Visited the number one ramen shop in Nagahama in Tokyo, just a 5-minute walk from Ookayama Station. As soon as you enter, there is a vending machine on the left. The basic Nagahama ramen is only 700 yen and you can specify the firmness of the noodles. There is also the customary red pickled ginger on the table for a bit of spiciness. The time from ordering to the bowl being served is incredibly fast. Noodles - the low water content ultra-thin noodles have a fragrant wheat flavor and are delicious, although this may just be personal preference. Soup - the Fukuoka tonkotsu soup is at the right temperature. There is minimal foam on the surface of the soup, and it is quite milky. It is milder and warmer compared to the image I had from Gion, and I personally would have preferred a bit more of a pork bone aroma. Flavored egg and chashu - they are simply delicious. The bowl was finished in no time. The name of being the number one in Nagahama was nostalgic and nice.

I went around 12 PM and it was relatively empty. Despite being empty, the food was delicious. After purchasing the meal ticket, it was served in about 3 minutes. You can choose the firmness of the noodles from normal, firm, to very firm. After 2 PM, they also offer a healthy menu with more vegetables. However, the restaurant is quite hot as there are no fans or air conditioning.

Today, I had ramen at this shop. I had tried Nagahama Number One in Fukuoka before, and since I heard they have a branch in Tokyo, I always wanted to visit. Finally, I made it here! The Nagahama ramen here is light and simple, unlike its appearance. It was delicious! Adding spicy miso, pickled mustard greens, and garlic from the table made the flavor even better! The firm noodles went well with it, and I couldn't resist getting an extra serving! The fried rice was also simple but tasty, and I ended up eating a lot! It's great to be able to enjoy the authentic Nagahama ramen taste in Tokyo. I definitely want to come back again. Thank you for the meal!

This restaurant has several locations in Fukuoka city, as well as one in Ookayama, Matsuyama in Ehime, and Hong Kong. They offer two main types of ramen: Nagahama Ramen and Nagahama Chan Ramen, with variations in toppings. I ordered the Nitamago Ramen for 800 yen and added a side of half gyoza (4 pieces) for 200 yen. The gyoza arrived first, small bite-sized dumplings with a strong garlic flavor. The ramen came next, with a white soup that looked quite appetizing. The straight thin noodles seemed a bit bland when eaten alone, but when combined with the soup, it had a good pork bone broth flavor. I ordered an extra serving of noodles, but even with added sauce, the noodles still lacked flavor. It might be better if the pork bone broth was richer. However, the soup itself was delicious when enjoyed on its own.

There are various types of ramen in the world, and I believe I am not the only one who wishes to try them all before leaving this world. Among the tonkotsu ramen varieties, Hakata from Kyushu stands out as a popular choice. When I was a child, ramen was simply known as "chuka soba" and it was a soy sauce-flavored chicken broth with yellow, slightly curly noodles. The only variations I remember were miso ramen, salt ramen, or charumera from Myojo. In recent years, there has been a revolution in the world of ramen, with regional ramen gaining popularity as the Shinkansen expands its routes. It is now possible to enjoy ramen for breakfast, a concept unimaginable just 20 years ago. One shop, in particular, has gained fame for serving ramen as early as 8 am, drawing long lines of customers. I recently visited a ramen shop in Ookayama shopping street in search of a unique flavor. Despite my initial hesitation, I decided to try their authentic tonkotsu ramen, which is said to be true to its origins. I ordered a bowl of ramen and half a serving of fried rice, totaling 1,000 yen. While toppings like egg, mustard greens, or spicy cod roe were available, I opted for the "plain ramen" to experience the original taste. The fried rice was served first, followed by the ramen promptly. The soup was surprisingly light and refreshing, and the noodles were cooked just right as per my request. I also added an extra serving of noodles for 130 yen to satisfy my hunger. Overall, it was a delicious meal. Thank you.

