I didn't like anything about this ramen. The corn was cold and the bean sprouts were not cooked well. Maybe it would taste better if they were boiled or stir-fried together. The soup lacked flavor. Even adding garlic or seasoning didn't make it tasty. I tried it because the name was similar to Jiro ramen, but it was disappointing. They gave me a free seasoned egg voucher, but I won't be coming back, so I left it on the table.

I wanted to try some inspired cuisine after a long time, so I tried a limited-time inspired dish from a chain restaurant the other day, but I was very disappointed. I used to eat it occasionally so I had an idea of the taste, but today it was miso flavor! As expected, if the chashu is not solid, inspired dishes are not good. I was satisfied on average and left the restaurant. Thank you for the meal!

Narou Ramen Asakusabashi Nishiguchi branch, Doro Niboshi Tsukemen, 1080 yen. The soup is rich and has a strong flavor of dried sardines, with a nice crunch from the onions. The noodles are thick and chewy, complementing the soup well. The chashu is tender and delicious. The richness of the soup remains consistent until the last bite. Located a 3-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station in Taito-ku, Tokyo. #NarouRamenAsakusabashi #NarouRamen #DoroNiboshiTsukemen #Tsukemen #DriedSardineTsukemen #Ramen #Noodlestagram #TokyoGourmet #Asakusabashi #AsakusabashiLunch #TonkotsuFishBroth

Yarou Ramen ☆ Asakusabashi branch. Miso Yarou... 980 yen. This shop is right in front of the Asakusabashi Akihabara side exit. I was hoping they would say "This Pork Yarou~♪" when I came, but unfortunately the Chinese lady running the shop didn't say it (cries). The miso soup was rich, but it was a bit warm, which was disappointing. The vegetables seemed to be stir-fried, but since it was the last dish made for three people, it was cold. The noodles were surprisingly hot. The chashu was in block form, but it was cold, so I tried to warm it up by soaking it in the soup, but it didn't warm up much, so the flavor was reduced by half. Extra vegetables cost extra, no garlic, so overall it was a bit disappointing shop.

I had a satisfying bowl of noodles! It was topped with plenty of boiled vegetables. The amount of chashu was a bit lacking, but the flavor was good! The noodles were chewy and I felt that the taste of the noodles stood out more than the soup overall.

Yarou Ramen @ Asakusabashi revisited. There was one customer already at 8:00 PM. To be honest, whenever I go to Yarou Ramen, I almost always regret it (^^;) No matter which branch I go to, I consistently end up regretting it haha. But as the memory of that regret fades, I find myself going back again. Since I always regret the ramen, this time I decided to try the soupless ramen. - Soupless Ramen: ¥860 I chose the grilled vegetables option. While waiting, I checked out the table and saw that they had garlic available, which is nice because you can adjust the amount of garlic yourself. And here it is! The noodles were thinner than I remembered from Yarou Ramen. Maybe the noodles are different for soupless ramen? Oh well. On the first bite, a slightly sweet soy sauce flavor comes through. Then the sweetness takes over. It's okay. I added some black pepper. Nice. I also tried adding vinegar. It made it slightly refreshing. I added two servings of garlic. The garlic flavor seemed weak. So I added two more servings. That did the trick. When I asked for more garlic, they brought me a bowl of garlic! I didn't need that much haha. The garlic had some coarse parts, and when I bit into a big piece, it was spicy (>_<) Towards the end, the flavor was a bit too strong for me. There were a lot of vegetables and not enough noodles. But this balance might actually work. Overall, the soupless grilled vegetable ramen was decent. ★3.0 It's definitely better than the regular ramen. I was able to replenish my garlic supply. The bad impression is fading, so I'll try the soupless option next time I go to Yarou Ramen. Thank you for the meal. 2020.10

Tonkotsu Ramen ¥850 I tried going to various nearby shops, but they were all closed. I remember going last year, so it was completely empty, but I decided to give it a try. The vegetables were boiled, but all of them were mushy... The noodles were soft, almost like soggy noodles... It was definitely different from last time. I wonder if it would be cooler to open the door and let some fresh air in the restaurant... Hmm.

I was planning to have a drink in Kanda, but then I noticed that my phone battery was running low, so I decided to change my plans. It's tough to be alone and not be able to use my phone. I was thinking of walking to Asakusabashi for dinner, but I was too hungry and decided to go to Buta Yaro Ramen. It had been years since I had tried Jiro-style ramen. I ended up ordering tsukemen instead of Jiro-style ramen. I bought a meal ticket from the LCD ticket machine and handed it to the staff. After a short wait, my meal arrived. The appearance was not bad. First, I tried the noodles...hmm, I don't really taste the wheat. The thick, transparent noodles had a good texture, but they lacked chewiness. It felt like they hadn't been drained properly after boiling. The dipping sauce was a thick, muddy soup. It seemed rich and thick, but somehow lacked depth in flavor. I could taste the dried fish, but there wasn't much else to it. The chashu was tender, but lightly seasoned, so I recommend dipping it in the soup. Speaking of the soup, it was...well, not great. Considering it cost 1300 yen, I expected it to be delicious, especially since it was featured on Ramen-loving Koizumi's show. However, it was disappointing. The atmosphere of the restaurant was not great either, so I definitely won't be going back.

