I arrived in Joetsu and visited a ramen shop that ranked 3rd at the New York Japan Fest 2019 with a rating of 3.7 on Tabelog. The shop is called "KUCHE." It's a popular spot with a stylish and calm atmosphere. I ordered the "tsukemen (KURO)" for ¥1000 and added an option of rice for an extra ¥100. The presentation was beautiful with noodles in one bowl, dipping sauce in another, and toppings on a separate plate. The dipping sauce had a unique and addictive flavor, a mix of soy sauce and seafood essence. The noodles were smooth and had a great chewy texture. The chashu was tender and juicy, the seasoned egg was flavorful, and the radish added a nice touch. I couldn't resist ordering rice to mix with the amazing dipping sauce. The staff also offered to dilute the sauce with a light broth, making it easy to finish. From start to finish, the tsukemen was delicious and definitely worth trying!

I visited this restaurant for lunch. I had been curious about it for a while. I ordered the Tsukemen KURO. The dipping broth is served on top of a dipping plate. I'm not a fan of stacking the plate on top of the bowl. First, the dipping broth. It is rich but delicious. It is not greasy. There is also fish powder in it. Some reviews mentioned a sweetness that reminds them of yakiniku sauce. I can understand the sweetness, but I'm not sure about the yakiniku sauce comparison. Sweetness can be a matter of personal preference. I'm okay with it. The noodles are medium-thick and round, and they go well with the dipping broth. The chashu on top is very tender, which is fantastic. I am satisfied with this, but if you like meat, the extra chashu might be a good addition. The egg is slightly firm in the center, leaning towards half-cooked. Overall, it was a well put-together tsukemen. Thank you for the meal.

Thank you for the impressive experience with your Oma-style tsukemen! The initial impact of the burnt flavor was quite delicious. The soup with a strong punch of seafood flavor was also very satisfying until the end. I would like to try the ramen next time. I will definitely visit again!

I visited KUCHE for the first time, a restaurant I had never had the chance to try despite being close by. I ordered the KURO tsukemen. It was a hot day, so I opted for tsukemen instead of regular ramen. The dipping sauce was made with soy sauce that had been slightly burnt, creating a unique flavor profile. It appeared rich but was surprisingly light and had a creamy taste that lingered. It's difficult to accurately describe the taste of the dipping sauce, but it had a nice balance of richness and lightness. Overall, I highly recommend trying it out if you're in the area of Kami-Shinjo, which is known for its competitive ramen scene.

I tried the recommended tsukemen. The toppings were a bit lacking, but the chashu was decently tasty. The egg was a regular boiled egg, with some bamboo shoots. The soup was delicious, although I'm not sure what it was made of. The restaurant had around 10 seats, so there was a bit of a wait. I'd like to try their ramen next time. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the popular tsukemen restaurant KUCHE in Joetsu. I ordered the recommended tsukemen KURO, which is known for its burnt soy sauce flavor. The restaurant has only counter seating, so I waited for my order at the counter. The tsukemen KURO arrived, with toppings neatly arranged on a separate plate - chashu, half boiled egg, and kaiware. The dipping sauce was a strong soy sauce-based KURO with a hint of burnt flavor. The sauce had a meaty soy sauce base, but I found the sweetness aftertaste a bit too much. It reminded me of dipping the noodles in barbecue sauce. My friend enjoyed the barbecue-flavored tsukemen, but I was not a big fan of the sweetness and barbecue sauce taste. Overall, it was a divisive tsukemen, with some liking it and others not so much. Despite the high ratings on Tabelog, it didn't quite match my preference for tsukemen. Thank you for the meal!

(Translation) This is a shop located in Kamishinjo, Osaka. I visited after a long time (3 years). I ordered the tsukemen KURO (medium noodles) at the counter for 1,100 yen (tax included). It arrived in about 7 minutes. It was delicious as always! The rich dipping sauce and chewy thick noodles are a perfect match. I really enjoyed it. Thank you for the meal.

I visited a popular ramen shop in Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka for the first time! I arrived on a Saturday afternoon at 1 o'clock and was seated immediately without having to wait outside. The shop had a cozy atmosphere with only counter seats available. I ordered the tsukemen kuro, which had a rich and creamy dipping sauce with chewy thick noodles. It was delicious!

