This was my first time visiting for dinner. The menu featured Gorilla Ramen with soy sauce flavor at the top. I was in the mood for miso today, so I ordered the Sesame Miso Ramen with medium thick noodles and a 6-piece gyoza. The flavor was like a sesame and chili oil scented tantanmen-style miso ramen. The noodles were well coated and very delicious. Some people thought the flavor was a bit light, but personally, I did not feel that way. There were chili miso and grated garlic on the table, adding a spoonful made it even more delicious! The gyoza were wrapped in vegetables and went well with the ramen. The restaurant was constantly busy with customers even after I finished my meal, showing that it is a popular spot. The staff were kind and considerate towards families with children, making it a pleasant dining experience. I will definitely visit again. Thank you for the meal!

I stopped by an old ramen shop (50 years old!) on my way to Mt. Senjo-gatake for breakfast. The shop is always bustling with local families. I decided to go with their signature spicy Gorilla Ramen, but when in doubt, I stick to the regular shoyu ramen which is light and gentle. I added some garlic from the counter to give it an extra kick. I wished I had tried their pan-fried gyoza too.

I was on a mini-tour to Hachioji Castle when I came across Gorilla Ramen along Route 20. As a self-proclaimed gorilla lover, I couldn't resist stopping by. The gorilla on the sign is so cute! The interior of the restaurant has a cozy café vibe. When I checked the menu, I found something called "Gorilla Ramen"! I decided to order the Gyoza Rice Set without hesitation. Soon, the food arrived, and I dug into the Gorilla Ramen. It had a powerful, rich flavor with a miso base. The gyoza was cute and round! The restaurant reminded me a lot of "Kurumaya Ramen" in the Kanto region. The menu is extensive and it's a great place for families with children. The gorilla on the sign is adorable. Thank you for the meal!

Due to work reasons, I was a bit late for lunch at this nearby restaurant. There were about 5 people waiting outside when I arrived around 12 o'clock. After waiting for a total of 25 minutes, I finally got a seat inside. I decided on the Taiwan Mazesoba while waiting, and it was served to me within 10 minutes of ordering. The Taiwan Mazesoba was surprisingly simple, served with a lemon on the side. The noodles, weighing 200g, were well mixed before eating. The dish wasn't too spicy and seemed to be lacking garlic. I wished it had a bit more punch. Overall, I left feeling full and satisfied. Thank you for the meal.

After a sales meeting with two bosses, we decided to have lunch together. We chose a place with parking since we were driving. The restaurant was picked by my bosses, so I didn't have high expectations for the taste. However, when we arrived around noon, there was already a line of 10 people waiting, which was a pleasant surprise. I checked the reviews and surprisingly, they were quite good. We waited for about 15 minutes and finally got seated. I ordered the Gorilla Ramen (medium size) for 1,100 yen. It was served promptly, and as soon as I took a sip of the soup, I was pleasantly surprised. The soy sauce-based soup with caramelized onions as an accent was delicious. The noodles paired well with the soup. The toppings like bean sprouts, char siu, and bamboo shoots were classic and tasty. Thank you for the meal. I will definitely come back next time to try the miso ramen!

The nearest station is Seibu Railway Tamagawa Line Shiraitodai Station, about a 10-minute walk away. You can also come by bicycle or car. The parking lot is spacious and can accommodate about 15 cars, but be careful as it gets very crowded during lunchtime! It's a long-established store that I've been curious about for a while but haven't been able to visit until now. The interior of the restaurant has 7 counter seats and 2 4-person table seats. There is no food ticket machine, so please order at the table after looking at the menu. [Lunch Set (choice of ramen + 250 yen)] Gorilla Ramen (thin noodles) Price: 1000 yen Lunch contents: 3 dumplings, small rice, pickles The portion was just right, with a large bowl and a good amount. It might be a bit too much for women. The spicy ramen wasn't too hot. I got really sweaty after adding a little chili bean paste and pepper from the table. The dumplings were round and full of garlic, so if you have a meeting after eating, make sure to freshen your breath. It was delicious, but I heard from another review that the taste drops during lunchtime when it gets crowded. I'm not sure about that. The price is a bit on the higher side... Thank you for the meal.

