I had the "Chuka Soba small (with only green onions)" at "Jikasei Men Ito Ginza" located in the basement of Tokyo Ginza Building at 6-12-2 Ginza, Chuo-ku, Tokyo. It cost 650 yen and is a soupless ramen. The broth has a nice aroma of dried sardines and is made without any chemical seasonings. Ito has other branches in Akabane and Kanda as well. The Ginza branch is located in the basement of a building. The restaurant is open from 11:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and from 11:00 to 20:00 on weekends and holidays. It is usually open every day, but may close when ingredients run out. You purchase meal tickets before ordering. There are about 4 counter seats and 2 tables for 4 people each. The menu includes Chuka Soba, Niku Soba, Hichicken Soba, Tsukemen, Char Siu Don, Egg Rice Bowl, Shirasu Don, White Rice, Extra Soup, etc. The noodles in the Chuka Soba I had were homemade, firm, and thin, cooked al dente. The soup had a good umami flavor from the dried sardines, not too strong or bitter, just delicious. Personally, I found it tastier than the 85 restaurant I visited earlier. I finished every last drop even though it was my second meal of the day. It was a delicious meal. Thank you.

This time, it's a ramen shop called "Jikaseimen Ito" in Ginza. It's located near GINZA SIX, on the basement floor, so it might be a bit hard to find, but that gives it a hidden gem vibe! Menu: Niku soba (small) - 900 yen Half-boiled egg - 150 yen The default portion of noodles at this shop is small, which makes it easy to eat for women! You can upgrade to a medium portion for an additional 100 yen. The noodles are firm! It's rare to find ramen with firm noodles as the default option. The chashu (pork slices) come with 4 pieces, and they are very tender and easy to eat. You'll want to keep eating more and more of them!

Visited on Sunday around 11 am. Thought there would be a line, but was the first one there. The restaurant was located in a dimly lit building, run by two Southeast Asian men. Noodles came out firm without needing to specify. Ordered noodles with extra meat. Not bad, but nothing particularly memorable about the taste. No plans to revisit.

About a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, this ramen shop quietly stands on the basement floor of a building! * Niku soba Small noodles are defaultly firm! The noodles are firm and crunchy, perfect for those who like firm noodles! They have a good texture and go well with the soup! The soup has a good flavor of dried bonito, without any bitterness and full of umami! The toppings are simple with only green onions and chashu. The chashu is soft and delicious, but this simple topping shows their confidence in the noodles and soup! It was so delicious that it was convincing!

Today's second lunch in Ginza. I visited Ito-san's shop and purchased the following items from the ticket machine: - Small pork ramen (with 4 slices of char siu) for 900 yen (tax included) It had been a while since I last had ramen from Ito's shop. The soup base is made from dried sardines, but there is no unpleasant fishy taste, only the delicious umami flavor. It pairs perfectly with the chewy noodles. The char siu was also delicious. It was juicy without being too heavy, and the seasoning was just right. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for the meal.

"Ito" is a famous dried fish ramen shop located in Oji. I used to walk diligently from Oji-Kamiya Station to enjoy their delicious ramen. A branch of Ito, which can be considered as an extension of the original shop, is located near Higashi-Ginza Station in a deep underground shopping area. The staff are foreigners, and the atmosphere is quite different from the shop in Oji, but the ramen they served still had the same distinctive taste. The firm and chewy noodles were served in a foamy dried fish soup. Instead of regular chashu, there were four thick slices of meat. I had the medium-sized meat soba (1000 yen) and it was a delightful meal.

Visited at 4:30 pm on Saturday. Managed to get in easily as it was a gap in between. Ito-san has visited several locations, but this was my first time in Ginza. - Niku Soba (medium portion) - Chuka Soba (small) - Tamago Kake Gohan for two people The normal Chuka Soba here comes with almost no toppings, such as soft-boiled egg or chashu. The soup and noodles are excellent here. Whether the soup or noodles are more important in ramen is up for debate, but both are fantastic! I will definitely visit Ito-san's shops again. Thank you for the meal!

Tsukemen (Regular) 1,000 yen - Thin straight noodles served in a typical firm texture. - The soup is a clear soup made from dried fish, not as rich as it looks, but easy to drink. - The chashu is thickly sliced and tender, providing a satisfying bite. - Service and atmosphere: There was only one foreign staff member handling everything on their own. - Crowd level: Visited on a Wednesday around 11 am, but there were only 2 customers until I left at 11:20 am. Despite being a popular spot, it was nice to be able to eat without waiting in line, probably due to its location underground.

