I visited around 18:50 on a regular day. It's been a while since I last came... The restaurant was full, with 4 people waiting outside. Oh, you have to buy a meal ticket first, right? (It's been so long since I had to wait in line) I bought a drink from the vending machine and waited in line. After about 20 minutes, they suddenly called for 5 people to enter. I hurried to buy a meal ticket at the entrance and found a seat. I ordered the Cold Ramen (1,250 yen)↑ Kobayashi Ice Special. It's 150 yen more expensive than last year. As long as it's delicious, it's all good (laughs). I got water, chopsticks, and a spoon and sat down. They asked me about the noodle portion, and I requested the regular amount. In less than 10 minutes, my order was ready. I asked for a little garlic, vegetables, spicy oil, and extra pork fat. The dish was served shortly after. The portion was huge! I wondered if I could finish it all, but after the first bite, I knew I could (laughs). The pork was grilled and cut into easy-to-eat pieces this year! Or maybe it just looks like a lot because it's pre-cut? (^_^;) Wow, it's delicious! It's always good, but the pork is amazing! The soy sauce-based sauce of the cold ramen paired perfectly with the cold, chewy thick noodles! The vegetables and sauce were cold and perfect for eating a lot! The watercress, bean sprouts, green onions, and spicy oil were a great match. The sweetness of the oil was irresistible. It was so delicious... I avoided the garlic until the end, but when I mixed it in the second half, it became extremely spicy (laughs), much spicier than the spicy oil... If I had mixed it all, I wouldn't have been able to eat it (^_^;) Despite the price increase, I was completely satisfied with the deliciousness! My jaw was a little tired, but I was so engrossed in eating that time flew by! Thank you for the meal!

I had the Kobayashi Ice Special. It's a Jiro-style cold noodles dish with a strong influence of Hiyashi Chuka. The sauce is completely Hiyashi Chuka, but when you add oil and table sauce, it balances nicely between refreshing and hearty. I'd like to try the regular version next time!

#My way of living#Shinjuku underground ramen#Shinjuku exclusive cold tantanmen special for 1540 yen#This year's ramen adventure 308th bowlVisited "My way of living" for the 5th time and ordered the Shinjuku exclusive cold tantanmen special for 1540 yen with extra garlic. The cold tantanmen was incredibly delicious, with the spicy tantan paste mixing well with the hand-kneaded thick noodles, creating a flavorful and spicy experience. The slightly sweet char siu pork was a perfect addition, but I think it would be even better with thinly sliced or seared char siu. The very sweet char siu pork paired perfectly with the tantanmen.

Overall satisfaction rating: 45 points out of 100. The cost performance quality is 65 points, service is 10 points, and cleanliness is 45 points. The restaurant is extremely hot inside like a sauna, making it difficult to focus on the meal. The flavor is on the strong side, suitable for those who prefer intense tastes, but it was too strong for me and lingered the next day. Additionally, there was a lack of attention from the staff, as they did not take orders until prompted and seemed disorganized in their interactions. The preparation and handling of ingredients also appeared careless. It was not a pleasant experience as a paying customer. Order details: Ramen for 900 yen. Appearance: Bean sprouts, vegetables, thick-sliced chashu. Taste: Chashu was dry, flavor was very intense, and the thick curly noodles seemed inconsistent in taste without the use of a timer. Location of the restaurant: A 5-minute walk from Hakusan Station. Thank you for the meal.

#My way of living#Shinjuku underground ramen#Shinjuku limited special grilled chashu feast ramen for 1980 yen#This year's ramen adventures 295th bowl, limited pop-up shop, I visited "My way of living" for the third time in a row. I ordered the special grilled chashu feast ramen for 1980 yen without garlic. The noodle portion was average, but the 7 huge chunks of chashu were overwhelming, and I could only finish 6 out of the 7 chunks. The sweet and delicious soup made it a bit difficult to keep eating, and I couldn't finish the soup either because of the richness and sweetness of the chashu. Considering the price, I think the cost performance is good, and I recommend it to those who really want to indulge in chashu. The soup of this Shinjuku limited special grilled chashu feast ramen for 1980 yen was closer in richness and sweetness to the soup of the previous Shinjuku limited special dipping noodles than the 1100 yen ramen I had before. The noodles seemed to absorb the flavor and color of the soup, similar to the "My way of living" soupless Shinjuku 1,150 yen maze-soba. I feel like the intense sweetness and richness would make the chashu extremely fatty. The previous Shinjuku limited edition ramen was incredibly delicious. Also, the interior of the shop was hot, which affected my enjoyment of the meal.