This time, I visited Gorira Ramen, a place that I have known about for decades. I used to drive to Tokyo and always admired Gorira Ramen on the way back. I visited the restaurant for the first time. There is a dedicated parking lot in front and on the side of the store, making it convenient for those who drive, given its location. When I entered at 1:30 pm on Saturday, there were already 5 people waiting inside. I was surprised as I didn't expect it to be such a popular place! The interior has a counter seat in front of the kitchen and two 4-seater table seats in the back right. The counter seats are separated by partitions, with plenty of space between them, which was nice. This time, I ordered the popular Gorira Ramen for 1000 yen and three Tsutsumi Yakigyoza for 220 yen. The food arrived in about 5 minutes after ordering. The reddish-brown soup is a blend of soy sauce base and spicy sauce, with a miso-like flavor enhanced by charred green onions and garlic, giving it a slightly junky taste that is delicious. The noodles are ultra-thin with a slight wave, cooked just right. It seems that you can change to thick noodles for an additional 100 yen at this restaurant, but since it was my first visit, I stuck with the basic thin noodles, which were delicious. The toppings include a thin slice of tender chashu, bean sprouts, watercress, seaweed, menma, and green onions. The chashu is soft and tasty, but since it's thin, it's gone in one bite. The bean sprouts and watercress are in a ratio of about 9:1, with the crunchy texture of the bean sprouts complementing the soup well and tasting delicious. The Tsutsumi Yakigyoza is incredibly delicious! The soft, chewy skin encases a crunchy filling with a hint of sweetness, making it extremely tasty. I should have ordered 6 instead of 3! When I revisit, I'll definitely order 6, as the gyoza was so delicious that it left a greater impression than the ramen. I didn't realize until I visited that this is a renowned restaurant that captures the stomachs of drivers along the national highway. Thank you for the meal. I will visit again.

Gorilla Ramen in Fuchu City, Tokyo is a roadside ramen shop known for its gorilla sign and spacious parking lot. I visited for the first time in 5 years since October 31, 2017. It's located just a few hundred meters from my house, but sometimes you don't visit places that are too close. This ramen shop has been around for a long time, situated to the northeast of Musashino-dai Station on the Keio Line, near the Seibu Tama River Line overpass on the Shinjuku side of the Koshu Kaido. Established in 1977, it started as a small bus operation and later expanded into a larger establishment. The owner has changed a few times over the years. The last time I visited, all the staff were Chinese, but today, I saw four young Japanese men in black Chinese chef uniforms energetically working. The interior of the shop has been renovated since my last visit, with a new layout featuring a 7-seat counter, 2 sofa booth seats for 4 people, a 5-person wooden table on the other side, and a wooden bench for waiting. The menu includes the popular Gorilla Ramen with spicy soy sauce, as well as other ramen options like Negi, Lemon, Sesame Miso, and Ajitama. They offer thin noodles for 700 yen and hand-cut medium noodles for 800 yen, along with miso and salt flavors. They also have dishes like Black Sesame Miso Tantanmen, Niku-Ju Tsukemen, Chashu Don, and Tsutsumi-Yaki Gyoza. Side dishes include Chashu and Menma, and they offer three sizes of rice: mini, small, and regular. Orders are taken verbally, and payment can be made with PayPay. I had previously tried the Negi Shio ramen with thin noodles, which was light and not bad, but left me feeling unsatisfied as I ate. The soup was refreshing but lacked depth, leaving me feeling like something was missing. Today, with the change in staff, I decided to try the following with a friend: Negi Ramen for 1,100 yen, Ajitama Ramen for 950 yen, and 6 Tsutsumi-Yaki Gyoza for 440 yen. The thin noodles were sold out, so we had hand-cut medium noodles instead. The noodles were chewy with a good texture. The Ajitama Ramen included seasoned egg, chashu, Menma, bean sprouts, greens, and seaweed in soy-based soup, while the Negi Ramen had Menma, white negi, chopped negi, chashu, greens, and seaweed in soy sauce soup. The round and plump gyoza were delicious, soft, and flavorful with garlic. The simple and gentle chicken bone pork broth was easy to drink but lacked richness and punch, leaving me feeling somewhat unsatisfied. This was the same impression I had from my previous visits. The rice options are a good touch, and the ramen, being light and without back fat, seems suitable for late-night meals. Overall, I would rate it 4 out of 5 stars. They have a free and spacious parking lot. I visited for lunch on December 30, 2022, and they are open from 11:30 AM to 10:00 PM. They are closed on Mondays, do not accept credit cards, do not have electronic money options but accept PayPay, do not have a loyalty card, do not offer free WiFi, do not have power outlets at the seats, and it is completely non-smoking. There are 20 seats available, with no private rooms.

