I love noodles! I especially love ramen, and I have tried various types of ramen from different shops, but I really love Machida Shoten! This time, I tried their salt ramen, and it was delicious with the unique richness of tonkotsu broth and the aroma of chicken oil. I love the firm texture of Machida Shoten's noodles! Thank you for the meal!

I visited this restaurant for the first time. I ordered moyashi cabbage because I wanted to eat vegetables. It was delicious with sauce on it. Next, I ordered negi shio ramen. The negi was white, so I added spiciness with the doubanjiang on the table and enjoyed it. I ordered it with less oil and everything else normal. It's not exceptionally delicious, but it's tasty enough to be a place I can use regularly.

All stores offer consistently delicious food, but there are slight differences among them. However, the Kyodo store stood out with its well-made soup, perfectly cooked noodles, and tasty Negi-cha don. The tonkotsu broth had a rich flavor, the noodles were just right, and the seasoning of the Negi-cha don was perfect. It was a great find.

Setagaya-ku Kyodo-cho Machida Shoten Kyodo branch I rarely post in the local series. Since I changed departments in April, I have not been able to eat out as often as before. The reason is that I am overweight and I can't stand the heat in the summer. Let's keep it simple and close to home on holidays. I strolled from Jōyama Street to Nodai Street towards Kyodo Station. I often see Machida Shoten around, but I haven't tried it before, so I decided to go in. However, the characters on the POP inside looked familiar... Have I eaten here before? Oh well, never mind. A cheerful lady welcomed me. I ordered the Chashu Ramen for 1050 yen, with everything set to normal. I asked for rice as a service, and declined the free chopped onions. The taste was as expected and stable. As expected from a chain, the kitchen staff and the waitstaff were very friendly. It was a shop where the slightly intimidating artisan-like older brothers create the atmosphere, and although eating a bowl of ramen in a family setting is not bad, for someone like me who is a bit timid, this kind of friendly service helps me feel more at ease. Thank you for the meal.

I have visited "Machida Shoten" several times in the past! I was having trouble finding a place that was still open after lunchtime, but thankfully they were still serving even after lunch hours! I decided to try something I hadn't had before, which was their salt-flavored house ramen! It had been a while since I had their creamy style ramen, and it was delicious, with a nice light and clear taste unique to the salt flavor! While it may be easily overlooked as something common, this bowl of ramen stands out for its low cost and great taste! I will definitely be going back!

I had some errands in Kyodo and decided to have a late lunch here. I arrived at 2:00 pm and was able to be seated right away. I'm not a fan of the ticket machine system, but since there was no one waiting, I took my time to figure it out. In the end, I went with my usual choice, the chashu ramen (laughs). It took about 10 minutes for the food to arrive. I was craving soup due to a hangover, but the soup portion seemed small... Maybe it's because the noodles are thick. I decided to start with the noodles to avoid running out of soup too quickly. The thick noodles had a nice chewy texture and were delicious. The chashu was tender and easily fell apart, but it was a bit disappointing that it was cold. Come to think of it, the soup wasn't piping hot either, it felt a bit lukewarm. Maybe it's because of the oil. The best part was that you could get free refills of rice, which was great when you want to eat a lot.

In the world of chain ramen shops, Maruta Shoten seems to have the most momentum. I had never been there before, but I finally decided to visit to see what the hype was about. The verdict? The taste didn't quite live up to my expectations, but within the realm of chain ramen shops, it's definitely good. There's another chain ramen shop nearby, so hopefully Maruta Shoten won't be overshadowed...

I have been to this place several times already. I think I have settled in at Kyodo. When it comes to the famous ramen shops in Kyodo, "Sei-ya" is usually the first one that comes to mind, but I recently tried Machida Shoten and found their ramen to be better. Sei-ya tends to have inconsistent quality. Also, Machida Shoten offers draft beer for 390 yen, while Sei-ya used to be 290 yen, but now they charge 500 yen, which is not as appealing. I find myself going to Machida Shoten more often now because of the affordable beer and slightly tastier ramen. Plus, the service from the staff is always great! Thank you for the delicious meal every time!

