The other day, I visited a newly opened restaurant called Nagaoka Ginger Ramen Shoganoyu. It was my first time trying Nagaoka ginger ramen. I love ginger, so I couldn't resist trying it. I went inside and bought a food ticket. It was easy to understand, even for someone like me who struggles with ordering. I decided to go for the Black Pork Chirashi Ginger Ramen with lots of delicious-looking pork slices. When I sat down, they served me warm ginger tea, which was perfect for the cold weather. There were ginger vinegar and ginger soy sauce on the table, all very tempting. Finally, the ramen arrived, loaded with pork slices. The soup was delicious with a strong ginger flavor, and the noodles were nostalgic. The pork slices matched perfectly with the ginger soup. I tried adding some ginger vinegar and ginger soy sauce to the soup and noodles, and it was a fantastic flavor combination. The soft-boiled egg with ginger flavor was also delicious. The ginger was just right, not overpowering, and I could adjust the flavor with the sauces provided. I can't wait to go back again soon.

Located near the Shibuya Station New South Exit in Shibuya-ku, Tokyo. I visited the restaurant on Saturday at 3:22 pm after reading reviews on Mairevi and adding it to my list of places to visit. Upon entering the entrance that resembled a bathhouse, I purchased a ticket for Black Ball Ginger Ramen with Soy Sauce Flavored Egg for 980 yen and a beer for 600 yen from the ticket machine on the right side. I sat at the counter and handed the tickets to the staff. The male staff was handling everything alone at that time. There were two men and a couple as previous customers. No new customers arrived while I was there. The restaurant was playing upbeat music. At 3:25 pm, a Suntory Perfect Beer was served in a beer mug. At 3:27 pm, the Black Ball Ginger Ramen with Soy Sauce Flavored Egg was served. The noodles had a chewy texture and the soup had a delicious ginger flavor. The chashu was also infused with ginger, resembling ginger pork. The flavored egg had a creamy yolk. The toppings included spinach, green onions, seaweed, naruto, and crunchy bamboo shoots. It warmed me up. Thank you for the meal.

In various regions, local ramen has become more specialized. Niigata is known for its long and thin shape, so there are likely to be various types of ramen there. Originating from Nagaoka City, the "Nagaoka Ginger" ramen has a prominent sign along Meiji Street in Shibuya. The restaurant has a noticeable step at the entrance, and there is a ticket machine for payment in cash only. The "White Ginger Ramen (880 yen)" catches the eye with its generous portion of ginger and char siu. The char siu is delicious! The soup base is more salty than refreshing, but the overall balance of the ramen is good. The "Black Ginger Ramen (soy sauce base)" also looks appetizing. The tsukemen (dipping noodles) is also intriguing, so I will definitely revisit this place.

I was drawn in by the phrase "Niigata ginger soy sauce" and decided to try it. I usually like soy sauce so I ordered it, but even without salt, it was delicious. The ginger flavor was quite strong and it made me feel warm. The exterior of the restaurant is glass-walled, so I thought I might be stared at from outside or have my picture taken. It was delicious.

Ginger ramen?! I had never tried it before and was curious, but the soy sauce soup with plenty of ginger was delicious. The noodles were medium thickness and had a good chew. The chashu was also tasty. The pork belly ramen looked visually appealing and seemed to have lots of meat. It would be the perfect way to end a night of drinking. I would definitely like to visit again.

Today I went to work in the office for the first time in a while. It was past the peak lunch time at 1:30 PM, so I decided to try "Nagaoka Ginger Ramen Shoganoyu" near my office for the first time. It's a small restaurant with only a counter, and there were two customers already there. I ordered their most popular dish, the Black Ginger Ramen (soy sauce) for ¥880. The appearance was simple, but when I tasted the soup, the flavor of ginger filled my mouth. It's a local ramen unique to Niigata prefecture that warms you up in the cold season. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal!

White Jade Ginger Ramen 980 yen, Large serving 150 yen. Ginger ramen is always delicious and satisfying! I tried the salt flavor this time instead of the usual soy sauce, but I think I prefer the soy sauce. The seasoned egg here is just the way I like it, with a strong and flavorful taste.

Before joining the tour of the summer "Nantoka" hill in the middle of summer, I had lunch in Shibuya. It was so hot that I ordered dipping noodles. It was a high-tech food ticket system and I waited for about 10 minutes. The visual of the noodles is similar to Aoba's thick noodles for dipping noodles, but when I tried just the noodles, I didn't really feel the wheat flavor as much as the whole grain flour appearance. Huh? Also, the noodles and chopsticks didn't go well together, making it very slippery and difficult to pick up. Maybe it's because the noodles are long. The soup is quite acidic. Actually, it's quite sour. I wish the acidity was a bit more subdued. The chashu was quite dry and lacked flavor. The flavored egg was quite hard-boiled. I tried adding some grated ginger that came separately, but due to the strong acidity of the soup, I couldn't really feel much of a flavor change. Maybe ramen would have been better...

