From the morning or because it's morning, a period drama is playing on the TV in the restaurant, which is a bit loud and annoying. The interior of the restaurant is relatively new and clean, but it feels like a temporary location and lacks enthusiasm. Although it's advertised as a ramen and gyoza specialty shop, the menu has more alcohol options, so the direction of the restaurant seems a bit off. I ordered the ¥600 ramen, which is quite a deal for the area. The appearance of the soy sauce ramen looks traditional and the clear soup looks delicious. The aroma is strong with soy sauce, but I didn't feel much depth in the broth or soup. When I tried the soup, it tasted a bit salty. Personally, I prefer a lighter taste with a stronger broth, so it felt a bit off to me. The noodles are decent, but they don't seem to be from a noodle specialty shop, more like supermarket fresh noodles. The toppings were also mediocre, with no standout ingredient. I believe that ramen is a matter of personal preference, so I recognize that it might just not be to my taste. Perhaps it's due to the location, but it's commendable that they are open 24 hours. Thank you for the meal.

The staff were not friendly or welcoming, no greetings. I ordered the char siu ramen, but the noodles were like instant noodles and the soup lacked flavor, overall not tasty. I was prepared for the low price, but still disappointed. They do have alcohol, so maybe it's good for a casual drink, but I won't be going back.

I finally visited the ramen shop called "Sugamo Ramen," located about an 8-minute walk from the north exit of JR Yamanote Line Sugamo Station, which I had been curious about since it opened in May 2022. This place is open 24 hours a day. I went for some ramen as a late-night meal after drinking until morning. They offer soy sauce ramen and curry ramen, as well as appetizers like gyoza. This time, I ordered the soy sauce ramen in a large serving! It came with 2 slices of chashu, menma, naruto, and greens on top, with straight noodles. The soy sauce-based soup is light and delicious. I forgot to order the gyoza, which is also a popular menu item here.

Soy sauce ramen for 600 yen. I visited around 6:30 on a weekday. There were no other customers when I arrived, only one came in later. It's run by a mother on her own. They also have bottles of Kinmiya and Black Nikka, although it's not listed on the menu. They give you a stamp card, and after 10 stamps, you get free gyoza.

I will give 1 star for the first time. The taste is full of instant feeling and not delicious, like a hobbyist running a shop. It feels like having a casual home-cooked meal at a friend's house. Anyway, I want them to take their shop more seriously. Also, the name "Sugamo Ramen" is confusing because it is the same name as a once delicious ramen shop that existed, so if they want to call themselves "Sugamo Ramen," they should put in more effort.

Today, I had some free time in the morning as planned, so I had a few ideas in mind and was unsure which one to choose. I decided to head to Sugamo to try the "Sugamo Ramen" for breakfast! "Sugamo Ramen" is a popular restaurant that opened in May of this year (2022)! Personally, when I heard the name "Sugamo Ramen," it reminded me of a famous "Chatcha-style ramen with back fat" shop that I had a soft spot for. I did some research and found out that the location was near the Toshima Market, similar to the previous shop, but the ramen itself was completely different. However, the fact that they were open 24 hours and served "morning ramen" intrigued me, so I decided to have a quick breakfast ramen here and then head to my planned destination to have a leisurely morning. I arrived at the shop by walking down Shirayama Street to the right (towards Itabashi) from the north exit of Sugamo Station. The shop is located on the 1st floor of an apartment building, with a narrow entrance but with red flags indicating ramen, making it easy to spot from a distance. The interior of the shop was small with only L-shaped counter seats. When I visited around 7:15 am today, there was one customer already seated and no one else waiting. I purchased a ticket for the basic soy sauce ramen (600 yen) from the ticket machine on the left side of the entrance, feeling a bit indecisive. After placing my order, the soy sauce ramen arrived in a few minutes. It had a very simple appearance, with a clear soup and slightly curly flat noodles. I was excited to see how it tasted! I took a sip of the hot soup, and it was delicious! The hot soup had a light and gentle taste with a slight animal-based richness and a vegetable-like base. Although the seasoning was quite subtle, it was easy to drink and I found myself sipping it involuntarily. The slightly curly flat medium-thick noodles were smooth and slippery, allowing the soup to coat them nicely as I slurped them up. They had a good chewy texture, a slight wheat fragrance, and a good mix with the soup, but I felt that the lack of seasoning prevented the flavor from fully expanding. The chashu was thinly sliced pork belly rolls, and the slightly sweet seasoning gave it a distinctive flavor. The bamboo shoots had a crunchy texture and a light seasoning with chili oil, making them delicious. The greens, which I think were Chinese cabbage, added a light bitterness as an accent. There were chopped green onions on the table for self-service, and adding them gave a nice flavor and texture accent. Finally, I savored the remaining soup once again, and as I drank it slowly, I found that it had a light yet rich taste with a subtle seasoning that didn't bother me. My impression of the ramen improved significantly, and I couldn't stop drinking it until I finished the bowl. Overall, the price range seemed reasonable, and the ramen had a good value for money. Although there were some aspects that I couldn't fully appreciate, such as the toppings and the subtle seasoning, the soup itself was light yet flavorful, and I was completely satisfied. I think the location near the Toshima Market is convenient, and the 24-hour operation makes it very user-friendly. I would definitely visit again when the timing is right!

