おでんおかず
Revisited at 11:00 on a Saturday in December 2022, approximately 7 years and 6 months since June 2015. This is my first time posting, and this "Shinshin-tei Ichijoji Store" is a ramen restaurant famous for its original "white miso ramen" located in the fiercely competitive ramen district of Ichijoji. Personally, I have a deep connection with "Shinshin-tei" as I used to frequent the shop near Teramachi Nijo during my student days (now closed). Since the Nijo shop closed, I have visited this sister store several times in search of that taste, but this time was a long-awaited revisit. In this area, there are several ramen shops I want to visit again, such as "Gokkei," but on this day, I only had eyes for "Shinshin-tei." Just as the noren curtain was being hung, I followed a couple (2 people) waiting to open and took a seat at the counter. The interior of the shop has 3 counter seats (with a significant space between each seat for COVID-19 measures) and 3 two-person table seats, making it a cozy space. I checked the menu on the wall and ordered the following:
- White Miso Ramen: 820 yen
- Yakimeshi Set: +380 yen
* Both prices include tax
When I come here, I cannot miss the "white miso ramen." After that, customers kept coming one after another. By 11:10, the shop was full! (Afterward, there were customers waiting outside!) Half of the customers seemed to be local regulars, showing a clear difference in clientele from other popular ramen shops in the area. The shop is run by an older sister and an elderly woman who appeared later, managing everything together. The "yakimeshi" was not perfect, but it had a good balance of fluffiness and moisture, with a good seasoning. And the "white miso ramen" here is just delicious! Everyone has their own preferences, but personally, it's one of my top favorites among miso ramen (^.^) The balance of white miso flavor, vegetables like bean sprouts and onions, and chashu is excellent, making it a superb dish! Ah, it was delicious! Thank you for the meal! I hope this place continues to thrive as one of those restaurants you want to keep coming back to.