Visited at noon on a weekday. Two customers were already there. A woman was eating fried rice, and I impulsively ordered the fried rice set meal too... I should have just ordered it as a single item... While I was eating the salad, the fried rice arrived first. The fried rice was neither good nor bad. The main dish, Taiwanese ramen, tasted spicier than when I had it somewhere in Nagoya before. Next time, I might try ordering the Italian dish as a single item. The garlic fried rice also looked delicious. I received a 100 yen discount coupon when leaving, but I wonder if I can use it for lunch? I should have asked. Thank you for the meal!

Today is Sunday, but I had to work... and it was a busy type of Sunday... I checked in at a lively bar in Shinbashi at night, and ordered Taiwanese ramen (salt) and garlic fried rice. First, the Taiwanese ramen... very clear soup, refreshing taste, perfect for hot weather. When combined with the spicy minced meat, it's definitely Taiwanese ramen. The deliciousness of the minced meat stands out more than in the soy sauce soup. The garlic in the ramen is strong, but the garlic fried rice is just as good. The garlic flavor and texture are both very strong. These two dishes are delicious with a strong garlic flavor... no one can beat me now! ✨

Closing ramen. It's still hot, but I'm starting to crave miso ramen. When I went to Misokuma, there was a line. Instead of waiting in line, I went to the famous Taiwanese ramen shop in Nagoya. It was crowded, but there were seats available for two people. One Qingdao beer, two bowls of Taiwanese ramen. Spicy! Delicious! This spiciness and garlic are addictive. Phew, it was delicious. I regret not ordering the garlic fried rice.

I'm really sorry. I tried the Taiwan ramen from Ajisen, a restaurant originating from Nagoya, as a way to finish off a night of drinking. The fried rice here is even better than their famous Taiwan ramen. Also, the foreign staff members are very friendly. I'd like to try visiting this place as my first stop next time.

On Friday night, I had dinner in Ginza while on a business trip, then took a walk to Shinbashi. I remembered that there was a restaurant called "Ajisen" there, so I decided to visit. The restaurant was very crowded. As someone from Nagoya, I was happy to see that Ajisen was accepted in Tokyo. Since I was there, I decided to end my meal with just a bowl of Taiwanese ramen. I sat at the counter, and soon the ramen was served. It looked a bit different. The soup was okay, but it felt a bit lukewarm. The minced meat was not that great. When I slurped the noodles, I realized that it was completely different from what I expected. It wasn't delicious. The noodles were too thin, and they didn't mix well with the soup, so the noodle flavor was weak. As a person from Nagoya, I felt lonely and disappointed that the taste was so different.

I was told it's famous by an acquaintance and decided to try it out while out and about. It's apparently well-known in Nagoya, but it was my first time hearing about it. Despite the intense heat, it was quite an experience to eat spicy ramen in the cool New Shinbashi Building.

味仙 新橋駅前店 The garlic at Amisen Shinbashi Ekimae store is too strong, it's a disaster! As of September 5, 2023, the Tabelog rating is 3.10. It's the height of summer horse racing season! So, as usual, I went to the horse races with my former colleagues, the KB couple, and their studio-working friend, Y. It was my first real outing since recovering from COVID. I still have some lingering symptoms, but I managed to make it through the day. After the races, we had our usual post-event gathering. I can't really give a proper review of the food because my taste and smell haven't fully returned yet, but I've been to Amisen several times during my business trips to Nagoya, so I have an idea of what the food is like. I just found out that they opened a new store in front of Shinbashi Station recently, on June 5, 2023. I'll definitely be using this new location more often in the future, but beware of the strong garlic smell it leaves on you after eating there! The restaurant is located near Shinbashi Station, just south of the tracks, with a yellow and red exterior. The interior has a cozy Chinese town feel, and there's a second-floor seating area if you're in a group of 3-4 people. If you're dining alone, you can watch the live cooking on the first floor. Amisen started in Nagoya's Imaike district as a Chinese-Taiwanese restaurant and is known as the originator of "Taiwanese Ramen." There are multiple branches under the Amisen name, each with its own menu and flavors, so there might be some variation in quality. The founder's five children have each opened their own Amisen stores, with different flavors and management styles. I've been to the main store and the Yaba branch in Nagoya, but the one in Tokyo, managed by the third son, seems to be more actively expanding. Amisen Shinbashi Ekimae store is managed by the third son, and they have multiple locations in Shinbashi. The store is small and has a local Chinese charm. The staff all speak basic Japanese. The kitchen is on the first floor, and dishes are brought up by elevator. The service is quick, and you don't have to wait long for your food. We started with a toast of "White Horse Highball" for 500 yen. It had been more than two weeks since I had alcohol, so I got drunk pretty quickly. KB wanted to try some sweet potato shochu, so we ordered a bottle of "Kuro Kirishima" for 3500 yen. When he tried it on the rocks, he said he could only taste the alcohol and none of the sweet potato's unique sweetness or flavor. My taste buds are still recovering, so I couldn't really tell the difference either.

