I visited this place because I was craving for tonkotsu ramen on a suddenly cold day. When I arrived around 8 pm on Monday, there was a wait of 5 groups. Looking through the counter from outside, I saw everyone slurping up their noodles vigorously, which made me a little worried. After about 20 minutes, I entered and ordered the regular ramen with less garlic. The tea and towels were self-service. The man working there was very efficient and fun to watch. And the ramen itself was delicious, with a pork bone broth that was easy to eat without any unpleasant smell, and the thick noodles were really tasty! It seems that many ramen shops pre-make their noodles every three days, but this place makes them fresh daily, giving them a good texture. I'll try the maze soba next time. Thank you for the meal.

"Nori ramen (half garlic, less noodles) for 900 yen + extra bean sprouts for 80 yen. With less noodles and extra bean sprouts, this dish is super healthy thanks to the abundance of fresh seaweed. It's practically a salad! Add some spice halfway through for the first flavor change. When it's almost gone, add vinegar for a second flavor change. The pork fat broth turns into a refreshing healthy soup with the vinegar!"

My favorite restaurant in Hatsudai-Hatagaya area. The taste is like a mix between Jiro-style ramen and tonkotsu ramen. The restaurant is open until 11pm, but it usually closes earlier, so it's best to go by around 9pm. There are 7 counter seats and only one staff, so there may be a wait. When ordering beer, you'll need to buy a ticket and then grab the beer from the fridge and open it yourself. I recommend ordering the beer with a snack, which includes menma topped with chashu, lots of green onions, and kae-shi, making it hard to eat without spilling the onions. When ordering your ramen ticket, you'll be asked if you want garlic, and crushed garlic will be served on a spoon (though it may be less than usual). The noodle portion is generous, and the tsukemen is even more filling, so be prepared.

A year since my last visit. The restaurant was full with about 8 people waiting outside. Although it wasn't that late, the ticket machine showed that the Char Siu Ramen and Char Siu Tsukemen were sold out. I ended up ordering the Wonton Tsukemen with Menma topping. The chef efficiently handled orders on his own. The mild soup was not as heavy as it looked, and had a light and enjoyable taste. The Char Siu and wontons were delicious. Adding too much Menma made it a bit watery, but overall it was great.

A famous shop known for asking "Would you like garlic?" I visited after seeing it featured on "Ad Street" for the first time in years. I was happy with the beer (670 yen) with plenty of char siu scraps as an appetizer. The ramen (800 yen) was served in about 10 minutes, and I took a sip of the soup. It's not light, but not too strong, which is perfect for my generation. The thickness and curliness of the noodles were just right. The thick slices of pork char siu also provided a satisfying chew. I finished it all while being careful not to drink too much of the soup. Satisfied.

Well, well, I really devoured it, the large serving was satisfying. It's been a while since I've had it, back when I lived in Hatagaya, I used to have it every Friday without fail. It's my soul food, I love it. In the past, it was like Hopeken in Sendagaya (it's changed now, unfortunate), with lots of green onions in a separate dish on the counter. If I put more than half in, they would give me a disapproving look. Of course, most people there eat ramen, but I've almost always had the tsukemen. Even with extra bamboo shoots, it's like a mountain of food. Extra green onions make it a mountain of food. I usually go for a full lotus of garlic, but this time I held back. There are even some die-hard fans who can handle the heat. I think it's a famous ramen spot that breeds junkies. If you add chashu, it's just too much to finish.

It's like mixing Jiro ramen with extra pork fat and dividing by 2. I've seen something similar somewhere, but that's the general idea. It has the Jiro-like smell and noodles, but without the sharpness of soy sauce, so it's a bit confusing at first. As you keep eating, you get used to it, but to me, it feels like a bland version of Jiro ramen. Everyone's taste is different though!笑

New mixed noodles available only on Thursdays. Priced at 650 yen, with a large serving for 700 yen. The default option is quite affordable at 650 yen. They usually only serve during lunchtime, but they also open in the evening. Garlic is free, and you can choose between green onions and leeks. The noodles are delicious, and I might even prefer them over the default ramen. I look forward to Thursdays every week. I am truly grateful that they offer this at such a price.

