On Sunday, August 20, 2023, at 7:30 pm, I visited "Kuma" located right in front of Kugayama Station, just a 0-minute walk from the station. The interior of the restaurant has only counter seats and no table seats, but due to the reduction in the number of chairs since the COVID-19 pandemic, there is enough space between customers and you don't have to worry about the person next to you. I have visited a few times, and my impression is that there are many female customers. The counter seats face the kitchen, with a wall in front, allowing you to focus on the taste of the ramen. The taste is gentle and delicious, which explains why there are many female customers. The salt ramen is 750 yen, and the chilled Chinese noodles are 920 yen.

I visited this cozy little shop in front of Kugo-yama station for lunch for the second time. The first time, I jumped at the cold tantan noodles due to the scorching heat, but this time I opted for the shop's recommended classic ramen. The clear soup with a hint of sweetness and rich flavor of fat, paired with thin noodles to my liking. The dish had a satisfying combination of chashu, wonton, egg, spinach, bamboo shoots, and seaweed. The price was also reasonable, making it a great value for the taste. Thank you for the meal.

This is a ramen shop located right across from Kyodo Inokashira Line's Kugayama Station. They offer a Cold Noodles dish for ¥920. The noodles are thin and straight with a firm texture. The toppings include chashu, bamboo shoots, half-cooked egg, tomato, cucumber, and seaweed, making it refreshing and delicious.

[Shop Location] Approximately 1 minute walk from Kyodo Inokashira Line Kugayama Station. [Visit Date] Holiday (Saturday) around 11:30. [Crowdedness] Only 2 people in the store. [Order] Tan-tan-men (¥900) [Impression] A highly completed dish with a spicy sesame-flavored ramen. Although "Kuma" near Kugayama Station is popular, this place is also recommended. Thank you for the meal today.

Kuma Ramen for ¥880 A recommended restaurant in the Hisayama area. The default Kuma Ramen comes with all the toppings. It looks quite oily, but the soup is hot with a generous amount of chicken oil, giving it a strong umami flavor with a hint of ginger for a light taste. The thin straight noodles have a good firm texture. The portion of noodles is sufficient despite the small bowl size. The side dishes are also well-prepared. Overall, you can expect a certain level of quality in other menu items. Thank you for the meal.

Today I came to a restaurant called Menkuma in Kugayama. It was around 11:50 AM and there were only two customers in the restaurant, including myself. I bought a ticket for Kumaramen because it was recommended. What came out was Kumamoto ramen. I just realized that the "kuma" in Kumaramen refers to the bears in Kumamoto. The noodles were thin, with egg, wonton, spinach, and chashu. The rich soup of the Kumamoto ramen was on the milder side. It was delicious and I didn't have to wait long to eat. It was really good. Thank you for the meal!

I am at Kugayama. Today is a little cold, so I was thinking about whether to have ramen, soba, or udon. While walking, I found a ramen shop with a sign. I decided to eat here. It's the type where you buy a meal ticket first. I ordered the Kumamoto Ramen for 880 yen. It comes with boiled egg, bamboo shoots, char siu, and wonton. The soup has a gentle flavor. It's delicious and warming. Thank you for the meal.

Tsuke-men with bear meat for 880 yen. It comes with two dumplings in the dipping sauce, which are more like water dumplings. Delicious! During lunchtime, a small bowl of rice is served as a complimentary side. The only downside is that the noodles are thin, which might disappoint those who prefer thicker noodles. Overall, it was delicious. The restaurant has a counter with 10 seats.

Near Kugayama Station, I went to a ramen shop that had just opened around 11 o'clock, so I was the only one in the restaurant! First, I looked at the menu and thought, "Wow, it's cheap!!!!" The "all toppings included" option was only 880 yen, haha. But then I wondered if it wouldn't taste good for that price, however, the soup was clear and delicious! It had a refreshing taste with depth, which I really liked! The noodles also paired well with it! The wontons were also delicious! This is definitely a great restaurant! Next time, I'll try a different menu item! Thank you for the meal!