Gorilla Ramen for 1000 yen, wrapped gyoza for 220 yen. The back of the counter seats is the waiting area. I sat and waited in a right-aligned manner. There is garlic and doubanjiang on the table. Gorilla Ramen had a strange taste. It was like a soy sauce-based tantanmen. When I added garlic halfway through, it only tasted like garlic. The gyoza was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

On the way to Fuchu from Chofu, there is a flashy and impactful long-established ramen shop located about 1km past the Ajista stadium along the Koshu Kaido. It was my first visit, so I decided to try the popular Gorilla Ramen (handmade noodles for 1050 yen) and the Ajitama Ramen (thin noodles for 760 yen). I also ordered a Chashu Don (360 yen) and 6 Gyoza (420 yen) as additional items. The dishes arrived in about 5 minutes. The Ajitama Ramen had a fragrant burnt onion flavor and was light in taste. The Gorilla Ramen had a rich and spicy taste... both were just delicious! My ramen-loving son was also very satisfied! I noticed that both the counter and the three family tables were full, so it seems like a shop loved by people of all ages and genders. The only issue is the location. We came by bike, but I wonder how everyone else gets here (laughs). Well, it was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

I visited during lunchtime after a long time. I was seated at the counter and offered a choice between thin noodles and hand-cut noodles for the ramen. I ordered the Chashu-men with an extra half serving for an additional 100 yen, totaling 1170 yen. The dish arrived in about 5 minutes, with watercress, bean sprouts, bamboo shoots, chashu, and seaweed garnished on top. The soup had a noticeable oiliness, possibly from flavored oil, but lacked a strong umami flavor. The charred green onions added a strong flavor that was slightly overpowering. The soy sauce level was just right. The thin wavy noodles were cooked slightly firm, providing a good chewiness. The chashu, made from pork shoulder, had a nice texture and flavorful taste. The sweet bamboo shoots didn't quite match the soup. Overall, the lack of umami flavor was a downside for me.

Ramen with thin noodles, medium size (1.5 servings) for ¥660 plus ¥100 for the lunch set for ¥250 with Kazuo-san. The lunch set includes 3 juicy vegetable gyoza, rice, and pickles. The gyoza is delicious with a good balance of juiciness and vegetables. The pickles are cucumber. The ramen is soy sauce-based with a nice aroma of fried leeks. It strikes a good balance between light and rich flavors. Adding grated garlic enhances the taste. The medium serving of thin noodles is 140g, which is just right when ordering the lunch set. Other menu items are on the pricey side and not great value for money.

Handmade Chashu Ramen for 1170 yen, Seasoned Egg for 100 yen. The shop was established in 1977 and has a unique name with "Gorilla" in it. Back in the day, there was a trend of ramen shops with names related to Hokkaido ramen, like miso ramen. However, this shop stood out with its name "Gorilla." The menu offered not just traditional dishes, but also unique noodle options. Despite that, I decided to go for the soy sauce ramen. You could choose between thin or handmade thick noodles, and I chose the handmade ones. The soup had a rich flavor with a hint of sesame oil, more reminiscent of Chinese cuisine than traditional ramen shops. The noodles were handmade, but not the typical translucent type, slightly less chewy. I wished I had chosen the thin noodles instead. The chashu was made of pork shoulder and the seasoned egg had a gel-like yolk, which was delicious. As I finished the soup, a faded gorilla illustration appeared at the bottom of the bowl. It took some imagination to make out the design. Overall, it was a convenient restaurant with parking available.

I ordered the slightly spicy Gorilla Ramen. You can choose between thin noodles and flat noodles. I prefer thin noodles, like those used in Hiyashi Chuka. The soup was spicy, and even though I didn't have much of an appetite today, I found it delicious and finished it all. Personally, I thought the charred green onions added a nice touch to the flavor. They also offer other options like Negi Ramen, Lemon Ramen, and Sesame Miso Ramen, which I would like to try next time. Additionally, they have parking space for about 10 cars, which is convenient. The restaurant is located along Koshu Kaido, where the road is narrow and drivers tend to speed, so be careful when entering and exiting.

