On Christmas Eve, I decided to avoid the crowded city center and went to Tagano for a special meal. They have a system where you can get a ticket and wait in line using a QR code on your smartphone. However, it didn't seem to work very well. I ordered the special Awakuni salt ramen (A) for 1,150 yen plus topping of chashu for 400 yen. The soup was a slightly lighter amber color with thin noodles. The special toppings included seasoned egg, chashu, menma, and extra seaweed, which I topped with more chashu. The noodles had a nice firm texture and the soup had a delicate flavor with the richness of dashi, saltiness, and hints of chili pepper, yuzu, and sesame. The toppings were well-balanced and didn't overpower the overall taste. Despite having so many toppings, the bowl was refined and elegant. It was a truly impressive meal. Thank you.

Visited on a Sunday. The system is organized with a ticket system where you purchase a ticket first, then wait until your number is called. If you register with LINE, you will receive a notification when it's your turn. The restaurant has a traditional feel but the system is quite high-tech. They offer various types of ramen such as Chinese-style ramen, salt ramen, tantanmen, and tsukemen, all of which have won numerous awards. I ordered the classic special Chinese-style ramen this time. It was a simple yet delicious bowl of ramen with a great overall balance that was enjoyable until the last sip of soup. However, I had to wait quite a while as I received my ticket around 11:15 AM on a holiday and didn't get to eat until 2 PM, so it might be challenging to revisit for salt ramen or tsukemen.

I was busy and hadn't been able to go for 3 months. They were selling Tagano ramen at the supermarket, but after trying it, I still prefer the tsukemen at the restaurant! The Tonkotsu Kamo Tsukemen costs ¥850 and the amount of noodles may feel a little too much for women. I always enjoy it deliciously.

After a long time, I visited the restaurant. I arrived at the reception at 13:45, got called around 14:00, and was seated at 14:10. I usually never tried the "Special Spicy Sesame Soba for 1250 yen + Large Serving for 150 yen" because the Chinese soba and dipping soba were too delicious. But this time, I decided to order it. The appearance was impressive, but when I tasted it... it was delicious. Just as I thought, it was delicious. It wasn't as spicy as it looked, but I ended up sweating a lot towards the end. No matter what I eat, it's always delicious at this amazing restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

- Menu: Order Chinese soba for 850 yen, special set for 300 yen, and large size for an additional 150 yen. - Access: Located right near Tokyu Ikegami Line Ebara-Nakanobu Station. It's also about a 10-minute walk from Nakanobu Station or Togoshi Koen Station. - Waiting/Reservation Information: Arrived at 7:30 on a Sunday and was the 6th person in line. As you can get up to 5 tickets per person, I got a ticket for my second visit. By 8:00, there were about 15 people waiting in line. When I revisited at 11:30, ticket distribution had already ended. - Additional Information: This place has been featured in the Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand and is ranked 16th nationwide on Tabelog for ramen. - Food: The classic light soy sauce Chinese soba with a rich and gentle soup base. The homemade noodles are firm and delicious, with a nice thin and curly texture. The chashu pork slices are large and tender, though not melt-in-your-mouth soft. - Lastly, the spicy sesame soba is said to be excellent, so I'd like to try that next time. #Ramen #Tabelog #Tagano #Top100 #MokuLog

I visited my favorite ramen restaurant after a year and five months. My son wanted to eat there again, so he woke up early in the morning to get a ticket. He even bought a ticket for a large serving because it had been a while since we last visited. I was surprised by the portion size! I ordered duck ramen with extra toppings and a large serving of noodles. It was a lot of food, but I managed to finish it, although I was too full for dinner later. The owner's wife was surprised that I ordered a large serving, as it was the first time she had seen me do so. My son had a large serving of Chinese soba and a pork bowl with a huge amount of toppings. The noodles and soup at this restaurant are my favorite, made from whole grain flour that includes bran and germ, which is rich in iron, vitamin B1, and dietary fiber. I doubt I will find a better ramen place than this one. However, I think I'll stick to regular serving sizes next time, as the balance between noodles and soup is better that way. (laughs)

On my second visit, I arrived on a weekday at 11:12 and had to wait for 22nd in line for an hour. It was convenient to have a Doutor coffee shop right in front of me. Choco Zapp is also nearby, so I can exercise while waiting. This time, I ordered the spicy sesame flavor. It was a complete and delicious taste, I enjoyed every last drop. It was delicious.