Although it's a 2-minute walk from Shibuya Station, the Shibuya Station in question is actually the rarely visited Shin-minami-guchi. It's more like the area between Shibuya and Ebisu. Disappointed by a nearby yakiniku restaurant, I stumbled upon this place with zero customers past 8 PM. Feeling anxious, I tried the shoyu ramen with ginger, and while the impact was weak, it had a decent taste. The ginger's strength slightly overpowered the shoyu's umami, but overall, it was quite well-balanced. The service was also decent. Could it be just a location issue?

Ginger ramen was a new and unique experience for me. The taste was so distinct that I feel like I want to eat it regularly. I always thought ginger was best used in dishes like ginger pork or ginger ale, but ginger ramen might just be the new favorite. It was delicious. However, on my second visit, I was put off by the lack of professionalism when a young male staff member was flirting with a young female staff member. Also, when I ordered tsukemen, I was given a chunk of ginger and a grater without any explanation. I understand that freshly grated ginger is preferred, but at least some explanation would have been nice. It wasn't written anywhere either. I also wondered why the ginger wasn't peeled.

I went to a ramen restaurant in Shibuya! This time, I visited "Nagaoka Ginger Ramen Shoganoyu". I ordered the "Black Pork Chirashi Ginger Ramen" and "Flavored Egg". Nagaoka ginger ramen is so delicious, right? It's a regional ramen from Niigata that has been gradually expanding into the Kanto region. As I waited with excitement, the bowls were served! The Nagaoka ginger ramen with grilled pork looks so appetizing. [Soup] The ginger flavor is sharp and direct, rather than simmered, it feels like they increased the amount of grated ginger in the soup. You can enjoy the direct taste of ginger. [Noodles] The noodles were cooked slightly soft, but overall, they were average in terms of firmness. [Chashu] Thinly sliced pork belly is scattered throughout the ramen. This is the charm of Nagaoka ginger ramen. When you take a bite with everything in your mouth, it's irresistible. [Flavored Egg Rating] It gets 3 stars! It reminded me of Ginger Head Bud, a place I visited before. It feels like you're eating the essence of ginger or rather, the feeling of eating ginger. It might be recommended for those who really love ginger. Enjoy your meal! --- Visited Restaurant: Nagaoka Ginger Ramen Shoganoyu Address: 3-10-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Access: 2 minutes walk from JR Shibuya Station South Exit Order: Black Pork Chirashi Ginger Ramen (1200 yen), Flavored Egg (120 yen) Business Hours: 11:00-21:15, open on Sundays Instagram: @syouga_no_yu Waiting Time: 2 minutes Closed: Open all year round Hashtags: #FollowPlease #Noodlestagram #Noodlegrammer #NagaokaGingerRamenShoganoyu #Shoganoyu #Ramen #Tsukemen #AburaSoba #JiroStyle #SoySauceRamen #TokyoRamen #ShibuyaRamen #TabelogRating3.55 #KingRating7.5/10 #ConnectWithRamenLovers #Gourmet #Delicious #Yummy #NoodleActivity #RamenActivity #Food #Japan #Delicious #Instafood

It's about a 15-minute walk from Shibuya Station. When I arrived around 9 pm on a weekday, there was only one group of customers. It's a small restaurant with a few counter seats. You purchase a meal ticket at the entrance. I had the most standard black ginger ramen. It had a strong ginger flavor and was delicious. I also enjoyed the thinly sliced chashu and finely chopped menma. I'm curious about the tonkatsu as well. Thank you for the meal.

I visited the restaurant after drinking around 9 pm. It was a small counter-only shop. I chose the black (soy sauce flavor) ramen using the ticket machine, while my companion chose the white (salt) ramen. The broth had a gentle ginger aroma that subtly tickled the nose. The noodles were firm and had a good bite, with a generous portion. The black ramen had firm noodles, while the white ramen had softer noodles, possibly due to the order in which they were prepared. It was still hot and humid in July, and the air conditioning in the shop wasn't very effective, so we ended up sweating a lot. A new male staff member was working hard. Thank you for the meal.

Today in Tokyo, there was a break in the rainy season and the sky was like midsummer. Walking around, I was sweating a lot. Despite the hot weather, I couldn't resist trying the ginger ramen. I decided to order the soy sauce ramen with extra meat. I've tried Nagaoka ginger ramen at a few places before, so I was looking forward to it. It arrived. I could already smell the ginger. When I tasted the soup, the ginger flavor was strong. Personally, I liked it. The noodles were decent. The extra meat was a bit dry, but it seemed to work well with the ginger flavor. It warmed me up, even though it was scorching hot outside. Overall, I enjoyed the taste. Thank you for the meal.

