The scorching heat these days really makes it feel like summer is in full swing~ When it's this hot, I only crave for eel or Jiro ramen haha I'll have some time off for a little over a week starting next week, so I couldn't resist revisiting Nomasaru Jiro, which I've been wanting to go back to. It's been about 5 months since my last visit. I arrived around 11:30 on a super hot weekday. I bought my meal ticket and joined the line of 6 people outside. There were 5 people waiting inside. I was tempted by the tsukemen and shikuwasa, but since it's been a while, I went with the default option this time too. I chose the small ramen since I now know how much I can eat from my Jiro adventures. The place has both counter and table seating, and it's spacious and easy to get into Jiro. The service was friendly and there was no tense atmosphere. After about 10 minutes, I moved inside and was seated right away. The turnover is quick here as well. There were 3 staff members, including the owner and a man with glasses. Two people were in charge of serving the noodles. There's self-serve water with ladles provided. Tare, togarashi, pepper. There was also sweet tare near the cold water dispenser. I sat down at 11:44 and got my bowl at 11:51. ▶︎Ordered Items - Small Ramen 900 yen Oh, garlic and fat~! The amount is no joke haha The bowl was filled with noodles and a surprising amount of vegetables for a no-call order. The pork belly sticking out was unbelievable haha First, I tried the soup that I was looking forward to. It's so delicious... the punch is really strong haha It's thick, creamy, and full of emulsified richness. It's full of pork flavor, umami, and richness. It has the wildness of Jiro and the unique tonkotsu flavor of Nomasaru. The seasoning is strong and the salty-sweet impact is excellent. It's different from Hibari or Sakuradai, also emulsified, and it's really delicious. The vegetables were as generously served as I remembered. The volume easily surpasses other shops that offer extra vegetables. The cabbage was about 30% of the type that's crispy and sweet, and it's delicious when combined with the fat. I got carried away and almost finished it all at first, but I regretted not saving some for later haha The noodles had a strong wheat flavor as soon as I lifted them. They were slightly thin and flat, chewy, and had a satisfying firmness. They had a rich wheat flavor that didn't lose to the strong soup. The noodles were longer and easy to eat. The amount of noodles was clearly more than other shops. I think it was about 350g before boiling. There were two large pork slices. One was flat, but the other was an unbelievably thick end slice. Last time, it was all fatty, but this time there was plenty of lean meat, so I was relieved haha Both were thick and tender, full of pork umami. They weren't dry, and the seasoning was just right. The garlic was strong, but it was overshadowed by the soup, so I couldn't really taste it haha Next time, I'll try getting extra garlic. Oh, Nomasaru is really something else. It won't lose to the heat haha I like Matsudo, Hibari, and Nomasaru because they each have their own character and they serve the emulsified soup that I love. However, in terms of volume, Nomasaru is overwhelming. If you have a small appetite, definitely go for the small size. I took about 15 minutes taking photos, but I enjoyed it thoroughly haha Next time, I'll try the tsukemen. Thank you for the meal~!

