Today, I decided to get off at Shinagawa Station without choosing a restaurant! After getting off, I quietly searched for a place! I exited the ticket gate and searched for nearby restaurants, but couldn't find any. Finally, I found an unlimited Niigata ramen called "Mujinzou" just a 6-minute walk from the south exit! It was 3.17 on the rating, but the sight of Japanese sea rock seaweed caught my eye. I headed straight to the first floor of the ALIA Shinagawa building (o|o). The restaurant opened at 11:00, and I arrived at 11:25 with only 2 people waiting in line. I entered the restaurant right away. The place was spacious and clean, with 44 seats. I opted for the lunch menu, ordering a ramen and half-fried rice set with chicken broth flavor for 1000 yen, with an extra large size for 160 yen, totaling 1160 yen. It was close to lunchtime, and more customers were starting to arrive. The bowl arrived 10 minutes later. As expected, it was topped with Japanese sea rock seaweed and green onions. I started with the soup, which had a rich flavor. The noodles were medium-thick straight noodles with persimmon tannin kneaded into them. The half-fried rice was also well-cooked and delicious. I wished there was more Japanese sea rock seaweed as an option. It reminded me of my childhood memories of picking seaweed and persimmons, and the smooth and chewy texture of the noodles added a unique touch to the flavor, which I enjoyed. This restaurant has been open since 2003, and although I didn't know about it before, they have 13 branches in Niigata, 2 in Tokyo, and a total of 40 branches nationwide. Personally, I think the 3.17 rating is too low (○｀3′○). When I left the restaurant, there were already more than 15 people waiting in line outside. Thank you for the meal.

Spicy miso vegetable polyphenol noodles, with a translucent texture like starch noodles. It's like warm noodles, and the unique texture is not bad. The vegetable-filled miso soup itself felt like a chain, but when you mix in the spicy miso, it feels complete. The place was full of customers, so it must be a thriving restaurant. Maybe it's because I was in Kansai until recently, but it made me think about their attitude towards business. The cost performance of 1000 yen, the behavior of the part-time staff serving one gyoza, the hard work of the manager-like person - it made me think about many things.

It was hot outside but I wanted to eat noodles, so I came to this place. I was torn between the Hakata ramen at Yumaru and this place, but I remembered that this place had better air conditioning. I was debating between the classic pork bone soy sauce ramen and the black soy sauce ramen, and ended up choosing the latter. I think it's been a new menu item since a couple of months ago. It was delicious. I might come back for a repeat when I get tired of the pork bone soy sauce ramen.

Since it disappeared from Iidabashi, I haven't had as many opportunities to go to Menya Musashi, but whenever I'm in Shinagawa, I feel like going. My usual choice is the Tonkotsu Shoyu ramen for ¥850, and with the LINE coupon, I can get a small rice for free. The unique persimmon polyphenol-infused noodles are delicious, even though they raised the price by ¥60. I can still go for the half-seasoned egg with extra seaweed.

Limited time only, spicy tsukemen. Even though I was already full, I was drunk and just had to have ramen, so I charged in. The restaurant was packed with salarymen. The taste was pretty average. Of course, I finished it all. Thank you for the meal.

I really wanted to have ramen for lunch, so I went to Mujinzou Shinagawa-ke, which has a wide variety of menu options. It was past 1 pm, so about 2/3 of the seats were empty. I sat at the counter and placed my order verbally. The ramen was served in about 5 minutes. The soup was a bit light, but it had a nostalgic taste of chicken soy sauce, and the back fat on the surface of the soup added depth to the mild flavor. The noodles were straight and thin, cooked to a soft texture. The soft noodles paired well with the mild soup. I also had some dried seaweed with the noodles, which added a salty flavor and more seaweed would be a nice addition. The toppings included half a boiled egg, one slice of chashu pork, dried seaweed, bamboo shoots, green onions, and more. The chashu pork was large and had a good chew. This ramen had a retro feel to it, with the soft noodles contributing to a very gentle and comforting bowl.