I think the last time I visited was around 2004. A friend who lived nearby brought me here, saying "this place is delicious." It's been about 19 years since then? There's a line at 6 pm, and it's amazing that it's still so popular. I don't really remember the past, so it's like I'm coming here for the first time. I ordered the "Char siu ramen / 1,150 yen" at the ticket machine. The owner, who was working alone, signaled for me to sit down after clearing the previous customer's dishes. The interior of the shop is so small that it can only seat about 10 people, with a counter in an L shape. The seats and the kitchen are very close, and you can see the cooking process very clearly, but it's so close that it's hard to take pictures. I feel hesitant to point the camera because it seems like I might capture some trade secret. The ramen arrived in about 15 minutes. In a large bowl, there was soup with floating lard. Thick slices of char siu, bean sprouts, seaweed, bamboo shoots, and a lot of chopped green onions. The appearance is enough to make you feel disgusted if you calculate the calories. The soup is surprisingly not too heavy but elegant. It reminds me of Hokkaido Ramen Santouka's refined tonkotsu shoyu. The saltiness is subtle and has a very elegant aftertaste. It's easy to drink and good. The medium-thick curly noodles were a bit firm, and they have a rough texture that appeals to junk food lovers. It's different from the medium-thin noodles of Hokkaido Ramen Santouka, but it was perfect for me. The char siu had slightly more fatty parts than lean parts. Since there were five thick slices, I left the earlobe-like fatty parts. The crunchy chopped green onions kept coming out even after scooping them up. The bowl is big, and it seems to have quite a volume. After finishing it, I was really full. At first, I was thinking of having a bottle of beer and a snack set before the ramen, so it was a good decision to skip it. The owner, who works alone, trained at Hopeken in Sendagaya, so he is in the same lineage, but with homemade rough noodles, crushed garlic, and the big volume of a normal-sized ramen. It's probably the only ramen that incorporates elements of Jiro-style ramen.

"Tokumen Kotsu Iccho Ramen" is located a few minutes' walk from Hatagaya Station on the Keio New Line, towards Sasazuka along the Koshu Kaido. They are open from 5 pm to 11 pm, except on Sundays and holidays. I visited for the first time around 6:30 pm on a day off. There were 3 customers waiting in line outside the shop. A sign stated that waiting inside the shop is not allowed. It might be tough to wait outside in the cold winter. After waiting for about 15 minutes, I entered the shop and purchased a meal ticket from the vending machine. They offer ramen starting from 800 yen, as well as other options like raw seaweed ramen, wonton noodles, and char siu ramen. They also have various toppings like soft-boiled eggs and extra char siu, as well as rice dishes. You can also opt for a larger portion for an additional 150 yen. Beer is priced at 540 yen, and a set with appetizers, including char siu served on a small plate, costs 670 yen. This time, I ordered wonton noodles with a soft-boiled egg. Payment is cash only. The shop has an L-shaped counter with 7 seats, and you can help yourself to water and towels. When asked if I wanted garlic, I requested it. They efficiently prepare about 3 bowls at a time during busy hours. The char siu is sliced and garlic is crushed just before serving, which took about 7-8 minutes after being seated. The bowl was large with char siu laid out on top, plenty of bamboo shoots, a lot of green onions, and grated garlic on a ladle. The soup was rich with plenty of back fat, and the homemade thick noodles had a chewy texture that mixed well with the soup. The char siu was tender and delicious. The wontons, 4 in total, were filled with plenty of juicy filling. I had never tried the combination of pork bone broth and wontons before, but it was surprisingly delicious. It was a satisfying meal with a good amount of food, and I left feeling very content. I would definitely come back when I want to replenish my fat intake.

Revisit Date: 10th March 2023 Order: Ramen with half noodles, garlic included [Comments] It's been about 4 months since my last visit. I had been eagerly waiting for this day, as I really wanted to eat here. So, I visited with a slightly elevated mood as always. I ordered a bottle of beer and some appetizers, enjoying them slowly until the ramen was served at the perfect timing. By the way, the ramen came without chashu. Starting from the soup, oh man, it's seriously delicious. I love this flavor. With this, I'm already completely satisfied. It's really tasty. I first ate the bean sprouts and vegetables, sipping the soup as I went, then ate the noodles, mixed in the seaweed in the second half, mixed in the garlic, and almost finished the whole bowl in no time. Thank you for the meal.

The rich pork bone soy sauce soup with a lot of back fat has a smooth and not heavy taste. This post is a memo with the degree of deliciousness that I felt, along with a one-word impression, so that I don't forget the deliciousness of the restaurant I visited. It is a personal score that may be influenced by changes in physical condition and emotions, so please be aware.

I have visited here several times. I am more of a light eater, so this time I tried the raw seaweed ramen with half noodles. I love seaweed, so I added extra raw seaweed. The first bite was strong and delicious! The raw seaweed was a bit overwhelming when added extra! It absorbed the soup quickly, and the flavor became mainly raw seaweed... As a result, I ended up feeling very full. It was delicious! However, I realized that adding extra raw seaweed to raw seaweed ramen is unnecessary for me. I will remember this for next time. Thank you for the meal!

