A restaurant located a 10-minute walk from Kameido Station. It is a typical Chinese restaurant in the neighborhood. The fried rice is delicious and comes in a generous portion, which piqued my interest in this place. I arrived just before 3 p.m. on a weekday. Since it was close to the end of the morning shift, there were no other customers. The restaurant is small with 2 tables and 3 counter seats. There are no menus inside, so you need to place your order at the entrance before entering. I decided to go for the famous large portion fried rice, which is said to weigh 1 kilogram. I hesitated a bit as I was hungry, but can I really finish a 1-kilogram portion of fried rice? Oh well, I came all the way to Kameido, so let's go for it! I asked the experienced female staff for the large portion fried rice, and she quickly took my order without any fuss. The male chef in the kitchen started cooking with a loud and rhythmic sound of the wok. I peeked into the kitchen from my seat. Despite being an old restaurant, the kitchen was clean and well-organized. The fried rice was served in about 10 minutes. It was a huge amount. The beautifully shaped dome of fried rice was piled high. It included char siu, egg, and green onions in a simple and classic style. The texture was perfect, with a nice balance of fluffiness and moisture. The flavor was simple but delicious. It was piping hot. I ate while trying to cool down by drinking water. Yes, it was delicious. Definitely in the top 10 best dishes I've ever had. The plate was deep, so the amount didn't look like it decreased much in the photos. I kept eating, but the more I ate, the more I felt full. I tried the soup that came with the fried rice. It was a delicious soup with a strong flavor of dried fish. Even though the fried rice was delicious, I started to get tired of it with such a large portion. However, the soup helped reset my appetite, so I could eat a bit more. With the help of the soup, I managed to eat about two-thirds of the fried rice. I was already quite full. I looked around the restaurant for a container to take the leftovers home, but there was none. I debated whether to apologize and leave the rest or not. Luckily, there was plenty of pickled ginger as a topping. I sprinkled the remaining fried rice with pickled ginger and started eating again. The acidity of the pickled ginger slightly revived my appetite. It was the first time in my life that pickled ginger saved me. I felt like I needed to repay the favor to the pickled ginger. I struggled but eventually finished the entire meal. Thanks to the delicious fried rice and soup, I managed to finish it, but if the taste was mediocre, I would never have been able to finish a 1-kilogram portion. On the way back to the station, I was so full and thirsty that I bought a cold tea at the convenience store, but I couldn't even drink it because I was so full. I remained full until the evening and skipped dinner. However, the next morning, I woke up with a hearty appetite, as if nothing had happened.

I stopped by for lunch. I ordered half fried rice for ¥470 and dumplings for ¥450. The fried rice was moist and oily, with a typical local Chinese restaurant flavor and a slightly sweet aftertaste. Even the half portion was quite filling. The dumplings were filled with plenty of pork, with a crispy skin, making them delicious.

The heat has been unbearable since the start of the week. Looking forward to the summer vacation next week. Had lunch in Kameido at noon. It's not a common area in Tokyo. Kameido is known for its horumon and gyoza, but I wonder what would be good for lunch. Checked on Tabelog for options and found this place. It seems like they have delicious fried rice, a standard for Chinese restaurants. Finally visited the place. You can choose the portion size for the fried rice. Even the regular portion is about 600g, so I avoided the large portion. This volume for ¥770 is a great deal. A local Chinese restaurant loved by the locals. A fitting lunch for the end of July. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I went shopping near Kameido Station. It's been 19 weeks since my last visit (laughs)! I did some research beforehand, so I knew they had limited menu items from June to August. I ordered the Curry Fried Rice with 2 boiled eggs, 2 slices of cheese on top, and a large bottle of beer (laughs)! I lined up and my order arrived right after I placed it (laughs)! The smell of the curry while it was being cooked knocked me out (laughs)! The combination of Curry Fried Rice, boiled eggs, and cheese was a powerful team (laughs)! I thought I might not finish it due to the spiciness of the curry, but in the end, I cleaned my plate (laughs)! I'll definitely revisit when it cools down (laughs)!

