I was surprised to find that this place is very similar to the Hayashi Inspired store in Shibuya, which I visited without knowing last time‼️ This time, knowing that it is an Inspired store, I revisited to confirm and it was delicious, so I visited again. Just like last time, I had the special ramen‼️ The visual presentation is still impressive‼️ It doesn't have the same impact as the one in Shibuya (; ᐛ ) First, I took a sip of the soup... Oh, it's delicious as expected❗️ It's richer here compared to Hayashi. The aroma and taste are more similar to Daishoken than Hayashi. The animal-based (chicken and pork) flavors are strong here, with a rich broth. Hayashi has a more refined (elegant) feel. Also, the pleasant shrimp flavor that you can feel in the distance at Hayashi is missing here? The noodles are just slightly different in thickness, but these feel more flat. Since the noodle factory is the same, the taste is almost the same. Delicious‼️ Also, the chashu here is quite different from Hayashi. In terms of size and quantity, this one is better! However, it had a slight pork smell... which disappears when dipped in the soup. The sinachiku here is larger and there's more of it. The green onions are the same. The boiled egg comes whole here, while it's sliced at Hayashi. When compared knowing it's Hayashi Inspired, I did feel quite a difference. The soup at Hayashi has a unique and unmistakable originality. Here, it's quite similar, but feels like 70% Hayashi and 30% Daishoken. It all comes down to personal preference. Some may find this one tastier‼️ Personally, I still find the unique taste of Hayashi more delicious‼️ Both are number one in their respective areas‼️ (As of June 15, 2023, based on Tabelog ratings.) Hayashi is number one in Shibuya with a rating of 3.79, while Hashimoto is number one in Nakano with a rating of 3.76. Both are equally delicious. Whether it's a family-style or Jiro-style, there are Inspired stores with mixed opinions and impressions.

After purchasing noodles from a nearby noodle factory, I had lunch. I had come once before, but it was a regular holiday. It's the highest-rated ramen shop in the area on Tabelog. They only have one type of ramen, and you can't get a large portion. The toppings and rice dishes are easy to understand. I had a lot of change, so I opted for the special. There are photos of the late Mr. Yamagishi from Daishoken and the shop owner all over the store. The soup is truly Daishoken-style seafood tonkotsu. One review mentioned that the tonkotsu was so strong that their lips stuck together, but I didn't feel that at all; rather, I found the seafood flavor to be stronger, and it wasn't as rich as I had expected. The noodles are straight and quite firm, without much curl, boiled al dente. I think they would be tastier if they were boiled more. Maybe it's a matter of preference. The seasoned egg is perfectly gelled, with a good flavor. The huge slices of chashu are cold and dry, with minimal seasoning. It would be better if they were warmed up before serving, perhaps by heating them in a pot. I didn't find it particularly delicious, but I struggled to finish it due to its size. As always, I should have gone with the most classic ramen at a new shop. The shop owner was very polite, saying things like "Thank you for coming in the rain."

The one-man operation was quick and efficient as expected. However, the taste turned out to be just average, similar to the typical ramen shops. Despite being highly rated in the Nakano area, it was a bit disappointing. The cold and dry texture of the chashu, the richness of the soup, the level of spiciness - overall, the satisfaction level was significantly lacking. If I had to pick something good, the Tamago Kake Gohan with Okukujia eggs was decent.

Arrived on Monday morning around 11:30. Just after opening, there were 2-3 people lined up at the ticket machine, but I was able to enter smoothly on the first round. Purchased ramen for 950 yen and rice for 100 yen at the ticket machine. Waited a bit. Rice came out right after the ramen. The chashu was thick and incredibly delicious, and most importantly, the soup was tasty and paired perfectly with the rice! It's been a while since I last came, but the deliciousness is undeniable. I personally liked Saisuke-san, Bara Soba-ya, and this place, but the other two have changed, so I'm happy that this one is still going strong! Thank you for the meal - I will definitely go again! ^ ^

I parked my car right in front of the parking meter, so I decided to give this place a try! I arrived around 12:15 PM and was lucky to be the first customer. I ordered the special ramen, and it was delicious with its rich soup and thin noodles. The chashu was served cold, which is not my preference, but I believe this thickness and temperature are intentional to make it tender and easy to break apart in the soup. Just a quick dip in the broth made it soft and tasty. I really enjoyed it and would love to come back again next time! Thank you for the meal!