I visited around 1 pm, there were 2 customers before me. There was a foreign staff member, and the table was not wiped after the previous customer finished eating, so I wiped it myself. The staff member did not come out of the kitchen. I ordered ramen with meat as the regular ramen did not come with chashu. The soup was light with a flavor of dried fish, and the noodles were quite firm, as mentioned by others, but I found it quite delicious. I don't think I will come back again, but I am curious about their cold ramen.

"Ito" is a family-run ramen shop specializing in dried fish broth ramen, with the main focus being the owner of "Jikasei Men Ito" in Akita Kakunodate, the uncle, the father being the owner of the Michelin Bib Gourmand-listed Oji Kamiya "Chuka Soba Ito", and the brother running "Men Dokoro Asobi" in Warabi. The shop has been selected as one of the Ramen Top 100 in Tokyo and is known for its high-quality dried fish broth soup made without chemical seasonings, paired with chewy homemade noodles. Located a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Ginza Station, the shop is open from 11:00 to 23:00 on weekdays and until 20:00 on weekends and holidays, closed for the New Year holidays. The reviewer visited on a weekday evening and was seated promptly. They ordered the Summer Limited Cold Ramen (¥950) and Chashu Bowl (¥450). Despite the high overall rating of 3.74 on Tabelog, the recent reviews were surprisingly low, piquing the reviewer's curiosity. The shop is located on the basement floor, and upon entering, they were greeted by a black staff member who guided them to their seat. The ordering process involved purchasing tickets from a vending machine and handing them to the staff at the table. The Chashu Bowl was served first, with fatty and tender chashu on warm rice sprinkled with green onions and seasoning. The reviewer found the chashu to be flavorful and satisfying. Shortly after, the Summer Limited Cold Ramen arrived, featuring a nostalgic saltiness reminiscent of childhood flavors. The chewy noodles paired perfectly with the dried fish broth, creating a refreshing cold ramen experience. With few customers in the evening, the reviewer was able to finish their meal within 15 minutes, making it a convenient choice for busy individuals.

This is in Ginza. In the late afternoon, feeling a little hungry, I felt like having ramen. There are many famous ramen shops in Ginza, but I chose this place where you can eat quickly. The soup is rich in dried fish flavor, with only green onions as toppings. The thin noodles are crispy. Even though they are thin noodles, they have a unique texture different from Hakata ramen's extra firm noodles. It's like eating soba, so it's good for when you're a little hungry, before drinking, or after drinking!

I thought it was a branch of Prince Ito, but two foreigners welcomed us with "Irasshaimase" and it felt different. We had meat soba and chashu don. It seems that Akabane is the main store, so maybe it's a separate branch or something? I probably won't visit again.

The umami of the restrained katsuobushi is strong in the soy sauce soup. This post is a note to remember the deliciousness of the restaurant I visited, with my personal rating and a brief comment on how delicious I found it. Please note that this is a personal rating that may be influenced by changes in physical condition or emotions.

I ate sushi in Ginza and was already full, but I still felt a slight emptiness in my stomach. As I passed by "Jikasei Men Ito," I saw they had a "Summer Limited Cold Ramen" on the menu, so I decided to try it. The cold ramen at Ito's was probably my first time eating at this particular branch. Wow... this soup is delicious. Even though it's made with dried sardines (as expected from Ito), this may be the purest and yummiest dried sardine soup I've ever had in my life. It had no bitterness, just the delicious umami flavor of the dried sardines spreading throughout. It felt like they really focused on the dried sardine flavor more than the usual warm ramen at Ito's, and it was so satisfying and rich. The noodles were the usual Ito style, firm and full of flavor, but in this case, they felt lighter than the warm ramen. The seaweed and char siu pork added to the flavor of the noodles, but I couldn't help but feel that the noodles were a bit lacking in substance. It was an interesting and delicious experience.

"Ito Ginza Store Homemade Noodles" is a ramen shop in Ginza that is ranked in the top 5000 on Tabelog. I purchased a ticket for a medium portion of meat soba for 1000 yen and took a seat. Cash only. The ramen looks very simple, with a light bonito soup that goes well with the firm noodles. The soup is rich and easy to drink, with no artificial flavorings. The thickly sliced chashu is simply seasoned. The noodles are firm without needing to specify. A ramen that seems to appeal to those who like intense flavors. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal."