Just before closing time, I ordered a large serving of Hiyashi Chuka with a little bit of mustard to mix into the soup. I twirled the thin noodles in the soup and enjoyed it. The taste was similar to Nishikiya (now Kumaya), which is run by the second generation of the same owner. I hope they continue with this flavor without changing it.

The tsukemen had thin noodles as mentioned in the title. The noodles were as thin as somen noodles. The interior of the restaurant was clean, and the taste was okay, neither good nor bad. I might go if it's close by. The refreshing dipping sauce had lemon in it, with a soy sauce base and a refreshing flavor. It was delicious. The noodles were a bit too much like somen noodles, which was disappointing. The greasy part of the tsukemen was the fatty part of the chashu, which had a strong oil smell because it was cold. This seems to be a common issue. Chopped chashu without the fatty part might be better. The menma had a strong flavor and was delicious. The wonton had filling that was a bit too intense.

Arrived around 11:40 am, almost full! It's a popular restaurant, isn't it? The soy sauce ramen with "wonton" is especially amazing! Finally visited after being recommended by a ramen enthusiast. [Favorite menu of meat-loving women❤️] ⭕ Bear Ramen 850 yen I was curious about the summer limited salt ramen and tantanmen, but as a first-time visitor and with the recommendation of the restaurant, I ordered this first. It was a great choice (*^^*) The simple soy sauce soup has just the right richness, a hint of sweetness, and is very delicious! The noodles are thin with a distinctive presence that doesn't get too tangled with the soup. And finally! The meat! The chashu with a good texture and flavor comes in 2 slices. Plus, there are 2 wontons ❤️ These wontons are so delicious ❤️ Meat lovers will love them! I don't usually get impressed by wontons, but the meat wontons at Ramen Kuma are very meaty, juicy, and amazing! Enjoy them with the soup (*^^*) Ah, I wanted to have a second serving of wontons (laughs). Is that possible? Of course! The soup was so delicious that I finished every last drop ☺️ Thank you for the meal! 2929 ☺️

I visit Kugayama 3-4 times a year. I don't go every time, but I go there depending on my mood that day. The tsukemen and the default Kumaramen are delicious, but this time I ordered tantanmen. It's slightly different from the usual tantanmen, but it's very tasty and goes really well with half rice. The thin noodles are well coated with the soup, delicious, and I finish it in no time. The cold water also has lemon slices in it, so after having ramen or tsukemen, I feel refreshed and ready to go back to work. ✨

"First visit to a restaurant near Kyogayama Station, just across the street from Hidakaya Kyogayama Station. According to the information on Tabelog, they open for lunch at 11:30, but the entrance of the restaurant said 11:00. I purchased a ticket for the "Kuma Ramen" (850 yen) at the ticket machine. The seating is only counter seats facing away from the kitchen. Self-service water with lemon is a nice touch. The ramen was served in about 5 minutes. Toppings included 2 wontons, 2 slices of chashu, half a boiled egg, spinach, menma, seaweed, and green onions. The chashu was tender but not melt-in-your-mouth type, with a slightly sweet flavor that I enjoyed. The soup base seemed to be a combination of chicken and seafood, with a refreshing hint of ginger. While there wasn't a standout feature, the balance was good and easy to drink. The thin straight noodles had a smooth texture. I noticed a sign in the kitchen that mentioned a complimentary small rice during weekday lunches, although I didn't need it this time. If you want it, make sure to ask for it when you order your ticket."

I visited the restaurant on a regular night. I was intrigued because it's right by the station where I often pass by. Inside the restaurant, there is a ticket machine where you buy your food ticket, then hand it over at the counter and take a seat. Quite a unique system. I wanted to have a beer, but unfortunately, they didn't have any. I settled for self-service water. As it was my first time, I ordered the simplest dish, the Chinese soba. After waiting for 5-10 minutes, the Chinese soba was served. The clear soup had a flavor infused with soy sauce, vegetables, and fish essence. It reminded me of the taste of the whale ramen I had in Yokohama. The char siu had a perfectly charred aroma that complemented the noodles and soup. It was a very well-balanced taste. It might be just right for a meal after drinking. The price was also reasonable at 600 yen. I would like to visit again.

