National level super famous restaurant, "Chuka Soba Tomita" in Matsudo, Chiba, has opened a branch in Tokyo Marunouchi called "Matsudo Tomita Menkizuna." This is my second visit to this restaurant in 2022, where I tried their "Rich Tsukemen (medium)" for 990 yen. In August, during the annual Orix Buffaloes Kanto expedition, I visited this place for the first time. This year, with the Buffaloes making it to the Japan Series, I had the opportunity to visit again while traveling from Kobe to Jingu Stadium. The location is convenient for a quick stopover. Their Tsukemen was even sold nationwide at Seven-Eleven, so many people may be familiar with it. The main noodle menu includes various sizes of the following: - Rich Tsukemen 990 yen - Soft-Boiled Flavored Egg Rich Tsukemen 1,110 yen - Kashiwa Gensho Pork All Toppings Rich Tsukemen 1,510 yen - Kashiwa Gensho Pork Char Siu Rich Tsukemen 1,390 yen - Mori Soba (Original Tsukemen) 970 yen - Soft-Boiled Flavored Egg Mori Soba 1,090 yen - Kashiwa Gensho Pork All Toppings Mori Soba 1,490 yen - Kashiwa Gensho Pork Char Siu Mori Soba 1,370 yen On a Saturday at 1 pm, there was a line of about 15 people. Since I had lined up before, I knew how to buy the food tickets. You are prompted by the staff to buy the food tickets from the front of the line, so we purchased tickets for the "Rich Tsukemen" and "Tsuke Soba" for my partner. The seating is only at the counter, but there are many seats and the turnover is fast, so we were seated quickly. The noodles were thick and chewy with a sharp edge, and the dipping sauce was a rich pork bone and seafood broth with a vegetable potage base, packing a powerful punch. The noodles were dipped in the sauce and slurped up deliciously. The dipping sauce had two pieces of pork thigh chashu in it, which we enjoyed one by one. After finishing the noodles, we asked for soup refills. We handed the dipping sauce container to the staff, and they asked if we wanted yuzu added, which we agreed to. We enjoyed the hot soup refills and finished our meal and drinks. The taste of this renowned restaurant was truly satisfying.

I had a rich tsukemen (dipping noodles). The restaurant is consistently good, but to be honest, I can't really tell the difference in taste with this type of ramen. This may be a personal issue, so those who understand will understand. However, the additional chashu (pork slices) and other meat are incredibly delicious! They have just the right amount of fat, gentle on an old man's stomach, and it wouldn't be an exaggeration to say that I eat it for this reason.

Arrived at 11:15 on Sunday. There was a line, waited for about 30 minutes to enter. I had decided before going. It's curry tsukemen. I was looking forward to it and waited in line. In conclusion, the default option is delicious. Of course, the curry tsukemen is also delicious, but there was nothing particularly noteworthy about it. The goodness of the default tsukemen did not stand out with the curry. I wonder what it is... Delicious, but like with potato chips or anything else, the default option is usually the best.

The extremely famous and always crowded ramen shop "Tomita" in Matsudo. It has branches not only in various parts of Chiba Prefecture but also in Tokyo. One of them is located inside KITTE in Marunouchi, Tokyo, called "Matsudo Tomita Menkizuna". The underground area inside Tokyo Station can be confusing, especially finding KITTE. Overcoming that, we arrived at KITTE Gran Chef, also known as the "ramen battleground". Among them, the most popular is "Matsudo Tomita Menkizuna". Whenever you go, there is always a long line formed. The store has a chic and clean atmosphere with silver and black colors throughout. The menu includes the basic "rich tsukemen", "Kashiwagenso Pork Char Siu Rich Tsukemen", "morisoba", and more. The "Kashiwagenso Pork" is said to be high-quality pork from a pig farm in Chiba. Now, the tsukemen. Thick whole wheat noodles with a strong texture and flavor sit elegantly in a black bowl. The rich seafood aroma from the dipping sauce immediately fills the air. Slurping the noodles, you feel the strong presence in your throat. The chopsticks move faster and faster. Gradually mixing the fish powder into the broth brings a delightful change in flavor. The yuzu slices not only add color but also enhance the taste. A bowl worth waiting in line for, a renowned shop that won't disappoint. Satisfied and full, thank you for the meal.

On Friday afternoon, the waiting time to be seated was about 40 minutes. I ordered the "Zenbu no Se Tsukemen" for 1490 yen. The presentation of the meat was sloppy, and the soup had a very strong yuzu flavor. Personally, I found the yuzu flavor to be too overpowering and couldn't really enjoy it. The noodles were thick and even the regular size was difficult for me to finish. I probably won't come back again. I prefer the ramen at Hitohikari in Shin-Koiwa.

It's 14:12 on September 14, and I'm in Marunouchi. Oh, hello, it's Kamen! Yesterday, I saw a follower's review of Tomita's tsukemen and it made me crave it, so I decided to visit. It's delicious, but I seem to be bad at using chopsticks, as the noodles often slip when dipping them in the broth. I'll be more careful. I also ordered the meat and cartilage bowl, which was just okay. The tsukemen, on the other hand, was really delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Located on the first floor of Kitte, this ramen shop occupies a corner of Ramen Street. Compared to other shops, it had a long line of customers. The rich soup was delicious until the last drop, and adding the special broth at the end left me satisfied.