For about 5 years, I have refrained from eating Ramen Jiro and Tonkatsu because they make me gain weight unless I am invited. I have lost about 10 kilograms, with my weight fluctuating around 95 from 106 kilograms. I am finding it difficult to lose more weight, as I am aiming to lose another 10 kilograms to reach my ideal weight. I am considering stopping my diet, but it's proving to be challenging. Recently, despite my self-restraint, I succumbed to the temptation of Ramen Jiro after being persistently teased by a foolish friend who loves it and seeing mouth-watering posts about Ramen Jiro from MyLevi. I decided to go for the top-tier Ramen Jiro experience at Noyas, a pinnacle of Ramen Jiro. However, I got nervous and ordered less noodles, which unfortunately resulted in receiving the less noodle version of Noyas, making it feel more like a salad. I quickly finished eating, feeling unsatisfied and craving more. This only fueled my determination for revenge! I decided to break my self-restraint once again and entered Noyas with a mix of anger and excitement. It was a weekday at noon, with only about 5 people waiting in line. I was lucky to have a short wait of about 5 minutes. The restaurant was spacious with table seating, and there were 4 staff members. The portions were generous, and the taste was excellent. Today, the owner was also present. It seems like the waiting time has reduced compared to before, at least on weekdays. I felt relieved. I wanted to try the pork, but unfortunately, it was sold out. I opted for the Dokuro as I had heard rumors about it being hard to finish. I also ordered a quail egg. The limited edition egg had a curry flavor, but I requested garlic and lard for the quail egg. I couldn't find the "Shio Dokuro" I saw on Twitter on the ticket machine, so I settled for Dokuro. It turned out to be delicious, but I couldn't help but think that the added onion and egg from my last visit would have been a perfect match. Various combinations seemed appealing to me. The strong pepper in the soupless ramen was delightful. There is no way Noyas' soupless ramen wouldn't be delicious. It was painful that I couldn't add more pork, but the well-balanced divine pork with its tasty fat, texture, and seasoning made up for it. I realized that the last time I ordered less noodles at Noyas, it was probably because of the unique noodle membrane that Noyas has. Today, I decided to go for the default amount of noodles, and I was pleasantly surprised to see that there was more than 300g of noodles. The second half was challenging, but I managed to finish it. I realized that I actually prefer the less noodle option for small pork. If I were to increase something, it would be more vegetables rather than noodles. It was delicious. I have decided that I will not eat Ramen Jiro unless invited for a while, as part of a sealing ritual. The end. Banmeshi (finishing meal). Let's skip the pictures and wrap it up.

203rd in 2023!・Large Tsukemen with extra noodles (with vegetables, scallions, onions, and extra boiled egg)・Scallions・Onions・Raw egg It's been a while since I visited a Jiro-style ramen shop, as I've been mostly going to non-emulsified Jiro shops. It's been 9 months since my last visit. Last time, I received around 1000g of noodles before boiling, so this time I ordered a slightly larger portion, which was just right for me! I've been cutting back on Jiro ramen to get in shape, so I thought my stomach might have shrunk, but that was not the case at all. I finished every last bit! I arrived around 10:40 AM and was the 10th person in line. Even before the shop opened, you need to buy a meal ticket first, so be careful! I was able to eat by 11:10 AM with a fast trot. By the way, I was the one who got the suribachi (grinding bowl) this time, and the people waiting in line at the corner were whispering about it, haha. Here it is, the long-awaited suribachi (grinding bowl) showdown. The noodles were delicious, cooked perfectly in water, and had an intense flavor that you can directly experience in tsukemen. I requested around 600g of noodles before boiling, but based on my experience of ordering extra noodles here multiple times, there were probably about 700g, which provided a satisfying eating experience. Thank you for accommodating my extra noodles request! The dipping sauce was nicely emulsified, with a strong pork flavor. There were two pieces of pork, one of which was quite thick, tender, and flavorful – simply delicious. Since this was tsukemen, I didn't need too many vegetables, so personally, I prefer a smaller amount. Scallions are a must for me, and the garlic was just right with extra garlic – perfect! Overall, the seasoning at this shop pairs well with the flavors of Jiro-style ramen and tsukemen. It was a delightful experience, and I finished my meal in about 11 minutes, haha.

Visit date: September 18, 2023 (Monday holiday) Visit time: 9:45 Number of people in line during visit: around 30 Opening time: 10:45 Number of people in line at opening: around 20 Ordered: - Petit Jiro: 880 yen - Ginger: 50 yen - Call for extra toppings It was a special holiday on Monday, so the restaurant was open for business starting at 9:00. I drove there and was guided to the parking lot in the back by a staff member, which was helpful. There was a long line, but the turnover seemed to be quick, maybe because the seating capacity was high. A parasol was necessary in the morning. I was happy to see a menu option called "Petit Jiro" for those with smaller appetites. The addition of corn was a nice touch. The soup had a strong pork flavor, but the soy sauce added a nice kick that came through later. It was extremely delicious, and as I ate, the soup emulsified. The vegetables were crunchy, and the noodles were smooth without any rough texture, making them one of my favorites among Jiro-style ramen places. The portion of pork was not very large, probably due to it being a small size, but it was flavorful. The service was polite, and there were families dining at the table seats. It was delicious, thank you for the meal.

