Tupperware container, looking very cool while doing so. I understand the feeling. This kind of shop may seem intimidating for newcomers, but the staff was very friendly and the atmosphere was great.

I had been interested in this restaurant for a while but hadn't been able to go. I arrived around 9:50 am. There were about 20 customers ahead of me. Hmm, it doesn't look like they've opened yet... Finally, they opened at 10 am. I went to the ticket machine and understood. Today is Thursday, which is Chisato's day (opens at 10 am), I see. The turnover was quick, and I was able to enter in less than 30 minutes. I had the Tonkotsu Chuka (soy sauce) ramen. The soup had a unique taste, both nostalgic and new. The noodles were firm. The chashu and menma were delicious with a nice texture. I regret forgetting to order the devil meat topping... The access was surprisingly good, so I thought I would come again on a day other than Thursday to try the devil meat topping. Thank you for the meal.

Information from the formula↓【Ichijo-style Chinese Soba Chisato】Menu for September 8th (Friday): Matsusaka beef bone and Nagoya Cochin Gochiso Chinese Purple Shiso Salt SP 1,300 yen. Matsusaka beef bone 30kg and Cochin uses only whole chicken. For those who really want it, there is soy sauce, salt, and special ingredients. This time, it's a special with a boiled egg!! Due to heavy rain from the typhoon, I expected it to be empty, but surprisingly there was a line (about 10 people). You can get purple shiso topping as a service (while supplies last). The visual is a beautiful almost transparent soup with large slices of chashu, chicken cartilage, seaweed, and green onions. As always, it looks delicious!! First, take a sip of the soup... Delicious!! The elegant taste of beef bone broth (Matsusaka beef bone) combined with chicken broth (Nagoya Cochin) and the presence of shiso create a refined flavor, but here is where the stubbornness comes in!! The addition of strong saltiness makes it THE stubborn soup! This time, the saltiness is not too strong, but it is still stronger than regular ramen, and it is delicious!! The noodles are Sapporo Foods' yellow noodles, which are undoubtedly delicious. Mixing in the purple shiso topping provided as a service... Purple shiso!! Strong!! Or rather, plum shiso!? It has a strong presence, almost overpowering, isn't it! Hmm... this purple shiso topping... personally, it might have been better without it, as it seems to overpower the good broth of Matsusaka beef bone and Nagoya Cochin... *This is just a personal opinion! After that, it feels like eating plum shiso ramen... It's delicious in its own way, but (;^_^A) Of course, the chashu is big and delicious, and the boiled egg is also excellent. Purple shiso topping... I would like to hear other people's opinions too.

On a regular day at 10 AM, three people waited for 100 ramen (1100 yen) with an extra 100 yen for green chili peppers. It seemed to have a mix of beef, pork, chicken, and seafood. It was delicious, but the stubbornness made me want to add a bit of green chili pepper for some spiciness. Also, I felt like there was a slight lack of addiction, maybe just my imagination. The head of the house seemed lacking in charisma (lol) and it made me a little sad, but it was still amazing. It's still delicious even now.

A ramen shop in Yotsuya serving only from 9 am to 1 pm. Arrived at 9:30 am with 5 groups waiting. Quick service, ramen served in about 5 minutes. Ordered soy sauce ramen and the highly recommended "Devil Meat." The Devil Meat was incredibly delicious, with a flavor that makes you want to mix it with rice. Highly recommended for early visits. (Menu ordered) - Ramen (soy sauce) ¥1,100 - Devil Meat ¥200 (Location) Ichijo Nagare Ganko Sohonten Bunka Yotsuya Arakicho 4-1 Funamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Maison de Yotsuya 106

Thursday limited edition Ichijo-men Chuka Soba Chisato at Toshisuke for my first visit. I ordered the Chiso 100 with premium soy sauce as it was my first time trying their Chuka style. The unique taste of the clear soup made with bonito flakes and oil was unlike anything I've had before. It was different from the usual ramen I have, and I definitely want to go back again when I can. Thank you for the meal!

The cod milt at this place looks quite thick and rich, but surprisingly it has a refreshing aftertaste. The taste that you can only experience here is incredibly delicious. Address: Maison de Yotsuya 106, 4-1 Funamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Phone number: [phone number] Business hours: 9:00-13:00 (Last order) Open on Sundays Irregular holidays (please refer to the official Twitter account)

It's been a while since I had Ichijo-ryu ramen! I used to frequent the branch near Omokage Bridge. Here in Araki-cho, they let first-timers choose between two types of soup and sauce. I chose the clear soup with soy sauce sauce. The sharpness of the soy sauce is still the same! The noodles are also very thin egg noodles. This time, the soup had a strong bonito flavor. It was delicious! The soup was hot, and the noodles were firm, staying true to their style.

