Today, I visited a ginger soy sauce ramen shop that just opened in Jimbocho on June 5th. The location is a 3-minute walk from Jimbocho Station on the Toei Mita Line, Toei Shinjuku Line, and Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line. I heard about the soft opening and visited around 1 pm on June 3rd. The operating hours for the soft opening were 11:30 am to 2 pm and 5 pm to 8 pm. During lunch hours, they offer complimentary pickles and rice. There is a ticket machine near the entrance with menu items like original Hinotetsu Ramen, Hinotetsu Ramen with extra noodles, Nitamago Ramen, Nitamago Ramen with extra noodles, Hinotetsu Chashu Ramen, Hinotetsu Chashu Ramen with extra noodles, extra noodles, and various toppings like chashu, nitamago, spinach, green onions, rice, half-fried rice, and oolong tea. I ordered the original Hinotetsu Ramen for 800 yen. There are about 8 counter seats, and I sat in the middle. Unfortunately, they were sold out of rice and pickles that day due to the high number of customers. The staff, two cheerful and energetic men, made the experience pleasant. After a short wait of 3-4 minutes, the original Hinotetsu Ramen arrived. It looked appetizing with flavorful ginger soy sauce and fatty pork chashu. The taste was delicious, with a light ginger soy sauce flavor. The fatty pork chashu and soup complemented each other well, and the noodles had a nostalgic smooth texture. The spinach, seaweed, and green onions also matched the ginger soy sauce well and added to the overall deliciousness. Thank you for the meal.

◆ Ramen shop registration number 6115th • 585th bowl in 2023 ◆ Hinotetsu (Kanda Jimbocho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo) ◆ Original Hinotetsu Ramen ¥800 ● Instagram: tsukasan's Ramen tsukasan777 ● Twitter: tsukasan2010

I arrived at the restaurant in Jimbocho around 11:30 AM and saw a sign outside advertising the original Hinotetsu Ramen, simmered egg ramen, and Hinotetsu Chashu Ramen. I purchased a ticket from the machine and sat at the counter for lunch. The Hinotetsu Chashu Ramen came with extra noodles and a side of rice and pickles. The soup had a strong ginger flavor, the thin noodles were well-coated, and the chashu was tender. After finishing most of the noodles, I put the chashu on the rice, poured soup over it, and enjoyed it all in one go. The soup was delicious until the last sip.

Along Kinkei Street, the charcoal-grilled chicken restaurant Hinotetsu, located across from Maruka Udon, closed down and reopened in June 2023 as Hinotetsu serving ginger soy sauce ramen. The Hinotetsu Group, led by Tetsuji Hino, established the restaurant in Nagoya in 1996. Originally named "Yakyu Tori," they changed it to "Hinotetsu" due to the abundance of similarly named establishments. The original Hinotetsu main store in Fujigaoka, Nagoya, closed in 2023. The casual teppanyaki restaurant Hinotetsu Fujigaoka branch may be its successor. The second Hinotetsu store, opened in Fujigaoka in February 2001, relocated and reopened as a single Hinotetsu store in March 2023. In 2005, they opened a Japanese restaurant called Hinotez in San Diego, USA. The Hinotetsu Ogawamachi branch, opened in September 2022 near the original location, positions itself as a grilled chicken restaurant with influences from San Diego. Other related establishments include Hinotetsu Hirahari branch, Yaki Tori Hanauta, and Yakitori Real in Nagoya. I visited Hinotetsu for their ginger soy sauce ramen around 8 pm. The introduction outside the store mentioned "Manager Taketo," a native of Komatsu City, Ishikawa Prefecture, who aspired to play in Koshien while attending Yugakukan High School. The interior features a 9-seat L-shaped counter, and I was greeted by a young man in his early twenties. He was clean and bright, almost like a high school baseball player! I purchased a ticket from the machine for their original Hinotetsu ramen priced at 800 yen. I also ordered the nitamago ramen (900 yen) made with Oku-Kuji eggs and a canned beer (400 yen). As I sat at the counter, they served me a Kirin Ichiban Shibori 350ml can and a frosty mug, enhancing the beer's flavor. While waiting, the nitamago ramen arrived in an octagonal bowl with a baseball logo. Toppings included two slices of chashu, spinach, naruto fish cake, seaweed, green onions, and nitamago. The clear soy sauce soup had a hint of floating lard, with a mild ginger flavor. The noodles were medium-thick, almost straight, and cooked al dente. The pork belly chashu was tender and delicious. The nitamago was perfectly soft and gooey. It was a simple yet satisfying dish that I could eat every day without getting tired of it. The young manager mentioned that they are constantly evolving and asked for feedback on potential new menu items. He even offered complimentary chashu as a snack, which paired perfectly with the beer. I thanked him by ordering another canned beer. It's a place that encourages young people to take risks and try new things, which I believe is key to their growth. The only downside is their closing time at 9 pm, which is a bit early for a perfect ramen dinner.