This is a typical family-style ramen restaurant. The taste is slightly mild, maybe due to the local preference. It can get a bit crowded during lunchtime, so you might have to wait a bit. The taste is consistent with other family-style ramen restaurants nationwide.

The state of emergency due to the novel coronavirus has been lifted, but priority measures to prevent the spread of infection are still in place. Therefore, the rules for my family ramen tour remain the same. As I often run out of ingredients for cooking on weekends, I decided to dine out for dinner tonight. I visited "Machida Shouten Keidou Branch" for the first time. Keidou is known for having several family ramen shops in the past, particularly in the south exit area where a fierce competition among family ramen shops used to take place. However, some of the family ramen shops from the past have already disappeared. The current battle is between the main lineage of the Nakano family's Musashikaya "Hijirike" and "Machida Shouten Keidou Branch," located about 40 meters apart on the same street. The result of this battle was quite surprising to me. Upon entering the shop, I noticed there were five customers - four students at a table by the window and one person at the counter. I purchased the default ramen for 720 yen from the ticket machine on the right side, and presented my Machida Shouten family pass for extra seaweed and specified a 7-minute noodle cooking time. The ramen was served in about 9 minutes. The soup was quite oily and creamy, prompting me to add vinegar for flavor enhancement. The noodles, cooked for 7 minutes, were not as soft as I preferred. Despite adding extra seaweed, which totaled 9 sheets, the recent Machida Shouten family ramen has been causing some digestive discomfort for me. I managed to finish the meal with the help of the gyoza sauce blend of vinegar and soy sauce. After the meal, I walked about 40 meters towards the station and was shocked to see that "Hijirike," a genuine family ramen shop that uses Sakai noodles, had no customers at all. This was surprising, considering that a pseudo family ramen shop nearby had a steady flow of customers. I have visited "Hijirike" in the past and was surprised to find no customers then as well. It's puzzling why a genuine family ramen shop like "Hijirike" with Sakai noodles isn't attracting more customers compared to the pseudo family ramen shop. This was my experience at "Yokohama Family Ramen Machida Shouten Keidou Branch."

During the second state of emergency, at 10:45 pm, there were quite a few passengers getting off at Kyodo Station. Walking along Nodoori Street from end to end, all the restaurants were closed except for Machida Shoten. The place was packed with customers, and the staff were lively and friendly. Despite the crowdedness, the service was good, and the vegetable ramen I ordered was satisfying. Although the spinach was a bit cold, the hot and hearty bowl of ramen was worth it. I didn't get to try the chopped ginger on the table as I finished my meal quickly to avoid any inconvenience.

The second state of emergency was declared around midnight on the day. With late-night ramen off the table for a while, I visited "Hijiriya" hoping it was still open, but it was already closed. As I continued down Nodai Street, "Machida Shoten" was open until 3 am, but "Rorororo," also open until 3 am, was closed. I could go a bit further to "Seiya," open until 2:30 am, but I decided to play it safe and enter this restaurant instead. I had regular ramen the first time, miso ramen the second time, so this time I ordered the vegetable ramen for 870 yen. There was only one other customer. I chose a table seat this time to avoid the cramped counter. I ordered everything normal. There was one woman in the kitchen and one man on the floor, both looking very young, maybe university students working part-time. The food arrived in a few minutes. The vegetable toppings were decently hot, and there was a good amount of them, making me smile unintentionally. The taste was consistent and operation smooth, making this a decently rated place if you think of it as regular tonkotsu ramen rather than a house-style. I wondered if ordering it stronger would enhance the soy sauce flavor. I quite liked the vegetable ramen, so if I have the chance to eat here again, I might try the vegetable ramen with a stronger flavor. As usual, I finished my meal, and the male staff suddenly applauded me. I learned that they appreciate it when customers finish their meal completely. I'm not seeking applause, but it was a nice gesture.