Today's special is Goma Spicy. It's another hot day. The special Goma Spicy soba for ¥1250 is essentially tantanmen. The dipping soba was also delicious, so I have high expectations. The Goma Spicy is prepared by blending it directly in a bowl with a hand blender. It comes with the usual toppings (soft-boiled egg, chashu, menma, nori), as well as diced chashu, onions, and green onions. Today, the pork thigh chashu was surprisingly large. The soup is based on seafood broth with a strong sesame sauce and sesame flavor. It's quite spicy too. It's not exactly authentic tantanmen, but more of a Togano original tantanmen. It's addictive. The chewy medium-thick noodles go well with the soup, and you can't stop eating. After finishing everything, the soup with onions and nuts has a nice texture and it's delicious too. I couldn't help but finish it all. Amazing, everything here is delicious. I thought I had tried all of Togano's menu, but oh, there's still the Hot and Sour Soup Noodles left. I'll try that next time.

I have visited this ramen shop twice before and enjoyed the high level of their Chinese ramen, so this time I decided to try their salt ramen. The customer next to me seemed like a regular, as they expertly sprinkled salt on the char siu that was served first and ate it cold. It was my third visit and I still didn't quite understand the proper way to eat at this shop, so I couldn't help but smile at myself. I opted for a regular size (1,250 yen) instead of a large because I knew I couldn't finish it all when the pyramid-like mound of noodles arrived. However, my worries were unfounded as I managed to finish it all. The first bite, with the noodles dipped in the sauce, left me in awe of the rich umami flavor. The soup had a well-balanced saltiness, and although there was Aokishima salt on the table, there was no need to add any. The dipping sauce was so delicious that there was no need for any flavor adjustments. I noticed the Michelin emblem in front of me, indicating that this shop had been awarded a Michelin star in 2015 and 2016. Despite the years that have passed since the award, they have not compromised on quality, maintaining a level that is truly like a national treasure.

Chukasoba Tagano✨★Foodlog 3.92★Google 4.3★Personal rating 3.9＊Expect to wait for an hour at this famous Chukasoba shop‼️＊Special Chukasoba + Extra-large portion (¥1300)＊Bottle of beer (¥500)＊The texture of the chashu, adjusted according to the amount of fat, was impressive＊The 10-seat shop was full from the moment it opened. Even with a ticket received 30 minutes before opening, there was a 1.5-hour wait, but it was worth it for a bowl＊The interior of the shop is clean and the service is excellent〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜Address2-15-10 Nakanobu, Shinagawa-ku, TokyoAccess1 minute walk from Tokyu Ikegami Line Ebara Nakanobu Station⏰Business hours11:30-14:30*Closing time depends on when the soup runs outClosed on Wednesdays〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜〜＊#TokyoLunch #ShinagawaLunch #EbaraNakanobuLunch #RamenLunch #RamenGourmet #Menstagram #WantToConnectWithPeopleWhoLoveRamen

A famous ramen shop for Chinese-style ramen. Purchase a meal ticket from 8:15, then receive a ticket from a tablet. It has a QR code that shows the waiting status on LINE. When your turn is near, they will call your name. Be sure to stay inside the store or under the shade, as you won't hear the call otherwise. Arrived at 7:45 but was 10th in line. Seems to be popular among locals. Maybe they come for a morning walk? Ordered the Special Chinese-style ramen in large size and Tagano rice bowl. The ramen had a gentle yet flavorful soup, with a mix of pork, chicken, and seafood. The noodles were firm and delicious. The chashu pork slices were different cuts and very tasty. They also sell frozen ramen for takeout, but you have to buy it when getting the morning ticket, as it might sell out. Well, I probably won't line up again.