I visited Ore no Ikiru Michi for the second time in a row and ordered the Shinjuku limited edition special tsukemen for 1,430 yen without garlic. The cold noodles with thick noodles and a rich animal-based sweet soup are delicious, so I recommend ordering it without garlic. The noodles could be even tastier if they were boiled a little longer to compensate for the cooling time. During the limited period, if you have the time and money, I highly recommend trying the cold tantanmen S, Kobayashi I.S, and soupless options. Also, since I had the garlic version last time, I want to try the Shinjuku limited edition special chashu ramen with a generous amount of chashu for 1,980 yen without garlic to fully enjoy the sweet soup.

Hakusan. The path I live on is Hakusan. Ramen for 900 yen. It can be said to be inspired by Fujimaru. The incantation is "Yasai Ninniku Abura." And because the oil looks delicious, I added extra oil in a separate dish with the incantation "Masimasi." It's not as fierce as Fujimaru, but the oil and vegetables are delicious! It's mild but tasty. The garlic is lethal. The noodles are firm. The meat is plentiful. It was delicious.

I visited Ore no Ikiru Michi for the first time. I ordered Ore no Ramen Shinjuku Edition for 1100 yen with garlic oil. The soup was delicious but the garlic was too strong, so I couldn't finish it. Next time, I want to try it without garlic.

A Jiro-style ramen restaurant located just a 1-minute walk from Shirayama Station. I ordered the ramen (900 yen) with garlic vegetables. The vegetables, consisting of bean sprouts and a little cabbage, are delicious when soaked in the soup. The chashu pork slices are huge and very tasty, with a sweet flavor. Overall, it's a very authentic Jiro-style ramen shop with delicious chashu pork. Thank you for the meal. I want to go again!

Nevertheless, I was overwhelmed by the volume when it came out. The pork ramen regular size. Not only the volume, but the chashu was incredibly delicious. The noodles were thick curly noodles that mixed well with the soup and were also delicious. It was a good decision not to go for the large size easily. Even as a regular large size customer, it seems just right with less noodles. It was a ramen that I will never forget!

Around 3.56, Kobayashi Ice Special's Hiyashi Chuka for 1250 yen. I ordered extra vegetables, garlic, and extra oil. The portion was said to be larger than a regular ramen. The sweet and sour soy sauce-based dressing of the Hiyashi Chuka paired perfectly with the firm and chewy thick noodles that were perfectly chilled. The spicy garlic, shredded ginger, and chopped red onions as toppings kept the overall taste refreshing until the end. Mixing in the generous amount of lard added a sweetness and oily richness to the dish. The slightly smoky seared pork chashu added a junk food-like appeal and increased my appetite. However, I ended up getting a bit tired of the dish towards the end due to ordering extra oil. It is recommended to order the regular amount of oil instead.

I tried the Kobayashi Ice Special at Hakusan for the first time. It was more like a refreshing cold noodle dish rather than a Jiro-style ramen. The separate plate of fat was incredibly delicious, and when you dip the noodles in it, it gives a Jiro-style ramen taste and was quite tasty! I think the Kobayashi Ice Special won't disappoint fans of this style.

Located in the stylish neighborhood of Bunkyo, this Jiro-style ramen shop offers delicious ramen with toppings like spicy negi. I recommend adding moyashi (bean sprouts) for that perfect crunchy texture. The highlight is definitely the pork, which is incredibly tasty. The seared pork bursts with flavor as soon as you take a bite. The soup is also rich and flavorful, with a strong soy sauce base. The staff, despite being short-handed, efficiently run the shop with impressive skills. I am grateful for the prompt service and the consistently delicious ramen. I will definitely be back. Thank you very much.

Good evening. I am Kozue, a beauty acupuncture therapist. The other day, I visited a ramen shop called "My Way of Living" in Hakusan. The shop is located a little down the Tohoku 301 Highway from Hakusan Station, near the Hakusan-shita intersection. The menu is not very extensive, and this time I ordered the ramen for 900 yen. It seems like the shop operates in a similar style to the Jiro ramen shops, where they ask about the amount of noodles, vegetables, fat, and garlic before serving. I saw a note that if you want less noodles, you should inform them before handing in your ticket, so I did. The portion was quite generous even with less noodles. There was a lot of garlic, fat, and bean sprouts. The noodles were thick and chewy. The soy sauce-based soup had a sweet taste. The flavor was rich, so eating it with the bean sprouts balanced it out nicely. The chashu (sliced pork) was very thick and delicious, with minimal fat and a tender texture. Most of the customers were men, but there were also groups of women enjoying the hearty ramen. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