Write your name on the waiting list and wait under the shade of a tree at Ramen KURO. The price is 950 yen. The soup is hot. The curly medium-thick noodles are delicious. The soup has a complex flavor with the umami of pork bones and seafood, as well as the acidity and umami of fermented foods. Mix the soup well at the beginning to blend the flavors. The noodles are slightly curly and chewy with a good texture. The toppings include chashu, half-seasoned egg, kaiware radish, seaweed, green onions, homemade chili oil, cheese, black pepper, and sansho pepper. The parking lot for this visit is SystemPark Mizuho 1-chome Parking, 200 yen for 40 minutes from 8:00 to 20:00.

Nagomi's homemade chicken bowl for 850 yen - Situation - I arrived at the restaurant around 9:25 PM on Monday. It was full, so I had to wait a bit before entering - Couple points - If you order two, you can share. - Taste etc. - The noodles are thin and resemble somen, maybe due to the type of wheat flour used. It has burnt green onions, and the char siu is lightly seared, which I liked. It has shiso, so some people may not like it. The soup is made from dried fish and soy sauce. I prefer the tsukemen-style base. The bowl with grilled chicken and crunchy onions was definitely delicious. - Other - Cashless: No, Tissues: Paper napkins available, Restroom: Yes, Motorcycle parking available. For cars, there is a parking lot nearby. If you have any dislikes, let them know in advance and they will accommodate you.

KUCHE＠Kamishinjo (Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka) Ramen KURO ¥950 Rice Topping ¥100 Seared Cheese ¥350 Score 4.0/5 ★★★★☆ A unique, one-of-a-kind ramen that doesn't resemble anything else, with a Western? Italian? No, Mexican? twist! One of their signature dishes is the "tsuke KURO," which is essentially a ramen version of it. I remember the tsuke KURO being somewhat like a Bolognese. The ramen here is similar, but with a lighter broth compared to the tsuke, almost like a dry soup, with the addition of chili oil giving it an ethnic touch. While I enjoyed the ramen, I still prefer the excitement and surprise of the tsuke, making it my favorite. As for the rice topping at the end, I had a craving for cheese and boldly requested seared cheese as a topping, even though it's usually meant for the tsuke or as an initial topping. The staff kindly accommodated my request and served the rice and seared cheese separately. It turned out to be a great combination, as the soup pairs perfectly with rice, making the rice topping a must-try! The "KURO" here is truly unique and stands out from other ramen shops, so I highly recommend checking it out! - Other Information - Saturday, before 8:00 PM, 1 group of 2 people (just us), wait time for food was 10-15 minutes. Recently, I stumbled upon their Tokyo branch in Nishi-Waseda and was pleasantly surprised by how delicious it was. I decided to visit the main branch with a gourmet friend after a baseball game. The "risotto topping" at the end of the meal was incredibly delicious, and I wanted to recreate it even slightly, hence my order of rice and seared cheese. My friend ordered the tsuke KURO and seemed satisfied, which was great to see.

About a 5-minute walk from Hankyu Kamishinjo Station. A slightly stylish restaurant for lunch. There are many delicious ramen shops between Hankyu Kamishinjo Station and Hankyu Awaji Station, it's quite a competitive area. Even on weekdays, there were customers waiting and writing down their names. I ordered the "tsukemen KURO". The thick dipping sauce looked rich, paired with slightly thick and chewy noodles. Delicious! It seems like the sauce contains burnt soy sauce with meat and seafood. When you slurp the noodles, various ingredients come along, adding to the enjoyable texture. The remaining dipping sauce was delicious until the last drop when mixed with soup. Thank you for the meal!

This shop, which placed 3rd in the 2019 New York Ramen Contest, offers a dipping ramen called KURO created by a former Italian chef. The dipping sauce has a unique flavor with a strong taste of burnt soy sauce. I personally like the rich flavor that comes from the combination of bonito flakes and pork bone.