I went to "Tokumen Kotsuiccho Ramen" in Hatagaya with a noodle friend after a long time. Around 8:30 pm, we walked from Hatagaya Station to the store on Koshu Kaido. Can you believe it? There's a line! When did this place become so popular? According to my noodle friend, it seems that this place was featured on Admatic Heaven in November 22. Matsuo from Chokopra imitated the owner asking, "Do you want garlic?" But man, it's really crowded. We waited 20 minutes and bought a Ramen for 800 yen (tax included). It's the original ramen. When we sat at the counter, the owner seemed busier than usual. And he asked, "Do you want garlic?" "Yes, please!" I've tried the strong flavor before, but this time I went with the normal one. After a short wait, our noodles arrived in 8 minutes. Two slices of chashu, menma, nori, bean sprouts, garlic. I didn't know it was homemade. The curly noodles were boiled slightly firm. The chashu is cut to order. It's cut thick and very generous. The soup isn't very rich, but the lard adds richness. With the owner being from Sendagaya Hope, this soup has a strong flavor. The normal balance is just right, as a stronger taste would throw off the balance. The portion is generous even for a regular size. I was surprised by the line on this day. They closed around 9 pm.

Located near Hatagaya Station, Hopeken is a popular restaurant run by a chef from Sendagaya. Established in 2000, their signature dish is the "Special Noodle Kotsu Ippon Ramen" priced at 800 yen. On December 21, 2022, our company's year-end party transitioned from the first venue to a second gathering of volunteers in Sasazuka. It seemed like everything was going well that night, with you and me enjoying the food. The young staff kept glancing at us, so we quickly decided to go ahead and order everything before they could change their minds. The restaurant's lights were still off, but the allure of the lard, garlic, and something good had attracted a diverse group of people to this late-night eatery. However, it seems that I am not the only one who has never tried their tsukemen here. It had been a while since I last visited (complaint). Now, onto the ramen. It may seem unsophisticated to slurp loudly here, but I think it's necessary. Sorry, can we have some small plates, please?

I visited the ramen shop "Tokumen Kotsuiccho Ramen" in Hatagaya area for the first time. I ordered the wonton ramen with a topping of hot spring egg. The soup was rich with plenty of back fat and garlic, giving it a strong punch. The medium-thick curly noodles were cooked firm and went well with the soup. The thickly sliced chashu was very satisfying, and the hot spring egg was a nice touch. Overall, the large bowl of ramen was very filling and satisfying. I would definitely visit again if I have the chance!

On a Saturday night around 9 o'clock, the restaurant was full but there was no line outside. I was able to be seated right away. When I handed my ticket to the chef, he asked if I wanted to add garlic, so I said yes. The ramen arrived in about 5 minutes. It came with two slices of chashu, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, green onions, and seaweed. The soup was a light pork bone soy sauce broth. The chef used to work at Sendagaya Hope, and the taste reflected that. The homemade noodles were slightly thick and wavy, similar to Hope's style. Be careful, as a large serving is almost double the regular amount. The flavor can be a bit monotonous, but the careful preparation and long-standing tradition of the shop make it worth recommending. It's a rare find these days, but I hope this place continues to thrive for many years to come. Thank you for the meal!

I watched Ad-machi Koku Tengoku and went there right away. Yes, I'm a trend follower, haha. I thought it would be a strong pork bone flavor, but it was processed carefully and had no smell or strong taste at all. I like flavors with a strong taste, so it was a downside for me, but I recommend it to those who like a light pork bone flavor!

Revisit date: 11/10/2022 Order: Ramen, half portion of noodles, with garlic [Comments] It's been about 3 months since my last visit. Special Noodle is a place I love and can't replace with anything else. I was really excited to revisit. As always, I ordered the appetizer set. The chashu in the appetizer set was huge and the freshly made menma was fantastic. I was already satisfied with that. Soon after, the ramen was served. Oh, it's delicious, really, so delicious. The unique combination of back fat and soup is just amazing. I was completely satisfied with that. It was truly delicious. I started with the bean sprouts and vegetables, drank the soup as needed, ate the noodles, mixed in the seaweed in the second half, mixed in the garlic, and ate the noodles with the chashu. It was gone in no time. Thank you for the meal.

After coming back from the sauna, I visited this place that I had been curious about. After a sauna, I always crave something to eat. Now, how about "Special Noodle Bone Marrow Ramen"? The strong garlic smell and thick noodles with a rich soup blend together. Women, be careful of the portion size, it's no joke. It was amazing!