Visited the Nagahama Number One Tokyo Ookayama branch last night for the first time. Purchased a meal ticket at the entrance and took a seat. Enjoyed a highball for 500 yen, 4 pieces of Hakata gyoza for 250 yen, and Nagahama ramen for 700 yen. Started with a sip of highball and the Hakata gyoza, feeling happy! The Nagahama ramen had normal firmness noodles and a gentle soup with a nice mouthfeel. It was delicious! Added an extra serving of noodles for 130 yen this time, opting for firmer noodles and adding tableside red pickled ginger, ground sesame, and garlic. It was delicious and satisfying. Thank you!

Visited the restaurant at 2 pm on a weekday and there was only one person inside. It was raining, so there weren't many customers. I ordered ramen with extra green onions and an extra serving of noodles. I asked for it to be cooked firm. It arrived in about 1 minute. The tonkotsu ramen here is really fast! The soup was flavorful without any unpleasant smell, and the noodles were perfectly cooked. The chashu was tasty, probably made from pork shoulder. It's rare for this tonkotsu ramen to not have wood ear mushrooms in it. I wish they had some bamboo shoots or something instead. It would be nice to have some bean sprouts in it too! It kind of feels like a fortress in Shibuya. I also ordered an extra serving of noodles cooked firm. It's been a while since I had an extra serving, but I ended up feeling full. Thank you for the meal.

I visited "Nagahama Number One" in Ookayama on a Sunday afternoon. I ordered the "Nitamago Ramen" with extra firm noodles. I bought a meal ticket, and my bowl arrived in 5 minutes. I ate it all in one go. I also ordered an extra serving of noodles, which I also finished quickly. It's rare to find authentic Nagahama ramen with tonkotsu broth in Tokyo. It was delicious! Thank you for the meal. Visit date: 2023.06.04

In the early evening, do you eat dinner early? I got off at Ookayama for a transfer, maybe I'll try going out. I've been to the bakery before, but I've never had a meal here. I stroll through the shopping street and see a sign that says "Nagahama Number One!" I didn't eat ramen last time I went to Fukuoka, so now is the time. I ordered the regular ramen with firm noodles. Wow, it's creamy like potage soup, but not too rich. No unpleasant smell. The thin noodles are delicious. The chashu is substantial. It's very easy to eat, even if you don't like tonkotsu broth. It might not be rich enough for those who like heavy ramen. I like both types.

I used to frequent Fukuoka for a period of time. It was for work, but I always ended up going to the same number one ramen shop. And guess what, I found out that the number one shop is actually in Tokyo, near a certain university. So, I had to go, even though it was raining. The ramen was delicious. Really delicious. It was different from Fukuoka, but I can't quite put my finger on it. Maybe it's the atmosphere... Anyway, I finally got to try the number one ramen that I had been dreaming about. I was happy to be able to eat it in Tokyo.

Before going to see a live show at Good Stock Tokyo, I had a meal at a Nagahama Ramen restaurant located right near Oimachi Station. I tried the Spicy Takana Ramen. A friend from Fukuoka had told me that the ramen here is the best, but I didn't find it particularly impressive compared to what I had expected. I would like to visit the main branch in Fukuoka someday to see if there's a difference in taste between the original and the branch. 03/01/2023 Spicy Takana Ramen