◆Recommended Points◆ You can enjoy a Jiro-style ramen with an incredible amount of pork and high level of completion!!! ◆Order◆ ・Small Ramen (900 yen) with extra everything ・Quail Egg (150 yen) ◆Impressions◆ The pork was just huge!! And delicious of course!!! The soup was slightly emulsified. It had a sharp taste from the seasoning. It was a satisfying Jiro-style ramen with a generous portion. I visited around 2 PM on a weekday and got in without waiting. ★Thank you for the meal★

Yes. I was a Jirolian. I have conquered 23 Jiro ramen shops. I used to go to the main store in Mita every week for breakfast or snacks. However, due to my love for Jiro ramen and tonkatsu, I have voluntarily stopped going (because I would gain weight). But I was taunted by my best friend who loves Jiro ramen and was eating yakitori at a forbidden restaurant in Nishi-Azabu, saying that I was a coward for not going to Jiro. "Eat and then run. Run and then you can eat," they said. So, I couldn't resist and broke the taboo to storm into Jiro, thinking why not!! I stretched my legs a bit and entered this store, which is considered the strongest in my opinion, probably my 20th visit, but it had been years since I last ate here. Besides the sacred place Mita, my favorite Jiro shops are Noge Saru and Kanai in Kannai. I have not been able to visit the highly acclaimed Kanda branch due to the long lines. Luckily, there was no line at 2 p.m. on a weekday! The back parking lot was also empty. The store was almost full, and Noge Saru usually has long lines unless you come outside of peak hours. It was a tailwind time. I ordered a "Dokuro" (soupless) ramen, which was rare, but decided to go with regular ramen since it had been a while. The pork was sold out, which was disappointing. I ordered small noodles with extra onions, egg, and green onions as toppings. However, an incident occurred. I thought I had mistakenly bought a "Petit" ticket because when the dish was served, the bowl was smaller than usual. I asked the staff, "Excuse me, is this a small size? Did I make a mistake and buy a Petit ticket?" "This is small noodles with less amount. It's small noodles with less amount, right?" "Oh, yes. It's okay ^ ^" Maybe they also have a Petit size, so I thought I might have accidentally bought a Petit ticket... I thought Noge Saru used to have more noodles than this, but it was still delicious. I remember struggling through a small noodle bowl from years ago. I easily finished it and seriously considered ordering a Dokuro with less noodles, but I'm glad I didn't have a second meal in a row haha. I felt a bit unsatisfied, but by the time I got in the car, I was full haha. I ordered with garlic and a little oil, and added extra green onions, so I refrained from adding extra vegetables. The onion, egg, and green onions still matched well. The pork was also well done. The soup was sweet as usual. The noodles were delicious. It was a delight to have less noodles... haha. It was still the best Jiro experience. Today was only half-hearted, so I vow to come back for revenge. I mostly ate vegetables, so it was a healthy lunch. A salad lunch. A brief review in the photo. It was delicious. I finished it in a flash and it was the fastest. Although I had less noodles, haha.

The first Jiro-style ramen I tried was like a richly flavored broth with lots of black pepper oil, similar to a brothless ramen with plenty of quail eggs. The pork in this Jiro-style ramen was amazing, almost all fatty meat that made me feel a rush of dopamine when I ate it. I walked 90 minutes round trip under the scorching sun to get to this place, so I decided to go easy on the noodles (2/3 portion), but I still had room in my stomach. I arrived at the restaurant around 10:45 am on a weekday and was able to eat by around 11:30 am. I got lost at the ticket machine when I first arrived, but a cute waitress guided me and even chatted with me. We ended up connecting on Instagram, which made me happy! I hope to see her again soon!