In late July 2019, I visited for the second time in about a year! I had a strong craving for a hearty meal, so I came to Yarou Ramen! I used my senior's "Premium Buta Card" to get a free upgrade to a large portion, so I ordered the "Ko Buta Yarou Ramen" with a large portion, but on the lighter side! - Ko Buta Yarou Ramen Large Portion (¥880) x 1 * The price includes tax. * The large portion is free with the Premium Buta Card. Oh man, it was so flavorful and delicious! Sometimes it's good to indulge a little! Everyone should definitely give it a try!

I visited "Yarou Ramen Asakusabashi" on a Saturday in July 2019 around 12 o'clock. The restaurant is located right outside Asakusabashi Station and was about 40% full. I ordered the "Miso Yarou" for ¥880 from the ticket machine. I sat at the counter alone and presented my ticket. After waiting for about 7-8 minutes, the ramen was served. The noodles were topped with a mound of vegetables, along with chashu, thick menma, and seaweed. The thick and chewy noodles paired well with the flavorful miso soup. The soup had a strong salty taste, so I ate it with the vegetables to balance the saltiness. The chashu was flavorful but on the smaller side. The thick menma added a nice crunch. Since it was lunchtime, I couldn't add a lot of chopped garlic from the table, so I added a small amount for flavor. I also added vinegar to the soup to add some acidity and change the flavor. The slight acidity added depth to the rich soup. After finishing all the noodles and toppings, I felt quite full. It was difficult to finish the soup due to its saltiness, but it was still delicious. Having a hearty J-style ramen available right in front of the station is a great convenience.

I went there for the first time. Before I knew it, I started seeing it everywhere. "Yarou Ramen," quite a good name. The location is right in front of the west exit of JR Asakusabashi Station. You can feel the momentum of Yarou Ramen around this area. It seems like a location where you would find Matsuya. You order using a modern ticket machine. I was a bit confused at first because I didn't really understand the menu. I wanted to order fried rice, but a staff member quickly told me it was sold out. They were a foreigner but very friendly. I struggled with the ticket machine next to them. I pressed some buttons, but it was hard to tell if the items I selected were in the basket. I ended up ordering Yarou Ramen with a boiled egg and extra noodles. The extra noodles also come with extra vegetables for an additional 200 yen. I wanted extra noodles only, but I couldn't find that button. Maybe it doesn't exist. I couldn't order fried rice, so I ordered regular rice, which probably means they make fried rice in advance. After waiting for about 10 minutes, my ramen arrived. The first thing I noticed was that the ramen was different from what I expected based on the name. I thought it would be very fatty, but it was just a normal tonkotsu ramen. The taste was surprisingly refined. At this point, the "Yarou" vibe was weak. I was pleasantly surprised. The noodles were medium thickness but on the shorter side. On the table, there were garlic, soy sauce?, black pepper, shichimi, vinegar, fish powder?, and more. I added garlic and black pepper, but it still felt like something was missing, so I added soy sauce? It still felt like the flavor was a bit dull. In a good way, it was elegant, but in a bad way, it lacked the "Yarou" essence. The fact that there were many female customers also makes sense. It was a lunch in Asakusabashi where the name didn't match the experience.

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I stopped by this restaurant on my way back from work without doing any research. I noticed that many customers were going in, so I was curious and decided to go in as well. I ordered the Buta-Yaro Ramen (large size, 1050 yen). It came with multiple slices of chashu and a generous amount of vegetables. Although it looked good, the soup was not enough and the large surface area exposed to the air caused it to cool down quickly. The soup wasn't very hot either, which was disappointing. This may not be specific to this restaurant, but having too little soup that cools down quickly made me feel like they are focusing too much on appearance and forgetting about the essence of the dish. That's the impression I got from this bowl of ramen.

A restaurant that opened right in front of Asakusabashi Station, known for their ramen piled high with vegetables. This place is great not only for their large portions, but also for the delicious taste. The vegetables on top are sautéed right before serving, giving off a delicious aroma.

I was craving a hearty bowl of ramen and some char siu, so when I stumbled upon this shop, I immediately went in. It was a ticket system, and not knowing what to order, I went for the Buta Yarou Ramen for 1080 yen. When asked if I wanted boiled or grilled vegetables, I opted for boiled to make it a bit healthier (contradictory, I know). While waiting, I checked out the reviews on Tabelog and saw that most people were ordering ramen in the 700 yen range. I started to worry if my over 1000 yen order would be too much for me to finish. In about 10 minutes, my bowl arrived. It looked like a manageable portion. The char siu was thick and I got three slices! Yum yum. Just one bite and the fatty, melt-in-your-mouth texture filled my mouth. It was delicious without the usual saltiness you find in these types of shops. The soup was thick and oily, filling my mouth with oil. I wondered if this thick texture was due to emulsification. I know you emulsify the sauce when making carbonara, but how do you achieve this in a soup? Since it was oily, it coated my mouth, slightly dulling my taste buds, but I didn't find it overly salty as some other reviewers mentioned. As I continued eating, it started to feel heavy, so I added some pepper, shichimi, and garlic for flavor variation. Adding vinegar was a bit of a mistake. The noodles were thick and straight, well coated in oil, giving them a slippery texture, but also a slightly mushy feel, maybe due to low hydration? I'm not familiar with Jiro-style (although this may not be classified as such) so I couldn't discern the taste. I'll have to eat more Jiro-style, Yarou-style, and Iekei-style ramen to refine my taste buds! I finished it all and then craved water, drinking three cups, so maybe it was a bit salty after all. On the way home, my stomach felt bloated. Thank you for the meal!