Arrived at the restaurant at 12:40 on a regular day. The interior had about 6 counter seats and 2 tables, with only about 30% of the seats occupied. Initially wanted to order the fried rice set, but they were not offering it. Ended up getting a lunch set (mini rice + 4 dumplings) instead. They charged extra for pickled vegetables, which I assumed would be on the table since it's a popular Hakata restaurant. I also wanted to have a beer, so I splurged and purchased the following meal tickets: ramen 700 yen + pickled vegetables 100 yen + lunch set 250 yen + medium beer 580 yen = 1,630 yen. I requested the ramen noodles to be firm. They offered Kirin and Asahi beer, and I chose Kirin. It was nice that I could choose the beer brand. Within a minute of placing my order, the pickled vegetables and bottled beer were served. I wanted to take a photo and have a sip of beer, but before I could, the ramen was served. The speed of service was like in Hakata, and I expected the quality to be authentic. Ramen: First, I tried the soup...hmm, it's a bit light. The pork bone flavor wasn't strong, and the seasoning was also lacking. It didn't have that universal appeal without the distinct pork bone flavor, unlike chains like Ichiran or Ippudo. Next, I tried the noodles. They were like those from Hakata, but I couldn't really feel any unique characteristics. As I was eating with mixed feelings, the rice was served. Lunch set: The lunch set was supposed to come with mini rice and dumplings, but first, they served rice and mini pickled vegetables. I didn't expect pickled vegetables to come with the lunch set, so I ended up with an extra serving. The rice portion was smaller than a regular rice bowl but still a decent amount. I tried the pickled vegetables with the rice, and it was a simple pickled vegetable with a hint of chili pepper, not heavily seasoned with sesame oil or other flavors. Personally, I would have preferred a more flavorful pickled vegetable. As I finished the ramen and was left with just the rice, the dumplings took quite a while to arrive. When they finally did, they were four mini dumplings. They had a vegetable-based filling and were easy to eat, but I wouldn't say they were particularly delicious. Extra noodles: I was eager to get an extra serving of noodles, but the taste of the soup made me hesitant. After some contemplation, I decided to order half an extra serving for 90 yen. It was served in about a minute. I tried eating the extra noodles with the ramen broth, but the unpleasant wheat smell from the noodles transferred to the soup, making it less tasty than before. In the end, I mixed the ramen broth with the pickled vegetables to finish it. Overall review: I had high expectations to taste the authentic flavors of a popular Hakata restaurant in Tokyo, but I was quite disappointed with the outcome. The ramen soup was light, lacking depth and richness. It couldn't compare to the Shin-Shin Ramen I had recently in Hakata. The noodles also had a noticeable wheat smell. Moreover, the service was not efficient, and the order in which dishes were served seemed to change due to kitchen issues. In the end, the 1,720 yen lunch didn't seem worth it. I won't be visiting again.

On this day, I had some errands to run in the Oimachi area. After finishing my tasks around 4 pm, I felt a bit hungry and decided to visit this Hakata ramen shop located in the Oimachi Kitaguchi Shotengai, which is open all day. While there are several Hakata ramen chains in Hakata, this is the only branch that opened in Tokyo in 2017. It is my favorite among the Hakata ramen shops in Tokyo. Since it was an odd time, there was only one customer in the small shop with about ten seats. I purchased the "Nagahama Ramen" for 700 yen from the ticket machine near the entrance and sat at a table towards the back. I requested the noodles to be firm. I was pleased to see that the price has not changed since my last visit two and a half years ago. After about a 3-minute wait, I was served a simple bowl of ramen with a creamy, white soup, thin noodles, chashu (sliced pork), and green onions. The soup had a rich pork bone flavor without any unpleasant odor. The noodles, cooked just right, were low in water content and had a good texture. Once again, I thoroughly enjoyed my meal. However, it is puzzling that despite being in operation for five years, they have not opened a second branch in Tokyo. I personally find it more convenient to have a shop nearby rather than expanding and compromising the taste quality.

This is a popular restaurant in Ookayama, and it was my first visit. It's conveniently located near the station, so I found it quickly. The simple exterior gives off a Hakata vibe, right? I went inside and ordered the Nagahama ramen from the ticket machine. I sat at the counter and asked for firm noodles. The owner quickly prepared the ramen in the back and served it to me. Wow, it's simple. I took a sip of the soup first. It may look light, but the flavor of the tonkotsu broth is spot on. It's just like in Hakata. Perfect for everyday use. Next, I tried the noodles. The low-hydration, medium-thin straight noodles are excellent. The chewy char siu slices were delicious. The fresh green onions added a nice crunch. I added some garlic from the table and took another sip of the soup. The combination was amazing. The portion was on the smaller side, so I finished it quickly. It felt like a snack. They have many set menu options, so I recommend trying it with fried rice, mentaiko rice, or gyoza. Thank you for the meal.