In the heavy rain in Shinagawa, I had ramen at a shop that offers shoyu, shio, miso, and tonkotsu flavors. I chose the miso butter corn ramen and got carried away ordering the fried rice and dumplings set. There are many flavors to choose from, and the menu is extensive. They also have a variety of drinks, so you can leisurely enjoy ramen while sipping on a drink. The side menu is also diverse, so you can try a bit of everything and finish with ramen. The cost performance is good, and it seems convenient to use it in a casual drinking style like at Nichiyo-ya!

When I come to Shinagawa Station, I always end up stopping by Mugen no Ramen. I used to eat it often at Sendai Station, but since I found out they have it at Shinagawa Station too, I go there occasionally. The chewy noodles with persimmon tannin are just right. The soup is made from chicken bones and black soy sauce. Salt and miso flavors are also popular, but I prefer soy sauce ramen. I try to avoid wheat as much as possible, but Mugen no Ramen is in a league of its own. It's Niigata ramen, but I'm grateful they opened a shop at Shinagawa Station.

Around 12:00 on May 16, 2023, there was a wait of about 5 minutes (for about 5 people) at the restaurant. They accept cash and PayPay, but not credit cards. I ordered the lunch set which includes ramen and fried rice for 1000 yen. The ramen had thin noodles in a sweet soy sauce broth, perfect for those who like traditional Chinese-style noodles. The noodles were smooth and easy to slurp, and the broth was a delicious sweet soy sauce with a chicken base that I couldn't stop drinking. The chashu was made from pork belly, and the fried rice was moist and just the right amount. They also offer toppings like nori, flavored egg, and extra chashu. Even if you are dining alone, they will guide you to a table so you can enjoy your meal at your own pace. It can get quite crowded during lunchtime, so it's best to go before 12:00. Next time, I want to try the most popular vegetable miso ramen.

After watching a movie in Shinagawa, I always eat here without fail. The taste is consistently delicious. The female staff members are efficient and pleasant. I have a preference for ramen with dried sardines, so I ordered that without hesitation. It was delicious. The dumplings are also large and tasty.

I apologize if this sounds rude, but the ramen wasn't as persistent as I expected, so I ended up drinking all the soup. I ordered the fried rice set! The fried rice was delicious too! I wondered if miso-flavored ramen would go well with this fried rice. I went just before noon, so I was able to smoothly find a seat, but by the time I finished eating, there were about five people lined up outside the restaurant.

Fried rice and soy sauce ramen set for 1,000 yen during lunch time. It has the taste of a typical chain restaurant. The fried rice is delicious. The interior of the restaurant is clean and the staff's customer service is good. They only accept cashless payments through PayPay, Suica, and credit cards. It would be nice if they also accepted Rakuten Pay and d Payment.

I had dried ramen at this restaurant. The interior is relatively clean, spacious, and has a sense of cleanliness. The soup of the ramen was delicious, but the noodles didn't quite match well with it. The gyoza was very tasty, and the miso sauce that came with it had a punch to it and was delicious!

My son, who loves tonkotsu ramen, wanted to eat miso ramen, so we stopped by Shinagawa on our way out. This is a ramen shop that I have used a few times before, although this is my first time leaving a review. It is conveniently located near the station and is a hidden gem during weekend crowds. Personally, I wanted to explore and enjoy other restaurants since we came all the way to Shinagawa, but my son strongly requested to come here for miso ramen. When you come here, the only choice is the spicy miso ramen. We also ordered gyoza and highball. When I think of miso ramen, I tend to associate it with Sapporo-style, but I like the balance of vegetables and richness in the spicy miso here. My tonkotsu ramen-loving son also seemed to like it. He usually only goes to the same ramen shop, but he said he would come back here alone if he's nearby.

I ordered the vegetable miso ramen as usual when the waitress came to take our order while we were waiting in line. The soup was light and I added a touch of chili oil for just the right amount of spiciness. The smooth and firm noodles paired well with it. Thank you for the meal.

