Miso Chashu Ramen for 1350 yen, Boiled Egg for 150 yen, Mini Curry for 350 yen. This time, I visited Asahimachi Naikai, a popular miso ramen shop in Tokyo that specializes in pure sumi-style ramen. In Tokyo, when it comes to pure sumi-style ramen, Oshima-san has been the reigning champion for a long time, followed by Sann Tora-san and Asahimachi Naikai, which have become the top contenders for miso ramen in Tokyo. The shop owner has been training at Sumire for a long time. I visited during the hot summer day in Tokyo, so luckily there was no line when I entered, but by the time I finished eating, the shop was full and a line had formed. It's impressive to see a miso ramen shop with a line even in the summer in Tokyo. Now, let's move on to the ramen review. First, the soup. The soup is based on pork bone, with a combination of animal, seafood, and vegetable broth, coated with thick lard to catch the heat well. As you drink it, you gradually start to taste the richness of miso in this soup. The best element in the soup for me was the garlic. The strong aroma of garlic that catches your nose as soon as you enter the shop is well blended into the soup and stimulates your taste buds. The soup is rich in broth and miso flavor, but the role of garlic in this soup is fantastic. Melted grated ginger provided as a topping creates a harmony of garlic and ginger flavors when mixed together. Next is the noodles. The noodles are medium-thick curly egg noodles, the classic noodles for miso ramen. The noodles have a good texture, chewy and delicious, and when coated with the soup and lard, they exhibit their goodness to the fullest. The bean sprouts in the toppings were also excellent, stir-fried just before serving, giving a roasted flavor that blends into the soup and complements the noodles well. Moving on to the toppings, the chashu was particularly good. I ordered the chashu ramen, so it came with 4 slices of chashu and some diced pork. The chashu was tender and juicy, melting in the mouth, with a good balance of lean meat and fat. It played the role of a supporting actor to the miso ramen and enhanced the overall flavor. The diced pork was fatty and juicy, further enhancing the pork flavor in the soup, making it a necessary topping for this soup. The flavored egg was half-cooked with a firm yolk. The mini curry was a Japanese home-style curry, with a thick, rich roux that almost held together solid pieces of vegetables and meat, making it a comforting curry. It was an incredibly delicious miso ramen, and my perception of pure sumi-style ramen has completely changed now. I couldn't find any flaws in this excellent bowl. I'd like to try the soy sauce ramen or salt ramen next, but I regret not getting the noodles in large serving this time, so I'd like to try that next time. Also, I regret not trying the rice with this garlic-heavy soup, so I also feel like having rice with it. The curry was also delicious, so I want to try that again too. I'm torn on what to eat next, but having such a happy dilemma is a good thing, isn't it?

A friend in Sapporo told me about a delicious miso ramen spot in Itabashi that is even better than in Sapporo. Their curry is also popular. They are closed on Mondays and there may be a line. I couldn't resist and had to go for lunch. I ordered miso ramen and a mini curry. The miso ramen was amazing and it made me want to go back on a snowy night. Definitely coming back on a cold snowy day. Thank you for the meal.

Today was curry day with lots of meat. Lately, it's been happening quite frequently. Considering the amount of meat and effort put into making this meaty curry, it feels like a great deal. Especially, getting a takeout (without rice) for 600 yen is cheap. You can check the details on the official X (formerly Twitter) of the restaurant. I visited at 5:02 PM on Sunday. It seems like they just opened for the evening session, as customers were slowly purchasing meal tickets. I bought tickets for "Miso Ramen 950 yen," "Boiled Egg 150 yen," "Mini Curry 350 yen," and "Beer (bottle) 650 yen." Total 2100 yen. I was second in line at the counter. I waited for a while. I was seated at 5:22 PM. My beer arrived quickly, so I drank while waiting. By the way, snacks are not provided as a service. If you want snacks, you can purchase a snack set (550 yen) separately. The food was served at 5:27 PM (25 minutes after arrival). The Miso Ramen and meaty curry were consistently delicious. The Miso Ramen had a strong, sumire-style soup. The noodles were Sapporo-style miso yellow-medium wavy noodles. The toppings included chashu, block chashu, ginger, green onion, lightly sautéed crunchy bean sprouts, deeply sautéed mushy bean sprouts, onion, and ground meat. The sautéed ingredients are in two layers. The meaty curry had an abundance of meat that crumbled easily along its natural grain. No matter how much you scoop with a spoon, it's all meat inside. The fact that you can enjoy this at the same price as regular curry is amazing. Both the ramen and curry had a rich flavor. This could be a divisive aspect for some. I always think that the Miso Ramen and curry here go well together. There's no clash where one dish cancels out the other. Going back and forth between the Miso Ramen and curry is seamless and enjoyable. Both are delicious. I was full after having Miso Ramen and meaty curry. Thank you for the feast.