Tokyo Station near KITTE underground shops. I always see a line, but this day there was no wait, so I went in. There is a photo of the late Kazuo Yamagishi, so I wonder if it's related to Tokyo Ikebukuro Taishoken? I ordered the "all-in" rich tsukemen for 1490 yen at the ticket machine. The shop is spacious with a main counter. It was served in about 10 minutes. The noodles are thick and well cooked. It is recommended to eat the noodles first, and they do taste delicious on their own. The dipping sauce is warm and thick. It is a typical fish and pork bone-based dipping sauce with a slightly sweet and sour taste. The fish powder is a bit overwhelming, making it slightly gritty. If it's related to Tokyo Ikebukuro Taishoken, I think the dipping sauce at Ura Saburou in Nippori might be better. I found myself thinking that the noodles here with the dipping sauce from Ura Saburou would be a good match. The char siu made with Chiba's Kashiwagenso pork was good, with a roasted flavor and a tender texture. The bamboo shoots were thick and to my liking. The flavored egg was average. I noticed that there was a long line at "Kaneda" nearby when I realized there was no line here. I wonder if it was featured on Instagram or something.

I visited on a regular night. I arrived around 6pm and was able to enter smoothly without any waiting. It seems to get quite crowded after this time. This time, I had the 200g of all toppings. Matsudo Seimen ramen is delicious indeed. The thick noodles with whole wheat have a good chew, and they go well with the rich fish and pork bone broth. All the toppings were tasty and it was a satisfying bowl of ramen. However, it's a bit expensive at around 1500 yen, which is a little disappointing for ramen.

Tsukemen (regular size) for 970 yen. I was impressed by the high level of completion of the Tsukemen king, Tomita Seimen, even though it was my first time trying it. The noodles were flavorful with a hint of sweetness, making it seem like you could eat them all without any dipping sauce. The soup was incredibly rich, yet you could distinctly taste the umami of the seafood. The combination of noodles and dipping sauce was excellent. It was a perfectly crafted bowl, with even the extra soup taken into account. It was amazingly delicious. Thank you for the meal!

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I visited the popular restaurant after 2 pm, but it was fully packed. The rich tsukemen was just like the classic style, and it tasted exactly as I had imagined. Despite that, the level of deliciousness was high. It seems they have a focus on pork, so I would like to try the all pork topping when I visit again.

I arrived at the restaurant near closing time after work. There was a line, but luckily it moved quickly and I didn't have to wait long to be seated. The noodles were beautifully made and cooked to my liking. The soup had a rich flavor and was delicious. I also ordered the soft bone rice, which had tender meat that paired perfectly with the rice.

Half-jade thick tsukemen, around 1000 yen. The soup was extremely thick, and the thick noodles paired well with it. Despite ordering a regular size, I was extremely full. The yuzu-infused soup at the end was also delicious. It was very tasty, but I started to get a little tired towards the end, so adding some additional toppings might have been a good idea!

I tried it for the first time and it was really good! It was tasty, but because everyone kept saying how amazing it is, my expectations were set a bit high, so it was slightly disappointing. I wonder if it would be different if I went to the main store. It's hard to find a tsukemen shop that surpasses this one.

After attending the opening ceremony of MARUNOUCHI SPORTS FES 2023, I decided to have a late lunch in the area. There are so many places I want to try for lunch around here, but I decided to focus on ramen, which I haven't had in a while. So, I headed to the ramen battleground at KITTE. There were two ramen shops that caught my eye, but one had a line of over 10 people, and the other one served spicy ramen which I like, but I was worried about getting sweaty, so I passed on that. Instead, I went to Tomita (probably my first time at Tomita in my life) and ordered the tsukemen with extra noodles and seasoned egg. As I looked around the restaurant after being seated, I felt like I was in the presence of a god. The service was exceptional, with attention to detail like refilling the water in my cup and promptly clearing my dishes after finishing. I savored the thick, soba-like noodles and made sure to thoroughly enjoy the soup as well (they even had a note saying not to waste any soup, as they take pride in their broth).

I visited "Matudo Tomita Menkizuna" near Tokyo Station in KITTE Marunouchi for the first time. The shop is operated by "Chuka Soba Tomita" in Matsudo City, and it is located underground, so it is comfortable even on hot days. I ordered the "Half-boiled Flavored Egg Thick Dipping Noodles" in medium size. The dipping noodles were simple but neatly arranged. The thick noodles stimulate the appetite. The combination of rich pork bone and seafood-based dipping sauce with thick noodles is irresistible. The consistent deliciousness is truly remarkable. I felt like revisiting the world of ramen enthusiasts. Thank you for the meal. Next time, I have to visit Matsudo.