I heard that the delicious Taiwanese ramen restaurant Meisyan from Nagoya opened in Shinbashi, so I went to visit. Unfortunately, the food and presentation were not up to par. The stir-fried vegetables had too much garlic, but the stir-fried pork belly and chicken wings were almost the same as in Nagoya, which was a relief. However, the main attraction, the Taiwanese ramen, was completely different. It might be better to think of it as a different restaurant from the Meisyan in Nagoya.

We visited the restaurant on Friday at 6:30 pm with 4 people. The restaurant was already more than half full, and there was a 2-hour time limit. We were seated on the second floor, where there was only one female staff member handling everything. The food was very delicious and satisfying, but unfortunately, the service provided by the staff was very poor. They repeatedly forgot our drink and food orders, and even forgot our ramen and drinks each time. It seemed like they were not even trying to take our orders and appeared to be quite irritated. When we placed our last order, they forgot about it and when we reminded them, they said it was already past the last order time. Lastly, the ramen was placed on the table in a careless manner, causing the red soup to splash onto my boss's white shirt. It was a disappointing experience overall.

Nagoya Aisen, the new location in Shinbashi. Opened in June 2023. Located near the west exit of Shinbashi station. I didn't have high expectations because the Aisen in Aichi has a different taste (I personally prefer the Yaba store) and I've been disappointed by the ones in Tokyo in the past. The restaurant has a first floor with a counter, a few tables, and an outdoor seating area. The second floor is unknown. I ordered the Taiwanese ramen (average), stir-fried vegetables, and some small dishes. If you eat it as regular Chinese food, it's not bad. The Taiwanese ramen is different, they told me to mix it well. It's like a version of Danzai noodles? (It's becoming real Taiwanese cuisine...) It's similar to the retort Taiwanese ramen sold in Nagoya's Aisen. In that sense, it's quite faithful to the original taste. However, if you don't think of it as Aisen, it's not that bad. I might try other dishes next time.

I visited the newly opened branch of the popular restaurant Ajisen in Shinbashi, which has two locations in the area. The first floor was crowded, so I was seated on the second floor. I ordered a Qingdao beer, Kobukuro, and pickled vegetables while waiting for my ramen. It was my first time trying Kobukuro, and it was delicious! It had a crunchy texture that went well with the green onions. I also ordered the ramen, choosing the Italian Taiwan ramen and clam ramen. I opted for the Italian ramen with double the spiciness since I am used to eating spicy food. When the ramen arrived after about 7 minutes, I was surprised to see that it was red in color! It had garlic, green onions, meat miso, and a sprinkle of coarsely ground chili pepper and oil floating on top. Despite its appearance, the spiciness was manageable at first, but it gradually intensified as I ate. I pushed through and finished the entire bowl, although my lips and stomach were burning. To cleanse my palate, I tried the clam ramen, which was soothing. I heard that the African ramen at Ajisen is even spicier, four times the spiciness of the Italian ramen. I wonder if I can handle that level of heat. Ajisen has different levels of spiciness depending on the branch, and I haven't been to the main branch yet, so I would like to visit it someday.

This dish doesn't look like it's from an alien, so what would an alien dish look like? However, despite the spiciness, there was a depth of flavor. The spiciness definitely accumulates and lingers in the mouth, making it hard to eat towards the end. The stir-fried greens were gentle... The condiments with the rice were delicious, and also gentle... The garlic fried rice allowed us to enjoy the raw garlic to the fullest! However, it might be better to enjoy all of these dishes before trying the African dish...

This time of year has come again... many lovely Chinese restaurants are closed for the "Obon" period in areas like Nihonbashi and Ginza. But fear not, this reliable restaurant is open for business! Today's specials are Taiwan Mazesoba and Lu Rou Fan. Taiwan Mazesoba is a noodle dish inspired by the Taiwanese ramen at a Nagoya restaurant, developed by Hanabi. It has a similar concept to the dish at Hanabi, but with a miso flavor that sets it apart. It is a delicious bowl of noodles. The Lu Rou Fan is consistently delicious as well. As the portions at Hanabi are on the smaller side, these two dishes together are about the same amount as a half portion of their regular ramen, if not a little more. Enjoy!