I decided to visit the restaurant after reading the review from MyReviewer. It was a hot day, but not as scorching as a few days ago, making it easier to walk to the restaurant. Located across the popular Maruka ramen shop on Nishiki Street, I entered the restaurant and saw a ticket machine on the right. I ordered the simple original Hinotetsu ramen (800 yen) which came with a free refill of rice and pickles. The restaurant was not crowded, with only three customers dining solo. I grabbed some cold water and a paper apron before returning to my seat with rice and pickles. The ramen was served quickly, topped with two slices of char siu, naruto, greens, seaweed, and green onions. The noodles were medium-thick and the soup had a slightly sweet and gentle flavor with a hint of ginger. The char siu was large but lacked juiciness. I planned to eat the pickles before the ramen, but the ramen arrived too soon. The pickles turned out to be strongly flavored, enhancing the overall experience. The free rice was a bit dry, so I added it to the soup after finishing the noodles. The portion was generous, but the ramen lacked a standout feature compared to other unique ramen shops in the area. However, judging by the other customers, the generous portion size seemed to be a draw. Overall, it was a decent ramen experience. Thank you for the meal.

Lunchtime curry followed by noodles today. I found a new restaurant the other day, so I headed towards Jimbocho. "Shoyu Ramen with Ginger Hino-tetsu" is the name of the place. It seems they opened on June 5th, so it's been just over a month since then. The menu consists of the "Original Hino-tetsu Ramen" with various toppings. During lunchtime, they also offer a rice service. Oh, I spotted a side menu item, a half portion of fried rice. I wonder how they make it without using oil? I ordered the "Hino-tetsu Chashu Ramen (1,000 yen) + boiled egg (100 yen) + half portion of fried rice (300 yen)". I handed over the food ticket and the half portion of fried rice arrived promptly. It had green onions and chopped pickled ginger on top, giving it a refreshing taste. I wonder how they make it without using oil? In about 4 minutes, the ramen also arrived. First, I tasted the soup, which was also refreshing. At first, it felt a bit lacking, but as I continued eating, the umami flavor from the broth was just right. However, something felt missing... Oh, when I heard "Shoyu with Ginger", I imagined a strong ginger flavor, but it wasn't overpowering. The chashu was also refreshing, without a strong greasy taste. Overall, it was refreshing and well-balanced. The boiled egg seemed to be a specialty item made with Oku-Kuji eggs. It was also well-balanced and refreshing. The lunch rice service is appreciated when you're hungry. You can also help yourself to two types of pickles. I just put them on top of my rice, but there was also a separate plate for the pickles. It may not suit those looking for strong flavors, but it's perfect for those seeking a refreshing menu. The lunch rice service seems to be popular among students in the area. Thank you for the meal.

- Boiled egg ramen for 900 yen - In front of [Marukou], the same restaurant name, a yakitori restaurant was reborn as a ramen shop in June. They offer a free bowl of rice and pickles, but it seems like only one bowl is complimentary. It's self-service, so you can probably get a huge portion if you want. - The L-shaped counter has 9 seats and 2 staff members. It's a bit chaotic, but the owner mentioned that owning their own restaurant was a dream of theirs. - The ramen had a nostalgic taste with a strong ginger flavor. The thin, curly noodles were versatile. It almost feels like these are the noodles they used to serve as a finishing dish at the yakitori restaurant. Can they really stand on their own as a ramen specialty shop? Thank you for the meal.