Special Salt Tsukemen (A) ¥1,200 Recommended salt tsukemen for the hot weather. The soup has a strong salt flavor with a firm texture and medium thick noodles. The three types of chashu are all seasoned to bring out the sweetness of the pork. The soup base with added broth has a strong bonito flavor that complements the salty soup well, creating a comforting taste.

I focus on Tokyo soy sauce ramen to make the most of limited resources such as time and budget when it comes to food exploration. Although I want to try different things, having a certain level of "fixed point observation" is important to distinguish what is authentic and well done. For me, Tagano Ramen is a rare gem. I have tried to visit many times but always missed out due to time constraints and other reasons. I was fortunate to have a second chance at this rare and precious opportunity. I think it's pointless to go into specifics about the ramen review now, that's how close to perfection the soy sauce ramen was. The soup had a strong and elegant seafood aroma without cloudiness, complemented by the scent of soy sauce. The tender texture of the chashu soaked in the soup was delightful. Everything was done exceptionally well. The soup is like a cultural heritage, something I hope to pass down to the next generation.

The special soy sauce ramen soup is clear and refreshing, yet has a rich flavor that makes you want to finish every drop. The noodles are of medium thickness and straight, with a strong and tasty flavor that balances well with the soup. My partner had the salt ramen, which was also delicious. There are other tempting options like duck and pork tsukemen and tantanmen. The restaurant offers a variety of tasty noodles, making it a place worth visiting multiple times if given the chance.

Went on a trip to Nakanobu in search of ramen. Ramen costs 850 yen. It's a traditional style ramen with a strong dried fish flavor. The bamboo shoots are thick and satisfying to eat, and the pork slices have a gentle taste that melts in your mouth. The aftertaste is great, and it's no wonder it has high ratings on Tabelog. The noodles and pork slices are really delicious! *You need to buy a meal ticket from the ticket machine and also get an order ticket. It's a bit confusing and the line is not organized.

Today I had the salt tsukemen. Even though summer should be ending according to the calendar, there is still a heatstroke alert in effect today. The special Awa Country salt tsukemen for ¥1200 was delicious. The warm version was also tasty, but this one was just as good. The dipping sauce was similar to ramen soup, with a refreshing and clear taste. It was rich and piping hot, which paired well with the Tagano noodles. The pork and duck were good, but I think I prefer this one. They also added sesame when serving it warm, just like the other one. I chose the special A today with the flavored egg, but it was a bit bland and the flavor didn't penetrate well. For tsukemen, the smoked egg might be better. They thanked me for coming regularly recently. I was happy that they remembered me, as I've been coming every week. Next time, I'll try the sesame spicy one.

When it comes to Chuka soba, Togano is one of my top 5 favorite ramen shops. It had been about a year since my last visit. I was expecting the usual, but this time the flavor seemed stronger. I usually finish my bowl by the first or second slurp, but this time I was almost at the end when I noticed the intensity. Maybe the soup had been getting richer as it simmered longer, or perhaps they adjusted the saltiness for the hot weather? If this is the new norm, it might start resembling the heavy-flavored ramen shops nowadays. I hope they return to their previous gentle taste. I remember the shop's philosophy was to aim for a ramen that you could eat every day, but today's flavor seemed to deviate from that. I usually finish every drop of soup, but this time I left some behind when it got too spicy. The chashu used to be thick and firm, but this time it was thin and fell apart easily when picked up with chopsticks. I hope they go back to the way it was before. Come to think of it, maybe the recent closure due to COVID-19 had an impact, as I also had a case where things didn't taste right after recovering and it took about two weeks to return to normal. It's still delicious, but this time it felt quite different from the usual. I hope it goes back to normal next time I visit.

