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A manga artist living in Kichijoji recommended this place, so I came to try their curry rice. I was originally thinking of getting ramen, but decided to go with the Stamina Men since it's the specialty. When I ordered a beer, I was given a choice of either peanuts, cucumber, or pickled vegetables, so I chose pickled vegetables. The beer was great. The person next to me ordered gyoza and fried rice. I decided to try the fried rice next time. Another person who came later ordered gyoza with beer, followed by Stamina Men. The Stamina Men had a bit of a kick to it with garlic slices and stir-fried vegetables like in a tanmen. The ramen was light and delicious. The curry rice was rich and flavorful, not too spicy but with a strong taste. I might come back here again after a short walk. There was a modest display of autographs from Ishizuka Hidehiko, a manga artist, and someone I couldn't quite recognize. Overall, I felt very happy. Thank you for the meal.

Stamina Ramen for 550 yen, extra large for 100 yen. Nobuchan's Stamina Ramen in Kichijoji, Musashino City, was visited around 12:30 for the first time. There were 4 people waiting outside. After about 5 minutes, entered the restaurant. There are 5 counter seats (2 unused due to COVID-19), 3 tables for 4 people, and 1 table for 2 people. Found an empty table for 2 and sat down. It took about 10 minutes to get the ramen. The bowl was quite large, and although it didn't look like extra large noodles, it was a substantial amount. The soup was a bit lacking. I asked the staff if the Stamina Ramen had doubanjiang (spicy bean paste) in it, but it looked like a regular ramen. I wondered if they got my order wrong or if it was someone else's. However, when I tasted it, it was spicy. Not too spicy, but the doubanjiang added a nice touch to the flavor. The extra large noodles were thin and had a good texture, providing a satisfying amount to eat. The spicy soup was rich in flavor and quite enjoyable. #Ramen #StaminaRamen #ChineseNoodles #Doubanjiang #NoodleLife #NoodleSpot #NoodleEnthusiast #MushashinoCity #Kichijoji #Nobuchan

Finally, the time has come. Nobu-chan. The shop that caught my eye every time I passed by. It was around 3 pm on Saturday. There were 4 customers ahead of us. The small shop was almost full when we entered. After that, more and more customers kept coming in and out. A popular local spot. Anyway, everything is cheap. Great for snacks and drinks, a satisfying meal. It's a really nice place. The ramen had a nostalgic and light taste. It was delicious. The Chinese sour was made with apricot liqueur. I thought it would be Shaoxing wine mixed with soda, so it was unexpected. Sometimes sweet alcohol is nice too. Thank you for the meal.

On this day, I visited "Stamina Ramen Buchan" in Kichijoji. It's not a trendy "chan-style" ramen. It's a hidden gem of a local Chinese restaurant that has been around for 35 years. The location is a 5-minute walk from the east exit (Atre Higashikan entrance) of JR Kichijoji station. Walk up the side road on the north side of the elevated line towards the uphill direction, turn left at the intersection near Seven-Eleven, cross the pedestrian crossing to find "Stamina Ramen Buchan" right in front of you. It's an old two-story roadside shop. Inside the shop, there are shelves filled with manga books, and you can see the kitchen beyond. In the kitchen, an elderly man in his late 70s is cooking with a pot. The staff includes the landlady and a middle-aged couple, possibly running the shop as a parent-child duo. There are about 6 counter seats and 12 table seats (3 tables). "Please sit wherever you like!" was called out, and I chose the central table seat that was available. There is hand sanitizer and a condiment set of soy sauce, chili oil, vinegar, and pepper on the table, but where is the menu? Looking up, I saw a wall lined with the menu. It is categorized into noodles, side dishes, set meals, and drinks, but the prices are surprising! Ramen is only ¥400! Wonton ramen, mapo ramen, tantanmen, Sapporo (miso) ramen, curry ramen, moyashi soba are all ¥500 each! Side dishes and set meals are also reasonably priced. I was hesitating, but I ended up choosing Wonton ramen and fried rice for a total of ¥1000. I thought about ordering gyoza for ¥250 too, but with such low prices, I felt like I wouldn't be able to stop myself from ordering more, so I resisted. As I sat and waited, I noticed autographed colored paper from celebrities. There were signatures from Ish-chan and manga artist Juzo Eguchi. Juzo Eguchi is known as a ramen enthusiast and in 2008, he published "Ramen Dojo Yaburi" in a dialogue format with wine magazine editor Manabu Tokumaru. Now, I could hear the pleasant sound of the master stirring the pot from behind the wall. And a faint aroma of fried rice drifted from the kitchen, making me eager to eat. I was served with a tray of "Wonton Ramen" and "Fried Rice". The ramen bowl is light blue, and the fried rice was a bit messy in presentation, but I didn't mind. I started with the Wonton ramen... The soup is a soy-based clear soup with ingredients like one slice of roasted pork, 6 wontons, menma, naruto, and spinach. All this for ¥500 is unbelievable. I tasted the soup, which had a gentle flavor centered around chicken bones. It was slightly sweet, but with a touch of pepper. However, the taste was ordinary, perhaps due to the use of seasonings. The noodles were thin, straight noodles that were slightly curly. They reminded me of the noodles I used to eat at local Chinese restaurants in the Showa era. There was nothing special about them, but they were tasty. However, there was a slight fishy smell that bothered me. The roasted pork was a traditional style, tender and delicious. Just having one slice gave it a presence. The wontons had thick skin and a small amount of filling, but there were plenty of them, which made me happy. The spinach was the only vegetable, as there was no green onion as a garnish, but it was fresh and tasty. The menma and naruto were just there, which was fine. I gave up on drinking the remaining soup because the smell of the noodles had transferred to it, but overall, for ¥500, this was more than enough. Next, the fried rice. It had a color reminiscent of soy sauce or Worcestershire sauce. The ingredients included a small amount of roasted pork, plenty of green onions, naruto, and only egg yolk as if coated. When I tried it, it had a fluffy and soft texture with a gentle flavor. It was lightly seasoned with a hint of sweetness, not too salty, giving a sense of seasoning the rice with a bit of moisture. The oiliness from lard was weak, making it light and dry, and it felt like the rice was seasoned with egg yolk only.

