Handmade Hasu @ Morishita Shoyu Char Siu Ramen [¥1230] ■ Visit Date June 28, 2023, Wednesday 19:20- ■ Nearest Station Toei Oedo Line / Toei Shinjuku Line Morishita Station ■ Business Hours 11:30-14:30 18:00-20:00 Sundays, Holidays 11:30-14:30 ■ Closed Mondays, Fridays This time, I finally went to Handmade Hasu, a place I've been wanting to visit for a long time! I had tried to go after work before, but there was already a line waiting even though it was still during business hours. This time, I nervously headed there around 19:20, about 7-8 minutes from Morishita Station, and I was the 6th in line. They take orders one by one and cut the noodles, so the turnover seems to be not very fast. After a short wait, I entered the store. Inside the store, there is a ticket machine on the left and chairs for 3 people waiting on the right. I had been debating whether to have Wonton Ramen in salt or soy sauce while waiting in line, but surprisingly!!! Most of it was already sold out, including the all-in-one and rice dishes, so I ended up getting the Char Siu Ramen, which was also sold out shortly after. The impression is that each bowl is made with care at the counter with seven seats. It was incredibly delicious when it arrived!! It reminded me of the excitement I felt when I had Mitsuwa's ginger ramen!! The handmade, hand-cut, hand-kneaded noodles were chewy and fantastic. I wanted to try the large serving next time. The Char Siu was also delicious because it was seared just before serving, giving it a fragrant taste. Next time, I definitely want to try the Wonton Ramen! Another recommended restaurant has been added to my list. * This is just my personal opinion. #HandmadeHasu #ShoyuCharSiuRamen #MorishitaGourmet #RyogokuGourmet #Ramen #Noodles #ramenlover #ramenadventures #ramenstagram #ramenlife

I arrived at the restaurant at 11:20 and there were already about 8 people lined up in front of the shop, but I was able to enter the shop and enjoy salt wonton noodles, soy sauce wonton noodles, and char siu rice in about 30 minutes. Delicious as always! The soup was amazing! By 12 o'clock, the wontons were sold out.

On Saturday (a holiday), there were 10 people in line at 12:00 (3 inside the store, 4 on chairs outside, and 3 in line outside). It was delicious. According to the staff, they sell out by before 12:00. It seems that the shrimp wonton and green onions are sold out. When we finished eating and went outside, the line had grown to about 20 people. The handmade noodles at Shichisai in Hatchobori were excellent, and the lotus noodles were also chewy and good. The noodles at MEN KURAI in Hamamatsucho are much thinner than MEN KURAI's.

Handmade Ren-san is a 7-minute walk from Morishita Station. Tabelog rating: 3.69 out of 5 stars. [First visit in September 2023] I had been curious about this place since it opened, and a reliable acquaintance highly recommended it, so it was the first place I wanted to visit. I arrived around 7:30 pm on a weekday and there were 2 groups ahead of me. There was always a short wait until I left, but it didn't get to the point of forming a line outside. It's nice when the wait is manageable like this. The atmosphere of the restaurant is really nice. It feels like a closed kitchen with the kitchen in the back, so you can't see the chef's operation. - Char siu soy sauce ramen 1230 yen: The top row on the ticket machine is soy sauce, and the second row is salt. My first impression of the soup was its sweetness. The soy sauce base is strong with a good balance of bonito, animal ingredients, and kelp. The soup has a deep and delicious flavor. Just like Daruma in Nakano Fujimi-cho, although I thought it was a ramen shop focused on noodles, the soup was amazing. The noodles are the highlight of this shop, as the name suggests. They have a chewy texture that is satisfying to eat. The different cuts of char siu are luxurious. The meat quality is excellent, and the extra touch of searing before serving makes it even better. The bamboo shoots are thick and have a gentle seasoning. The special and wonton were sold out, so the wonton must also be popular. Overall, the soup, noodles, and toppings are all delicious, and the balance when combined is excellent. The atmosphere of the restaurant is great, and they definitely provide a high-quality bowl of ramen. My only concern is the chef's health due to the operation and preparation workload. I would definitely like to visit this place again. Thank you for the meal!