Recently, there has been an increase in "keisei" ramen shops along Nodai Street in Kyodo. Unlike the trend of light and refreshing ramen, it seems that there is a growing demand for hearty and filling options. One of these shops is "Machida Shoten," known for its classic tonkotsu shoyu ramen but also offering a wide range of menu items. I ordered the "Special Tsukemen (1050 yen)" with the option for extra hot noodles. In the past, I haven't been too impressed with keisei tsukemen, finding them decent but not quite memorable. However, ordering it extra hot this time made a significant difference. The rich variety of condiments allowed me to customize the flavor to my liking as I savored each bite. Surprisingly, the noodles remained warm until the very end. I realized that this is the way to enjoy it. From now on, when I have keisei tsukemen, I'll be sure to order it extra hot.

I came to eat ramen at Kamishita Tatsuro for the first time in a long time, but they were closed for the day. So, I searched on the Tabelog app and found this place that I hadn't been to before. I was really hungry, so I ordered a large serving of noodles and even rice. The ramen had a rich taste, like a typical home-style ramen. It was neither good nor bad, just average. However, the seating was very tight, with seats that were fixed in place. It was uncomfortable. Overall, the experience was okay, but I probably won't come back for a second visit.

I was hungry, so I decided to visit the restaurant at 1:15 am on Saturday. There were 2 customers at the counter and 2 tables were occupied (although one table was taken up by only 1 person). There was another customer who came in after me. The staff consisted of 4 people, with 3 in the kitchen and 1 male staff member mainly in charge of the dining area. The operation seemed to be running smoothly, and my miso ramen arrived in about 3-4 minutes after ordering. To put it simply, it was more like a creamy tonkotsu ramen with a hint of miso flavor rather than a traditional miso ramen. The miso flavor was subtle, and it seemed to strike a balance between miso ramen and tonkotsu ramen. The toppings included 1 slice of fatty pork, bean sprouts, cabbage, spinach, quail egg, and 3 sheets of seaweed. The pork was mostly fatty, while the bean sprouts and cabbage were crunchy but slightly lukewarm. The spinach was well-cooked, and the seaweed was good quality. There was no corn in the miso ramen, unlike in other branches of the restaurant. Overall, it was a decent bowl of ramen, but I probably wouldn't visit again.

In 2020, I visited the newly opened "Machida Shoten" in Kyodo for my 110th ramen bowl. I ordered the ramen from the ticket machine, requested it with less oil, and sat down. Surprisingly, they offer free rice here. The seating area is well divided, and I remembered that this was where I first tried tonkotsu ramen. The soup was mild and delicious. The ramen arrived in about 10 minutes, topped with a quail egg. The soup had a slight soy sauce flavor, not too strong, making it enjoyable for most people. The noodles were slightly firm and short, but still tasty. The chashu was decent, but the seaweed got a bit soggy. Overall, the ramen was average, but I still enjoyed it, perhaps because it had been a while since I last visited Machida Shoten. This area is a competitive ramen battleground, so I hope they continue to do well.

Tamada Shoten is a ramen shop that specializes in "iekei" style ramen, and I have been there a few times. I am always very satisfied with the taste. This time, I tried the negi ramen, and the crunchy texture of the green onions combined perfectly with the rich soy sauce tonkotsu broth of the iekei style. When you slurp up the thick, chewy noodles together, it was incredibly delicious. I couldn't help but slurp up every last drop!

I went to Tamagawa Shouten, a recently opened ramen shop specializing in house-made ramen on Nodai Street in Kyodo. I decided to try their soy sauce house-made ramen with green onions on top. Despite the current situation, the staff were very energetic and welcoming. The counter is divided by acrylic panels, but the seating area is cramped and uncomfortable. The ramen itself was a typical house-made ramen, with a slightly sweet pork bone soup that seemed aimed at pleasing everyone. The medium-thick noodles were also standard. Overall, while I finished the bowl, I didn't find anything particularly impressive that would change my bias against house-made ramen. There is another house-made ramen shop called Hijiriya on Nodai Street in Kyodo, and personally, I prefer their ramen as the pork bone soup has a more distinct flavor. It will be interesting to see which ramen shop survives in the competitive ramen scene in Kyodo.