I arrived at the restaurant at 11:40 on Monday. There were about 3 groups of customers already there. There were still seats available at the counter. I sat at the counter and ordered the Tsuke KURO (regular). Both the soup and noodles were very delicious. It seemed like many other customers ordered medium or larger portions than the regular size. The regular size might be a bit small for some people.

When it comes to KUCHE, it's all about their tsukemen with burnt soy sauce soup! It's hard to describe, but it's delicious!! When I heard they had a ramen version of this tasty tsukemen, I had to try it. Toppings include homemade chili oil, cheese, black pepper, green onions, sprouts, chashu, and half an egg. I took a sip of the soup... so good. It's hard to put into words, but it's a rich, creamy soup with a punch. I love rich soups like this. The noodles are medium-thin and straight, which goes well with the rich soup. The egg is half-cooked, and although it may not be obvious at first glance, it's there. They recommended adding rice at the end, and although I didn't order it, I'm sure it would be delicious. I didn't get the rice and just finished all the soup. I will definitely come back for more. Thank you for the meal.

I went around 1 pm on Saturday. There was about a 20-minute wait. I usually order the KURO tsukemen, but this time I tried the HAKU. The bowl was very hot. It wasn't as rich in flavor as the KURO, but it had a strong seafood taste and was delicious.

On weekdays before 7:00 PM. 2 customers arrived before me, then 1 customer after me. Upon entering, I was greeted with a cheerful greeting, which made me feel very good. The staff members at the restaurant engage in a lot of conversation. I ordered the "kuro tsukemen" for ¥960 with extra noodles. It took about 8 minutes. The noodles seemed to be homemade, but honestly, I didn't find them particularly delicious. They lacked a special flavor and firmness. The soup was prepared by heating it strongly, similar to miso ramen. It had a strong bonito or seafood flavor. The soup was rich and sweet, with a strong taste. Personally, I felt that with thin noodles, the soup was too overpowering. The chashu was on the smaller side. It was tender and flavorful, but the meatiness was mostly lost in the soup. The egg had no flavor. Surprisingly, the greens were good, providing a refreshing contrast to the rich soup. As a side note, they worked well as a palate cleanser. The taste was good. Personally, I would rate it around 3.7 based on taste alone, but when considering the customer service and the atmosphere of the restaurant, the overall rating seems reasonable at 3.3.

It was very delicious. A unique taste. It seems to fall under the category of rich seafood, but it's not that heavy. It's rather light. However, the flavor is strong. It's hard to explain, but it was just really delicious. I want to go back again.

I recently visited the popular tsukemen restaurant Kuche located near Juso Station, known for its intense ramen battles. I ordered their signature dish, Tsukekuro, which features a rich and flavorful dipping sauce with a generous amount of meat, paired with firm and chewy medium-thick noodles. I highly recommend trying their "gohan wari" option, where you mix rice into the leftover dipping sauce. This dish is a must-try with its delicious seafood broth. Don't miss out on this unique dining experience in the ramen battleground of Juso Station!

I recently visited the popular tsukemen restaurant KUCHE located near Juso Station, known for its intense ramen battles. I ordered their signature dish, Tsukekuro, which features a rich and savory dipping sauce with a generous amount of meat, paired with firm and chewy medium-thick noodles. I highly recommend trying their "gohan-wari" option, where you mix rice into the leftover dipping sauce. This dish is a must-try for ramen lovers in the Kansai region.

Popular menu item "KURO tsukemen" has been transformed into ramen at KUCHE! The "KURO ramen" is packed with chashu, seasoned egg, seaweed, chili oil, cheese, black pepper, and green onions, making it a hearty and satisfying choice when you're craving a substantial meal. KUCHE is a unique ramen shop that won 3rd place at the New York Japan Fest 2019, and is highly popular in the competitive ramen scene of Joushinjo, Osaka. Address: 1-5-32 Zuiko, Higashiyodogawa-ku, Osaka, 533-0005 Hours: 11:30-15:00, 18:00-21:45 (Closed on Wednesdays) Phone: 06-6732-9133 Access: 5-minute walk from Joushinjo Station Price range: Up to 999 yen Thank you for reading until the end! Your likes and saves would make us very happy.