Tokyo Morishita Handmade Ren Tokyo lunch is still delicious ramen I found Ren on Tabelog and decided to go, as it was close to closing time, there were only two people in line, so we waited a little and entered. The restaurant was small with a counter of 7-8 seats. I thought it would be really crowded during the golden time, but an older lady who arrived later said they always have long lines. It was almost sold out by the time we got there, but the standard ramen, both soy sauce and salt, were still available. I intended to buy soy sauce ramen but ended up purchasing salt ramen. The noodles were handmade, and they were cutting the noodles in the noodle room as we waited. After a short wait, the ramen was served. I accidentally ordered the wrong type of ramen, but the lady kindly corrected it for me. The soup had a perfect saltiness and a delicious clam broth. The thick, hand-cut curly noodles were amazing with a great chewy texture. The char siu was torched before serving, making it tender and flavorful. The menma was thick and crunchy, and the seasoned egg was slightly firm but tasty. The spinach and seaweed added a nice flavor to the dish. The ramen chef and his mother were running the place, and with such intricate ramen, it's understandable why they have limited seating. I highly recommend waiting in line to try this delicious ramen. Thank you for the meal. Instagram hiroyasu1010

Soy sauce ramen for 880 yen, with an additional flavored egg for 110 yen. The soup has a strong impact with a perfect balance of broth, seasoning, and sweetness. Personally, I would give it a perfect score of 100 points. The handmade noodles are also excellent, on par with Nanasai in Hatchobori. And the chashu pork is delicious! They use high-quality pork here. In recent years, it's one of the best bowls of ramen I've had, alongside Mitsuwa in Asakusa before it moved. And all this for 990 yen - it's a miracle in Morishita!

Arrived at Ren-san around 13:00 in search of delicious chashu. There were 4 people waiting outside and 7 seats at the counter, so I thought it might take a while, but we were seated in about 20 minutes. Ordered ramen with soy sauce for 880 yen, flavored egg for 110 yen, and chashu rice for 300 yen. The chashu was excellent, no complaints. Enjoyed it very much.

I arrived here at 11:30 and there was a decent line forming. It seemed like it was opening time because people started entering in a line. After a short wait, I entered the store. Inside, there were three seats available for waiting. I ordered the full set with extra char siu rice. The full set and char siu ramen are limited in quantity. When the bowl arrived, I first tried the soup... delicious! The soup was unique and the combination of the seasoning and soup was amazing. I read that the chef trained at a soba shop, and it was evident in the quality. The noodles were hand-made and slightly chewy, although I prefer them a bit firmer. The char siu was also delicious, with different cuts of meat. While the salt ramen was intriguing, I still prefer the soy sauce. Overall, it was a high-quality ramen with pleasant service. It's a popular spot!

[Shop] Handmade Ren Nearest station: Morishita Station Date and time: Tuesday afternoon Crowdedness: 2 groups waiting [Product] Soy sauce chashu ramen with seasoned egg Sweet soy sauce soup and charred chashu, handmade noodles. This might be the best one I've had this year. It was that delicious. #RamenInstagrammer #Noodlestagram #Ramen #MorishitaStation #HandmadeRen #SoySauceRamen #MorishitaLunch #MorishitaGourmet #Ryogoku #RyogokuLunch #RyogokuGourmet #MorishitaRamen #RyogokuRamen

[Order] Soy sauce chashu ramen ¥1230 [Noodles] Homemade thick curly noodles blended with Hokkaido "Waka" and Iwate "Mochihime" noodles. The random chewy texture of the curly noodles is enjoyable, and the texture is surprisingly chewy. It's fun to chew. [Soup] When you taste the seafood dried bonito and soy sauce soup, first you'll experience the richness of animal-based umami (from Rishiri kelp) and sweetness, followed by a gentle soy sauce aroma (probably from the chashu). Then, you'll taste the savory flavors of dried fish such as anchovies and shiitake mushrooms. The soy sauce is sweet and gentle, more of a slow and delicious type than an impactful first bite. [Ingredients] Chashu, menma (bamboo shoots), greens, green onions, naruto (fish cake), seaweed. The chashu is likely made from pork shoulder loin and seared pork belly, both with tender meat that spreads a nutty and oily sweetness when you bite into it, overflowing with sauce and meat juices. The chashu is seared just before serving, so it has a crispy aroma. The "all toppings" option apparently runs out after the first lunch round, so I will definitely be back with up to 6 people next time. Today's 1st/2nd bowl, 71st bowl this year. Thank you for the meal. 29 bowls left.