This is my second time in my life getting off at Ookayama Station. It's about a 2.3-minute walk from the station, a little off the shopping street. I've been to this shop in Fukuoka a few times, but honestly, I didn't have a great impression because I have another favorite ramen shop in Fukuoka. I ordered a ramen and half-fried rice set from the ticket machine. It cost 1000 yen. The ramen was served in about 3 minutes, and then they quickly made the fried rice. The taste of the ramen was nostalgic, and when I eat it in Fukuoka, it's a pretty common taste, but eating it in Tokyo somehow makes it taste 30% better. The Fukusen pickles that come with the fried rice are also nostalgic in Fukuoka style. I liked the taste of the fried rice more than the ramen. Next time, I want to come when I'm really hungry and order an extra serving of noodles. Fukuoka natives would find the taste nostalgic.

At the east exit of Ookayama Station, there is a sign on the shopping street. Turn right there and you'll find the restaurant. At 5:30 pm on a weekday, there were only a few customers. I bought a meal ticket, sat down, and my ramen was served in just 3 minutes. First, I tried the soup. It was a robust Fukuoka-style ramen broth with a clean and mellow flavor. Delicious! The noodles were thin and straight, cooked slightly firm with a good chew. The chashu pork was tender with a strong pork flavor, a common type in Fukuoka ramen shops. I finished my meal quickly, slurping up every last drop of soup. It was even more delicious than I expected.

I visited Nagahama Number One for a quick meal before dinner time. I didn't have much time, so I wanted something light that wouldn't spoil my appetite for dinner. I decided on their tonkotsu ramen, with an extra topping of pickled vegetables for an additional 100 yen. I chose the noodles to be firm. The ramen arrived quickly, with a delicious and slightly thick pork bone broth. The firm noodles had a satisfying chewiness. I finished it quickly as it was just a light brunch, so I resisted the temptation for a refill. Thank you for the meal.

Nagahama Number One This time, I will introduce a ramen restaurant in Ookayama. The main store is in Fukuoka, and there is only one branch in Tokyo, in Ookayama! Although it is Hakata ramen, it is also considered Nagahama ramen, and the rich pork bone broth and thin noodles typical of Kyushu ramen are irresistible! The flavor is not overwhelming, and you can clearly taste the richness of the pork bone. If you want to try Kyushu ramen in Ookayama, be sure to visit! #Tokyo #TokyoGourmet #Ookayama #OokayamaRestaurant #OokayamaLunch #OokayamaGourmet #NagahamaNumberOne #Ramen #RamenRestaurant #203Restaurant #SoloDining #October24th

It's been a while since I felt like eating tonkotsu ramen, so I arrived at the restaurant for the first time after 12:00. I quickly chose the ramen with boiled egg from the ticket machine and sat at the counter. The staff immediately brought me some water and confirmed my order. This was my first time at this restaurant, so I decided to go with regular noodles. The ramen arrived in no time! It was faster than the ramen shops I visited in Fukuoka before. The soup had a light flavor without any strong smell or distinctive taste. The two slices of chashu and boiled egg were saved for later. Next, I tried the noodles. I asked for them to be regular hardness, but they were quite firm. I was satisfied with the regular noodles at this place. I decided to add an extra serving of noodles, some red ginger, and sesame to the soup. Mixing it all together, the extra noodles were more than the initial serving, which made me happy. The boiled egg went well with the light soup, adding a slightly richer flavor. The chashu was tender. I really enjoyed the ramen at Nagahama Ramen. It left me wanting to come back again. Thank you for the meal!

Around 2:00 PM, there were 2 groups of customers and it was not crowded. I ordered the ramen and half-fried rice set for 1,000 yen, with an additional 100 yen for pickled vegetables and 50 yen for fresh garlic. The ramen was served quickly, but I had to wait a bit longer for the half-fried rice. During the wait, I tried the pickled vegetables, which were delicious and I highly recommend them. They had a well-balanced flavor, not too spicy like some places. The fresh garlic was finely chopped, but they also provided garlic grater on the table for free. The ramen tasted just like the ones I had in Fukuoka, but it lacked a bit of richness. The half-fried rice, on the other hand, was incredibly tasty and definitely worth trying. Considering the price, I think it's a good deal.