I have been going to the office more frequently, and I was worried that if I kept eating out for lunch every day, my Engel coefficient would increase. However, even buying food at convenience stores can be quite expensive. So, I decided to revisit the restaurant in Kamiyacho that I think is the most delicious and offers good value. This restaurant, called Tenraiken, is owned by Mr. Shinji Maeda of RUNA SEA. I visited the restaurant about 5 years ago, but I didn't go because I hesitated to wait in line. However, since I was alone this time, I decided to give it a try. I purchased a meal ticket before lining up. You can even buy it with PayPay. I chose the Amber Soy Sauce Ramen with flavored egg for 630 yen. It's amazing that you can get a flavored egg with this price. After waiting for about 5 minutes, I was able to enter the restaurant, handed in my meal ticket, and in about 5 minutes, my ramen was served. The clear and beautiful soy sauce ramen looked appetizing. The soup is light and not overpowering. It has a very well-balanced flavor. The noodles are thin and straight, which goes well with the soup. The flavored egg is seasoned well throughout. The temperature was also good. The taste, appearance, and price are all excellent. The restaurant is clean, and they still have partitions in place. Moreover, it's not a chain store. Celebrity-owned restaurants often tend to deteriorate quickly due to the desire to make profits, but this restaurant maintains its ethical style. If I were to point out a weakness, it would be the lack of the wickedness that people often seek in ramen. People don't just seek "good for the body" or "purity" when eating out; they also look for "bad for the body," such as sweet, salty, and oily flavors. That's why places like Ramen Jiro thrive. The soy sauce ramen at this restaurant lacks a strong flavor or the overwhelming feeling after eating. So, I think the addictive nature is low because the brain is not imprinted with strong stimuli like meat or extra-large portions. Nevertheless, I really appreciate the concept of this restaurant and feel Mr. Maeda's kindness. Apart from soy sauce ramen, they probably have impactful flavors like miso, chicken salt, and mixed noodles, so I would like to challenge those next time.

Located just 20 seconds from the west exit of Kaguracho Station, this ramen shop always has a line during lunchtime. Although it is known that the rock band LUNA SEA's YUKI co-produces the shop, it is a delicious place even without that title. The highlight of this place is definitely the Amber Soy Sauce Ramen (500 yen), which combines quality and cost-effectiveness, and the addictive Taiwan Mazesoba (650 yen) popular with women. I visited two days in a row, so I will review both dishes. First, the Amber Soy Sauce Ramen. The noodles are thin curly noodles, topped with green onions, mizuna, and chashu. The charred green onions enhance the aroma of the soy sauce broth. The noodles seem to have changed, becoming stronger and better at absorbing the soup. While other menu items are gradually increasing in price, this dish remains affordable at just one coin, a testament to YUKI's commitment. This time, I tried adding ginger for the first time, and it was a perfect match. The portion sizes here are generous compared to other places. Next, the Chicken Salt Ramen. The seasonal menu items here are always of high quality, making it a monthly pleasure to visit this shop. This month's elegant Chicken Salt Ramen is outstanding. The soup, a mix of seafood and chicken, is consistently excellent. The noodles are the same as the Amber Soy Sauce Ramen. The broth, initially seeming light, transforms into a spicy salt soup when mixed with the accompanying spicy egg. In addition to the regular chashu, the dish also includes chicken thigh and breast chashu, showcasing the tenderness of sous-vide chicken. This shop excels in meticulous ingredient preparation and high-quality ramen, all while maintaining a sense of affordability. YUKI's attention to detail is evident in the monthly limited-time menu items, which are consistently exceptional. I have been looking forward to visiting every month for the past three years. I'm just a regular fan... not necessarily a LUNA SEA fan. I will continue to add photos of the monthly limited-time menu items whenever possible. Every month, every month, thank you for the delicious meals!

I had the Amber Soy Sauce Ramen (500 yen). I always wonder how long they will keep this price for such a consistently delicious ramen. I arrived around 9 pm and there happened to be a line at the restaurant. It's a common sight during lunchtime, but I was surprised to see a line at night as well. I also noticed a few foreigners. People used to ramen from overseas might be surprised by the price and quality here.

