Good evening, it's Tenhanjii. On May 5th, Children's Day, I went to Shinjuku Gyoen again. The wisteria was still early, but the roses were blooming quite a bit. It's an oasis in the city. There were grass turtles in the pond instead of red-eared sliders (midorigame). After that, I went to Nage again. Not the main building of Golden Gai, but the annex. Visited around 4:30 pm on May 5, 2022. The shop is located in a relatively new building in Shinjuku Golden Gai. The bright red sign outside looks like a certain chain store that boasts its lineage. Are they trying to appeal to that kind of audience? Inside the shop, I bought meal tickets for: - Amazing Niboshi Ramen (special) 1070 yen - Extra niboshi 100 yen The menu is the same as the main building I visited recently, but the prices are different. In the main building, each item costs 1300 yen and 150 yen. Now, is it the same or different? At this time, there were only 2 or 3 customers in the store. The capacity is different from the main building, so it feels empty. There seem to be only two female staff members. One of them seems to be Southeast Asian based on her name tag. They welcomed me to sit at the counter near the entrance, and I made my preferences known. You can see the available options displayed on the ticket machine (which was not the case in the main building). I opted for extra noodles, firm noodles, more oil, medium spiciness, and an additional 3 sheets of noodles. Similar to my order at the main building. I noticed that they added white powder after the seasoning this time. It took about 5 minutes to serve. Let's talk about the taste: - Soup: The soup looks similar to the main building's soup at first glance. It has silver (dried sardine skin) flakes mixed in, giving it a strong dried sardine flavor with a hint of sweetness. However, the taste of the strong umami seasoning is still present. It seems more pronounced here, potentially spoiling the dried sardine flavor. - Noodles: The noodles are about the same thickness as chopsticks and slightly curly. They are chewy and delicious. The noodles are the same as the main building. But even though I requested firm noodles, these are softer than the main building's. The wide sheet-like noodles are also similar to the main building's, but these are softer. It feels like there's more noodles here. - Toppings: The extra dried sardines topping seems to be less here compared to the main building. The sweet and spicy sauce (medium spiciness) is the same, but the main building also had a sprinkle of chili powder. The chashu is tender and flavorful, similar to the main building, but the pieces here are larger and moderately thick. The seasoned egg is delicious, but it's almost plain here, unlike the main building's lightly seasoned one. The seaweed is good, but it's a bit soft here. Overall, the difference in price seems to affect the amount of umami seasoning used. So, if you want to enjoy the dried sardine flavor, I recommend the main building. Thank you for the meal.

At the end of drinking, I visited as always, the taste is consistently delicious. The soup has a strong punch of dried fish and a rich flavor that nicely coats the noodles. Adding vinegar for a flavor change also allows you to enjoy a refreshing taste. However, I feel that the price of Nagi has increased significantly in recent years. I understand that the location is Kabukicho and the rising cost of ingredients makes it tough, but it's still a bit resistant to pay over 1000 yen for a regular ramen. So, I might only go when I'm drunk, haha. But the taste is still delicious!

Visited around 2:00 PM on a holiday. The restaurant was full, so I had to wait for about 5 minutes before being seated. I ordered the amazing dried fish ramen. The soup had a strong dried fish flavor, but lacked depth of umami and felt a bit flat. The noodles and wontons were chewy and delicious, so it was a bit disappointing.

I visited the amazing dried fish ramen Nagi Shinjuku Golden Gai Branch for the fourth time this year. It had been a while since my last visit, and I noticed that the price had increased to 1100 yen for their amazing dried fish ramen. I ordered the large size with 270g of noodles. It was delicious as always, with a strong salty taste from the dried fish and spiciness, but I found myself craving more water afterwards.

I have been here many times. The main store in Golden Gai is small and hot, the flavor is too strong, the eggs are mediocre, and the taste varies a lot, so I usually go to this annex. It fills you up and the dried sardines are strong! If you don't like it, I think it's impossible, but if you like it, you'll love the taste. You can adjust the spiciness. You can add or remove the wide Ichiban noodles.

Shinjuku is a fierce battleground for ramen shops, but there are still many to explore. This one is open 24 hours and serves delicious dried fish broth ramen. The location may not be the best, but the taste is amazing! Personally, I love dried fish broth, but if not done right, it can become too fishy. This shop blends various bases to create a really delicious broth. As you can see in the photos, they offer both regular curly noodles and large flat noodles, providing different textures to enjoy. The chashu pork and seasoned egg toppings are also delicious, and adding dried fish vinegar for extra flavor is a great idea. This place is definitely worth coming back to!