Yesterday, the highest temperature in Tokyo was 36.5 degrees Celsius, and the expected highest temperature for this day is also 36 degrees Celsius, with consecutive days of scorching heat expected. Looking at the one-week weather forecast, there are mostly sunny marks lined up, so one might think that the rainy season is already over. However, the presence of several days with a C-rank in the accuracy forecast column suggests that predicting the position of the rainy front is difficult, which may be why the Japan Meteorological Agency is being cautious. In other words, the declaration of the end of the rainy season may be based on the agency's discretion, considering the trauma from last year when the initial report was later corrected by over a month. Despite the intense heat, I decided to go out for lunch and targeted this ramen shop located along Nishikawa Street, near the Surugadai Shitakousaten intersection, heading towards Suidobashi. This shop, Hino Tetsu, is an American-born reverse-import shop, making it a unique presence among the eateries in Jimbocho. San Diego is a major city in California and home to the Padres in MLB. The management behind this shop operated several yakitori restaurants in San Diego and expanded to Nagoya before opening in Tokyo, targeting the Jimbocho and Ogawamachi areas. The shop first opened as "Charcoal-grilled Yakitori Hino Tetsu Jimbocho Branch" on March 16, 2020, but unfortunately, this was during the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, with the first state of emergency declared on April 7 of the same year. Despite the challenging circumstances, the shop managed reasonably well but recently underwent a change in concept, reopening on June 2, 2023, as the shop I visited. In this area, another shop, "Charcoal-grilled Yakitori Hino Tetsu Ogawamachi Branch," opened in September 2022 as a de facto second branch in the Curry Triangle area adjacent to the northwest of the Surugadai Shitakousaten intersection. Starting lunch service in April 2023, I recently visited and reviewed that shop as well. Due to the scorching heat, many people may be avoiding eating out, as evidenced by the shorter lines at popular eateries like Ramen Jiro Jimbocho Branch, Kitchen Nankai Jimbocho Branch, and Udon Maruka that I passed by on my way to this shop. I arrived at the shop around a little before 12:00. The shop is located on a corner, with the entrance on the side street off Nishikawa Street. Upon entering, there is a ticket machine on the left where you purchase your meal ticket. The menu is very simple, with only one ramen option, "Hino Tetsu Ramen 1." Variations include Normal at 800 yen, with boiled egg at 900 yen, and Chashu Men at 1,000 yen. The only side dish available, excluding toppings, is Half Fried Rice at 300 yen. It seems like a lean operation in terms of menu variety. I purchased the Chashu Men meal ticket. The seating consists of a counter with nine seats in an L-shape, and there were about three customers ahead of me, so I took a seat at an available spot. The shop is run by a male shop owner and two young Japanese female part-time workers, making a total of three staff members, with one of the female staff members appearing to be working for the first time that day, receiving instructions from the shop owner and the other female staff member. Therefore, I assume they operate with a two-person team. On the wall in the back of the kitchen, there is a profile of the shop owner (mentioning something about seriously aiming for Koshien at a certain Koshien regular school) and quotes that appear to be written by the owner (stating "Devote your entire life to repeating the same thing every day"), which can be interpreted in a somewhat profound manner. Whether it is meant literally or if there is a hidden message behind it (for example, putting all your efforts into the same thing every day), it leaves room for interpretation.

The curry famous restaurant, Karma, closed down and was replaced by a new ginger soy sauce ramen shop that opened in June 2023. I can't remember what used to be in this location. Looking at the menu, they offer a simple selection of ramen options like the default Hinotetsu ramen, egg added, and chashu, with options for extra toppings. During lunchtime, they also serve complimentary rice and pickles. I chose the simmered egg ramen for 900 yen, and decided to have some rice on the side. The ramen was served quickly, and while it looked similar to Tokyo-style ramen, it felt like something was missing – the menma bamboo shoots. The soup had a subtle ginger soy flavor, slightly thick and not too dark in color, different from the Nagaoka ramen style. The soup was gentle and flavorful, and the slightly firm rice complemented it well, almost like a porridge. Despite the missing menma, the price point was reasonable compared to other high-priced ramen. I personally prefer having menma, even if it costs a bit more, but it will be interesting to see how customers judge this in the future.