Date: Thursday, August 17, 2023, 12:10 PM I'm currently at Ramenya Hashimoto in Nakano, which has a current Tabelog rating of 3.75 out of 5 among the top 5000 restaurants. I arrived and found one seat available, so I bought a meal ticket and sat down. The interior is decorated with black music that you wouldn't expect from the cool owner, perhaps reflecting his youth. I opted for the Special Ramen priced at 1150 yen. The shop seems to have ties to Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken, and the soup indeed reminds me of that nostalgic taste. It has a bonito-flavored broth with a predominant pork and chicken flavor. Some reviews on Tabelog mention a Hayashi-inspired taste, reminiscent of Shibuya's Hayashi. It has a retro taste from the Heisei era, with a seafood pork bone base. The noodles are medium-thin straight noodles. The char siu was cold, almost as if it just came out of the fridge. It's thick and tender, but personally, it's not my preference. The menma and egg were average. The cold char siu made the soup lukewarm over time, which was disappointing. Nevertheless, it's a nostalgic taste that fills you up, and if it was served hot, it would be a good ramen. Overall, it's like a "Meat C, Power D" ramen that caters to a certain group of people. Power D. If you like this style, you'll enjoy it. Speed D. Since it's a bit of a walk from Nakano Sun Mall, there's a risk of customers going to other competing restaurants. Shoulder strength D. The interior is typical of a ramen shop, with minimal cleanliness. Defense E. The soup was lukewarm, but it was still delicious. Thank you for the meal.

A ramen shop located about a 5-minute walk from Nakano Station. I went in before the opening time and there were already customers inside, so I entered as well. Ordered ramen. The soup was seafood-based, and the noodles were thin. Hmm. Nothing particularly noteworthy. The chashu also felt dry. I heard that the shop was run by someone who used to work at Daishoken, but I often find it hard to like places with similar backgrounds. I guess that's just how it is.

I visited Menya Hashimoto in Nakano-ku, Tokyo. They operate on a food ticket prepayment system and accept cash only. The ticket machine is located on the left as soon as you enter the shop. They only have counter seats. I tried the Ajitama Ramen. The taste is not as rich as it looks, surprisingly light and delicious, and you can even finish the soup. The thick chashu is tender and easily falls apart. The flavored egg is also very tasty. The service was good, and I was able to enjoy my meal leisurely. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived at 11:25 am on a weekday! Finally here! There was one customer already seated! I ordered the chashu ramen and rice. It came out quickly, and there was a lot of rice. They asked if I wanted to add some furikake. The taste was delicious. The seafood-based soup wasn't too rich and went down smoothly.

I visited after two years. It's not an exaggeration to say that I was aiming for a return visit because it's in the neighborhood of a regular customer. However, during that time, there were various things that happened. "Komatsuya" opened and closed shortly after. What I had after a long time was the basic ramen. The impression I had before was that the soup was simply delicious. What I thought this time was, I wonder if there was this much noodle. It's a fact that my appetite has decreased. In any case, I am very satisfied. And notably, the quick operation of the owner is wonderful.

I visited in the evening. Luckily, there were no other customers at the time. Just after I entered, more customers arrived one after another. There were pictures of Mr. Yamagishi from Ikebukuro Daikokuya all over the restaurant. Seems like he's a disciple. The soup was just like Daikokuya's. As for the thin noodles... honestly, they weren't to my liking. They were firm and boiled, more suitable for tonkotsu ramen. The flavored egg was delicious. Flavored egg ramen costs 1,050 yen.

A shop that even MyRebi users often use. Among them, there were good reviews and some harsh reviews. I was curious, so I decided to visit. The only other customer was a woman. The special ramen for 1050 yen with a seaweed topping for 100 yen came out quickly. The special ramen comes with 3 slices of chashu. I wish it was just the regular one. There were reviews saying it comes out piping hot, but it wasn't hot at all (laughs). The chashu was cold. It didn't match my preference. I didn't like that it was cold either. The soup was tasty at first sip. A well-balanced seafood flavor. There wasn't enough soup for the noodles, so they didn't loosen up and were hard to eat. Maybe I should just eat it heartily (laughs). The bamboo shoots were strong in flavor. The flavored egg was delicious with a half-cooked yolk. The seaweed paired well. But I started to get bored. There were reviews saying you could ask for extra spiciness separately, but I didn't add it. The bowl felt small, but there was a lot of noodles. 1150 yen is expensive. It seemed to be from the famous Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken. I don't think it deserves a ramen score of 3.7 or higher.

