The nearest station is Nishi-Waseda Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, located along a street heading south towards East Shinjuku from Meiji Street. The restaurant specializes in beef noodles and xiaolongbao (soup dumplings). The address is in Okubo 2-chome. I visited for the first time around 11:30 am on a weekday. The interior has mostly counter seats with a few tables in the middle. There are pictures of xiaolongbao menu items covering one wall, with a jumbo size where you can suck up the soup with a straw from the center hole. For lunch, you can choose between beef ramen with rice, or beef ramen with xiaolongbao or half fried rice as a set menu. I chose the latter with xiaolongbao. As it approached 12 pm, nearby office workers and female customers speaking Chinese started to appear. The food was served after about a 10-minute wait. I asked for no cilantro in the beef noodles, which is the default. The soup appeared slightly cloudy with red spicy oil floating on top. The noodles were soft like udon, topped with beef chashu. The spiciness from the red oil was moderate, making it easy to eat with the refreshing beef bone soup. The xiaolongbao were not the jumbo size as shown in the pictures, but rather a normal size with 2 pieces. They were enjoyed with black soy sauce and minced ginger. When bitten into, the soup overflowed, making it a challenge to eat without spilling. They were hot and filled with plenty of filling, which was delicious. PayPay is accepted for payment. I would like to come back at night to try sucking up the xiaolongbao with a straw, and also to try other Chinese dishes like dumplings and appetizers.

I thought it was unusual to see "888 yen" displayed on the ticket vending machine. The conclusion is that it was actually 880 yen. This shop had a unique and appealing atmosphere. When I visited in the evening, there was only one older man working who could hardly speak Japanese, so communication was a bit difficult. However, I felt a warm and gentle presence, which made me feel at ease. The interior of the shop had a chaotic feel, but there were many interesting things to see. It seemed to be popular among Chinese customers, as more and more people came in. Overall, there was a relaxed vibe that was oddly comforting. I ordered the "Beef Noodle Soup" (880 yen) with "Soy Sauce Beef" (1,280 yen) as shown in the photo. Looking back, I realized that the menu listed the "Soy Sauce Beef" as 1,280 yen before tax, but I paid the full amount in cash. The beef noodles were freshly made on the spot, which I observed. It seemed to follow the same process as the Lanzhou ramen shop. The noodles were delicious, probably in the category of medium thick noodles. The beef bone herbal soup had a simple and delicate flavor. It was seasoned with a generous amount of chili oil, making it quite spicy when mixed in. The sliced daikon radish added a nice touch. Compared to the Lanzhou beef noodle shops in the local Ikebukuro area, I found this one to be quite tasty. It had a healthy, simple, and refreshing taste due to the lower umami content. The Soy Sauce Beef was like beef char siu in appearance. It may sound strange, but that was the vibe it gave off. It was served with a mountain of bean sprouts and topped with additional soy sauce and green onions. It had a flavor that was also addictive. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal. I would like to visit again and try something different. I really liked this place. (By Kyoka Shuusora, 4/8/2022) (7 reviews/3.08)

I went to a restaurant where the noodles multiply like money - one becomes two, two becomes four. I ordered the beef noodles (thin noodles) and they were delicious. The soup was clear but flavorful, and the noodles were smooth and had a good texture. The beef slices were thick and satisfying.

- Lanzhou Beef Noodle ¥880 tax included * Noodle type: Daikan selected About a 3-minute walk from Higashi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line, this Chinese restaurant has recently appeared, offering Lanzhou beef noodles. It seems like there has been a sudden increase in the number of restaurants serving Lanzhou beef noodles lately. Upon visiting for lunch on a weekday, there was one customer ahead of us and two groups behind us. The menu includes Lanzhou beef noodles as well as various regular ramen options. What's interesting is that you can choose from 9 types of noodles. I decided to try the Lanzhou beef noodles with the "Daikan" noodles. The order arrived in less than 10 minutes. The clear soup with thick noodles floating in it appeared. There was a modest amount of lean char siu on top. The vegetables included daikon, green onions, cilantro, and white sesame seeds sprinkled on top, along with a generous amount of bright red chili oil. The visuals were just like the Lanzhou beef noodles that have been popular recently. The Daikan noodles I tried for the first time were wide, flat noodles with a chewy and bouncy texture. They were thick like udon but lacked the stickiness, offering a good bite. The soup, despite being a clear salt-based broth, had a relatively strong flavor that didn't get overshadowed by the noodles. The large amount of red oil in the middle caught my attention. The soup didn't seem too sour or spicy, but my body reacted with a cough as I ate. It was delicious, but I realized after eating that it contained a lot of garlic. Even though the soup had a subtle saltiness, the garlic gave it a powerful kick. The ingredients included thinly sliced beef with little fat, slices of daikon, and fragrant cilantro. The beef had a subtle hint of cinnamon, which added a nice touch. With four slices of beef, I was satisfied after eating. After finishing the meal, I felt satisfied but could have eaten a bit more. The Daikan noodles were delicious. With the option to choose from 9 types of noodles, I'd like to try the others as well. Thank you for the meal.

The coriander adds a nice accent. The char siu is made from beef, not pork, so it's very satisfying. The noodles are hand-made each time, so they are uneven but very chewy and delicious. The soup has a strong salty flavor but is light, so next time I would like to try thinner noodles to better mix with the soup.

- Ramen registration number: 3779th place - 2020th bowl: 1061st - 2020 Lanzhou Beef Noodles (Okubo, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo) - Lanzhou beef noodles ¥880 - Instagram: tsukasan777 - Twitter: tsukasan2010

I tried this place for the first time! The beef ramen was light, but the half-fried rice was pre-made and cold, so it was not good! I won't come back again.

I tried the Lanzhou beef noodle soup from the menu board. You can choose from 9 different thicknesses of noodles. The beef bone soup had a rich flavor with hints of star anise and cilantro, which was refreshing. The chewy noodles had a satisfying texture and were very delicious. Thank you for the meal.

It's delicious here. I don't speak much Japanese, but this place is run by the same owners as the neighboring xiaolongbao shop. So when you order noodles, they bring them over from the next door. The xiaolongbao is also delicious, and I often buy some souvenirs like sweets and meat buns to take home.

I was surprised to find out that such a terrible, fake Lanzhou beef noodle restaurant exists in Japan. The shop in Ikebukuro run by Mongolian people is also quite bad, but at least they hire Muslim workers. I wonder if they use Dashi stock to make their soup cheaply. It seems like the Japanese food blogger who writes about anything related to inbound tourists for the Olympics is being targeted by the Chinese.