On a Sunday afternoon, I waited outside for 30 minutes. Two Ramen was exceptional as always, especially when I ordered the Wafu BBQ with "less vegetables, extra fat." I really love the Wafu BBQ, with its strong seafood flavor. I usually stick to the regular toppings, but it's nice to change things up once in a while. The only downside this time was the pork, which was a bit disappointing... It was too tough and I couldn't chew it, so I ended up leaving that part uneaten. However, overall it was still delicious as usual, so I look forward to my next visit!! Thank you for the meal!

Ramen Jiro Hachioji Saru-no-kaido Store 2 Wait: 15 people in line at arrival, 9 people at departure Time from arrival to serving: 28 minutes Day: Sunday (holiday) Time from nearest station to the shop: about a 10-minute walk 9:21 arrival 9:40 seated 9:49 served 10:00 departure Ticket: purchased in advance Purchase: Skull Paid Toppings: Raw Egg Amount: 1,100 yen (1,000 yen + 100 yen) Call: Garlic a little bit Features: Soupless, BP flavor, medium-thick straight noodles, generous amount, large pork slices, 3 operations, fast turnover Stomach: Full Thank you for the meal! It was delicious! #Ramen #ramen #ramenjiro #I love ramen #Noodlestagram #Jiro #Ramen Jiro #Jiro lover #Jiro activity #Jirorian #Jirostagram #Do you want garlic #Extra extra #Conquering all Jiro stores #Jiro style #Jiro-style ramen #Ramen Jiro Saru-no-kaido Store 2 #Saru-no-kaido Jiro #Jiro Saru #Noodle activity #Ramen activity #Keio Hori-no-uchi Station

I visited the restaurant on a weekday at 1:30 pm in bad weather and was able to get in right away with no wait. I ordered the Petit Jiro with quail eggs and added extra vegetables while reducing the noodles, and I felt that this was the best flavor and portion size for me. The soup was delicious, not too salty, and even towards the end when it started to get salty, the increased vegetables helped balance it out. The vegetables were sweet and crunchy, making it a healthy option. The pork had very little fat but was surprisingly tender and tasty. The atmosphere was calm and welcoming, making it a great choice for beginners or women. It was the most delicious ramen I've had so far!

The small ramen comes with plenty of pork and green onions, and a random flavored egg (oyster sauce egg?). The noodles are delicious, but they used to serve a larger portion. The green onions are seasoned and tasty, providing a refreshing taste. The random flavored egg has a sweet taste and a fragrant flavor, making it a perfect palate cleanser. While the soup was impressive last time, this time it is still delicious but slightly blurred.

It's delicious! It's my favorite among Jiro ramen. The noodles and soup are both junky but delicate and elegant. I feel like eating it regularly. However, when I left and said "thank you for the meal," I was ignored. I said it again to make sure they didn't hear, but I was still ignored. Of course, I finished all the soup and cleaned up afterwards, so I don't think there was a problem. Maybe there are some rules about who returns greetings and who ignores them. It's so good that I'll go again without worrying about it. *I also had the tsukemen on another day, and honestly, I would recommend this one more because it was ridiculously delicious. The noodles alone are delicious. The soup is also delicious. Mixing them together was the best. I want to eat it again. However, once again, I was completely ignored when leaving the restaurant (T_T) Do they hate me? lol

On a Sunday afternoon, I heard that Namino-ri Tsukemen was serving a limited menu, so I decided to visit. The popular restaurant had a much longer line than usual due to the special menu. I bought my meal ticket first and waited in line for about 50 minutes before being seated. I ordered just garlic flavor. The dipping sauce was served quickly, and I took a sip... It was a salt-based sauce. I could also taste some pepper, unlike the usual soy sauce-based ramen. I started by eating the vegetables and creating space to dip the noodles. The noodles were delicious, with a nice chewiness. The shredded pork (chashu) was plentiful, and I always think I could just have a bowl of it as a snack. At first, I thought the dipping sauce was a bit light for tsukemen, but as I continued eating, I realized it was quite salty. And the portion size was indeed generous. I managed to finish it all and it was a knockout as always, with just the right punch.