I have been to the Chinese restaurant "Kuma" which is the original shop of "Kumaramen," but this was my first time here. I heard that a ramen specialty shop opened in front of the station and I always wanted to visit this place. The most distinctive feature here is the noodles. They are overwhelmingly thin and flexible. They are like somen noodles, yet they make a surprisingly good ramen. The soup has a delicious flavor that you can drink up easily without it being too heavy. I was able to enjoy the noodles from Kuma again after a long time, and I was happy that the taste was just as I remembered from the original shop.

It is located in front of Kyugayama Station. I ordered Kumaramen. I have not visited the original store, but the taste is rich with a Chinese spirit and has a strong presence. I am happy that there are many ingredients. It's a bit lonely for a drinker that there is no alcohol, but it's easier to stop by on the way home from work, so I want to go again.

I stopped by on my way back from errands. It's conveniently located near the station and easy to find. The interior of the restaurant is like a typical ramen shop. I bought a ticket for their signature "Kuma Ramen" and went inside. The staff were friendly and welcoming. It was during the lunch rush and the place was almost full, but the turnover was fast so I didn't have to wait long. After a short wait at my table, the Kuma Ramen arrived. It was topped with a rare addition of wontons, which I love. The noodles had a unique texture, similar to egg noodles, and were delicious. The soup had a rich yet subtly sweet taste, very elegant. The char siu was also well-prepared and tasty. Nowadays, there are many different types of ramen to try, some of which can be quite heavy, but this one had a smaller portion size so it was light and easy to eat. It was a lucky find to stumble upon such a good restaurant while passing by. Thank you for the meal!

Cold weather, cloudy skies, and heading out for work. The nearest station is Tomigahoka, but I got off one stop ahead at Kugayama where the express train stops. Fast. And there's a delicious ramen shop nearby. There are two shops with a rating of 3.5 or higher on Tabelog, but I aim for Menkuma, which is closer to my destination. When I got off at the north exit of the station, the shop was right in front of me. It was around 12:30 pm, and since the rating was high, I thought there might be a line, but that was not the case. I was able to enter smoothly and secure seats at the counter with my companion. Oh, before that, I need to buy a meal ticket. I chose Menkuma without hesitation from the ticket machine in the corner. This shop only has a kitchen and a counter, separated by a hallway. In other words, the counter seats face away from the kitchen. The staff had a nice smile, so ideally I would prefer to face them, but it was unavoidable due to the structure. There were about three people inside. I handed over the meal ticket and sat in front of the wall. There was a luggage rack, but my bag didn't fit, so I placed it sideways next to me. Water is self-service. Surprisingly, there was a wait. As I waited, more and more customers came in. The counter seats, less than 10, were full. It seemed like someone who tried to enter gave up. Maybe they went to the other shop? I didn't know that I had to ask for the small rice service, so I added it later. And then the ramen arrived. It was a small bowl. In addition to the classic chashu and egg, it also had wonton and spinach. The noodles were relatively soft. The soup had a light soy sauce flavor, with a seafood base. Elegant. The rice was slightly soft. It didn't have a strong punch, but it was easy to enjoy elegantly. It warmed my body. Cleaning up the dishes was also self-service. Yeah, that smile was nice. Even though he was a man.

I went to Ramen Kuma-san, located right by Kugayama Station on the Inokashira Line. The interior is long and narrow, with about 10 seats at the counter. I ordered the most popular dish, Kuma Ramen, from the ticket machine, which also offered options like spicy ramen and chashu noodles. The order arrived in about 5 minutes. The presentation included half an egg, wonton, 2 slices of chashu, greens, and seaweed. The soup was light and had a chicken and ingredient flavor, reminiscent of soy sauce soup from a Chinese restaurant. The noodles were thin and straight, with a good texture, although slightly on the softer side. Overall, the balance was good, and I finished the meal. Thank you and bon appétit.