I'm not sure if it's heat fatigue or drinking too much, but I have no appetite and feel slightly dizzy, so I decided to have Stamina Ramen in Kichijoji. I arrived late and the place was almost empty. It seems that some famous people have visited as there are a few autographed cards displayed. I ordered the Stamina Ramen in large size, and I could hear the sound of vegetables being stir-fried. The iced water was refreshing due to the heat, and the ramen was served in just 5 minutes. The bowl was wide with plenty of stir-fried vegetables with leeks. The soup was unexpectedly white in color, with a spicy and salty taste from the doubanjiang, but not garlicky. Adding plenty of chili oil on top of the stir-fried vegetables and dipping them in the soup made the slightly salty soup taste just right. The noodles were like regular Chinese noodles, with a firm texture that I like. It was a pleasant surprise to find noodles at the bottom of the stir-fried vegetables. I added more chili oil, pepper, and vinegar for extra flavor. For 530 yen plus 100 yen extra, this ramen was a great deal. It's a shame that I don't lose weight much since it's so close by. When I get home, I try to recover from drinking, but it's not easy.

I was a bit worried if it would be crowded around midday, but when I arrived, it was surprisingly empty. The entrance looked a bit dirty, but the sign caught my attention, so I decided to go in. I was looking for Mapo Ramen, which is not commonly served at other places. I also added a half portion of fried rice. I could hear the sound of the Chinese wok from the back of the restaurant, along with the voices of the staff. It seemed like a family-run business. An elderly lady in an apron and an older man in a tracksuit and sandals were serving customers. I waited for about 7-8 minutes before my food arrived. The presentation of the Mapo Ramen was excellent, typical of a local Chinese restaurant. The chopstick rest and spoon looked like they had been used for many years. The clear soup had a hint of Japanese flavor, and the spicy sauce was not too overpowering. The noodles were thin and matched well with the broth. The fried rice was moist and had a nice aroma of being properly stir-fried. I also noticed they had Stamina Ramen on the menu, which I would like to try next time. I definitely plan on coming back again.

U400 Ramen Collection Season 2109, 2109th Ramen Shop: "Stamina Ramen Nobuchan" (Kichijoji, Tokyo). It's been a while since I've had such a high-quality U400 ramen! When I sat at the counter seat facing the wall, I saw a color paper of Senchan (a famous manga artist). This looks promising! The ramen (400 yen) has a soy sauce soup with a fragrant scent of dried sardines and thin curly noodles. It has a slightly elegant feel to it. The toppings include chashu, menma, green onions, komatsuna, and naruto, a perfect combination! The flavorful chashu, crunchy menma, all for only 400 yen! It's too good to be true!Visited on February 6, 2021. #U400Ramen

I visited around 11:40 am on a regular day. I was the first customer. I ordered a large portion of abura soba (oil noodles) and gyoza. The total cost was less than 1000 yen. The place was clean and had a hospitable atmosphere, with sports newspapers on the counter. The abura soba had chewy noodles that were a bit too thin for this type of dish. The flavor was unique, with a hint of junk food appeal. The gyoza, however, had a taste that I didn't particularly enjoy, with a hint of a cabbage-like odor. Overall, I found the abura soba addictive and would like to try more dishes in the future.