I'm currently at Ramen Jiro Hachioji Saru Kaido 2 at 11:50 on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. There are 6 customers waiting in line outside the store. I remember being brought to this restaurant by a friend from Chuo University during my student days. It seems like the location has changed now. Hachioji Saru Kaido 2 is known as one of the top Ramen Jiro stores with long lines. Honestly, I don't remember the taste much. I originally planned to go to Hachioji's Wagaemon, which is run by the father of the owner of Shibazaki-tei, but they were closed for summer holidays. So, I ended up at Hachioji Saru Kaido 2. I ordered a small ramen for 900 yen and added the spicy topping for 100 yen. The shop has 3 staff members - the owner and two apprentices. There are 12 counter seats and 5 waiting seats inside the shop. The apprentices are very efficient in their movements. The owner was not tasting the food as I expected, but he was eating standing up in a bold manner. It was a rare sight. The ramen arrived at 12:21. Wow, this is what Ramen Jiro is all about (sweating). The portion is huge, and the soup is emulsified, coating the noodles well. The flavor is strong, but not overly soy sauce flavored. The soup brings out the natural umami taste, so it might feel light for those who like the typical Ramen Jiro taste. The noodles are extra thick and straight, not curly. They are not too firm or too soft, just the right texture, but might stretch if struggling with the vegetables. Personally, it's the classic Ramen Jiro taste. By the time I finished, I was sweating profusely. If I were to describe it in Power Pro Baseball stats terms, it would be Power C Ramen Jiro, not emphasizing the strong taste, so it might be easy to eat for those who tend to avoid Ramen Jiro. Overall, it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I came to eat Jiro at Tamagawa Newtown. Jiro on Yase Monkey Road. You may wonder why this place? Well, it's not exactly "where there are students, there is Jiro," but there is a large Chuo University, Teikyo University, and Meisei University nearby. I stayed near Chuo University's Economics Department for a few weeks during summer vacation 30 years ago for some adult learning. I wonder what the facilities on the vast campus are like now. This time, I thought it was a great opportunity to visit. I bought my meal ticket first around 12:45 and then waited. There were 13 people ahead of me. The parking lot was full, so I had to park at a coin parking 600m away. It's about a 6-minute walk from there. The parking lot at the back of the shop may be hard to find for first-time visitors, so I have attached a photo. I was seated in about 20 minutes. There are counter seats and table seats, and the atmosphere is not quite like a typical Jiro shop. There are instructions in several places like "buy your meal ticket first and then line up," so even if it's your first time, you shouldn't feel too lost. There were the owner and two assistants, a team of three? This must be tough. They managed the operation smoothly and efficiently, which was fantastic. I ordered a small ramen with extra vegetables and garlic. I was thinking about adding more vegetables, but I saw many orders for less vegetables inside, so I decided not to add more, which turned out to be the right choice. The noodles and vegetables are quite substantial. The small size is about 300g, I think. I had visited four ramen shops yesterday and my stomach felt a bit heavy, so I was honestly a bit hesitant. However, surprisingly, I was able to eat it quite smoothly. The soup doesn't come out until you eat more than half of the mountain of noodles and vegetables. When I tried drinking from the bowl without using a ladle, I found that the soup is a slightly emulsified type with a mix of sharpness and richness. The noodles are made from strong flour, so they have a strong aroma, and despite the large quantity, they don't get soggy quickly. They are slightly flat in shape, which I like because it gives a chewy texture, and the quality and texture are excellent. When eaten in a balanced manner with the vegetables, I finished everything to the last bite. I also finished almost all the two slices of pork and the soup. I feel quite full now, so I think two meals today are enough. I'll head back to the hotel. Thank you for the meal!