Recently, Kichijoji Station has been bustling with new ramen shops opening up. About 2 years ago (summer 2018), "Hijiriya," which seems to be a Musashikoya-style ramen shop, opened. Following that, there was "Tokiwa Nari" (Hayashitada lineage - February 2019), "Chibakara" (inspired by Jiro - September 2019), "Rorororo" (inspired by Jiro - March 2020), and "Uchidenokozuchi" (Ramen Riku lineage - June 2020) opening one after another. And now, Marutashoten has made a surprise entry into Kichijoji. They are one of the largest in the capital group, alongside Ichikakuya. I heard that Marutashoten is not independent from Ichikakuya (refer to the note below), but as someone who has never been to a Marutashoten shop before, and since they have finally expanded to my local area, I couldn't resist visiting. * According to a kind explanation from someone, Ichikakuya has no relation to the Ichiroka lineage, and Marutashoten did not separate from Ichikakuya. I apologize for the mistake. There were no reviews of the Kichijoji shop on Tabelog, so I checked out reviews of the Shibuya shop before going. I purchased ramen for 720 yen, moyacabbage for 150 yen, and draft beer for 390 yen from the ticket machine inside the store. I ordered the noodles firm. The interior of the store is divided into counter seats and table seats. Even though it wasn't very crowded, I was instructed to sit tightly at the counter, which was not very pleasant. The space between seats is quite narrow, and if you're not careful, your elbows might touch the person next to you. The chairs are fixed to the floor, so you can't move your position left or right. It's quite cramped for people with large bodies. As expected from the reviews, the staff's voices were loud. Even though they were wearing masks in this day and age... As expected, they were boiling the noodles in the kitchen and not cooking the soup inside the store. The operation was smooth, and the draft beer arrived quickly, followed by the moyacabbage in 5 minutes, and then the ramen arrived within 30 seconds. It looked creamy. When I slurped the soup, it tasted exactly as it looked... a creamy tonkotsu-based soup. In fact, I could hardly taste the soy sauce. However, it's a flavor that would appeal to everyone. The noodles could have been a bit firmer. The chashu was not smoked, but rather had a tender texture that went well with the creamy soup. There was very little spinach. The three sheets of seaweed had a solid taste and texture, which wasn't bad, but I think a milder seaweed would have been better for this soup. The chopped ginger on the table was the key, but I wasn't sure how to use it, so I ended up wrapping the noodles in seaweed and eating them, which wasn't bad. I wonder how it's supposed to be eaten. The moyacabbage was lightly cooked and topped with a ponzu-like sauce, with a decent portion. However, what do you think? If you're looking for this flavor, wouldn't it be better to walk 2 minutes from the station and eat a 500 yen ramen at "Seiya"? There, the seat spacing is more relaxed, and the beer is about 100 yen cheaper. On the other hand, if you want something closer to a more authentic family-style ramen, "Hijiriya" closer to the station would be better. You can taste the soy sauce more, it's about 50 yen cheaper, they boil the noodles in a strainer, cook the soup in the store, and rice is free. Actually, I'm really curious about the miso ramen at this shop...

I went after 2pm, so it was not crowded. I had the classic 750 yen tonkotsu shoyu ramen from the vending machine on the top left. It was incredibly delicious. I declined the free rice. The taste was amazing. I added the free chopped onions mentioned on the counter sign, and it made it even more delicious. Out of habit, I added grated garlic halfway through, but it would have been better without it. The original soup is the best. They even gave me a paper apron, and the service was very good. It's a friendly and welcoming place.