I went for a morning cycling ride and decided to go a little further this time. I rode from Niiza to Route 254 towards the city center, passing through Ikebukuro and arriving at Sugamo. After seeing the hedgehog-shaped Jizo statue, I felt hungry and stopped by this ramen shop. I ordered the ramen set meal for 800 yen, which came with ramen, gyoza, and rice. The taste of the simple Kitakata ramen was delicious and satisfying. The gyoza was small and had a strong crispy texture, which paired well with the ramen. The soup of the Kitakata ramen and rice also complemented each other nicely. The shop is run by a female owner and her daughter, who I assume are from Kitakata based on their dialect. Their warm and friendly way of speaking made me feel cozy and comfortable.

Thursday morning, I visited "Nest Kamo Ramen" where the situation was chaotic as the ducks were returning to their nests! There were three other customers already seated at the counter. I ordered the following from the ticket machine: Ramen for 600 yen. The ramen had a light soy sauce broth as shown in the appearance. It was simply delicious. The clear soup was gentle and easy on the tired body. The slightly twisted thin flat noodles were well coated in the soup. The restaurant seemed to have opened recently. The owner seemed to be from the Aizu area, so as someone from Kagoshima, I felt a bit out of place. The middle-aged lady managed the restaurant alone, but she provided excellent and considerate service. Thank you for the meal.

Around 4 o'clock, I felt like eating ramen so I looked it up and found a place nearby. It was a typical neighborhood Chinese-style ramen. The portion size wasn't that big, so personally, I think getting the large size would be better. If there are other places open at the same time, I might prefer trying those instead.

Sugamo Ramen - 10 minutes walk from Sugamo Station, Thursday, around 5 am, no other customers, Soy Sauce Ramen for 600 yen. After drinking too much in Ikebukuro, I took a taxi home in the morning and felt like eating ramen around 5 am. I had already eaten miso ramen for dinner, but I was craving ramen again. I am addicted to ramen. This shop is open 24 hours, which is rare in Sugamo. And it's only 600 yen, very cheap. Since I was the only customer, they made it quickly. For 600 yen, you get 2 slices of chashu, menma, komatsuna, and it's a great deal. The soup is like the traditional light Tokyo soy sauce ramen, perfect for finishing off a night of drinking. I was a bit drunk when I visited, so the taste was a bit fuzzy, but overall, it's a good and affordable place. It's just a few minutes from my home, so I want to come back again. Thank you for the meal.

I had soy sauce ramen and gyoza. The soup had a gentle flavor that was perfect for finishing the ramen. The chewy chashu, crunchy menma, and komatsuna were all delicious toppings. The gyoza had a generous filling that paired well with the ramen. Thank you for the meal.

They stay open until morning. You can get the owner's enka CD.

24-hour service is great! The taste is simple, so it might be good as a way to finish off a drink. lol

The ramen tastes good.