Nagi's amazing dried fish ramen. It's really amazing. I regret not coming sooner when I first tried it. It's made by foreigners, but the operation is so well done that the taste never wavers. I ordered the regular ramen for 1,100 yen. I feel like the price went up. It's always delicious from the first bite. The soup is piping hot. It's truly a high-quality ramen that suits my taste. It seems like the price went up because the dried fish ingredients are expensive, but I think I'll keep eating it even if it does. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

【Nearest station】5-minute walk from Shinjuku Station 【Visit time】Wednesday around 6 PM 【Purpose】Dinner 【Closed days】None 【Reservation】Not required 【Waiting time (outside the store)】None 【Number of people】1 person 【Budget】1,000 yen to 2,000 yen 【Order content】Amazing Ajitama Shoyu Ramen 1,200 yen Komaneji (green onion) 100 yen 【Recommended for】Those looking for a ramen shop around Shinjuku Station 【Overview】When it comes to dried fish, this is the only choice - "Nagi Shinjuku Golden Gai Branch Annex" operates under the catchphrase "Nibo-i! Ramen" that pursues dried fish to the fullest extent! Nagi Ramen purchases over 5 tons of dried fish every month! The staff visit various production areas across Japan, including Ibuki Island in the Seto Inland Sea, to experience the seas where dried fish swim and processing plants. They learn from producers on-site, seriously engage with ingredients, and carefully prepare the ultimate bowl of super dried fish soup! The "Shinjuku Golden Gai Branch Annex" is cleaner than the main branch, so there is a high possibility of entering without waiting in line! 【Review】 ☆Amazing Ajitama Shoyu Ramen 1,200 yen The slightly curly, chewy thick noodles perfectly complement the rich dried fish soup that boasts the largest amount of dried fish in Japan. The ingredients include chashu, extra thick noodles, and a boiled egg, making it a luxurious lineup. Adding Komaneji as a topping doubles the umami flavor, creating a perfect bowl of ramen! Thank you for the meal!

After attending a meeting in Ginza and having a light meal with my mentor and colleagues, I moved to Shinjuku and had coffee at Coffee Toreador until after 2 a.m. It was still too early to go to bed, so my feet naturally led me to "Amazing Niboshi Ramen Nagi Bekkan," a 24-hour restaurant. While there are other options like "Wazou" that are open late, I find places with extra noodles dangerous at this hour. There weren't many empty seats even at this time, so I bought a ticket for "Amazing Niboshi Ramen" and "Koma Negi," and sat at a random seat. I placed my order in broken Japanese, "Large size, firm noodles, extra noodles please." I ended up ordering the large size reflexively, but I figure it's better to eat and regret than regret not ordering more. The ramen was served in about 7-8 minutes, and it was exactly what I was looking for - the perfect balance of the good and bad aspects of niboshi flavor, with the chewy texture of the noodles. This is what "niboshi ramen" means to me. I enjoyed every bite and left a little soup behind. It was almost 3 a.m., and I was very satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I visited this popular restaurant with many reviews and high ratings, but it didn't suit my taste. I ordered the tsukemen, which was relatively light in flavor. There were many foreign tourists at the restaurant. Please note that this is not the main branch, so if you are planning to visit the main branch, make sure you don't mistake it.

Egg-included ramen costs 1,200 yen. Small, medium, and large servings are all the same price. On Friday night at 8:30 pm, I tried to go to the main store but it was crowded with foreign customers, so I quickly went to a nearby branch and was able to get in right away. The soup is delicious, not too fishy from the dried sardines, and not too salty from the soy sauce. The spiciness on the chashu is just right. The noodles are very chewy and thick, but I was worried for no reason. It was incredibly delicious. Thank you for the meal.

I entered a conspicuous restaurant in Kabukicho for the first time in a while. It was 12:30 AM and there were still only a few seats taken. The ramen with amazing seasoned egg and dried fish broth costs 1200 yen, reflecting the high prices in the area. The aroma of dried fish fills the restaurant. The broth is surprisingly light with a mild taste, not too strong or salty. The thick noodles didn't quite match the broth, in my opinion. Thicker noodles would probably go better with a stronger flavor. The finely chopped green onions added a nice touch. The noodles were soft and chewy, making them delicious. Since I was looking for a stronger flavor on my way back from drinking, I think I'll come back again to try something different.

Tsukemen with extra noodles (300g), extra soup, extra green onions for 1400 yen. I recommend adding extra soup as I don't think there are any people who dislike the soup here. There are some tsukemen shops at Nagi that have it and some that don't, but this shop is one that I find very useful!

I used to frequent Nagi in Kabukicho a lot in the past! I used to always order it extra spicy, but this time I went with the regular level of spiciness. The noodles were delicious. I remember there used to be only one piece of pork, but this time there were three pieces, so I felt like I got a good deal! It's usually crowded when you go late at night, so I always gave up, but this time I went during the day in Kabukicho and was able to get in without waiting! Still delicious,,, Nagi is the best as always.