I went to a hand-pulled noodle restaurant called Tanchu in a residential area between Morishita and Ryogoku. I ordered the salt ramen for 880 yen using the ticket machine. Even though I wanted wonton, they were sold out as they only had 6 servings. The ramen was delicious with a well-balanced fish broth and salt, and the hand-pulled noodles were chewy and tasty. The char siu was also delicious as it was seared before serving. I drank all the soup, feeling hot and sweaty, and it was the best ramen I've had in a long time. Thank you for the meal!

Arrived at Handmade Ren at 10:55, luckily there were two shady spots available. Waited for about 30 minutes until it opened. Ordered an Asahi beer and soy sauce shrimp wonton noodles. It comes with a side dish which is nice. It arrived in about 10 minutes. First, let's try the soup!! Delicious! It has a slight sweetness and the right amount of salt, making it well-balanced and very tasty. I enjoyed sipping the soup for a while. The handmade noodles are soft but have a good chewiness and taste delicious when mixed with the soup. The shrimp wonton has a unique seasoning and is also delicious. Everything was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I went a little before the opening and had to wait for 1 hour. The restaurant has a small number of seats, but the turnover rate is good compared to the number of people waiting. This time, I ordered the soy sauce ramen with flavored egg. The handmade noodles were chewy and very delicious! Thank you for the meal~

Soy sauce chashu ramen + egg over rice On the first day back from the Obon holiday, I wanted to start with a strong lunch, so I went to Ren's. It was early in the morning, and maybe because of that, it felt a little cooler this morning, and I suddenly felt like eating ramen. Ren's is nearby, which is convenient, but it's also the ramen shop I've been visiting the most this year. However, about a month ago when I visited, I felt that the noodles lacked chewiness... and that was my impression since then. But this time, they're back!! The thick, hand-made noodles have the perfect firmness and bounce, and the way they mix with the soup is just right. I've been leaning towards salt ramen lately, but I tried soy sauce today and it's still delicious!! I once again thought it was an exquisite ramen. And as always, the chashu is heavy and amazing. It makes me want rice every time. Due to being too hungry, I made a careless mistake and mixed it before taking a picture... Please forgive the intentional cropping of the photo of the egg over rice, it's just for fun!笑

I have been rejected three times due to temporary closures or sold out items before finally being able to enter on the fourth attempt...! I recommend checking not only the regular holidays but also on Twitter to see if the restaurant is open in advance. The interior has only counter seats. You purchase your meal ticket from a vending machine. I ordered the Shoyu All Toppings Ramen for 1,430 yen. It came with 6 slices of Chashu, Menma, Shrimp Wonton, Flavored Egg, 4 sheets of Nori, Spinach, and Green Onions as toppings. It was luxurious! The noodle texture was smooth and chewy with a high hydration rate of 43.1%, similar to Kitakata Ramen, which I really enjoyed! The soup was rich and mellow, made with dried baby sardines and Rishiri kombu. The umami flavor from the kombu was amazing. The seared Chashu was delicious. The 6 slices were quite generous. The shrimp wonton was excellent on its own. The flavored egg I saved for last had the perfect seasoning and runny yolk. The quality of the noodles, soup, and toppings were all top-notch, and I was completely satisfied. It was a long time since I had encountered such delicious ramen. Lastly, the lady at the counter thanking everyone for coming in the heat left a good impression. *Payment is cash only.

I visited the restaurant on a regular Tuesday around 7 pm. There were no people waiting outside, but two people were waiting inside. The full toppings were sold out. I bought a ticket for the chashu ramen and waited in the seating area inside. After about 10 minutes, I was seated. The ramen was served in 5 minutes. It was a light ramen with a clear soup. The bowl seemed deep and had a good amount of noodles. It reminded me of the old-style Chinese noodle soup. The chashu was delicious, but I couldn't finish it all due to my age, so next time I think I'll go for the regular ramen.