Today, despite the relatively cool weather (still 32 degrees Celsius), I couldn't decide between having tsukemen or warm ramen, but ended up choosing tsukemen. I intended to order salt tsukemen, but mistakenly selected regular warm salt ramen. Oh well, I was indecisive anyway. So today, I had the Awakuni salt ramen for ¥900 with a special topping of smoked egg for an additional ¥300. The salt used is Awakuni Island sea salt from Okinawa, which is also available on the table. As soon as I took a sip of the soup, I couldn't help but say "delicious" once again. The light and refreshing soup with a hint of spiciness from red pepper and a rich flavor from Hinai-jidori chicken broth was truly delightful. The noodles seemed different this time, with wheat germ included according to the description. I'm not entirely sure about the difference, but the noodles had a nice wheat aroma and were delicious. The special topping, as usual, was the smoked egg served separately. It had a strong smoky flavor, so I didn't want it to overpower the ramen. It was also delicious. I felt like having a beer with this meal. The chashu today was exceptionally tender and tasty. The salt ramen was really good. All that's left is to try the spicy sesame ramen and the salt tsukemen to complete the experience.

Located in Negishi, Ebara, this extremely popular shop operates on a ticket system. You can purchase tickets starting around 8:15 in the morning. I visited around 8:30 and was the 11th in line. Please note that when you buy your ticket, you must also purchase a food ticket, or else you will have to get a new ticket. When I visited, there were also some people who had to line up again. By registering the QR code on the ticket with LINE, they will call you when it's your turn. I was called around 11:45, but by then there were a lot of people and the wait for a ticket was unexpectedly 2 hours. Even though it was during summer vacation, it was shocking to see such a long line on a weekday. This time, I had the Chinese soba (850 yen) with the special topping C (300 yen). Among all the soy sauce ramen I have tried, this was one of the best with a gentle and delicious soup that I finished completely. The ingredients and noodles were all perfect, and the smoked egg was a bit unique. I feel it's worth the wait, and with the ticket system in place, there is no need to wait for a long time, so I would like to visit again. Next time, I want to try the tsukemen.

●●Waiting Situation●● I arrived at the restaurant at 12:40 on a weekday! It was a 75-minute wait with a numbered ticket system! It's surprising to see such a long line on a weekday. It raises my expectations. With the numbered ticket system, it's nice to be able to relax in the nearby Doutor while waiting. ●●Order●● I chose the "Special Chinese Ramen" for 1150 yen! ●●Soup●● The soup is shockingly delicious!! It is the best shoyu ramen I've ever had!! The umami of the niboshi is solid, while also feeling the base of animal and dried ingredients. It's a classic Chinese ramen, but the clean aftertaste and perfect balance of saltiness are amazing! Truly a famous shop! I honestly came here with high expectations!! I don't need flashy flavors. To find a ramen that suits my taste so perfectly... ●●Noodles●● The noodles are medium-thin curly noodles. The noodles are also amazing!! They have a good firmness and you can feel the flavor of the wheat!! Are they homemade noodles? The taste is unbelievable. ●●Chashu●● The chashu is also impressive!! Be sure to add it as a topping!! It has a strong pork flavor, and despite being thickly sliced, it is soft and amazing!! The chashu is the best I've ever had!! ●●Overall Impression●● Nowadays, having such a variety of toppings for 1150 yen is cheap in my opinion. The price, numbered ticket system, and taste are all top-notch. I'm grateful for this encounter with an impressive famous shop. I will definitely visit again! Thank you for the meal!

Special Salt Tsukemen from Tageno, located just a 15-second walk from Ebara-Nakano station on the Tokyu Ikegami line. It is a well-known hidden gem among ramen enthusiasts. I visited around 2:20 pm on a weekday and managed to get the last ticket as the final customer. After a 20-minute wait, I entered and received my bowl within 10 minutes. The large portion and special toppings were impressive. The soup had a refreshing umami flavor from salt sourced from Aguni Island in Okinawa, with a hint of sweetness. The noodles, made with seaweed like nori, were medium-thick and had an excellent texture. They even reheated the dipping sauce halfway through and offered a complimentary addition of ground sesame seeds, which added a mild flavor variation. The chashu topping was juicy with just the right thickness. The chili pepper added a spicy kick, providing a nice contrast to the mild taste. With a diverse menu, I'm curious to try other items as well. Due to its popularity, getting a ticket is necessary, but I highly recommend visiting this place.