I ordered miso ramen! The mild soup with a Japanese feel is flavored with spices like pepper, giving it an addictive taste!! The familiar yellowish thin curly noodles mix well with the soup!! When the ginger aroma wafts through, it adds another layer of flavor!! Maybe because the temperature dropped, I didn't feel as much heat as with "Sanrin", so I could truly savor the deliciousness of the soup!! Thank you for the meal (^^)

I tried a surprisingly delicious miso ramen at one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog. The shop owner, who trained at Sumire, creates a miso ramen that is truly authentic to Sapporo Sumire style. The rich animal-based soup with a surprisingly light miso flavor, mixed with hot onions and bean sprouts, was incredibly delicious! The curly noodles used are typical of Sapporo ramen. The piping hot ramen until the last bite was truly wonderful. It closely resembled the taste of Saimi in Sapporo, so I will definitely go back for more. My son had the miso chashu, which was a large portion and he loved it.

On the way from Kawasaki to Higashi-Matsuyama, I initially thought of having Musashino udon, but then I felt like eating ramen and searched for a place to visit. I arrived at the restaurant without having to wait around 11:30 on a weekday. The ramen had a rich flavor and the noodles had a unique texture. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for the meal.

Three-day weekend, last Monday. Two people waiting at 14:10. Definitely delicious. I mistakenly ordered curry for the first time and forgot to ask for half the ginger. The curry is delicious. It has a slightly tangy taste and the meat is tender. It's something that I would like to eat as a separate dish. The ramen is miso with added bean sprouts. Still as delicious as ever. I'm happy when there are bean sprouts because I can enjoy the soup. Before I knew it, I had finished the soup completely.

Last month, I couldn't forget the taste of sumire I had in Sapporo, so I visited Asahi Machikai with my wife, which is nearby. I was curious about flavors other than miso, so I ordered a miso and salt ramen set with appetizers, along with some beer. The appetizer set was quite substantial, so even though I thought I could probably drink two beers, I decided to hold back and just have one to fully enjoy the ramen. The salt flavor was light yet flavorful, and the miso had a nice kick of ginger, making it enjoyable till the last bite. Next time, I'll aim for soy sauce, old-fashioned miso, and maybe curry! It might be too much to try all at once...

I had miso ramen and it was really delicious. The shoyu ramen my child had was also exceptional. It was said to be a Junren style, and indeed it was served piping hot. The soup with a strong ginger flavor was so tasty that I ended up drinking too much of it. I thought the taste was so good that it would be hard to find a shop better than this one. We were in the first group to arrive, but when we left, there were already 20 people waiting in line.

This was my first visit to this restaurant, and I decided to try the soy sauce ramen (without green onions) because I love the soy sauce ramen at Junren. I was impressed by the piping hot soup, which I would have burned myself on if I hadn't been prepared. The slightly firm egg, curly noodles, and stir-fried bean sprouts all together tasted amazing! I was so happy to find the taste I was looking for in Tokyo.

For some reason, this summer I've been craving miso ramen! I just had some at Mitsutomo the other day, but on Sunday I made my way to Itabashi for this place. I arrived just as they were opening for the second round. I got in after about 20 minutes. I ordered chashu miso ramen and a boiled egg from the ticket machine. There was a bit of ginger on top. The soup had just the right amount of oil floating on top. The noodles were from Morizumi Seimen... yellow curly noodles that were well coated in rich miso soup. It was unmistakably a Saimin-shoku (original recipe) flavor. I especially liked the chashu. It was thick, the fatty parts melted in your mouth, and the meat itself was delicious. It came with 4 slices which made for a satisfying meal. By the time I left a little after 11:30, there were about 3 people waiting outside, so the wait wasn't too long and I'd definitely like to visit this place again. The restaurant was very clean, the service was efficient and pleasant. Thank you for the meal.