The restaurant opened at the end of last year. I think it was shortly after that I learned about the hand-made lotus root. A friend told me that a delicious ramen shop had opened in Morishita. When I looked it up on Tabelog, it seemed quite crowded, so I waited for the right timing to go, but it ended up being summer. This time, I decided to go around 2 o'clock during the Obon period, thinking that I could eat without waiting. Indeed, there was no line, no one waiting inside or outside, but there were about 3 people at the tables and 2 people buying meal tickets. Even though it was around 2 o'clock during Obon, I was surprised to see this many people. After I sat at a table, a few more people entered, and it was a nice flow. Now, I managed to avoid waiting by going at this time, but the only thing that went wrong was the ramen itself. I wanted to eat the all-in salt ramen, but it was sold out. So I thought I would go for the wonton, but that was sold out too, so I ended up with the salt chashu noodles. Well, it was delicious enough, and it made me want to try the salt wonton noodles or soy sauce flavor next time. It takes a little time for the ramen to be served. It's because it's made with care, but the atmosphere of the customers eating the ramen that comes out is indescribable. It feels like everyone is eating with respect. And when they finish eating, they quietly put down their chopsticks and spoons, bow to the empty ramen bowl, and leave the restaurant. When you eat it, you can feel why they do that (I didn't do it though). The noodles are hand-made flat noodles...soft and chewy. It may not be suitable for those who insist on firm noodles, but I think it's worth trying this kind of noodles. It's delicious. I've been eating a lot of high-water noodles recently, and this may become one of them. The chewy and soft noodles blend well with the soup and are delicious. The toppings enhance the noodles. Nori, menma, spinach, naruto, chopped green onions, and chashu. The flavor of each is subtle. I think they are seasoned subtly to enhance the flavor of the soup. The chashu is the same. So even though there are several slices, they can be eaten deliciously. They seem to be considering the balance when eating. And the soup. This time, I tried the salt base. I remember somewhere telling me to try the salt base first, so this time I tried the salt flavor without hesitation. I took a sip and thought it was a complex salt flavor with roundness, thickness, depth, and sweetness. Of course, it's delicious. With this soup, I thought I would like to try eating the noodles without any toppings, maybe just some chopped green onions. This is something I definitely want to try next time, including salt ramen in the candidate list. There are various explanations about the noodles and sauce on the blackboard in the store. When reading it, you can feel the thoughts of the shop owner, and you can understand why it takes time to cook. There are only 7 seats in the store, so it's understandable that there would be a line. I don't think my choice this time was wrong, but it's a shame that there are menus that cannot be eaten late at night. It might be worth considering seriously lining up before the store opens next time. It's just over 1 kilometer from Hamacho, so it's not far away. So I plan to visit several times from now on and enjoy various flavors. Thank you for the meal.

Ramen Kanto Summer Expedition 11 I finally visited a semi-new store that I had been curious about for a long time. The hand-kneaded thick noodles were smooth and chewy, providing a satisfying texture and a great throat feel. The soup had a strong lift, rich in wheat flavor, and the noodles were delicious. The sharp soy sauce flavor combined with the gentle broth of animal and fish ingredients provided a subtle acidity, creating a refreshing yet deep flavor. The subtle ginger flavor spread nicely, and towards the end, the umami melted from the chashu, enhancing the richness of the pork. The soup's richness increased even more, making it extremely delicious. The tender chashu was excellent, with a nice smoky flavor and a strong meaty taste. The bamboo shoots were cut in a way that provided a variety of textures, and the seasoning had a dashi flavor that paired well with the soup. The quality of the soup, noodles, and toppings was all high, making it a fantastic bowl. I'm curious about trying their salt ramen next. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal. Handmade Ren @ Morishita Soy Sauce Chashu Noodles (¥1230) TP: Bamboo shoots 18:24 Waiting outside, 8th in line 19:02 Entered 19:16 Served [Business Hours] [Tue/Wed/Thu/Sat] 11:30-14:30, 18:00-20:00 [Sun/Holidays] 11:30-14:30 [Closed on Mondays and Fridays] #HandmadeRen #handmade #Ren #SoySauceChashuNoodles #BambooShootsTopping #SoySauceRamen #SoySauceNoodles #SoySauceRamen #ChashuNoodles #ChashuRamen #HandmadeNoodles #TokyoRamen #SumidaWardRamen #RyogokuRamen #TokyoGourmet #SumidaWardGourmet #RyogokuGourmet #TokyoLunch #SumidaWardLunch #RyogokuLunch #ramennoodles #ramennoodle #tokyoramen #soysauceramen #ramen #ramenlover #Ramel'sGourmetMemo #0810