Nagi first met at Fukuoka Airport shop, and have used the Golden Gai shop and this shop many times. The quality is consistently high at every shop, and the food was delicious as always on this day. I resisted the urge to get a large portion and made sure to eat until I was 80% full to create a desire to come back again. It's important to do this. The noodle portion was kept "normal" this day. Thank you for the meal.

Before going to work, I went for a morning run and then had ramen for breakfast. After exploring the trendy Okubo Park, I headed to the amazing dried fish ramen in Kabukicho. The official name of this place is the Golden Gai Branch. It seems like the Golden Gai branch is considered the main store. Inside the shop around 6 am, there were about three people who seemed to have been drinking all night. One person was actually sleeping during his ramen, and the staff had to wake him up. That's Kabukicho for you. It's Wednesday morning, and everyone seems lively. I try to take care of my health, but even though I feel like I can keep up with them, I find it tough to function the next day if I stay out late. I managed to finish the oil ramen, which had a small amount of broth but was rich in flavor. I can't quite describe the taste, but it was definitely delicious. Even in the morning, Kabukicho is bustling. Thank you for the meal.

#Amazing Niboshi Ramen Nagi Shinjuku Golden Gai Branch Annex#Amazing Niboshi Oil Soba 1100 yen I visited for the third time this year before 4 am. I decided to try the unique oil soba and tsukemen that are not available at the main branch, as well as the options for extra noodles, extra toppings, and spicy negi and vegetables. It had been a while, so I ordered the Amazing Niboshi Oil Soba for 1100 yen with extra noodles (400g). The male staff was chatty and even asked if we were still okay with 6 people.

Located in the heart of Shinjuku Kabukicho, this is the annex of "Nagi," which sparked the boom of rich dried fish ramen. The main branch in Shinjuku Golden Gai always has long lines, but this annex is not as crowded, so I often use it. Today, I ordered the amazing Ajitama Dried Fish Tsukemen (1300 yen) with a special combination of salt and soy sauce, and an extra serving of noodles. I chose the medium size (220g) since the noodle portion for regular (180g), medium, and large (270g) is the same price. This free noodle increase service is not available at the main branch. The dipping sauce is a super rich dried fish soup, served with flat noodles similar to wonton and "komatsuna" - a square-cut green onion. The noodles are whole wheat thick noodles. The toppings include chashu and seasoned egg. Finally, I had the soup diluted, creating an irresistible tsukemen for dried fish lovers.

The 1100 yen dried fish ramen in large serving size is free. I ate the regular serving size. The noodles are unique. They are thick and twisted. There are also flat noodles, which were so delicious that I wanted to eat just that. They were chewy and smooth. The indoor temperature was a bit warm because the air conditioning wasn't working well. The burnt flavor of the dried fish was slightly noticeable and it was a bit salty, so I drank a lot of water. However, the dried fish flavor was rich. The presentation doesn't look very appealing, but it is delicious.

This was my 10th visit to this restaurant. We ordered the special ramen for 1500 yen with an extra large portion for 100 yen, as well as the fisherman's rice for 250 yen. We arrived around 1 am and were seated immediately, despite the late hour. The fact that they are open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year is truly impressive. Even though there were four of us, the staff provided excellent service and the operations ran smoothly in the small restaurant. I always enjoy the Nage no niboshi ramen here, as it is not too fishy and is easy to eat even for those who are not fans of fish broth. The noodles are not too firm, but rather medium thickness, which pairs well with the balanced bitterness and umami of the broth. The fisherman's rice, which is eaten with the fish broth poured over it, was also delicious, although it was quite filling. The only downside is that the special ramen is a bit pricey at 1500 yen, but the taste makes up for it. Thank you for the meal.

The meeting ended and I went to a second party before returning to the hotel around midnight. It felt too early to sleep, so I decided to take a walk since I had eaten a lot today. I walked around the area near Tokyo Metropolitan Okubo Hospital, looking at the hostess bars, but I didn't buy anything. I walked all the way to Kagurazaka, but unfortunately, it was already closed. So, I ended up at Nage in the Golden Gai annex. The main building was too crowded for me, so I chose the annex where there were empty seats. I bought a ticket for the intense dried fish ramen for 1100 yen and added extra green onions for 100 yen. When I ordered a large serving with extra sauce, the soup was strong and had a distinct dried fish flavor, which I enjoyed. The thick curly noodles were shorter than I remembered, about 10-15 cm long, and lacked the chewy texture I was expecting. It was still delicious, but I felt that the preparation might have become a bit careless since more Southeast Asian staff started working there. Overall, I was satisfied as it had been a while since I last visited. I appreciate that the restaurant is open 24 hours, and I find it interesting how the customer base changes depending on the time of day. I will definitely come back. Thank you for the meal.