Menya Hashimoto is a wonderful ramen shop that offers a delicious combination of soy sauce and tonkotsu ramen. The noodles are excellent and the egg was superb. The only downside was that the pork meat was a bit dry. I ended up finishing all the soup in one go. Located at 1 Chome-25-4 Arai, Nakano City, Tokyo 165-0026, Japan. Operating hours are from 11:30 to 18:00, closed on Sundays and Wednesdays. Price is around ¥1200. #TokyoGourmet #foodfillingtokyo #TokyoCuisine #NakanoGourmet #RamenLovers #foodfillingramen

1-25-4 Arai, Nakano-ku, Tokyo, Nakano New Housing 1F. When you exit from the north exit of JR Nakano Station and head north, you will find it. I read the reviews on Mairebi-san and registered that I wanted to go, so I visited on Saturday at 12:10 PM. Upon entering the restaurant, I purchased a ticket for Ajitama Ramen for 1050 yen and a beer (medium bottle) for 600 yen at the ticket machine located on the left side, then I sat at the counter seat and handed it to the staff. The restaurant was playing Yokohama FM. There was one woman and six men as customers when I arrived, and later three more men came. Everyone was young. There was one male staff member managing everything alone. Asahi Super Dry medium bottle arrived at 12:11 PM, and the Ajitama Ramen arrived at 12:12 PM. The ramen was served surprisingly quickly with great efficiency. The noodles were thin and firm, complementing the soup well. The soup had a strong flavor of dried fish with a slightly thick texture, and it was very delicious. I enjoyed adding yuzu pepper gradually for flavor variation. The chashu was a large piece of firm meat. The Ajitama was also delicious with a runny yolk. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I had ramen. It had a rich tonkotsu soup with a seafood flavor, but it wasn't too heavy and had an easy-to-eat taste. The noodles matched the soup well. I prefer thick noodles, and I thought they went well with this soup. The soup was quite thick, but easy to drink, and I finished it all.

I think it was about a 10-minute walk from Nakano Station. It's located past Nakano Broadway. I visited around noon on a weekday and was able to get in without waiting. The taste was decently good. It's a no phone use restaurant. I would consider revisiting.

Hello, this is Sapio. The concept of "can be eaten every day" is the light pork and fish of the fish and shellfish. Today, I will introduce "Menya Hashimoto". This is a light pork and fish that opened in Nakano in February 2017. It seems to have taken on a mid-level atmosphere as it enters its 6th year. The owner of Hashimoto is from Higashi-Ikebukuro Taishoken. He is a disciple of the second generation Teruo. He also served as the manager of Taishoken Malaysia. The spicy menu here reflects Hashimoto's experience working in Malaysia. They use Malaysian chili peppers called "Chili Badi". Let's try the default here for the first time in 5 years. I visited 15 minutes before opening and there was one person waiting in line. It seems like this customer is acquainted with the owner. The restaurant was full shortly after opening at 11:22. The owner is talking about the operation of the restaurant, mentioning that it's difficult when there is a line because many customers leave, but when the restaurant is empty, it remains empty for a while. It seems difficult to make people want to wait in line. Since they are open all day, people nearby might think it's okay to come back at a time when it's less crowded. I selected "Special Ramen 1150 yen" and "Chashu Rice 350 yen" for a total of 1500 yen at the ticket machine in the restaurant. The default ramen is 950 yen, but the special one at 1150 yen feels somewhat cheap. Looking into the kitchen, raw meat is being simmered in a pot. The curtain was raised at 22 minutes, and the dishes were served at 26 minutes, showing a rapid operation. This speed seems to emphasize that ramen is fast food. As for the taste, the noodles are wild and not neatly arranged, with scattered green onions. There is a roughness that goes against the current trend, which is also a good thing. When you taste the soup, you first feel the richness of the meat, followed by a Japanese-style essence made from dried sardines, bonito flakes, kelp, and shiitake mushrooms. When seafood is added, the texture becomes lighter, which seems to fit the concept of "wanting people to eat it every day". I recently tried "Menya Kisaragi", which is ranked 1st in the nationwide RDB ranking. It is also a light pork and fish ramen, but compared to Hashimoto, it leans more towards the meat side. It's quite thick and heavy. The initial richness I felt here lasts quite long, leaving an impact. Considering this, I think "Menya Kisaragi" might not be a ramen you can eat every day. Is "Koukaibou" the one that balances out the seafood influence with more dried sardines? This is purely a matter of preference. The noodles are medium-thick straight noodles from Mikawa-ya Seimen, and they are quite long. It takes noticeably longer to slurp them. The noodles are a slightly dark yellow color. Despite the speedy operation, they are cooked just right. The toppings include 3 slices of pork shoulder. They use pork from Canada called Nana-iro Buta, which has a tender texture. Other toppings include seasoned egg, bamboo shoots, seaweed, and green onions. The bamboo shoots have a slightly fermented smell and a somewhat strong flavor. They are crunchy and seem like a good accompaniment to alcohol. The pork bowl has finely shredded pork on top, and there is quite a lot of rice. It provides a satisfying meal. I managed to order the "Special" and a side menu on my third visit. Thank you for the meal.