I visited Buchan, a town Chinese restaurant next to Yami Tarou on Itsukaichi Street for the first time. There are few popular eateries or town Chinese restaurants in Kichijoji, so the old-fashioned Showa atmosphere was quite charming. It seemed to be a family-run business, with a friendly and relaxed atmosphere, and many regular customers. The prices listed on the wall were reasonable for Kichijoji, with ramen for 400 yen and set meals for 680 yen. They also had HYT available. This time, I tried the following items: - New Lager (Watanabe Toru) 450 yen: You can choose between Ichiban Shibori and New Lager. The New Lager had a more Lager-like taste compared to Classic Lager, so it might be to your liking. - Half Fried Rice 300 yen: It was more like yakimeshi than fried rice, with soy sauce coated rice cooked on the griddle and topped with omurice. There was a small amount of crab meat on top. - Wonton 400 yen: The wonton skin was slightly firm, with a small amount of minced meat filling. The single slice of char siu had a flavor that I quite liked. It was a simple Showa-style wonton soup based on chicken broth. I added vinegar towards the end to change the flavor and finished it all. Thank you for the meal. Outside, they had Superior, weekly magazines, Sports Nippon, and Asahi Shimbun, and the TV was tuned to NHK. The average age of the customers was slightly on the higher side.

This is the epitome of a local Chinese restaurant! There's nothing to complain about in terms of taste, price, and atmosphere! You can quickly grab a lunch or leisurely enjoy a drink while watching TV. It doesn't feel like an old establishment at all, just a fantastic down-to-earth Chinese restaurant! The best!

It's been a while since I walked in this town, and I often find myself rediscovering places like, "Oh, I didn't know this shop existed!" I was aware of this shop since over 15 years ago when I was a taxi driver, but it was located in a no-parking zone, so I couldn't visit it back then and ended up forgetting about it... The shop seems like a ramen place from its name, but the menu actually has a vibe of a Chinese restaurant in town. I usually lean towards set meals over noodles, but this time I decided to go for ramen. I ordered the Char Siu Ramen, which was served in a blue ceramic bowl with brown soup. The thinly sliced round Char Siu pork seemed to be shoulder meat, which is usually well-seasoned and tender. I should warm it up at the bottom of the bowl. The noodles were slightly curly and medium-thick, providing a good chewy texture. It felt like a miso ramen type of noodle. The shop had a lot of oil smoke in the air, giving it a typical miso ramen shop vibe. Although the shop's name suggests a soy sauce base, the deep brown soy sauce soup was surprisingly light yet flavorful. Now, let's talk about the Char Siu on rice! The outer layer was crispy while the inner part was relatively chewy, with a rich flavor soaked in. The smell was enticing, making me curious about what others were ordering. It seems like a lively and promising shop. Next time, I'll try their miso ramen or fried rice. Will the excitement continue in the East Town...?

I came to this restaurant looking for a ramen place in the Kichijoji area where I could eat for about the price of one coin. The place looked a bit old-fashioned. In these times, a bowl of ramen for 400 yen. It's amazing to find something for less than one coin. So, I placed my order. Surprisingly, there was also a woman dining alone. The ramen was served fairly quickly. It had a classic Chinese soba feel to it. The soup was dark in color, with a deep flavor, but the aftertaste was refreshing. I didn't specify, but the noodles were firm, which I liked. They had a nice chew to them. The oil was just right, adding flavor and making the soup smooth. The ramen was even more delicious than I expected. It's a great value!

This is the place to go for lunch in Kichijoji. The prices have gone up a bit, but it's understandable.

The taste was great, the atmosphere was nice, and the cost performance was excellent. I'm glad to have a restaurant like that nearby.

A visit based on word of mouth. It seems to be an old Chinese restaurant in Kichijoji. Located slightly off the main street, this place is known for its very affordable prices. Ramen for 400 yen. Probably because the owner owns real estate, they are able to offer such low prices, but don't be surprised, this soy sauce ramen is among the top in Tokyo. The soup is a traditional chicken broth with a slight bonito flavor. The homemade chashu has a delicious sweet sauce on it. For those who like places like Yagumo or Usagi, this taste is definitely enjoyable. It seems to be a local place where many people use it as a drinking spot, as smoking is allowed. They don't seem to care much about online reviews like on Tabelog, and they are just doing their thing as a local spot. If you have the chance to visit Kichijoji, I will definitely stop by again. I didn't try anything other than the soy sauce ramen, so this review is purely based on that.

Visited around 8:00 PM on a regular day.