I think my first visit to Tokyo was in Kanda, and then I quickly visited OPEN. New Shinbashi Building in Shinbashi after seeing a flyer. Among the Aisen restaurants in Tokyo, this might be my favorite. It's a place mainly for drinking that opens at 5pm. I usually start with a drink and Gyoza, then decide on dishes based on my condition and schedule for the next day, focusing on Garlic Fried Rice and Taiwan Ramen. This place is newer than other branches, so the restaurant is clean and the staff is attentive, making the experience enjoyable. I tried the Salted Taiwan Ramen for the first time this visit, and it was a hit. Adding coriander topping makes it a refreshing dish. I'm now curious to try the Salt Italian Ramen.

When looking at the signboard and interior, it gives off a Chinese town atmosphere. Surprisingly, there are Japanese staff inside. The service is excellent. I ordered the Taiwan Ramen, which seems to be their specialty. The soup is refreshing with a hint of spiciness. The noodles are just regular Chinese noodles. You can also adjust the spiciness level, and I'm curious about trying the strongest level of spiciness. Thank you for the meal.

Platt, today's dinner was a stroll around Shinbashi Station. Exiting from the JR Shinbashi Station Karasumori Exit, turning left, crossing the signal towards Hamamatsucho direction, entering Shinbashi Nishiguchi Street along the railway tracks, turning right at the first T-junction, and walking a bit, you will find the "Ajisen Shinbashi Ekimae Store" on your left. At 5:10 pm on a weekday, two staff members, a male and a female, were calling customers in front of the store. I hesitated for a moment, but then thought it's been a while since I had "Taiwanese Ramen." I made a U-turn and asked the male staff if there was a seat where the air conditioning hits the most, and he said there was one available, so I entered. Inside the store, there was a kitchen at the back and on the right, with counter seats on the right and table seats on the left. I was guided to a two-person table seat that was the second from the front on the left, as it was the one with the best air conditioning. There were a total of three customers inside, two women and one man dining alone. I sat down at the table and checked the menu. The menu included various noodle dishes, vegetable dishes, meat dishes, seafood dishes, dim sum, tofu dishes, rice dishes, and desserts. I had already decided to have the "Taiwanese Ramen," but I noticed that there were new menu items like "Taiwanese American" and "Taiwanese Italian," which I had not seen before. I stuck to my initial choice and ordered the "Taiwanese Ramen" from the male staff. I waited while reminiscing about the last time (6 years ago) I had eaten "Taiwanese Ramen" at Ajisen Yaba Store. After 4 minutes of waiting, the "Taiwanese Ramen" was served. I took a sip of the soup, which was a chicken-based soy sauce soup, avoiding the spicy parts, and found it to have a gentle flavor. Mixing in the Taiwanese minced meat, I could taste the meat's umami and the spiciness and garlic from the minced meat blending into the soup, creating a stimulating spiciness.

I visited late at night ^_^ The medium-thick curly noodles were chewy and delicious! The soup was spicy and refreshing with a rich flavor, also delicious! There was plenty of minced meat, and I couldn't stop chasing after the green onions until the end. Thank you for the meal!

One of the famous Nagoya specialties, Taiwan Ramen, is served at the popular restaurant called Aisen. Although there was only one store in Kanda in Tokyo before, it's great to see a new store opening in Shinbashi. I ordered Taiwan Ramen for 800 yen and Garlic Fried Rice for 900 yen. The minced meat on top of the Taiwan Ramen has a great flavor, and I pretty much dip everything in it. It's also quite spicy. The Garlic Fried Rice has a strong garlic kick, perfect for garlic lovers. The portion size is not that big, so you can easily finish it alone.

It's a bit different from Nagoya, maybe a little more effort is needed to match the atmosphere of Shinbashi. There seem to be too many staff members, so managing shifts better might be a good idea. I have high hopes for the future, but since the storefront is open, make sure to take measures against insects and rodents!

Because the company has ties to Nagoya, I often visited Aisen in Imaike and Yaba-cho whenever I went to Nagoya. From the live performance by Kobukuro, to the chicken wings, vegetables, and Taiwanese ramen, everything tasted delicious with the beer that I don't usually drink. Even though I have visited the locations in Kanda and Shinbashi New Shinbashi Building in Tokyo a few times since they opened, something feels different. It might be because they are not directly related to the main store or Yaba-cho. However, my expectations and memories of Aisen are strong, so I visited the location in Uchisaiwaicho with my subordinates. It still felt a bit different, but all the dishes have the addictive spiciness, umami, and appetizing garlic aroma that make them delicious. It's truly a blessing to be able to easily enjoy their food in Tokyo. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely visit again.