Tokyo is a ramen restaurant called Yarou Ramen, located right next to Asakusabashi Station. Although their main dish is Jiro-style tonkotsu ramen, I was lured in by their rich sardine ramen menu. I ordered the sardine ramen with extra vegetables (¥150). You can choose between stir-fried or boiled vegetables, and I chose stir-fried. Since I ordered extra vegetables, they came in a separate dish instead of in the ramen bowl. It felt like getting a set of ramen plus stir-fried bean sprouts, which was actually quite nice since I like bean sprouts. The soup was a thick type with a lot of sardine powder, but it wasn't too salty so I could easily slurp it up. The sardine aroma wasn't too overpowering either. I think it can be quite tricky to get the balance right with rich sardine ramen, as it can sometimes end up too bitter or too strong in aroma, but this one had a good balance. I thought it was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

The food at this ramen restaurant is a matter of personal preference, unlike other delicious foods that are universally enjoyed. Located near the west exit of JR Asakusabashi Station, the restaurant has a small counter with about 16 seats. I visited with a friend at 10:00 PM, and there was one customer before us and no one after. The seating was cramped, making it difficult to enjoy the meal comfortably. Unfortunately, they only accept payment through a ticket system, which I personally dislike. I don't understand why I have to pay in advance without receiving any service. I chose the miso ramen as it was my first time there. Despite the lack of customers, it took 10-15 minutes for the ramen to be served. The ramen had thick noodles with toppings such as boiled egg, chashu pork, menma, bean sprouts, and seaweed (I added corn and butter as extra toppings). In one word, it was "overwhelmingly salty". I couldn't even taste the broth properly, it was just too salty. I'm not sure if they got the miso concentration wrong, but it was just too salty to enjoy. Even just touching the noodles, the color changed due to the soup, which was not a good sign. I couldn't finish the ramen, and it left me extremely thirsty afterwards. I will definitely not be visiting this place again.

2019.01.03 (Thursday) Sunny, First Visit, Entered at 12:32, 6 customers before, 3 customers after, Served at 12:40, Soup-less Yarou: 830 yen. Happy New Year! Wishing you a great year ahead. The first bowl of 2019!! I wandered around the Akihabara area and somehow ended up at this shop for a visit. This is my fourth visit to a Yarou-style ramen shop, having visited Shinbashi, Akihabara, and Shintatsu. I purchased a ticket for "Soup-less Yarou" from the high-tech ticket machine in the shop. I chose "grilled vegetables" when asked between that and boiled vegetables. It was served in about 7 minutes. The noodles are from Asahiya in Higashimurayama, with round, curly thick noodles. The texture is just right, with a good balance of chewiness and firmness. The toppings included pork, egg yolk, chopped seaweed, bean sprouts, cabbage, and chives. The pork was cut into slightly large pieces and became tender when left under the noodles for a while. The seasoning was soy sauce-based and quite delicious. The chopped seaweed added a nice ocean flavor, and the egg yolk rounded out the overall taste. The vegetables were stir-fried after ordering, so they were hot and retained their crispiness, with a delicious charred aroma and black pepper added. The portion was quite generous. The sauce was soy sauce-based with a hint of pork bone broth, not too salty but with a nice saltiness. There was also some fluffy back fat, adding richness to the broth. I added some chopped garlic from the table halfway through, enhancing the garlic flavor. Overall, the noodles, stir-fried vegetables, and pork were well-prepared. It was a satisfying meal with a good portion size. The quality can vary greatly between shops, but this shop served a carefully made bowl of ramen. Thank you for the meal.

Located about a 2-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station on the JR Sobu Line. We waited for about 20 minutes with 3 people in line at noon on a weekday. The soup had a slightly rich and sweet taste, with medium-thick noodles and grilled vegetables that paired well. However, the lack of volume compared to the photo on the signboard was still disappointing. The photo shows a large serving of Yarou Ramen with an additional flavored egg (JAF member card benefit).

This time, the shop is Yarou Ramen Asakusabashi Branch. I ordered the special tsukemen and added extra noodles with my Butac Card. I also got a seasoned egg, beer, and rice for free, as always. The current menu looks like this, and the Butac Card is back for a limited time, so it's a chance to get one. Once you have it, you can use it semi-permanently even after the limited period ends.