A 4-minute walk from the A1 exit of the Tobu Mita Line Itabashi Ward Office Station, on the first floor of the Livio Tower Mansion, is "Asahi Machinokai," a popular miso ramen shop run by the owner who trained at various "sumire" locations. Long-awaited first visit! [Order] Miso Ramen ¥950 Boiled egg ¥150 Arrived at 12 noon and the restaurant was full. There was a wait for one person (second in line), waiting on the bench in front of the store for 5 minutes. When called by the staff, purchase a food ticket inside and hand it to the staff. You can get an apron by asking the staff. Water is on the table. Shortly after being seated, the ramen is served. The oil-covered soup is piping hot, with a gentle sweetness of miso that is different from its appearance. The medium-thick curly noodles have a firm texture. The thick slices of chashu are tender and refreshing, which goes well with the miso soup. Around halfway through the noodles, mix the grated ginger topping into the soup to give it a refreshing taste and finish eating smoothly. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

In this area, there was only one intense miso ramen shop, like Miso Ichi, so it's great to have one nearby when you crave miso. It inherits the taste of Sapporo Sumire and uses ginger skillfully, so the ramen is refreshing and doesn't cause indigestion, which is great. The curry on the side looked delicious, so I'd like to try it next time.

Visited the restaurant on Tuesday at 5:18 PM alone. It's a bit early for dinner, but it's a combination of lunch and dinner. There were about 3 customers before me. I purchased a ticket from the vending machine for "Miso ramen - large serving," "Boiled egg," and "Rice." The total was 1400 yen. The food arrived in 3 minutes. The soup was rich in flavor, similar to Sumire's style. It was delicious. The ramen had Sapporo miso yellow medium thick noodles. They were curly. Delicious. The toppings were beautifully arranged as always. They included roast pork, pork block, ginger, green onion, lightly sautéed crunchy bean sprouts, deeply sautéed bean sprouts, and onions. The two-layered sautéed vegetables were nice. Delicious. I drank the soup with a ladle and scooped up some rice with the same ladle to eat. It tastes like happiness (laughs). This time, I finished all the soup too. Thank you for the meal.

2023.8.29 2023-397 Asahi Neighborhood Association◎ Miso Chashu Ramen + boiled egg + rice 1650 yen (1350 yen + 150 yen + 150 yen) purchased a meal ticket When there is a line, do not purchase a meal ticket and go to the end. It had been a while since I had plans nearby, so I visited to have miso ramen. For some reason at Asahi Neighborhood Association, I don't feel like trying soy sauce or salt ramen. I thought I would try it someday, but today I went for miso ramen. The layer of lard covering the surface does not cool down the hot and rich miso soup. The noodles are yellow, curly, and medium-thick. These noodles are delicious. If you add ginger halfway through, it will be a little refreshing. The toppings are green onions, bean sprouts, and bamboo shoots. I added a boiled egg as well. The chashu is soft pork shoulder and block-cut pork. Today's chashu seems to be the best I've had here. The rice goes perfectly with the miso soup. I guess I chose miso because I wanted to eat rice with the soup. It was a feast. Thanks for the meal! (人´∀`*) #Ramen #Tsukemen #AsahiNeighborhoodAssociation #RamenMemoir #Noodlestagram #TokyoItabashi #ExperimentNoodlesLift #ChashuLift

Arrived at 1:00 p.m. on a weekday, no waiting time. Delicious miso ramen with a hint of ginger flavor. The broth is not too thick, but the noodles are firm, which I believe is why it is considered a top-rated restaurant. I also ordered an extra seasoned egg, which was also excellent. The only downside is that it's a bit far from the station, but other than that, I have no complaints about this restaurant.