I went to try one of the top 5 ramen in Niigata that I found on Tabelog, "Nagaoka Ginger Ramen". I was excited to find ginger ramen in Shibuya, as I had tried it in Niigata and Nagaoka before! First, the soup with a strong ginger flavor really warms you up to the core! I was sweating so much that I thought I might have made a mistake eating it in the summer! The pork chashu was perfect, just the way I like it! The spinach, menma, and seasoned egg toppings were also delicious.

Nagaoka Ginger Ramen Shoganoyu @ Shibuya White Ginger Ramen + White Rice... A specialty shop in Shibuya for Nagaoka ginger soy sauce ramen. I like Nagaoka soy sauce, but I hadn't been here before because it seemed like a corporate chain. This was my first time visiting. They had black and white options, and I chose the white one which seemed to have a stronger ginger flavor. The soup had a good ginger taste and was delicious. However, the chashu pork was just okay. And the rice was not good. It was watery and clumpy. I thought the rice issue was simply a result of improper cooking. #ramen #tsukemen #noodlesagram #rameninstagram #ramen #TokyoRamen #ShibuyaGourmet #NagaokaGingerSoySauceRamen #GingerBroth

I had about 3 hours of free time over the weekend, so I decided to visit the off-track betting site in Shibuya for the first time in a while. On the way, I saw a sign for "Shiyouga no Yu" and realized that I hadn't been there in almost a year. Even though I had just eaten lunch, I decided to go in. I ordered the Black Ginger Ramen for 880 yen. Inside the kitchen, three staff members were busy. Despite it being midday and the restaurant being empty, they seemed to be preoccupied with something. I later realized they were using the same kitchen for the new abura soba shop on the second floor. The food arrived in about 5 minutes. The ginger-flavored soup was still delicious as before, but overall, the flavors seemed a bit blurry. The noodles were not drained properly, and I couldn't help but feel that the staff's hearts were not fully in it, perhaps because they were multitasking with the second-floor kitchen. The excitement I felt a year ago didn't return, but I still enjoyed the meal. Thank you for the meal.

I received it. Taking an exam at this age... well, I'm enjoying it, so it can't be helped. On this day, Seigaku was the exam venue. It felt like I had returned to my old days as a test taker, climbing up the slope... it's quite a climb... in the June humidity, with no air conditioning... I was sweating a lot. I'll stop here because it's long, but just before the exam started, the air conditioning started working and I managed to finish the 100-minute section. Next is the essay. But before that... time for food! But there are no restaurants nearby! It's Sunday and many places are closed... so, I ended up heading towards the off-track betting area, where I'm used to walking. Going down this slope will make the return trip difficult again. Long-nosed soy sauce ramen? I've tried something similar a few times before, but seeing so many ads promoting Long-nosed made me want to try it again... I'm also curious about the hostess in the ad. "Welcome!" A guy who looks like a part-time worker in Shibuya brought me some water. Not the hostess I was hoping for, but oh well. I ordered the basic black ramen with soy sauce for 880 yen. The restaurant had about 4 customers who left one after another, but there were two who seemed to be regulars, and they were carried in a lift. I would have ordered a beer for 600 yen, but I gave up because I might get sleepy and not be able to write my essay. Soon, the ramen arrived. The presentation was similar to ramen from the northern region. Or should I say the Japan Sea region? I took a sip of the soup. Ah, it has ginger in it. Apparently, there is also a version where they sprinkle chopped ginger on top. On the table, there were ginger vinegar, soy sauce, and pepper. I personally wanted some shichimi pepper, but when in Rome, do as the Romans do. I dipped a spoon in the soy sauce and ginger vinegar and tasted the soup. It was... suitable for the day's condition, I guess. The noodles were straight and plain, no frills. They were firm, which I liked, and went well with the soy sauce. The egg was perfectly half-cooked. A larger size would have been luxurious. I appreciated the spinach, which had a unique taste. It had a hint of earthiness, similar to celery... like it was absorbing the essence of the land. If it was just a light wash, then it was fine by me, as I enjoyed it. The chashu was tasty, thinly sliced but flavorful. It was more like chashu than the thick, fatty kind. I might get scolded for this, but I want to try eating udon or soba with this soup. Or even a rice porridge... sacrilege? Having this ginger soy sauce to warm me up during the June rainy season, and then climbing that slope again... sweating profusely... but as I walked down the street, the wind blew, pushing me forward. Bon appétit!