In 2022, I had my 117th bowl of ramen, the Vegetable Miso Chashu Ramen, priced at 1200 yen with an extra large portion for 160 yen, totaling 1360 yen. I visited with my son as part of our ramen tour. Waiting time: There was no wait on a Saturday afternoon at 1:00 PM. Atmosphere: The restaurant had a casual family restaurant vibe. Beer: Asahi Super Dry draft beer, without any snacks. Soup: It was a typical miso ramen broth. Taste: The saltiness was average and the overall flavor was a bit mild. Noodles: The noodles were thick and slightly curly, similar to what you would find in tsukemen. Toppings: Three slices of pork belly chashu, green onions, and vegetables. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Visited for a solo meal around 3pm, no wait. Ordered the extra-large fish and pork bone tsukemen with seaweed topping, along with 5 vegetable gyoza. Unfortunately, they were out of menma. I love the seaweed here, so I ordered it. It was a great choice! The noodles were slippery and delicious, and the gyoza had a crunchy texture with a sweet vegetable flavor. I wish they would sell the special sauce for the gyoza. The waitress was quick to refill my water without me having to ask, which was appreciated. Once again, I left very satisfied. Thank you for the meal! ^_^

Visited on November 13, 2022 (Sunday) around 1:10 PM. The restaurant is located a 3-minute walk from JR Shinagawa Station Konan Exit, on the first floor of a building connected by a pedestrian deck from Shinagawa Station. There are about three food and beverage establishments, including "Kappogi," but there used to be more before the pandemic. It was my first visit in two years. Prior to my review, the restaurant had 122 reviews and an average rating of 3.18 points. There were about 15 customers already seated and 10 more arrived while I was there. The kitchen is located at the back on the left side of the entrance, with a counter seating for six and table seating for 2 and 4 people on the left and right sides respectively. The total seating capacity is around 40 people. Despite it being a Sunday afternoon, there were surprisingly many customers, which was a bit unexpected for me. I had always assumed that Shinagawa Konan Exit would be quiet and deserted on Sundays. Many izakayas were open for lunch with people drinking from noon. However, as someone working on a holiday, I couldn't join in. As a solo customer, I was seated at a table for two since the counter seats were spaced out. Upon seating, I was promptly provided with cold water and a wet towel. The ramen menu included tonkotsu shoyu, tonkotsu miso, chicken shoyu, chicken miso, seafood tonkotsu tsukemen, vegetable miso, and vegetable salt, among others. I ordered the "Vegetable Miso Ramen 900 yen (tax included)" shown in the menu photo on the top left. Compared to two years ago, the menu had increased by 100 yen. The ordering was done verbally upon seating, and payment was made at the register after the meal. Watching other customers, many ordered gyoza or fried rice as a set, with most customers paying over a thousand yen. Even solo female customers, paying close to 1,500 yen. While there is an increasing number of people who can only afford convenience store items, there is a clear divide between those who regularly spend over a thousand yen on lunch and those who cannot. Since April this year, I have been receiving an inflation allowance, but I was shocked to learn from the news that in Japan, monthly allowances of over 10,000 yen are common, with some companies adding an additional 50,000 yen to salaries. I envy that... I was served my ramen in 6 minutes. The bowl was filled with plenty of vegetables, but what surprised me even more was the generous amount of chopped green onions on top. You can choose between thin and thick noodles, and I opted for the thick ones. I prefer thick noodles for vegetable-topped ramen like this. Overall, it was a safe and delicious choice that would appeal to everyone. This ramen shop opened in 2003. Next year will mark its 20th anniversary, making it a long-standing establishment in the world of ramen. They mainly have stores in the Tohoku region, with a modest number of outlets, usually only one in a prefectural capital. Their home base in Niigata Prefecture seems to have a larger number of stores. The total bill for the day was 900 yen. Thank you for the meal.