I arrived at this shop near Itabashi City Hall almost right when it opened, so I was able to get in without waiting. However, more and more customers arrived afterwards! It seems to be quite popular. I ordered the miso ramen (950 yen) with extra green onions (150 yen) and a side of flavored egg (150 yen). The ramen arrived in about 10 minutes. It was a classic miso ramen, reminiscent of Saimi or Yasumi. The soup was rich and flavorful, with a crispy stir-fried bean sprout and ginger adding a delicious touch. The flavor was a bit strong for me, so I asked for more soup to dilute it. The medium-thick curly noodles coated well with the soup. The bamboo shoots were thin, and the pork shoulder loin char siu was tender and tasty. The seasoned egg could have been a bit more flavorful, but overall, it was a well-balanced and delicious ramen. Thank you for the meal!

Asahi Town Association Miso Ramen, Large Serving. I only have a one-hour lunch break, so I took the train to the Asahi Town Association. It was 36 degrees at 1 pm and luckily there was no line. The ramen was delicious, with medium-thick curly noodles that paired well with the rich soup. The seasoned bean sprouts were crunchy and the chashu was flavorful. When you mix in the ginger, it adds a refreshing touch. However, the restaurant was poorly air-conditioned and it was hot inside. I was sweating before the dish arrived and it felt like a waterfall after eating.

The official X shop (formerly Twitter) announced that "Meat-Laden Curry" would be available on this day (Tuesday, August 16, 2023). Since my wife had enjoyed the regular curry when we took it home as takeaway before, I decided to buy the Meat-Laden Curry for my family (and myself) on this day. Since my daughter isn't a big fan of meat, she opted out. I decided to have ramen at the shop and will enjoy the takeaway curry later. I visited the Asahi neighborhood association first for double enjoyment. To avoid disappointment if the Meat-Laden Curry was sold out, I called in advance to make a reservation before visiting. I arrived at the shop alone at 6:36 pm on Wednesday. There were 3-4 customers already there. Surprisingly, it was not crowded this time. (However, the shop filled up while I was there. It seems to have fluctuating customer flow). First, I purchased food tickets for "Miso Ramen," "Bottle of Beer," and "Appetizer Set" for dining in using the food ticket machine. The total was 950+650+550=2150 yen. The Meat-Laden Curry takeaway (just the curry roux) was 600 yen each, and since I reserved 3, the total was 1800 yen. I was advised to purchase tickets for "Chuck Beef" (1 sheet for 300 yen), so I bought 6 sheets worth. When handing over the dining-in food tickets, I was asked if they could start making the ramen right away, and I agreed since I finish beer and appetizers quickly. The bottle of beer (500ml) was Asahi Super Dry. The chilled glass that came with the beer was a nice touch. It's great. This shop offers Kirin Ichiban Shibori in small bottles (334ml) and Asahi Super Dry in medium bottles (500ml). The appetizer set was generous with 2 slices of chashu, plenty of menma, seasoned egg, and more. All of this for 550 yen is a good deal. The chashu was moist with just the right amount of salt. The menma is delicious on its own too. I finished both the beer and appetizers in about 5 minutes. I waited a while until the Miso Ramen was served. In the end, the Miso Ramen arrived 11 minutes after the beer was served. I was glad I asked them to start making it right away. This time, I didn't go for the large portion or add a seasoned egg, opting for a normal "Miso Ramen." This might be my first time having completely plain miso ramen. The soup had a bold violet flavor, on the saltier side. The noodles were the yellow type found in Sapporo miso ramen. The toppings included chashu, block chashu, ginger, green onions, lightly stir-fried crunchy bean sprouts, deeply stir-fried soft bean sprouts, onions, and minced meat. As mentioned before, the two-layered stir-fried bean sprouts are a nice touch. Delicious as always. I finished the soup as well. It's just so tasty. On my way out, I picked up the 3 servings of the takeaway "Meat-Laden Curry (curry roux only)." It appeared smaller once placed in the takeaway container, but upon transferring it to a plate, it turned out to be quite a generous portion. The Meat-Laden Curry sold out at 7:35 pm that day, as posted on X. It's amazing how popular it is to sell out in a day. Thank you for the meal!