A little while ago, I visited the restaurant during the Obon period, so it was not crowded. When I arrived, there were only 2 people waiting. I ordered the Special Shoyu Ramen for 1100 yen with extra noodles for 100 yen and extra seaweed for 100 yen, totaling 1300 yen. When I handed over the food ticket, I was asked if I wanted salt or soy sauce, and I chose salt. The salt ramen arrived and it looked completely different from the shoyu ramen. Instead of the large meat chunks, there were crab sticks delicately placed on top. I took a sip of the soup and it was deliciously salty! It was a classic and authentic ramen that reminded me of the good old days. The person next to me had the shoyu ramen with lots of meat on top. Considering my age, I think I prefer the salt ramen. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

I visited around 11:45 on a normal day and was seated after waiting for about 10 minutes with 2 people ahead of me. I ordered the authentic soy sauce ramen for 1100 yen. The soy sauce flavor was quite strong with a salty taste, and the soup was on the saltier side. The noodles were firm and thin, and the chashu was tender and easily fell apart when picked up with chopsticks. Overall, it was a bowl of soy sauce ramen that I would like to try again if I have the chance. Thank you for the meal.

"Onejo Naganko Sohonten Bunka Yotsuya Arakicho" in Yotsuya Sanchome, which has been selected as one of the top 100 ramen shops on Tabelog in 2022. The shop is open from 9:00 to 13:00, so you can enjoy morning ramen. There is always a long line in the morning. The interior is not very clean, and they play enka music in the background. I purchased the Special Ramen for 1500 yen from the ticket machine. Today's special was the Miso Ramen with oyster, but surprisingly, there was no oyster flavor at all. It tasted like just regular miso ramen. I wish they had informed me beforehand if they couldn't serve the dish with oyster. The miso ramen soup was rich and salty, lacking the gentle sweetness that you would expect from miso ramen. When I asked where the chopsticks were, I was rudely told to "look in the drawer." The price of 1500 yen is quite high. Thank you for the meal. #Onejo Naganko Sohonten Bunka Yotsuya Arakicho #Yotsuya Gourmet #Yotsuya Lunch #Morning #Ramen #Yotsuya Ramen #Gourmet Lovers #Gourmet Instagram #Gourmet Memo #Want to connect with gourmet lovers #Food Terrorism #Gourmet Travel #Delicious is happiness #Looking for gourmet friends #Foodie Girls #Foodie Boys #Want to connect with gourmets #Kanto Gourmet #Food Report Instagram #Gourmet Reporter #Food Writer #B-Class Gourmet Information #Tokyo Gourmet"

This is a revisit to Ganko Ramen after a long time. As usual, it was quite popular with around 15 to 16 customers waiting, but we were able to get in after about a 20-minute wait. Today, they were only serving miso ramen made with oyster broth. The ramen cost 1500 yen, with an extra 100 yen for extra noodles and 100 yen for seaweed (5 sheets), totaling 1700 yen. Once seated, the noodles were boiled, drained, toppings added, and served in about 40 seconds. The soup looked very rich, and the first sip confirmed it was delicious! The generous amount of pork belly added even more richness, making it a very flavorful ramen. The slight hint of seafood aroma might be from the oyster broth. The noodles were thin, but the extra serving of 300g was quite substantial. I had planned to visit another restaurant afterwards, but I gave up. I was satisfied with the ramen I had just eaten! It was delicious! I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived at the restaurant around 11 am during the Obon holiday and there were already about 20 people waiting. The wait time decreased quickly, but I still had to wait for about an hour. Today's soup was oyster miso flavor, with side dishes like oyster sauté or dip already sold out. I finally got to try the devil meat and I was satisfied. The chashu had a tender and flavorful texture, not like the overly fatty chashu you sometimes get. The only downside was that the soup was a bit salty, making it hard to drink it all, and the oyster flavor was not very noticeable. After eating, I overheard two men talking about the ramen on the street, saying, "It would have been nice if we could choose the intensity of the flavor." So, I think many people found it too strong.

Today's special devil meat, flavored egg: good Atmosphere: good Cost performance: average Arrived around 8:30 at a store that opens at 9:00, no one in sight on the road side. But soon, 11 people were gathered in front of the store. Purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine and joined the waiting line. Seated around 9:20. When asked salt or soy sauce, I chose soy sauce and soon got my bowl. The soup was as expected, salty with a strong flavor of fish and shellfish. I couldn't help but drink the soup. The devil meat exceeded my expectations in terms of volume, and it was a very satisfying breakfast. Thank you for the meal!

Today is Tomohayate Day. The special Silver Cod 100 SP for 1200 yen and the Chinese-style Silver Cod with Kamasu Niboshi for 1100 yen. The announcement on social media stated that the popular 13kg Silver Cod SP, following the Conger Eel SP, is loved by Tomohayate. I am excited to try the Silver Cod SP for the first time in the rich animal-based Tomohayate 100. Of course, I added a flavored egg today, and the aroma is amazing! The Silver Cod is incredibly delicious! When I took a sip of the soup... so tasty! The flavor of the Silver Cod is overflowing, and the animal-based punch is strong and rich. It is delicious. Today, they recommended adjusting the taste with the condiments on the table, but I decided to leave it as it is because I was afraid the flavor of the Silver Cod and the animal-based punch would be lost. The chashu is tender and melts in your mouth, and the devil meat is as delicious as ever. The flavored egg is also great. In my opinion, the Silver Cod is the best. Today, with a higher amount of animal-based ingredients, the satisfaction level is even higher. Looking forward to the next Silver Cod 100!