I'm glad I arrived around 8 p.m. on Saturday when there were two empty seats at the counter. It got full later on. I chose the soy sauce flavor. As expected, it had a strong ginger taste. The chashu was thinly sliced without much fat, but still had a strong meaty flavor. It was a bit dry, so I left some. The menma was thinly sliced but had a good crunch. The flavor was subtle, not overpowering the soup. The noodles were thin and transparent, with a smooth texture. Eating them with the ginger made it feel healthy. There were quite a lot of chopped ginger at the bottom of the soup. I added some pickled ginger for a different flavor, and it made the dish even more delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Black Pork Chirashi Ginger Ramen 1200 yen I had some business in Shibuya, but I was suffering from a severe hangover and needed some ginger, so I came here. I arrived at 11:15 and there was no wait. Today's review will be a bit harsh at times... ⭐️Soup The ginger-infused salty soup packs a punch! The aroma of ginger is incredibly strong, and the vegetable and meat-flavored soy sauce base is delicious. It warms up your body and helps sober you up. Among the Nagaoka soy sauce ramen in Tokyo, this is considered to be one of the top ones. It's really tasty! ⭐️Noodles The thin noodles are chewy and have a nice firmness to them. The wheat aroma doesn't come through much due to the strong ginger flavor. Personally, I really liked these noodles. ⭐️Chashu There was plenty of thinly sliced chashu and shredded chashu, but they were a bit dry. It might have been better to not have them and just stick with the regular ramen. Overall, it was delicious. *The following are just my personal thoughts and have nothing to do with the taste. I consider it more of an emotional issue. Is it appropriate to eat staff meals in a place visible to customers in the kitchen? Shouldn't they have it done before opening at 11:00? Also, the staff's appearance with a "yankii" style (gold necklace, etc.) is a bit off-putting. I would prefer if they dressed differently and showed some more smiles... That being said, the food is undeniably good, so I hope they take these points into consideration. In fact, it's a pretty good place if those things were addressed. -------------------------- Store Details Instagram Account: @syouga_no_yu Address: 3-10-12 Shibuya, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo Business Hours: 11:00-23:00 Closed: None -------------------------- #NagaokaSoySauceRamenShougaNoYu #ShougaNoYu #Shibuya #Ramen #Tsukemen #NagaokaRamen #GingerRamen #NiigataRamen #ShibuyaGourmet #TokyoGourmet #SaitamaGourmet #Gourmet #InstaGourmet #FoodPorn #Foodstagram #TokyoGourmet #Gourmet #WantToConnectWithGourmetLovers #WantToConnectWithRamenLovers

I visited a shop located a short walk towards Ebisu on Meiji Street. I purchased the limited 50 servings of Shiro-tama Shoga (white ball ginger) ramen, which features Niigata Nagaoka-style ginger prominently. There was an unusual ginger vinegar condiment on the table. This shop seems to be operated by a food and beverage group, not an individual store. The inexperienced female staff was working hard. When the ramen arrived, I noticed that there was no egg. I asked a staff member, and they promptly provided it on a separate plate. The noodles were firm with a high water content. The soup had a coating of oil on the surface, ensuring it stayed piping hot. It reminded me of Sumire ramen. The spiciness and refreshing taste of ginger spread throughout my mouth, as expected from a ginger-focused dish. The saltiness level was quite high. The combination of oiliness and freshness created a delicious flavor. The amount of toppings was a bit lacking. About halfway through, I realized, "Wait, isn't this soy sauce soup?" but it was too late, so I finished it. It was a well-made style of ramen, but I felt that the shop's operation could use a bit of improvement.

Shibuya on Sundays is always crowded. Well, it's always crowded, isn't it? I don't come to Shibuya often, so I was really unsure where to go... but I ended up here. I saw this place on TV before and wanted to check it out. Plus, I love ginger. Alright, let's go in! I buy a meal ticket and hand it to the staff. I was torn between ramen and tsukemen, but I decided to go with tsukemen for a change. The staff here are quite friendly. I noticed flies gathering inside the restaurant, which bothered me. Maybe it's because I sat near the restroom? I blamed myself for that. I expected the interior to be a bit cleaner, but it's not too bad. First, they bring out the ginger. It's the kind you grate yourself. I waited about 10 minutes... no, maybe 15? Oh, the portion of noodles is quite generous! I'm happy. The noodles are flat and curly. I wonder if they've been rubbed with something... ginger, maybe? I'm not sure, but I start eating. The refreshing soup has a punch of ginger, but... hmm, I feel like it's missing something. I wish there was something more in the soup... The noodles are tasty, but I still want to finish the soup till the end! It wasn't something I felt like I wanted to drink all of. The seasoned egg was delicious though. Thank you for the meal. There were quite a few women there, so it felt welcoming.