I had some free time, so I decided to go a little further. I visited "Menya Hashimoto" on this day. The soup is a double soup of seafood and pork bone. It is a common type, but it has a well-balanced orthodox taste. It doesn't have a strong punch, but the umami of seafood and pork bone spreads in your mouth, making you want to scoop it up with a spoon multiple times. The noodles have a good texture with a low water content. They mix well with the soup, and when you chew, the taste of wheat adds to the deliciousness. The char siu, despite its appearance, is very tender. The seasoning is subtle, allowing you to enjoy the flavor of the meat. It's a bit of a walk from Nakano Station, but it's a restaurant worth visiting. The classic taste may make you want to stop by again and again. It was delicious, thank you for the meal!

Visited on Tuesday at 11:50. Despite being a weekday, I thought there might be a wait since they open at 11:30, but we were able to smoothly get in after the first round of customers. It was a reliable and satisfying meal just as the high ratings suggested. Thank you for the meal. I hadn't planned on posting, so I accidentally included chopsticks in the photo.

I arrived a little before 11:30 AM on a weekday. There was one person waiting outside ahead of me. The restaurant opened promptly, and I ordered the special ramen for 1150 yen at the ticket machine. The ramen was served in less than 5 minutes. It had three thick slices of chashu, a seasoned egg, bamboo shoots, and nori neatly arranged, with chopped green onions in the center. It looked delicious. I took a sip of the soup first. It had a classic tonkotsu and seafood flavor. The medium-straight noodles were also tasty. The chashu had a satisfying texture, and the seasoned egg was creamy. This ramen is of high quality. Considering the current high prices, 1150 yen for this is quite reasonable. Thank you for the meal. It was delicious.

I had the opportunity for a late lunch in Nakano and chose this place with high ratings on Tabelog. As expected, it was past 2:30 pm on a weekday, so there was no line and I could enter smoothly. The system was to order at the ticket machine by the entrance before sitting down. The seating was only at the counter with about 10 seats, but the 1-2 seats near the entrance were occupied with belongings. There were only disinfectant liquids for COVID-19 measures, and most customers were eating quietly. Without much research, I ordered the likely popular special ramen. The owner guided me to an available seat and I handed over the ticket. The owner had a vibe as if they were dominating the night scene. This is just my personal impression. Within a minute of sitting down, the food was served. Perhaps they started boiling the noodles since I was at the ticket machine. The char siu was impressive, looking delicious but making me a bit anxious if I could finish it. First, I slurped the soup. It seemed to be a seafood pork bone broth, with a strong dried fish flavor but overall not too strong in taste, not too salty, and well-balanced. The straight noodles had a good wheaty texture that paired well with the soup. The char siu seemed to be made from a lean cut, not dry at all, and well-prepared. However, it was slightly cold, which was a bit disappointing. The soft-boiled egg was perfectly done and very tasty. Overall, it was a well-executed bowl with no major flaws. However, it lacked that irresistibly captivating element that makes you want to devour it all, and towards the end, it felt somewhat monotonous, leading me to leave some of the char siu uneaten. Perhaps it was due to my subtly off condition. If I have the chance, I'd like to reevaluate it. Next time, I'll try the flavored egg ramen.