I visited the popular "Oozeki Chinese Ramen Shop" in Ebisu, which has been selected as one of the top 100 restaurants on Tabelog. The soup, noodles, and char siu were all perfectly delicious. It can get quite crowded during peak times, with people lining up to get in. The ramen I ordered was the "Chinese Ramen," which was made with a rich broth of chicken, pork, vegetables, and seafood. The noodles were thin and firm, and the char siu was incredibly flavorful. The shop is definitely worth a visit, and I can't wait to go back again!

I didn't want to wait in line for a meal I wasn't too excited about. I thought going at 4pm would avoid the line, but they were closed. On Saturday at 1pm, there were three people in line ahead of me. I tried my best to wait patiently, but they ran out of seasoned eggs right before my turn. So I ended up getting the dried fish ramen instead. It had a strong flavor with a hint of bitterness from the dried fish. I prefer the regular Chinese ramen though. They were supposed to be open until 3pm, but they closed at 1:45pm and turned away customers who arrived later. I missed out on the seasoned egg, but at least I got to eat something. Overall, I consider it lucky to have had a meal without any regrets.

Visited the "Oozeki Chinese Soba Restaurant" in Ebisu. Bought a ticket and sat at an available seat as there was no greeting from the staff. Ordered the Niboshi Soba (900 yen) with extra noodles (100 yen). The dish arrived in 3 minutes. The slightly cloudy soup looked delicious. The deep umami of the dried sardines, slightly strong saltiness, and mellow sweetness of the oil blend together, creating depth. It's delicious. The noodles are a tight, low hydration type with a firm chewy texture that is addictive. It was a good choice to get the extra noodles. The chashu is a meaty, manly type. It's nice to have this kind of chashu once in a while. This is a genuine dish that directly conveys the charm of dried sardine ramen, but the lack of warmth in the service leaves much to be desired. I can't consider it a good restaurant in my opinion, so I can't give it a rating of 3.5.

I personally recommend the wonton and dried fish soup noodles. It tends to be crowded during lunchtime. The restaurant only has a counter, so it is not suitable for large groups. The staff may not be very friendly, but they consistently maintain the same delicious taste, which is reassuring. Thank you for the meal, I will visit again.

I had the Warming Ramen with Flavored Egg. It was a delicious ramen with a focus on the char siu, noodles, soup, and toppings. The noodles were straight and paired well with the rich soup. The soup had a slight bitterness, giving off a sense of using dried fish, but it was not overpowering and had a good balance, making it tasty.

First visit. Today is Wednesday Walk, which has been performing well like a market lately. I went with a friend to the western part of Yokohama, as the store was closed for the day. I had some errands in the afternoon, so I teleported to Jiyugaoka and started walking towards Ebisu. Along the way, I checked out a few stores and found that one of them was almost full at 9:30 in the morning, surprisingly busy. I couldn't get in as it was almost closing time, so I gave up with a smile. Under the strong sunlight, I headed towards Naka-Meguro, checked out a few more stores, and smoothly entered a store right after it opened. As I entered, a strong smell of dried fish filled the room. There were three customers waiting for their food at the counter. I bought "niboshi soba" from the ticket machine. Inside the kitchen, I saw the quiet owner and a woman who seemed to be a family member or employee. Four bowls were prepared, and I imagined the journey the silent owner had taken to success, judging by the worn-out interior. After about five minutes of daydreaming, my food arrived with a laugh. The strong aroma of dried fish and the simple presentation were impressive. I lightly stirred the noodles in the soup, allowing them to absorb the flavors, and took a sip. The low-water, thin noodles had a crisp texture and combined well with the salty broth. The soup had an unexpectedly rich dried fish flavor, revealing not only saltiness and umami but also sweetness and bitterness without hesitation, offering a bold and flavorful taste. This definitely makes you want more rice (laughs). Thank you for the meal. Now, it's time to delve into the inside and check out the stores that caught my eye.