#Ginger Soy Sauce Ramen Hinotetsu, Jinbocho (Tokyo) Original Hinotetsu Ramen 800 yen Delicious!! Delicious Sapporo noodle thin curly noodles with light animal soy sauce. Lunchtime one free bowl of rice. Corporate-affiliated, inexpensive. Chiyoda-ku, Kanda Jinbocho 1-2-6 11:30-15:00 / 16:00-21:00 Closed on Sundays. Counter seating for 9 people. Twitter account available. #JinbochoRamen #NewRamenShop #RamenRamen182

It used to be a yakitori restaurant, but since June 2023, it has been operating as a ramen shop. The interior has only counter seats, and you purchase the ramen for 900 yen using a cash purchase system at the ticket machine. The ramen comes with a sliced boiled egg, naruto, and a large piece of chashu, making it visually appealing when served. The soup has a slight ginger flavor, but it is more fishy in taste. The noodles are thin and curly, and even the default portion felt quite generous. You also get a free bowl of rice, which is a nice touch. While the ramen may not be the best match for rice, the pickles provided are appreciated. In a neighborhood where ramen shops often charge over 1,000 yen, this place offers a satisfying meal for under 1,000 yen. There are many ginger-focused ramen shops nearby, so I hope this place can stand out and succeed.

After work in Kanda Nishiki-cho, I found out about this place through new store information. The shop is located in front of Udon Maruka on Nishiki Street with a burnt brown exterior and spotlights lined up under the sign. This place is known for changing from ramen shops to izakayas frequently. Upon entering the shop, I decided on the Hinotetsu Ramen from the ticket vending machine, opting for a large portion of noodles as I was a bit hungry. The shop seemed to be run by a single man, who promptly started cooking as soon as I placed my order. While waiting, another customer entered, and the man greeted them cheerfully and energetically, giving off a sports club vibe. After about 3 minutes, the ramen arrived in a bowl with a logo on a white background, containing a semi-transparent light brown soup with pork belly chashu, spinach, naruto, nori, and chopped green onions. The appearance reminded me of Niigata's ginger soy sauce ramen. The salt concentration was 0.9, slightly on the lower side. Upon tasting the soup, I found it to have a gentle soy sauce flavor with a hint of sweetness, but the ginger aroma was not very noticeable. The noodles were medium-thick and chewy, blending well with the soup. The pork belly chashu was tender and well-seasoned. Although I struggled a bit towards the end due to ordering extra noodles, I managed to finish the bowl. Overall, I felt that a stronger ginger flavor would have enhanced the taste and made it more satisfying. Today's bowl of ramen was a decent experience.

Visited this place located diagonally across from Maruka, a udon shop that seems to change frequently. I remember there was a sumo wrestler cuisine called Tomikaze. Before, it used to be Hino Tetsu, a charcoal-grilled chicken skewers restaurant in Jimbocho. I wonder if there is any connection? I arrived around 2 pm, no customers at first, but 3 customers came later. Purchased a ticket at the ticket machine on the left side upon entering. The menu only differs in toppings, with one choice of flavor. I chose the large serving of simmered egg ramen (1,000 yen). It is a ginger soy sauce ramen, a local specialty originating from Nagaoka City, Niigata Prefecture. I sat at the L-shaped counter, near the ticket machine. During lunchtime, you get a free bowl of rice, so I served myself rice first, picked some pickles, and returned to my seat. Paper aprons are available on the counter behind, which is quite thoughtful. There are two types of chopsticks provided, painted chopsticks and disposable chopsticks, which is also thoughtful. I watched the one-man operation chef cook while waiting, and the ramen was served in less than 4 minutes. First, I took a sip of the soup. It was a light soup, and to be honest, I didn't feel much ginger flavor personally. Well, I don't have a delicate palate, so it can't be helped. The slightly curly medium-thin noodles were cooked slightly soft, but they didn't lose their texture in the soup. The tender chashu pork was a bit on the salty side. The simmered egg was perfectly half-cooked, with a not too strong seasoning. The free rice was quite firm, probably because they cook a large amount in advance. Can't complain since it's free. As I continued eating the noodles, I started to feel a bit unsatisfied with the soup. Maybe because I ordered a large serving, but it lacked a punch and I started to get a bit bored. I tried to change the flavor by adding a little bit of pepper from the table, and then finished it all in one go. With a bowl of rice included, my stomach was sufficiently satisfied. I returned the empty bowl to the counter, said thank you, and left. The chef thanked me with a cheerful voice as I left.