Two people visited a ramen shop a little before 12:00 on Saturday. It is located on the 1st floor of Area Shinagawa (not Atre), about 1 minute to the left on the 2nd floor sidewalk after exiting JR Shinagawa Station East Exit. We stopped by on our way back from the "Tokyo Meat Market Festival," which was held for the first time in three years. This ramen shop originated in Niigata and has expanded its franchise nationwide. When we arrived, the place was just full, so we had to wait for about 4 minutes, during which more and more customers arrived, forming a line of about 10 people behind us. When we were called in, we were asked for our orders outside the shop. There were menus placed outside as well, offering a variety of options such as soy sauce, salt, miso, spicy miso, tonkotsu soy sauce, and tantan. I ordered the Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen for ¥800 with extra noodles for ¥160. My companion ordered the Vegetable Miso Ramen, which was listed as the most popular item on the menu, for ¥900. I wanted to have a mini fried rice, and my companion wanted dumplings, so we decided to get the Mini Fried Rice and Dumplings Set for an additional ¥580 to share. We could choose between thin noodles and thick noodles, so I chose thin noodles, and my companion chose thick noodles. For the set's dumplings, we could choose between vegetable dumplings and special dumplings, and we chose the special dumplings. After waiting for about 8 minutes, the Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen and mini fried rice were served, followed by the Vegetable Miso Ramen and dumplings in about 10 minutes. The Chicken Soy Sauce Ramen included a slice of chashu, 2 pieces of menma, a half-boiled egg, nori, and green onions. The chashu was tender and flavorful, the menma was thick but lightly seasoned, and the noodles, although I chose thin noodles, were actually slightly thicker than expected. The shop's specialty is incorporating persimmon tannin into the noodles, which is said to be good for the body, although I didn't notice any significant difference in taste. The broth, despite being chicken soy sauce, was light in flavor, umami, and richness, with no hint of odor or off-flavors. The back fat on top didn't seem to have much presence, and I think it could be omitted if aiming for a light and healthy option. My companion also found the Vegetable Miso Ramen to have a subtle and light soup. The mini fried rice included finely chopped chashu, egg, minced carrots, and green onions. It had plenty of ingredients, with the crunchy green onions surprisingly standing out. The lard was rich and flavorful, contrasting with the chicken soy sauce soup. The portion was mini-sized. The set of dumplings came with 3 pieces. In addition to an empty soy sauce dish, there was also a dish of miso sauce. My companion shared one dumpling with me (or rather, told me to eat one!). They were of a standard size, with a well-filled filling. The crispy sear was delicious, and there seemed to be a hint of garlic, so those sensitive to it might prefer the vegetable dumplings. Personally, I felt that if the ramen soup was just a bit better...

After work, I went to Ramen Toko at Izumigata Temple, but their business was unstable due to the pandemic, and they were closed again when I arrived. I couldn't find another appealing restaurant, so I ended up in Shinagawa Station. I found a new restaurant on the first floor of Atre Shinagawa East Exit, which I vaguely remembered seeing before but never tried. The atmosphere was relaxed with counter and table seats. I decided to try their seasonal limited Niigata-style Mapo Ramen. The staff recommended thick noodles, so I went with that. I watched the chefs cook in the open kitchen for a few minutes before my steaming bowl of ramen arrived. The broth was light with a hint of Sichuan pepper and spicy chili oil, which complemented the flavorful miso and chicken broth. The noodles were smooth and chewy, and I later found out they were made with persimmon juice for a unique texture. The Mapo tofu topping was delicious and spicy till the last bite. Overall, it was a satisfying and spicy ramen experience.

The scorching heat has continued, so I didn't have much of an appetite and I felt like eating something refreshing, so I came to eat the cold noodles at Mujinzou-san. I was asked for my order outside the restaurant and then guided to a table inside. Mujinzou-san's cold noodles have chewy and smooth medium-thick noodles with a refreshing sauce that is very delicious. Thank you for the meal.