I went to this place because the corner of the shop in Dentotsu is closed on Wednesdays. It was my first experience with a Jiro-style ramen! I arrived around 12:00 pm and there were about 30 people waiting outside. The wait time from lining up to leaving was 65 minutes. I ordered the large tsukemen with extra green onions. The portion was not as large as expected. The noodles were not curly, but more straight and uniform. The soup was okay, with a strong soy sauce flavor. The pork fat was plentiful and had solid pieces in it. I recommend getting extra green onions and less noodles for the best combination. Overall, the experience was like having regular ramen with the soup and noodles served separately. It felt like the shop was emphasizing that tsukemen is more of a niche option rather than a main dish.

"Curry nja ne 1050, less noodles, less vegetables. As usual, the line was long but the turnover was fast and the dish arrived relatively quickly. I've had the spicy version before, but this was my first time trying the curry. The curry flavor was delicious, hidden behind the spiciness. Thank you for the meal!"

On Sundays, they open at 9:00 AM! Today, I was hungry from the morning so I went to Noyasaru Jiro Ramen! It was around 8:20 AM on Sunday and there were already about 20 people in line! I wonder what time the person at the front of the line started waiting? Noyasaru Jiro has a system where you buy a ramen ticket and then line up, so I bought a ticket for a small ramen and joined the line. When the store opened, I rushed in and managed to grab the last seat! After about 20 minutes of waiting, the ramen arrived! It took about an hour in total, but it was worth it. The portion was huge, especially with extra vegetables! The char siu was delicious, although one piece had a lot of fat. The soup had a slightly creamy texture, which I enjoyed. Noyasaru Jiro already serves a generous amount, so be careful not to add extra toppings unnecessarily. It was a great meal!

Tabelog 3.74 TOP5000 Small Ramen (300g noodles) 750 yen, Negi (green onions) 150 yen, Shouga (ginger) 50 yen, Negi Tamago (green onion egg) 150 yen. Arrived on a weekday at 2:30 pm with about 30 customers waiting in line. Sat down at 3:10 pm and received the ramen within 5 minutes. Free topping options include "Garlic Oil." The soup is creamy without being too oily, with a rich animal-based flavor that is delicious. The noodles are thick and chewy, cooked slightly soft, and absorb the soup well. The vegetables are crunchy. The garlic and ginger are finely chopped, adding a strong kick. The oil is lightly seasoned but slightly lacking in quantity. The green onions have a perfect balance of oil and salt, very tasty. The Negi Tamago is a must-order to balance out the overall rich flavors. The pork slices are large and delicious, cooked perfectly. Overall, a satisfying bowl that makes you want to come back for more.

I used to go to Ichiro-san after moving from my hometown, where I used to go to Noyan Jiro. It was my first visit in 6 months on the first day of summer vacation, arriving at 10:15 on August 10th (Thursday). It was a weekday and also during the Obon holiday, but the line was short. The store opened promptly at 11:00, and the line had grown to 15 people (usually more than double this). I ordered tsukemen (with garlic and oil) with extra pork topping, green onions, onions, and egg. I noticed that the garlic and oil were missing, so I asked for them to be added. The pork was not as thick or chunky as it used to be at Noyan Jiro, but the diagonal cut by the owner gave it some power. Noyan Jiro is spacious inside, with strong air conditioning making it comfortable, and a wide variety of toppings for flavor variation, which is great. It was very delicious.

I wanted to eat Jiro ramen after a long time, so I visited the shop. It's a 10-minute walk from Keio Horinouchi Station and I arrived at 7:40 pm. There was a wait of 15 people, but the turnover was fast and I got inside in about 20 minutes. I ordered a small ramen for 900 yen, quail eggs for 150 yen, and extra noodles for 100 yen. I requested a little garlic and very oily, but there was no response. In the end, I asked for very oily, but there was not enough oil and they were sold out of extra pork. The soup was a bit salty and the noodles were not as delicious as usual. Personally, I feel that Jiro ramen is not enjoyable without a sufficient amount of pork. While it may not be appropriate to expect good customer service at Jiro, the lack of even a word on the way out was really bad. I have visited many popular Jiro shops before, and I used to think that the Noyarumichi store was the most delicious, but the taste was not as good as usual (maybe it varies by day) and the service was poor, so it was disappointing. I will stop visiting this shop. Thank you for the meal.