The place visited on this day was "Gorilla Ramen" in Musashino-dai, located between Chofu and Fuchu, about 1 km from the Ajinomoto Stadium down the Koshu Highway, at the foot of the overpass near the Karikaedanji Kitakosaten intersection on Koshu Highway. The striking gorilla sign is the landmark. There is a private parking lot in front of the store where more than 10 cars can park. If using public transportation, the nearest stations are Musashino-dai Station on the Keio Line or Shiraitodai Station on the Seibu Tamagawa Line, both about a 10-minute walk away. The store was established in 1977, starting from a food stall in the current store area. The name of the store comes from the nickname of the owner's senior. The store hours are from 11:30 to 24:00 (until 21:00 on February 13) with a continuous operation that is convenient, attracting customers of all ages. The store has a counter with about 7 seats in front of the kitchen and 8 table seats (4x2 tables) on the right side. The counter seats are separated by partitions and there is ample space between seats. There are also many waiting chairs along the wall, so it is likely to be crowded during lunchtime. There is no ticket machine, and you can order from the menu and pay after eating. The menu is divided into thin noodles 140g and hand-made noodles 170g, totaling 32 types. Among them, the most popular "Gorilla Ramen," the second most popular "Negi Ramen," and the limited-time "Spicy Miso Ramen" are all priced the same (thin noodles ¥950, hand-made noodles ¥1050) and were ordered by many customers. Other popular choices include "Lemon Ramen" for women (thin noodles ¥820, hand-made noodles ¥920) and "Niku-Ju Tsukemen" (medium-thick flat noodles: regular 200g ¥850 to special 500g ¥1150). I chose the signature menu item, "Gorilla Ramen" (hand-made noodles). It is soy sauce-based and slightly spicy. There is a pitcher and glass for cold water on the table for self-service. The table condiments include soy sauce, vinegar, chili oil, pepper, grated garlic, and doubanjiang. The chopsticks are eco-friendly and come in a case. There are tissues available, and the trash can is near the entrance. After a short wait, the "Gorilla Ramen" arrived! The bowl is a red Karikamado bowl. The soup is a soy sauce-based broth with a spicy sauce, and the toppings include one slice of roasted pork, meat miso, seaweed, bamboo shoots, bean sprouts, watercress, and green onions. Before even tasting the soup, the strong smell of garlic hit my nose, which bothered my family, so I had to be careful. But after trying the soup, I found that it was quite spicy, with an impact of doubanjiang, slightly different from the image of a spicy ramen. The soup seemed to be made from chicken bones, light and lacking in umami. However, there was a surprisingly smooth richness and umami, not just from the broth and soy sauce base, and with the sesame oil being subtle, it felt like it might be enhanced by a certain seasoning, but it wasn't certain. Nevertheless, there were no off-flavors or lingering artificial tastes, and the balance between the soup's umami and spiciness was well done, surprisingly delicious. It had a somewhat Taiwanese ramen style, and adding sesame paste could turn it into tantanmen. Now, the noodles were hand-made flat medium noodles. They didn't stand out, but they had a good flavor and umami, enjoyable with the soup. The compatibility with the soup was also good. Could these hand-made noodles be homemade? I couldn't see any noodle-making machine from the counter seat, but ===========

I had the same "sesame miso ramen (thin noodles)" at Gorilla Ramen as the first one I tried. It suddenly got cooler, so I felt like having a miso ramen to warm up my body. When I arrived at the restaurant around a little after 1 pm, there was still a line outside. It's always crowded whenever I go. I noticed there are many trucks in the parking lot, maybe a lot of blue-collar workers come to eat here? The ramen has a good balance of spiciness, richness, and the smoothness of sesame, making it delicious. I have never tried the "Gorilla Ramen" with the restaurant's name on it, but I plan to try it someday. I'm also curious about their gyoza-like dish. I realized I had this "sesame miso ramen" back in 2018, quite a while ago. I'm thinking of going back soon. They actually raised the price a bit, as this time the "sesame miso ramen" cost 1000 yen.

The soy sauce-based ramen had a hint of lemon flavor, making it refreshing. I would love to try a salt-based lemon ramen as well. The thick chashu melted in my mouth instantly. The burnt scallions added a nice touch. I love bean sprouts, so having them as a default topping was much appreciated.

I am a middle-aged man who loves ramen, especially Chinese ramen like the one at MinMin in Hachioji. I had always wanted to visit this restaurant as it was nearby and had good reviews. However, when I finally visited with my wife on a holiday, I was disappointed. The ramen tasted kind of bland and lacked depth of flavor. Both the soy sauce ramen I ordered and the gorilla ramen my wife ordered left us feeling full but not satisfied. Even with hunger on my side, I couldn't seem to enjoy the meal, and even the best spices and seasonings couldn't save it. The staff were friendly, but the overall lunch experience was quite disappointing. Maybe it was just not my cup of tea, but if there's something else on the menu that I must try, please let me know!

While driving, I found a store with a parking lot and decided to stop. As soon as I parked, it started pouring rain. I decided to try the popular Gorilla Ramen. I prefer thick noodles over thin ones, so I chose the hand-kneaded medium thick noodles. Although I felt that 1050 yen was a bit expensive, I had high expectations. Surprisingly, the ramen arrived quickly. I started by tasting the soup, which had a moderate level of spiciness and was easy to drink. The savory minced meat enhanced the flavor of the soup. The noodles were cooked just right. I also tried adding garlic and adjusting the spiciness as I ate. Overall, I thought the ramen was well-made, but I felt that it was about 200 yen too expensive based on my own sense. Thank you for the meal.

I visited this place with a colleague after seeing the signboard. The noodles were delicious. I don't remember much about the soup, or rather, I don't recall it. I gave my rating right after leaving the restaurant, so this is my honest opinion. My colleague also said, "Hmm." I don't think it was bad, but there wasn't anything particularly good about it either.