Chiba [Ichikawa] Naritake (なりたけ) in Motoyawata
I visited Tsudanuma branch of Naritake (なりたけ) 10 years ago. I visited Motoyawata branch this time. Speaking of Naritake...
Ramen / ラーメン / 拉面
Chiba 
Tokyo [Tokyo] Niboshi ramen at Tsukihi (煮干中華蕎麦つきひ) in Kameido
Tsukihi (煮干中華蕎麦つきひ) in Kameido serve the best niboshi ramen for me. Their soup have abundant extract of niboshi ! Tsuki...
Tokyo [Tokyo] Ramen Yoshii (らぁ麺 吉井) in Kachidoki
Kachidoki was said to be poor ramen area, but now there are many ramen shops, for example, Tsujita, Sharin and so on. R...
Tokyo [Tokyo] Ramen Torou (ラーメン燈郎) in Shin-Koiwa
Now Itto group is expanding around Shin-Koiwa area. We visited one of the shop, Ramen Torou (ラーメン燈郎) this time. They ar...
Chiba [Funabashi] Red sea bream ramen at Mengyo (麺魚)
Finally, branch of Mengyo(麺魚) was open in Funabashi. They serve madai (red sea bream) ramen. They are located on the gr...
Kanagawa & Saitama [Odawara] Ramen Momonoya (らぁ麺 桃の屋)
The time was past 3 p.m. I got to Odawara with empty stomach. And I searched for some shop for late lunch. And I found ...
Hokkaido Hakodate: Classic Shio Ramen at Houran Ramen (函館ラーメン 鳳蘭)
Discover Houran Ramen (函館ラーメン 鳳蘭), a long-standing gem in Hakodate serving authentic shio ramen and a variety of Chinese dishes since 1950. Perfect for a late lunch or casual dinner!
Chiba [Funabashi] Dried sardine ramen at Akasaka Ajiichi (赤坂味一)
I visited Akasaka Ajiichi (赤坂味一) after long absence. They are long-established ramen shop in Funabashi and so popular. ...
Chiba [Motoyawata] Jiro-style ramen at Menya Chojiro (麺屋長次郎)
Menya Chojiro (麺屋 長次郎) was open in Motoyawata last year. They serve Jiro-style ramen. I like their ramen. Chojiro is ma...
NAGANO (Suzaka etc) Matsumoto: Miso ramen having unique Flavors with Anyoji Miso at Mensho Sakura (麺匠 佐蔵)
Experience the rich flavors of Mensho Sakura (麺匠 佐蔵) in Matsumoto. Famous for its signature Sakura miso ramen with Anyoji miso. Cozy atmosphere, delicious food, and the perfect highball pairing await!
SHIZUOKA (Atami, Atagawa) [Ito Onsen] Fukufukutei (支那そば 福々亭)
When I stayed in Ito Onen district, I had dinner at Fukufukutei (支那そば 福々亭) close to Ito station. I heard there's a long...
Tokyo Akihabara: Spice Ramen Delight at Manriki (スパイス・ラー麺 卍力)
Discover the bold flavors of Spice Ramen Manriki (卍力) in Akihabara. From their signature Spice Coriander Ramen to customizable spice levels, this popular ramen shop delivers a taste sensation with a hint of Thai-inspired flair.
Tokyo [Tokyo] Hustle ramen Honma (ハッスルラーメン ホンマ) in Shinozaki
Speaking of fatty ramen having much pork back fat, Naritake (なりたけ) occur me at first. But I wanted to try another shop,...
Tokyo Tokyo Station: Rich and Fatty Ramen at Ikaruga (東京駅 斑鳩)
Discover Ikaruga (斑鳩) on Tokyo Ramen Street inside Tokyo Station. Enjoy their popular Thick Ramen with Boiled Egg, featuring a rich fish and pork broth and unique touches like extra-long menma—all served in a vibrant, pandemic-altered setting.
Kanagawa & Saitama [Yokohama] Hechikan Fukutomicho Honten (丿貫 福富町本店) in Sakuragicho
Unexpectedly my target ramen shop in Sakuragicho was closed and I walked to another ramen shop nearby that I had wanted...