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This is truly a legendary bowl of ramen that has walked hand-in-hand with the history of Chofu City! The story of Take-chan Niboshi Ramen is an old one, quietly starting from a food cart around 1990. Since then, it has consistently pursued flavor using only natural ingredients (niboshi, katsuobushi, konbu), refusing chemical seasonings, earning its place as Chofu's soul food. The ramen, now served in its location right by Chofu Station and carrying on the founder's legacy, is pure artistry. The perfectly balanced concentration of dried sardine gently wraps around your stomach and soul. The ultimate classic niboshi ramen, perfect ...

Here we are at Miso Maru, just a quick 5-minute walk from Kunitachi Station! This is a bowl that truly makes you sigh with contentment. It’s not aggressively trendy, but the gentle sweetness and exquisite balance of the miso flavor offer such a comforting warmth—it’s like the clam chowder your mom used to make. 🥹 Miso is definitely one of Japan's soul foods, and a bowl like this will never go out of style. It doesn't hit you with the same intense punch of Sumire or Junren (lard and garlics), but it leaves a great impression with its mild, never-tiring ...

A Classic Hit, Remixed! Taste the Legendary 'Sweet, Spicy, Sour' with a Junk Kick! This isn't just a bowl of tsukemen; it's a bold challenge to the legacy of the legendary dipping noodle pioneer, Marucho. To attempt this requires serious guts—like a young singer covering a classic hit and making it their own. And since this spot has quickly become a local staple, it clearly proves that this modernized classic captures the hearts of both old-school ramen fans and modern-day flavor seekers. Fumido completely honors the tradition of the "sweet, spicy, and sour" balance passed down through the ages. But ...

Located just a one or two-minute walk from Kunitachi Station South Exit, this shop traces its roots back to the Shin-Nakano Musashiya lineage, specifically through the Musashiya Mitaka branch. While their main claim to fame is a rich Iekei ramen with an intense, powerful animal flavor, don't you dare underestimate their Abura Soba! The umami of the pork bones and chicken oil blends perfectly with a deeply flavored soy sauce kaeshi, delivering a powerful, deliciously junky Abura Soba experience. Better yet, it comes with infinite rice—a heaven-sent treat for those with a monstrous appetite! Points! 1. The concentrated flavor of ...

It’s one of those days when I just crave Iekei ramen—a monthly necessity for any serious ramen fan! That’s exactly why we're here! This popular shop was opened by Mr. Maruta, who trained at Tsubasaya, a renowned Iekei master. As a descendant of the Rokkaku-ya kei lineage, Pattapata offers a sophisticated balance of pork bones (tonkotsu), shoyu (soy sauce), and chicken oil. Located right in front of Nishi-Kunitachi Station, this spot is enthusiastically supported by local patrons. Their main selling point is the proud smoked chashu—cooked using the traditional tsurushiyaki (hanging roast) method. You get to choose between the lean ...

Behold the Overwhelming Volume and Junkiness of the Pepper Soup-less Noodles! A dedication to all Jiro Junkies! I nearly choked on this mind-blowing swirl of toppings and noodles! The dish I ordered this time at this celebrated Jiro-Inspired shop is a vicious Soup-less Noodle bowl, whose sheer dynamism and volume often leave me speechless—it absolutely surpasses the original! We took the ultra-thick noodles, fatty back-fat, thick-cut chashu, red pickled ginger, chili flakes, Baby Star crunch, and roasted seaweed, and further customized it with paid toppings like Nira Kimchi (leek kimchi) and Parmesan cheese. This is the ultimate, "demon-remodeled" junk food ...

The Ultimate Pure Shot! Magoichi’s Shirakawa Broth is Liquid Craftsmanship! Located precisely between JR Kunitachi and Nishi-Kunitachi Stations, this shop is the unquestionable pedigree of Chukka Soba, serving as a direct inheritor of the legendary Tora Shokudo—the living legend of Shirakawa Ramen. The flavor is a faithful testament to the culinary DNA of Southern Tohoku, the holy land of Chukka Soba. Despite being additive-free (mukachō), the stable, deep taste of the chicken and pork broth is refined through meticulous technique. It boasts a razor-sharp purity, much like a famed samurai sword. The sheer clarity of the soup reflects nothing less ...

Driven by the primal urge to gorge on ultra-thick noodles swimming in that devilishly rich, Shoyu-Tonkotsu broth—a magical blend of melted RAW garlic and pork back fat—I found myself heading out! I wanted to feel the air of raw desire and glittering eyes of the Jirorian faithful who form that daily queue. That’s right, I went to Ramen Jiro Tachikawa! I also added the new Aedama (extra flavored noodles) Salt & Pepper. With my pulse racing and my stomach quivering in fear, I dug in! points! 1. Unwavering Sharpness Through Calculated Restraint. This Shoyu-Tonkotsu broth is dangerously delicious. It delivers ...

The Undeniable Benchmark of Hachiōji Ramen! This Legendary Clear Soup is Worth Every Second of the Queue! This is an absolute must-visit local classic near Hachiōji Station. The fact that people queue up even before opening, despite the shop only running during weekday lunch hours, screams volumes about its status as the quintessential Hachiōji Ramen spot! It's the real deal, folks! Tantan’s perfect Hachiōji Ramen is truly irresistible! The carefully crafted animal-based chintan (clear broth) is wrapped in rich lard and topped with a blanket of grated onion. This golden combination, which defines the Hachiōji classic, simply makes it impossible ...

A Culinary Revelation in Tachikawa! Rich yet Refreshingly Light—This Paitan Defies Expectations! Just an eight-minute walk from Tachikawa Station's South Exit, you'll find Kanade, tucked away in a tiny, narrow corner—a true "small triangular area" hideout. Though only offering a cramped counter, this shop has built a massive following thanks to its exquisite chicken broth. While Kanade is popular for its Shōyu (soy sauce) and Shio (salt) Chintan (clear) chicken soups, it was the Chicken Paitan that personally captivated me. What I encountered here was a truly light-style Chicken Paitan. It delivers a rich, solid punch of chicken umami, beautifully ...