This is a famous ramen shop called "Ore no Ikiru Michi," run by Mr. Kobayashi, a former Yokohama BayStars player known for his Jiro-style or Fujimaru-style ramen. Located a 2-minute walk from Shirokane Station on the Toei Subway Mita Line. It was a hot day with the sun shining brightly at over 30 degrees. I arrived around 12 pm on a weekday and there was no line outside, lucky me! Inside the shop, there was Mr. Kobayashi and one young male staff member. I ordered the Kobayashi Ice Special for ¥1250 at the ticket machine on the left side of the shop. The shop has a L-shaped counter with 13 seats. With the heat, about half of the counter seats were still empty, lucky again! I grabbed some water, chopsticks, and a ladle and took a seat. After waiting for about 10 minutes, they asked if I wanted garlic, and I ordered extra everything. First, the vegetables. The vegetables were cooked perfectly and then cooled in cold water, giving it a great texture. The acidity was amazing, almost like a cold Chinese dish! The noodles were chewy. The unique wheat flour flavor of the noodles was enhanced by being cooled in cold water. And the ice-cold temperature of the Ice Special lived up to its name. It was a special, chewy, extra thick noodle cold ramen. There were plenty of pork pieces in it, but it wasn't very juicy. Adding extra oil and changing the flavor made it more interesting. For those visiting the shop for the first time, I recommend trying the ramen. But for those who have had the ramen here many times, I recommend trying this advanced dish. It's also recommended for those who want to try the chewy, extra thick cold ramen. Another satisfying meal today. Thank you, chef!

Arrived around 2:30 pm on a regular day. In front of the shop, there is a vending machine selling the familiar oolong tea from the Jiro series. About one-third of the seats were already taken, but we were able to enter without waiting. The interior of the shop has only a counter with 15 seats. I purchased a ticket for the pork ramen for 1300 yen at the ticket machine. Although you can increase the noodle portion up to 500g for an additional 200 yen, I decided not to do so this time since it was my first visit. Before sitting down, I picked up water, chopsticks, and tissues next to the ticket machine. When handing over the ticket, you can specify the noodle firmness, noodle quantity, and order without soup. I requested firm noodles only. After being seated, I checked the table seasoning. There were sesame seeds, pepper, and a red liquid (spicy sauce), quite a luxurious selection! After about 5 minutes, I was asked for my order, so I requested extra vegetables, extra pork fat, and the secret menu item, extra spicy pork fat. The pork ramen with 300g of noodles (extra vegetables, extra spicy pork fat) was served. The first thing that caught my eye was the additional pork fat that came separately, despite the ramen already having a decent amount of pork fat typical of Jiro-style ramen. Furthermore, an additional separate plate of spicy pork fat was served in the same amount as the regular pork fat, which was amusing. The vegetables consisted mainly of bean sprouts, and although the quantity was more than it appeared, when combined with the exquisite pork fat and seasoning, I found myself finishing it in no time! The pork consisted of three large pieces that filled the bowl, and the uneven and hearty pork typical of the Ramensho series was exquisite. The noodles were curly thick noodles similar to the Fujimaru style, which absorbed the rich and creamy emulsified soup well, creating a delicious harmony. I enjoyed dipping the noodles in the separate plates of pork fat like dipping noodles, and adding various table seasonings, making it easy to enjoy flavor variations. As for the spicy pork fat, it left a slight spiciness in the aftertaste, making it a recommended topping for those who are not fond of spiciness. After placing the dishes on the counter, wiping the table, and disposing of the tissues and trash in the garbage can next to the ticket machine, I said "thank you for the meal" and left. The atmosphere of the shop was bright, and there was no sense of urgency to eat quickly, making it a recommended shop for Jiro-style beginners who want to indulge in pork and fat. I look forward to visiting again to try the limited miso ramen and soupless ramen.

Popular Jiro-inspired ramen shop in Shirayama. Visited at 11:30 am on a weekday. It's always packed at night, but thankfully it was not too crowded. Ate the bean sprouts, noodles, and meat one after another, completely engrossed in the meal. Felt guilty about my weight but enjoyed the meal. It had been a while since I had Jiro-style ramen, so I ordered extra garlic and ended up smelling like ramen for a while.