I came to Oozeki Ramen in Ebisu at 19:42 on Monday, September 11, 2023. It is currently ranked 3.75 on Tabelog's Top 5000. There were two staff members inside. I ordered the Wonton Ramen for 1050 yen. The flavor was gentle and seemed to be free of chemical seasonings. It had a chicken and oil base with a hint of dried sardines. The noodles were thin and straight, with a nice wheat fragrance. The bamboo shoots were large and tender, the chashu was thick and had a good chewy texture. The wontons were delicious, with a good balance of meat and skin, and a nice touch of ginger. Overall, the flavor was mild, so it might not be satisfying for those who prefer stronger flavors. The restaurant is very popular in Ebisu, but it's hard to evaluate. The food was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Ebisu's highest-rated ramen shop. Although I was aware of its existence, I never felt like going until today when I happened to be nearby. It seems that the shop owner is from Meguro's "Zyurumen Ikeda" and they are particular about not using chemical seasonings. The shop was full around 12:30 on a weekday. I bought a meal ticket and waited inside the shop. I quickly found a seat and sat down. The staff did not say anything to me, so I wasn't sure if it was okay to sit there. There were two staff members, and while they didn't have a strange intimidating vibe, they didn't go out of their way to provide extra service. However, they did handle change transactions normally, so it wasn't bad. They had various types of ramen such as Chuka soba, niboshi soba, shiratama soba, and tsukemen, but I chose the niboshi soba this time. This was because I heard that the owner of "Izuru" in Daimon was from here. Water was self-serve, and there were tissues on the table. The only table seasoning available was pepper. I ordered the niboshi soba for 900 yen. Unfortunately, I had to wait for about 15 minutes. The toppings included two pieces of menma, green onions, chicken chashu, pork chashu, naruto, and seaweed. It was quite luxurious for the default toppings. The soup was a light niboshi broth made with 100% dried sardines. The strong aroma of dried sardines hit my nose right away, followed by sweetness, bitterness, and saltiness. The rich flavor of the dried sardines was impressive, and it didn't seem like it was made without chemical seasonings. However, the strong dried sardine flavor left a slightly unpleasant aftertaste, making it a bit unbalanced. The overall dish was quite salty and spicy. The noodles were straight and chewy, a perfect match for the dried sardine broth. They were cooked just right and delicious. The chicken chashu had a strong smoky flavor and a firm texture, while the pork chashu was moist and chewy, with a meaty texture. Both were delicious but not particularly surprising. The menma was refreshing and lightly seasoned, a welcome contrast. The green onions were a bit spicy. For 900 yen, it was a generous portion and tasted good. However, it lacked a standout factor, making it just average. As I left, they mumbled a greeting. A slightly more cheerful customer service approach could change the overall impression. Thank you for the meal!

Ozeki Chinese Soba Restaurant @ Ebisu Ebisu Wantan Chinese Soba + Ajitama Topping This restaurant was featured on "Matsuko no Shiranai Sekai" for their tsukemen, but I was in the mood for regular ramen. Their most popular dish is the boiled fish ramen. The soup is covered with chicken oil and piping hot. It has a mellow soy sauce soup with flavors of chicken and dried ingredients. The wheat noodles have a fluffy aroma and slide smoothly down the throat. The pork shoulder loin and chicken thigh chashu are meaty and flavorful. The seasoned egg is perfectly runny with a slightly salty taste. The wonton has a strong ginger flavor and firm skin. Overall, it's a well-crafted traditional ramen that you can enjoy without waiting in line even on weekends. I'm looking forward to coming back again soon. Thank you for the delicious meal! #NoodleLover #NoodleLoverAuntie #Noodlestagram #Ramen #Tokyo #OzekiChineseSobaRestaurant #Ozeki #Ebisu #EbisuWantanChineseSoba

The highest-rated ramen shop in Ebisu! They have both light and rich broth options, and this time I tried the rich broth with dried fish flavor. The saltiness of the broth is just right, likely to be favored by many. The noodles are chewy and go well with the soup, making it extremely delicious. The soup, noodles, and toppings are all incredibly tasty, so the high ratings are well-deserved!

I tried the shoyu ramen, but found it too salty and couldn't finish it. However, the noodles were delicious and the portion size was just right. The soup was rich and salty with a strong seafood flavor. Next time, I will try the classic ramen instead.

I had the Miso Tamago Chuka Soba. The soup has a strong flavor of chicken and dried sardines. It's delicious, but not worth traveling all the way to Ebisu for. There are many other ramen shops in the area, so the likelihood of revisiting is low. I recommend lowering your expectations if you decide to visit.

I searched for Ebisu and ramen, and this restaurant came up so I decided to visit. When I entered the store, a slightly grumpy waiter showed me to my seat. I noticed that I had to pour my own water, but the water pot was empty so I had to wait. I tried the shio ramen this time, but I want to try the chuka soba next time.

