どすこいクリゲン
May 6, 2022, 8:00 PM visit. It's strange that I haven't posted about this place before, considering how close it is to my home and how many times I've visited over the years. It's been almost a year since I started posting on Tabelog, and during that time, I haven't visited this place in a year. I apologize for that. I didn't feel much nostalgia, and my sense of visiting regularly hasn't changed. Looking at the posters in the store, there seems to be a 14th-anniversary event on May 8th. I started visiting right after the store opened, and it's hard to believe so much time has passed. I realized that I have also aged. When the store first opened, it was called "Senjinryoku," and at that time, there weren't many "abura soba specialty stores" nationwide, so it was quite rare, and I used to visit almost every week. At that time, "Senjinryoku" had three portion sizes: regular (1 serving), large (1.5 servings), and extra-large (2 servings). At some point, I noticed that the name of the store had changed to "Manjinryoku," and the portion sizes had also changed to regular (same price as large), extra-large, and "manjin" (2.5 servings). Of course, I always kept eating the largest portion available at that time and always added extra chashu toppings. A few years ago, it upgraded even further, introducing "chojin" (3 servings), and added more menu items. The only thing that hasn't changed since the store opened is the system of purchasing food tickets at the ticket machine on the right after entering and sitting at your favorite counter seat. Today, as usual, I purchased the largest portion, "Chojin Chashu ¥1,350." I also added "Half Bean Sprouts and Half Cabbage ¥150" and "Wonton Soup ¥200" as options. After handing in the food ticket, I waited about 5 minutes for the "Half Bean Sprouts and Half Cabbage" and "Wonton Soup" to arrive. It's more like an appetizer than a topping, so I enjoyed it before the abura soba to somewhat suppress the rapid rise in blood sugar. The taste is simple but delicious, just like always. About 10 minutes later, the "Chojin Chashu" arrived. It still looks impressive. It's a big ramen bowl filled with thick noodles and topped with six slices of soft, thick chashu. It's essential to add a large amount of condiments on the table to the abura soba. (As "Chojin" is a new addition, the eating instructions only go up to "Manjin.") I added about five rounds of chili oil and vinegar, and a spoonful each of powdered red pepper and ground sesame. I mixed them from the bottom in a swirling motion until everything was well combined, then started eating. The three servings of thick noodles, mixed with oil, added even more volume. The bowl is heavy, making it impossible to eat while holding it. The perfect harmony of oil, soy sauce, and table condiments is irresistible. Even after 14 years, this feeling hasn't dulled. It's been a while, but it's still incredibly delicious. Maybe it's because I'm getting older, but my stomach started to feel full after eating about half of it, so I took a break. The abura soba after a long time hits hard on the stomach. I resumed eating, even though my stomach was tight, the feeling of "delicious" never disappeared, so I finally finished it. Oh, I'm so full. But it's strange that even when my stomach is so full, I don't feel bloated later. It was still delicious as always. I'm satisfied. Thank you for the meal.