Visited on May 29, 2023, at 2:00 PM. "Ramenya" is known for its oversized fried rice, weighing approximately 1kg, in addition to their ramen, and is a popular spot on YouTube. A few followers had recommended it, so after my dental and chiropractic treatments today, I decided to check it out for the first time. Upon entering, I was stopped by the owner. There are no menus inside, so you have to choose your order from outside and then be seated. Even if the restaurant is empty, you must wait outside in chairs. Looking at the menu, I noticed that while the regular fried rice is a year-round staple, the seasoned fried rice and egg-topped fried rice are only available from June to August. I had come for the regular fried rice based on reviews, but the limited-time fried rice was tempting. All fried rice options are advertised as being around 1kg in size, so they are definitely oversized. I decided on the "Oversized Curry Fried Rice with Egg - ¥1,140." After placing my order, I was shown to a table. The restaurant is small, with two 4-person tables and a 3-seat counter. Luckily, it was not busy, so I could relax. The dish arrived in about 10 minutes, spread out on a large plate, so the portion size was not as overwhelming as I expected. The taste was similar to dry curry, quite delicious. The fried rice soup was especially tasty, almost like something you would want to drink from a ramen bowl (laughs). I imagine the ramen here must be delicious as well. I finished it easily, unlike the 1kg fried rice I had before. I regretted not ordering ramen as well. Now that I know the portion size, I'll come back when I want a hearty meal. Next time, I think I'll go for the regular oversized fried rice and ramen. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Last night, after leaving the first restaurant, I visited a famous local Chinese restaurant in Kameido for the first time. Despite its name, this place is known for its large servings of fried rice. When I arrived at 7:14 PM, just before closing time, there was only one other customer. I decided to order the regular-sized "fried rice" as the large portion seemed too much. The fried rice arrived in about 6 minutes, and even the regular size was quite large, almost like a large portion at other places. Having just eaten wonton noodles before, I knew I wouldn't be able to finish it all. The waitress kindly offered to pack the leftovers for me, which was a relief. The fried rice was cooked in lard, giving it a moist texture, with a simple seasoning of salt, pepper, and a hint of soy sauce. The meat in the dish was marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce, adding a subtle sweetness to the rice. The light seasoning allowed the richness and aroma from the lard to stand out even more. The soup that came with the set had a unique emulsified broth flavored with soy sauce and seasoning. It seemed to be made from pork, dried fish, and vegetables, and I thought it would make an interesting ramen broth. Overall, the taste was surprisingly addictive, but I couldn't pinpoint exactly what made it so captivating. If I visit again, I would like to try the "A Set Half Chan Ramen" on an empty stomach. Thank you for the meal.

The other day, the oil-splashed chicken fried rice was not great, so today I tried this place. It's famous for its large portions, but I didn't order the extra-large, just a regular set. Here it is. The ramen and fried rice are both individual servings. So, is it enough for two people? As for the taste, the ramen was bland and the fried rice was greasy. It didn't suit my palate.

It is best not to ask for waiting times when the restaurant is busy. If you are short on time, it is safer to revisit on a less busy day. Today, I ordered Set A and it arrived 5 minutes later. The restaurant has 2 counter seats, 1 table for 3, and 1 table for 4, but the waiting time depends on the order. The menu is displayed at the entrance, so the timing of being seated coincides with the timing of ordering. Even if there is a line outside, there may still be available tables inside. Glancing inside the restaurant, estimating roughly a 30-minute wait if you see about one person ahead of you in line seems reasonable. The taste remains delicious as always. The half-sized fried rice is of a normal portion size. I saw that the regular fried rice served to another customer was actually a large portion.

Arrived on March 11th (Saturday) at 11:00. Second person in line. Ordered outside and waited outside. Was called inside when ready. Ordered the A set, which includes half-chan ramen. The half-chan portion is enough for one person. The meat is more like sweetly stir-fried pork belly rather than chashu. There are naruto, egg, and green vegetables, but the overall taste is a bit sweet due to the generous amount of salad oil used. The fried rice is unique, slightly sweet overall. The ramen features thin curly noodles and a well-balanced soup with pork bone and dried fish, but the aftertaste is lacking for some reason. The chashu is thick and well-seasoned. Personally, I feel there are other options available, but it's worth trying for the large portion sizes they offer.

After 1.7 months, I revisited Kameido (lol)!! I arrived at Kameido Station at 10:39 AM. I was prepared for a line, but there were already 5 people waiting, a small line (lol)!! Recently, there have been reports on news programs that eggs are hard to come by. Some family restaurant chains have even suspended menu items that use eggs. The star dish at this restaurant, the Curry Fried Rice with Cheese and 2 Eggs, will not be available from June to August. Today, I absolutely wanted to eat it. Will they be able to serve it today? I placed my order for the Curry Fried Rice with Cheese and 2 Eggs + a large bottle of beer (lol)!! In the kitchen, for some reason, the fried rice was ready, but the cheese topping was not... Even though I clearly ordered it from the menu... The finished fried rice was put back in the wok, curry powder was added. Relief (lol)!! Two types of cheese, the spicy aroma of curry, and a sunny-side-up egg. The Curry Fried Rice with Cheese and 2 Eggs, a perfect combination for curry lovers (lol)!! This was a delicious dish that made me want to keep eating (lol)!! During the suspension period from June to August, there is an option to have the Curry Fried Rice with a boiled egg topping of 1 or 2 eggs. It might be tough to wait in line outside during the rainy season, but I'd like to try it (lol)!! I will definitely visit again (lol)!!