The image of the Chinese soba was just as expected. It had wonton and seasoned egg toppings, along with chicken chashu. The broth had a hint of sweetness but leaned towards a strong soy sauce flavor. As I kept eating, I noticed the restaurant's logo at the bottom of the bowl. It was delicious, but the lingering aftertaste was a bit off-putting.

This week's Sunday lunch was a ramen adventure. I visited the "Oozeki Chinese Soba Restaurant" introduced in the 8/29 episode of "Matsuko's Unknown World - The World of Tsukemen" for the first time. The restaurant is located just a 2-minute walk from Ebisu Station, right next to Ebisu Shrine. I arrived at the restaurant at 12:45, and there were 7 people waiting in line. The weather was cloudy with occasional refreshing breezes. After waiting outside for about 35 minutes, I finally entered the restaurant. The interior had seating for 10 people at the counter and a waiting area for 4 people. After purchasing the meal tickets, we waited for about 10 minutes before being seated at the counter. I ordered the "Taiyaki Dried Tsukemen with Ajitama" for ¥950 + ¥100, while my companion ordered the "Ajitama Chuka Soba" for ¥1,000. The basic toppings included chicken thigh, pork, one thick piece of menma, seaweed, and narutomaki. The noodles were thin and cooked to my preferred firmness. The soup, described as "rich" in many reviews, had a moderate thickness and a strong saltiness. The refreshing taste of the thin noodles in the flavorful tsukemen broth was delicious. Considering the quality and the price below ¥1,000, it was a fantastic meal. Thank you for the delicious food.

I visited for lunch on Saturday! I chose the sea bream dashi dipping noodles, and the thin noodles were amazing, just to my liking!!! The dipping sauce had a strong dashi flavor and a Japanese-style taste, which was delicious. Personally, I usually avoid thick noodles for dipping noodles, but the dipping noodles at Oozeki were a big hit!

A few minutes from Ebisu Station, near Ebisu Shrine, I sometimes have a sudden craving for soy sauce ramen. Especially after eating something sweet, I may crave the opposite. My body might be seeking a balance of sweetness and saltiness. Today, after eating some sweet chocolate in Daikanyama, I walked over here for the classic ramen with Naruto fish cake. I was in the mood for the old-fashioned clear chicken broth ramen, but here they serve a salty Tokyo-style ramen with a strong soy sauce flavor. The chashu comes in two types, chicken and pork. Maybe it's okay to have a stronger flavor like this for summer salt replenishment. After finishing the soup, I started sweating again.

I purchased a ticket to enter the popular restaurant near Ebisu Station at 1:50 pm, and was seated without much wait. I ordered the Bonito Flake Soba for 900 yen. The bowl arrived at 2:10 pm, and I felt like I had to wait quite a bit. The toppings included two types of char siu (roasted pork), menma (bamboo shoots), green onions, and seaweed. The noodles were thin and matched well with the soup. Overall, it felt like the dish was carefully made, but despite being advertised as "bonito flake," the dashi (broth) made from dried sardines was weak.

I was torn between choosing chicken broth and dried sardine dipping noodles, but in the end, I went with dried sardine wonton noodles. The taste was delicious, but the customer service was still unfriendly. The customers were all eating quietly. I want to go back to try the dipping noodles. Thank you for the meal.

A ramen restaurant located a 2-minute walk from Ebisu Station. It is situated right in front of a shrine, making it a bit hard to notice. It is located across from Yakiniku KINTAN. I visited on a weekday night and it was not crowded, so I was able to get a seat right away. You order by purchasing a meal ticket. The prices are reasonable due to the location. I ordered the Special Ajitama Shoyu Ramen for 1000 yen. It arrived in about 10 minutes. The clear shoyu soup with straight noodles looked beautiful, and the toppings such as chashu, menma, and seasoned egg were arranged perfectly. The taste was also excellent, living up to the reputation of being a top ramen shop. Thank you for the delicious meal.

When I used to work near Ebisu, I would visit this restaurant like a cafeteria. It had been about a year since my last visit, and when I went on a weekday after 7:00 PM, there was only one other customer. I ordered my favorite dish, the dried fish ramen, but on this day, the bitterness of the dried fish was overpowering and I couldn't taste the depth of the soup as much, which was a bit disappointing. However, the long and thin bamboo shoots, chicken chashu, and perfectly cooked noodles were still delicious. I'm not sure if it was a one-time thing, a matter of condition, or if my taste buds have changed, but regardless, this restaurant remains one of my favorites and I will continue to support it.