When I come to Kamiyacho, there is a pretty good chance I will stop by Tenrenken. It has been a year and a half since I last visited. I ordered the usual amber soy sauce ramen for ¥500. I was prepared for a price increase since it had been a while, but the price remained the same. It really shows the effort put in by the restaurant. I was worried that it might have become cheap and tasteless, but after taking a sip of the soup, I realized it was just as good as before. To be able to enjoy it for ¥500 in this season, especially in Minato-ku, is such a great deal. However, this time the ramen came out in about 2 minutes after sitting down, which was faster than usual. The noodles were a bit firmer than usual, but it was still acceptable. Overall, I definitely want to come back to this restaurant. So, when you come to Kamiyacho, how about giving it a try?

I visited around 10pm on a regular day. The restaurant was not full, but quite busy. I purchased my meal from the ticket machine outside the store, and it was convenient to be able to use electronic money. I had the Taiwan-style mixed noodles (¥750-). It wasn't very spicy, in fact, it wasn't spicy at all. The vinegar paired with it was excellent. The most notable thing was the price. To be able to enjoy delicious Taiwan-style mixed noodles for ¥750 in this location is fantastic in itself.

Located just a 1-minute walk from Kagurazaka Station, "Tenraiken Kagurazaka" is a popular ramen shop owned by a famous drummer who also has a branch in Kojimachi. The exterior of the shop is easy to spot with its glass windows, making it inviting for passersby. Inside, the decor is chic with a black and white theme, featuring a counter with 5 seats, 3 tables for 4 people, and 1 table for 3 people. During my visit around 8:40 pm, there were a few customers inside. The menu displayed on the ticket machine offers a variety of soy sauce, salt, and miso ramen options, as well as maze-soba and daily specials. I decided to keep it simple and ordered the "Amber Soy Sauce Ramen." Once seated, I received my bowl of ramen after a 7-minute wait. The soup was light yet flavorful, with a hint of roasted green onions adding a nice aroma. The thin straight noodles complemented the soup well, providing a satisfying texture. And all of this for only 500 yen in Kagurazaka – talk about great value! If you're curious, be sure to check this place out! 【Menu】 - Amber Soy Sauce Ramen: 500 yen

I tried the amber soy sauce flavored ramen egg for the first time. The soup had a strong kombu broth flavor and was light. What stood out to me was that the noodles were not smooth and slippery, but rather firm with a strong wheat taste. I would like to try the mixed noodles next time.

For the location, the ramen here is quite cost-effective. I heard it's produced by someone from LUNA SEA. The noodles seem different from before, but they are cheap and delicious. This time, I added shrimp powder to the amber soy sauce flavored ramen with seasoned egg. Oh, this shrimp powder would also go well with miso. I'll try that next time. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived around 9 pm. The seats were almost full, so I had to wait until a table became available before being seated. I ordered the flavored egg ramen. Maybe I have a poor sense of taste, but the smell and taste of sesame oil were too strong for me, and towards the end, my tongue felt numb. Next time, I'll try the miso ramen instead.

In the office district of the city center, you can enjoy delicious soy sauce ramen for an amazing price of 500 yen. The broth is well-made and the location is convenient. It's hard to imagine how they make a profit at such a low price. I look forward to trying their mixed noodles next time.

The simple old-fashioned ramen at this place is reasonably priced and the atmosphere is very cozy. Many solo female diners were there, making it very welcoming. The taste was a bit salty, but the simple ramen and soup were very delicious. It's a great find since there aren't many ramen shops around here!

When you want to eat a lot at a slightly late hour on a regular day, this is the place. Luckily no line, I entered right away. Today I had the large serving of Taiwan-style mixed noodles. Still delicious! Maybe I'm getting used to the taste, but I feel like I want a bit more spiciness. Next time, I want to challenge with more Sichuan pepper!

After returning to the inn with sweat dripping, I took a bath and felt like I didn't want to go out for a meal. So, on my way back from the business site, I decided to stop by a restaurant. The Taiwan Mazesoba (with extra rice) reminded me of Taiwan with its mild seasoning that had little spiciness or numbness. I sprinkled a little chili vinegar from the table on it. I felt like I wanted to sweat a little more and enjoy the cool night breeze on my way back to the inn.

①This is a review of the cheapest amber soy sauce ramen only. It seems like they are trying hard to maintain this price, and there are some amazing techniques woven in to make even cheap ingredients delicious. ②On Monday at around 13:30, I went to "Da Ormo" even though they were closed for lunch on Mondays. I feel like this has happened before? I wandered around thinking about where to go instead, and at around 13:55, I passed by Tenraiken where people were lining up. Ramen again?