Arrived at the restaurant on a Thursday in August 2023 at 6:20 PM. I was 9th in line outside and moved to the 3rd seat inside at 6:55 PM. I sat down at 7:00 PM, received my bowl at 7:05 PM, and left the restaurant at 7:20 PM. I ordered soy sauce ramen for 880 yen, an egg for 110 yen, seaweed for 100 yen, and a bottle of beer (500cc) for 680 yen, totaling 1,770 yen including snacks. The noodles were incredibly delicious, made with a blend of wheat varieties including Waka and Mochihime with a water content of 43.1%. The chashu was seared just before serving, giving it a delightful smoky flavor. The restaurant, run by a mother and son, had a warm and welcoming atmosphere. I hope they continue to operate happily for a long time.

Visit date: August 1st, 2023 (Tuesday) Today's lunch was at "Teadachi Hasu," which opened on December 1st last year in Senzoku, Sumida-ku, Tokyo, located between the Toei Shinjuku Line Morishita Station and the JR Sobu Line Ryogoku Station. The owner, who fell in love with this area, opened a unique ramen shop that serves hand-cut, hand-pulled, and hand-kneaded noodles made in-house, offering both "shio-ra-men" and "shoyu-ra-men." I had tried the "shio-ra-men" during the pre-opening period on November 9th and revisited on December 2nd after the grand opening to try the "shoyu-ra-men." The noodles, made with "Waka" semi-strong flour from Hokkaido and "Mochihime" sticky wheat flour from Iwate, are excellent, as well as the soup base made with chicken broth, winter mushrooms, Itaya clams, Rishiri kombu, bonito flakes, and sardine flakes, with a rich umami flavor. The chashu made with premium pork such as Iwachu pork and Hayashi SPF is noteworthy. Both the "shio-ra-men" and "shoyu-ra-men" are equally delicious, making it hard to choose. When I visited for the third time on January 26th, I couldn't decide and ended up asking for both. Since then, the shop has become quite popular, always having long lines before opening, making it difficult to visit. However, today I was going to Ryogoku, so I decided to have lunch here. If there was a long line and it seemed impossible, I planned to eat the "Rekisoba" made with oysters from Senhoji, Hokkaido at "Edo Soba Hosokawa." I arrived just before 11:00, and there were already three customers waiting in the four chairs placed in front of the shop. I managed to grab the last chair and waited until the shop opened at 11:30. I bought tickets for "Shio Chashu Men" and "Tamago Kake Gohan" and sat down. Before sitting down, I greeted the owner in the kitchen and was offered a taste of the "Mori Chuka," a dish usually served to regular customers. The dish consisted of half a serving of noodles topped with shredded seaweed, served with dipping sauce, chopped green onions, and grated wasabi on the side. The noodles were hand-cut and hand-kneaded by the owner using a glass-covered noodle-making machine, resulting in a fragrant and chewy texture. The noodles were delightful on their own, and when dipped in the sauce, the umami flavor of bonito and kombu, as well as the richness of the broth, complemented the noodles perfectly. After enjoying the dish, I thanked the owner and shared my thoughts on the "Mori Chuka." Although the owner had experimented with it, he mentioned that it would be challenging to add it to the menu due to operational constraints. Despite feeling it was a missed opportunity, I understood that offering it alongside ramen while running the shop alone could disrupt operations and lead to longer wait times.

The staff at the restaurant were very friendly, and this time I ordered the all-in-one soy sauce ramen. The chashu, wontons, egg, noodles, and soup were all very delicious. I'm thinking of trying the salt ramen next time... It's a ramen shop that makes you want to go back again.