After finishing my business in Marunouchi, I decided to have dinner before heading home. I was craving noodles and wanted to avoid the crowded hours, so I went to this famous restaurant, Tomita. It's well-known for having long lines during lunchtime, but around 5:30 pm on weekdays, you can usually get in without waiting. I ordered the special dipping noodles with a medium serving size and the limited edition pork cartilage rice bowl. The food was served in about 10 minutes, and the aroma and presentation were fantastic. The various char siu made with Kashiwa Genso pork, seasoned egg, and bamboo shoots were all delicious, but the noodles stole the show with their chewy yet smooth texture. They were so satisfying and beautifully made. I also tried the split soup with yuzu, which was a perfect way to end the meal. I look forward to trying other dishes on my next visit.

I visited around 3 PM on a regular day and was able to get in without waiting in line. I ordered the large special dipping noodles. The quality of the noodles was high, with a strong flavor of fish powder, and it was delicious. However, I was hoping for some unique features that would set it apart from other dipping noodles. Overall, it was okay.

I visited "Matsudo Tomita Menkizuna @ KITTE Marunouchi", located a short walk outside the Marunouchi side of Tokyo Station. At 4:30 PM, the place was half full, so I was able to get a seat without waiting, which was nice. By the time I left, it was almost full. It's quite popular. Since it was my first visit, I decided to go with the basics. I ordered the Rich Tsukemen Medium (250g) for 1,020 yen. As soon as I sat down, I saw a picture of the "Ultimate Tamago Kake Gohan" on the menu! It looked delicious. Just having Tamago Kake Gohan alone is already tasty, but calling it the "Ultimate" is quite something. I almost fell for it... I'll refrain from that joke for now. While waiting, I checked out the various information provided. There was a guide on how to eat the dish, starting with just the noodles. It reminded me of a certain famous Tsukemen place that got into trouble for saying you should eat just the noodles. Well, you should eat however you like, right? I started by eating just the noodles. I'm on Team Tomita! The noodles arrived, and I started with just the noodles. The aroma of wheat filled the air. The thick noodles had a rich color, made from whole wheat. Delicious! And it looked beautiful too. The dipping sauce was thick and gooey. When I dipped the cold noodles in, it clung to them. So tasty! The menma was thick but tender, and the chashu was also tender. The dipping sauce was so thick that it covered everything, making it hard to see the original appearance. Even though there was yuzu on top, the flavor was hard to detect due to the rich dipping sauce. Despite ordering the medium size (250g), by the time I finished, there was almost no dipping sauce left, so I couldn't make a soup base. Overall, it was a Tsukemen that really suited my taste. ★4.0 I was able to enter smoothly, and the quality was top-notch. I plan to try all the menu items. However, be careful with the eating method if you order a larger portion, as the dipping sauce can run out quickly. Thank you for the meal.

Today's ramen is from "Matsudo Tomita Menkizuna" at Tokyo Station. I knew that there was a ramen street in the underground shopping area of Tokyo Station, but I didn't know that there was a "Ramen Battle Zone Tokyo Marunouchi" in the KITTE Marunouchi Building at the south exit of Tokyo Station. The poster says, "To liven up Tokyo's ramen scene, famous shops have gathered." The 5 shops that are participating are "Chuka Soba Fukumi," "Matsudo Tomita Menkizuna," "Sichuan Tantanmen Aun," "Do Miso," and "Kaneda." Each shop has its own specialty, such as chicken-based ramen, tsukemen, tantanmen, miso ramen, and seafood-based ramen, offering a variety of options. Now, which one should I try? Definitely either "Aun" or "Tomita." "Yes, let's make up for yesterday's mistake at Nishi-Waseda." Matsudo City's proud "Chuka Soba Tomita" is the most popular shop among the 5. It was 2:15 PM, so I was able to enter without waiting in line, which was nice. Without hesitation, I chose the "Tsukemen - 200g (970 yen)." After a 7-minute wait, it was brought to me. "Tomita! Beautifully arranged super thick noodles, naruto, fish powder, nori, and green onions." Just looking at the presentation made me feel happy. First, I picked up three thick noodles and slurped them. The rich aroma of wheat stimulated my nostrils. The noodles from Tomita seemed to have a bit more edge to them, or maybe it was just my imagination? The soup had a perfect thickness, almost on the verge of becoming sticky. I dipped about 10 noodles into the soup. When I lifted the noodles, they brought back plenty of soup. Indeed, the large surface area of the super thick noodles worked well. The soup was not just salty and spicy like yesterday, but had a depth of flavor with a hint of sweetness in the seafood pork bone broth. The chashu, a thickly sliced piece, emerged from the bottom of the soup. It seemed to be meant to be enjoyed with the soup's flavor rather than having a strong taste itself. The square-shaped shinachiku, which I love, was the Gon-ta type as usual. Two pieces were included this time. I finished the 200g noodles in no time, and the name "Tomita" appeared on the bowl. It made me happy for some reason. I usually don't drink the soup, but I tried it today. Unfortunately, the rich soup quickly turned bland. Indeed, the rule for tsukemen is to finish the soup as it is. When I finished all the soup, Tomita's signature "fish powder" appeared at the bottom of the bowl. However, the amount seemed less than the original shop... Well, it's great to encounter a famous shop without having to go all the way to Matsudo City. The price was just under 1,000 yen, showing that the ramen world's top shops "know how to read the room."