I found a restaurant that caught my eye while searching on Tabelog. I decided to come for dinner during a break from work. The restaurant was almost full and seemed to be getting more customers even after I arrived. I ordered the Amber Soy Sauce Chashu Ramen with flavored egg. While waiting, I noticed the noodle-making machine from Mikawa-ya, a noodle shop I like, which raised my expectations. The soup had a light yet rich flavor. The noodles were smooth and chewy, and very delicious. The chashu was flavorful and satisfying, and the flavored egg was also delicious. It was a great meal.

I arrived at 11:30 and was able to enter without much of a wait. By the time I finished eating, there were about 6 people waiting outside. I ordered the all toppings for 1050 yen. It was served within a few minutes. The broth had a shrimp flavor. The chashu and noodles were light and delicious.

I used to live nearby and used to visit once a month, but since I moved, I now only go once a year. The prices are still cheap and delicious, and it was not uncommon to see many students lining up. However, when I visited after a long time, I was shocked to see that the price of the Taiwan Mazesoba had increased from 600 yen to 750 yen. I purchased the Taiwan Mazesoba for 750 yen and added cheese topping for 150 yen from the ticket machine. I visited around 3 pm on a weekday, and the seats were full, so I had to share a table. The dish arrived in about 5 minutes after handing over the ticket. The taste was as delicious as always, but towards the end, I noticed a change - there seemed to be less Sichuan pepper than before. I used to add more Sichuan pepper to give it an extra kick, but this time it seemed to be lacking. Nevertheless, it was still delicious, and I convinced myself that it was just a one-time occurrence. I will make sure to ask for more Sichuan pepper next time. Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since my last visit. With the transition of COVID to the fifth category, the lines here have returned to how they used to be. The number of lunch restaurants in Kamiyacho has decreased, so it feels like the lines are even longer than before. Even after 2 PM, you can still see lines forming in front of the store. Because of this, I've been avoiding coming here. On this particular day, I ended up having a very late lunch. It was already past 3 PM. I thought maybe at this time, I could go in without waiting in line! But even at 3 PM, the restaurant was almost full, which was surprising. I ordered the Taiwan Mazesoba for 750 yen. Last time, I had the most popular and cheapest soy sauce ramen, so this time I wanted to try the shrimp soba that caught my eye before, but it seemed to be a limited item and I couldn't find it on the menu. So, I went with my second choice, the mazesoba. I was seated at the counter. Soon after, the Taiwan Mazesoba arrived. It had a strong aroma of fish powder and chives. I started mixing it well. I'm not a fan of raw eggs, but for some reason, it doesn't bother me with Taiwan Mazesoba, which is strange. The mazesoba had a punchy and junky flavor, but the base sauce was well-made, so it didn't feel heavy. It was delicious. I ate it with gusto and halfway through, I added vinegar to change the flavor, and before I knew it, I had finished it all. Hmm, it's a bit lacking. I think I'll get some rice. I added a small bowl of rice. Mixing it with the remaining sauce, my stomach was satisfied. Thank you for the meal. If you can eat for this price in Kamiyacho, then it's worth waiting in line. On this day, there was an unusually high rate of orders for miso ramen. It caught my attention. Next time, if I'm late for lunch again, I'll try the miso ramen.

On my way back from the dentist, I stumbled upon a ramen shop with a long line at Kamiyacho Station called Tenraiken. The name sounded familiar, and it turns out it's produced by Shinya, the drummer of LUNA SEA. I tried the Amber Shoyu Ramen, which was light and delicious, with a nice touch of shrimp powder. It was truly impressive.

It's cheap, so I sometimes eat it as a snack when I'm a little hungry, and for 500 yen, the cost performance is really good. The clear soy sauce-based soup has a good balance of fat floating on top, and it also has plenty of green onions and chashu. It's delicious enough to satisfy your hunger and has good cost performance. However, sometimes the restaurant smells a bit... from the back... maybe it's the toilet or the location? Thank you for the meal! #Kamiyacho #Tenraiken #AmberSoySauceRamen

It's just past 2 p.m. on a regular day. There's only one group waiting outside the restaurant and I quickly get seated. I felt like having the Taiwan Mazesoba that I had before, so I ordered the large serving today as well. Even with the large serving, the taste was so good that I finished it all in no time. The price is also really good, considering it's under 1,000 yen. I definitely want to come back here again for more!