The main branch is located in Akabane and looking at the photos of the ramen, it seems that there is a focus on both the soup and the noodles. After waiting for about 5 minutes, the ramen was served. The noodles were firm, reminiscent of Hakata ramen's "barikata" style. I enjoyed the texture of the noodles at first and then took a breath before letting the noodles soak up the soup. It was delicious, but I felt like the soup would not be as tasty without the additional charge. I thought it would be better if they increased the price without charging extra for it.

I visited this shop in Akabane and was surprised to find out they also have a branch in Ginza. I decided to stop by and although Akabane is not bad, Ginza is just as good. Today I opted for a simple ramen without any meat, but I found the flavor of the broth to be weak and the taste a bit bland. I struggled to remember if it was always like this as I finished eating. I prefer my noodles to be firm, but these were a bit too hard. I'm thinking of going back to Akabane to refresh my memory.

Visited the restaurant around 1:00 PM on a holiday. There was no line and no other customers. All the staff were foreigners. I purchased a chicken soba for 900 yen and added green onions for 150 yen using a food ticket. The soup was average, with no unpleasant soy sauce taste, just a gentle flavor. The noodles were straight and had a good firmness, but the portion was large and I felt like there wasn't enough soup. I understood why there was an option to add more soup on the food ticket. The chashu was thick and had a braised pork-like texture. However, it's unclear why this restaurant has received a Michelin star. Overall, it was just average.

I visited "Jikasei Men Ito" located in the basement of an old mixed-use building. The restaurant was packed, so I was instructed by a foreign staff member to wait outside. Shortly after, I entered and purchased a meal ticket from the ticket machine, then took a seat at the counter as instructed. The interior had a Middle Eastern vibe with Middle Eastern music playing in the background and staff from that region. I ordered the Hinai chicken soba with a medium portion and it was served. It had a minimal amount of green onions and gave off a soba-like impression. The soup was light with a prominent flavor of dried fish, lacking much chicken taste. The straight noodles may not be everyone's preference, but it wasn't to my liking. Thank you for the meal.

<8.28-9.23 Small solo exhibition at Bar Yūnagi> On the evening after returning from Nasu-Shiobara during the Obon holiday, many restaurants were closed, so I decided to go to Ito-san's place, which has been my go-to place since I moved. It was a bit before 5:00 pm, and there was only one person at the counter and one table occupied by other customers. It's convenient for those aiming for all-day service. This time, I wanted to try their cold ramen for the first time. I was a bit worried because they stop serving when the soup runs out, but I confirmed that there was no "sold out" sign on the ticket machine, so I ordered a large portion. It felt like being at an arena in front of the boiling pot. Before I knew it, the bowl arrived over the counter. It looked cool with a piece of ice in it. Since it was cold, the scent of dried fish was subtle, and the taste felt much milder compared to when I first tried it 4 and a half years ago. It didn't feel too cold, so it went down smoothly. The contrast with the chewy homemade noodles was excellent, and they complemented each other perfectly. The combination that I thought would be delicious turned out to be much better than expected, and it was a perfect gourmet experience, considering the weather and my condition at that time. I usually don't drink the soup, but I couldn't stop this time. I revisited Yagomi-san, Kagari-san, Mugi-Ori-san, and Ito-san, the ramen shop that saved me from financial trouble when I first moved, in a short period after a long time. It was a fulfilling three-day weekend with experiences like this. Thank you for the meal. I also ordered prints for my solo exhibition at Bistro Vivienne at the end of September from Create Ginza. They will be in the same format as Yūnagi, with acrylic coating so they can be displayed without frames. I provided the files in jpeg format, and the staff made some adjustments on the spot, printed a test copy, confirmed it, and completed the order. I'm looking forward to Yūnagi's solo exhibition, but what comes after that is getting more interesting. Of course, the bar is set higher than before, so there's no certainty of realization, but being able to imagine it is the most significant progress. I would be happy if people could experience the process through my small monthly solo exhibitions. Where will you go tomorrow?

It's been a while since I visited this place in a basement of a mixed-use building in Ginza 6-chome. The atmosphere is quite nice. It may be a bit difficult for a woman to enter alone, but it's doable. I was curious about the cold ramen, but I ordered the tsukemen instead. It had a strong flavor. It might make you even thirstier in the summer. The noodles had a unique texture, but I enjoyed them. It's more about enjoying the ramen than filling your stomach. It's a suitable choice for a ramen to finish off your meal. You have to get your own water. Cash payment only.