This shop is a famous ramen restaurant called "Ore no Ikiru Michi" run by the former Yokohama BayStars player Kobayashi, who is the husband of the well-known Kinya Tanaka's baseball team player Ayumi Kataoka, near Shirokane Station in Bunkyo Ward. It is known for its Jiro-style or Fujimaru-style ramen. I arrived a little before 12 on a weekday and there was no line outside. Inside the shop, I didn't see the owner or Kataoka-san. There were two young male staff members. I ordered the Ramen for ¥900 and extra pork for ¥200 at the ticket machine on the left side of the shop. The shop has an L-shaped counter with 13 seats. Today, there were still about 3 empty seats at the counter. I waited for about 10 minutes. They asked if I wanted garlic. I ordered garlic, vegetables, and spicy oil. The spicy oil was delicious for changing the taste. The soup was a bit sweet and the noodles were more like Fujimaru-style rather than Jiro-style. I personally like the thick noodles and I enjoyed eating them with the crunchy vegetables. The thick chashu slices were delicious and tender. The raw egg topping added a mild flavor when mixed with the noodles. I added the spicy oil halfway through, which added a nice kick to the dish. By the time I finished eating, there were already 3 customers waiting. Although the situation is tough for restaurants due to the impact of COVID-19, I hope they continue to provide delicious ramen as long as they have fans. I was very satisfied with my meal today. Thank you, chef! 🍜

I suddenly felt like eating a strong miso ramen after watching a previous episode of SUSURUTV, so I decided to visit for the first time. It was my day off from work, so I had planned to go jogging and have ramen as a way to finish off the day. I ordered the miso ramen with extra pork, light noodles, garlic, and oil. The pork was as tender and flavorful as the reviews said. The noodles were firm and satisfying, just as I had imagined. However, even though I was hungry, I found that I couldn't eat as much due to the fatigue from jogging. I managed to finish the meal, and I was glad I had ordered light noodles. I already feel like going back again.

The ramen had vegetables, oil, and garlic. I had high expectations because I had been to the shop in Boston before. Both the noodles and the soup were good. Unfortunately, there was a bad timing this time. It was disappointing that some parts of the pork were smelly and I couldn't eat them, probably because they were spoiled. I tried to avoid those parts, but the smell transferred to the soup as I ate more, making it difficult to enjoy. It was a pity.

I revisited my path of life @ Shirayama. By the way, it seems that a Ueno store will be opening around May 2023. It looks like a solid pork mountain @ Ueno store will be opening nearby, so it's good to be adventurous, haha. It was a little before 9 pm and the restaurant was half full. I remembered that the last time I was here, the Kobayashi Ice Special was honestly not that great, haha. When I arrived at the restaurant, there was a large poster on the door. "Limited-time Miso Ramen"! What!? I was all set to eat the regular ramen with garlic and fat, but plans changed. Miso Ramen for 1100 yen with free toppings of garlic and fat. While waiting, I checked out various things. The guy next to me was eating a small portion of noodles. He's a light eater, haha. The kitchen had a staff of two. I saw them put a tablespoon of white magic powder into the soup. Amazing, right? On the table, there was soy sauce, chili oil, pepper, and sesame. There was someone who ordered the "dried fish brothless" from the menu. It was my first time seeing it. The staff recommended customizing it with dried fish vinegar, egg, and having the dried fish slightly firm. The Miso Ramen arrived! Huh? The soup looks reddish and different from what I imagined. Oh well. I took a bite...hmm! The flavor is weak! I felt like adding the soy sauce on the table, but if I did, it wouldn't be miso ramen anymore, so I continued eating as it is. But the flavor is still weak... The noodles were thick and had a chewy texture. I wonder if the noodles used to have a lower water content in the past. Oh well. The noodles don't really lift up the miso soup. It doesn't mix well. This is troublesome, haha. The pork was huge. It felt a bit dry today. Not great. The extra fat comes in a separate dish. Oh...the fat in the center is cold today...When I dipped the noodles and ate them, they were delicious. Today, the weak flavor of the miso ramen was saved by the saltiness of this fat, but if it was the regular ramen, I might have given up on the fat. I managed to finish it. Overall, the limited-time miso ramen was quite mediocre. I would rate the miso ramen 2.5 stars. The basic ramen is still the best, right? My stomach is full. But the satisfaction level is low. Am I the only one who thinks that the noodles from the past were better? I wonder...I have high hopes for the Ueno store. Thank you for the meal. 2023.03