Today is here! Ginger Shoyu Ramen Hinoshi at Jinbocho 🎉 Opened on June 5, 2023 Visit date: June 13, 2023 (Tuesday) Sunny, 25°C After work, heading to a new restaurant! Just opened Ginger Shoyu Ramen Hinoshi As mentioned, opened on June 5th ✨ The other day, when I went to another restaurant, I happened to see the opening announcement for this place. The restaurant seems to specialize in the famous Nagaoka-style Ginger Shoyu Ramen! I can't wait to check it out! The location is a 2-3 minute walk from Jinbocho I accessed it on foot from Ochanomizu Station, across the street from Udon Maruka. Arrived~ ♬ There are available seats in the restaurant! ~Entering~ Purchase your meal ticket at the entrance! I ordered the "Original Hinoshi Ramen + Nitamago" Let's go! I accidentally clicked on the wrong option (thought Naruto was included as half a Nitamago) but then realized the mistake and purchased an additional ticket for the Nitamago. The restaurant has around 10 counter seats. I handed over my tickets and took a seat! Water is self-service. The staff is a young man working alone. When it comes to Ginger Shoyu Ramen, it is also famous as one of the top 5 local ramen styles in Niigata, but it seems the owner is from Ishikawa Prefecture. The manager is probably the owner. The meal arrived shortly~ "Original Hinoshi Ramen + Nitamago" The bowl has a baseball-like trademark, reflecting the owner's past as a baseball boy. It looks pretty good! So, let's dig in!! ◉ Soup First, let's try the soup. Mmm, delicious~! (*´ー｀*) The clear soup has a base of broth with a gentle ginger aroma. It's not too oily, and the refreshing taste of ginger makes it a light and flavorful soup. ◉ Noodles Alright! Let's meet the noodles~ The noodles are medium-thick with a loose wave. They are cooked to a soft texture, with a smooth surface and a chewy feel that pairs well with the soup. ◉ Toppings The green onions are at a standard amount, crunchy and good. The spinach is fresh, an essential item for Ginger Shoyu Ramen. ◉ Meat and Egg The chashu is tender with two pieces of braised pork, offering a flavorful and delicious pork taste. The nitamago is cut and served in good condition, adding a visually appealing touch and a perfectly runny yolk. I didn't take a picture, but the seaweed was good too, and the flavor change with white pepper also worked well. Finished in no time! Thank you and leaving the restaurant ＼(^o^)／ It was really good, wasn't it? The lunchtime rice bowl freebie is a great deal, and if you go for lunch, your stomach is sure to be satisfied. In Akihabara, there are competing similar types of restaurants like Seisho Shokudo, Shoga Shoyu Takano, and Kanji Jinbocho nearby, but I hope they do well. Have a happy day ❤︎ Thank you for the meal ➤➤➤ Blog post coming soon!! https://uzic.blog.fc2.com/

On June 9, 2023 (Friday), the 3101st restaurant in Tokyo opened across from the popular Sanuki udon restaurant "Maruka" on Nishikawa Street, which divides Jimbocho Kanda and Sarugaku-cho Kanda. This new restaurant specializes in ginger soy sauce ramen. I visited the place on the fifth day of its opening and was impressed by the beautiful exterior and the floral wreaths sent by various shops and companies. While there were no customers when I entered, two more people came in later. The menu only offered ginger soy sauce ramen, with options to add extra toppings such as chashu and seasoned egg. The default price was 800 yen, with additional charges for chashu (200 yen) and extra noodles (100 yen). The ramen was served with seaweed, spinach, chopped green onions, and pork belly chashu, which had a sweet and delicious flavor. I missed having bamboo shoots, which are one of my favorite toppings. The soup had a strong ginger flavor, making it perfect for warming up in winter. The only additional toppings available were spinach, green onions, chashu, seasoned egg, and rice, which felt a bit limited. During lunchtime, rice and pickles were self-service and unlimited. Overall, the ginger soy sauce ramen was tasty, but I felt that the restaurant could differentiate itself more by offering different variations, such as a salt-based broth. Most ramen restaurants with higher prices tend to have unique features, so incorporating more variety could help this new place stand out.

First Visit 202306 (No.4574) 1. Purpose of visit - Selected as a lunch spot while gathering information in the Jimbocho area 2. Shop information - Genre on Tabelog: Ramen - Pre-opened on June 2, 2023 - Shop offering "Ginger Shoyu Ramen" - Previously operated as "Charcoal Grilled Chicken Hinotetsu," so a change in business type? - Business hours: 11:30-15:00, 16:00-21:00 - Closed on Sundays - Seats: 9 (during lunchtime?) - Free rice and pickles during lunchtime - Ginger Shoyu Ramen is one of the "Top 4 Ramen in Niigata," a rich soy sauce ramen with a hint of ginger 3. Crowdedness and atmosphere on the day - Visited around 11:35 on a weekday, with the shop full and 1 person waiting outside - Ramen shop atmosphere with an L-shaped counter 4. Customer service - Standard service following the manual 5. Order items - Nitamago Ramen 900 yen - Went to get the free rice first, waited for 6-7 minutes, and then received the ramen piping hot with toppings like chashu x2, spinach, flavored egg, naruto, green onions, and seaweed. The ginger flavor is not overpowering, but the dish is well-balanced and delicious. Thank you for the meal.

◆Ramens in Tokyo ⚫︎Ginger Shoyu Ramen at Hino-Tetsu (Chiyoda-ku, Jinbocho) Original Hino-Tetsu Ramen: 800 yen◾︎Foodie Maro http://instagram.com/menterromaro/ https://ameblo.jp/korinai-menmen/

I visited this restaurant on Monday, which had a soft opening on 6/2 and a grand opening on 6/5. I saw a sign on my way to work in the morning, so I decided to check it out. The place used to be a yakitori restaurant, I believe. I arrived around 12 o'clock and managed to get one of the two available seats at the counter. I bought a ticket for the simmered egg ramen for 900 yen at the ticket machine on the left side of the entrance, and handed it to one of the two staff members. The staff seemed a bit awkward, but their effort was evident and I appreciated it. The rice was free and self-serve. Since it was the first day of opening, I expected a wait, but the ramen was served in about 5 minutes. The soup was flavorful and gentle, although I couldn't taste much ginger. The noodles were medium thickness and slightly curly, which I liked. The ramen came with half-boiled egg, 2 slices of chashu, spinach, and seaweed, all for 900 yen. I was satisfied and full after finishing the rice. Overall, I had a great experience and will definitely visit again since it's close to my workplace!

Today, on June 2nd, one of the Ajiguru groups in Ishikawa Prefecture, "Chin Soba-ya," opened its original store. The menu includes the classic original Hino Tetsu ramen, as well as dishes like boiled egg ramen. The flavor is a combination of ginger soy sauce base, back fat, and fish powder, offering a reassuring and traditional taste. P.S. They are also active on Instagram! Some stores are not listed on Tabelog! "Revival! Mako Ramen" https://www.instagram.com/mako_inogashira/?igshid=MTIyMzRjYmRlZg%3D%3D

Originating from Niigata, this ramen is refreshingly light.

Hinotetsu Char Siu Ramen 1,000 yen