Located a 5-minute walk from JR Kameido Station East Exit, across from Second Kameido Elementary School. There is no parking lot, but there is a coin parking nearby for 200 yen/30 minutes. There is no ticket machine, so you decide on your order outside the shop and then tell the staff when they guide you inside. The A set (ramen and half-fried rice) costs 1000 yen. The interior of the shop is not very spacious, with 3 counter seats and 2 tables. The half-fried rice was served in about 15 minutes. It was not dry, had good rice texture, and was not greasy, with ingredients such as egg, green onions, naruto, and pork belly. The portion size was just right for one person. The ramen was served a little later. The soup was a flavorful blend of dried fish, animal broth, and vegetables, with a nice balance of soy sauce. The medium-thin curly noodles had a good texture and mixed well with the soup. The thick and tender chashu was delicious. Other toppings included bamboo shoots and egg. This restaurant offers good value for the portion size and the food is well-prepared, not overly seasoned. I would like to visit again.

Today, I visited Kameido after a long time (lol)!! It's a 6-minute walk from Kameido Station. When I arrived at the restaurant, there was a line forming. Outside the restaurant, there was a mountain of cases of bottled beer (large) (lol)!! Maybe they are trying to avoid crowding? It was taking a while to move forward. There was no menu inside the restaurant, but a clear file with the menu outside. Although I already knew what I wanted, I checked the menu just in case (lol)!! I ordered Omurice Fried Rice with 2 slices of cheese and a large bottle of beer on top (lol)!! When it arrived, the fried rice was seasoned with something. I added ketchup to my liking, and when I tried it... (lol)? First, the fried rice had pork in it. The fried rice was seasoned with ketchup. It was not an omelette rice. It was creatively interesting, and the cheese paired perfectly with it (lol)!! Changing the brand of the large bottle of beer and enjoying it is also good (lol)!! Personally, I have a big appetite, but when I saw the person in front of me order the large portion menu, I realized there was an even bigger portion menu. I went for the regular size and left feeling full (lol)!! Next time, I'll come back to try the Curry Omelette Fried Rice with 2 slices of cheese on top and a large bottle of beer (lol)!!

On Saturdays, this shop is famous for its long lines and large portions. I visited right after opening on a weekday, so it was peaceful. The shop owner seemed strict about masks. Even though there was no one else in the shop, she told me to wear a mask until my fried rice arrived. I followed the shop's rules without question. I ordered the regular size fried rice, which arrived in about 10 minutes. It was a decent portion, similar to a large size elsewhere. The seasoning was simple but delicious, the best fried rice in town. I love the pickled ginger. Thank you for being here. The soup was okay, but overall, I was very satisfied.

I went in the early afternoon on a weekday, and there were already about three people waiting in line. While waiting, I placed my order for fried rice. The fried rice had a delicious meaty flavor with a light seasoning, and the pickled ginger added a nice touch. The portion was quite generous, but I didn't get tired of it and finished it all. The portion was a bit large, and I noticed the customer next to me casually taking their leftovers to go. I thought to myself, if you're going to take it to go, why not just order less in the first place? I'd like to try other menu items next time.

Visited "Ramenya," a local Chinese restaurant, located a 6-minute walk from Kameido Station. Recommended by MyRebi. Arrived at 11:30 on a Saturday and was the 6th in line. It took about 30 minutes to get inside. Upon entering, there were 12 people waiting. People in Kameido really love to queue up. Should have come before the opening. Ordered the famous large portion fried rice for 900 yen. Comes with soup, pickled ginger, and weighs about 1.0kg as stated on the menu. Once seated, it was served promptly. The fried rice was fluffy and moist, with a generous portion and deliciously cooked. Couldn't finish it all, so took the leftovers home. Didn't finish it all, but enjoyed it till the end.

On October 29, I visited a nostalgic restaurant in Kameido where my workplace used to be before it moved. It's a fond memory of having fried rice for lunch. It's a 6-minute walk from Kameido Station East Exit, located behind the newly built "Kameido Clock." This place is known for its large portions. On a Saturday afternoon around 1 PM, there was a wait of 12 people. I hesitated but decided to line up. I originally aimed for the "Large Fried Rice" for 880 yen, but I hesitated. So, I opted for the "Omurice Fried Rice" for 940 yen instead. I can't beat my age, after all. The regular size portion here is like the large size at other restaurants. What arrived was a plate of fried rice covered with egg (with ketchup flavor). It was estimated to be about 400g. This fried rice has more than just a ketchup flavor, with the umami of Chinese fried rice enhanced by a touch of ketchup. It includes pork pieces instead of char siu, narutomaki slices, green onions, and egg. The flavor is quite rich, so you don't even need to add ketchup on top. The fluffy egg and ketchup fried rice are an irresistible combination. The soup is a Chinese-style soup flavored with bonito flakes. This was also good. I was completely full and satisfied. Thank you for the delicious meal. Some menu items like the "New Liver Bowl" were no longer available. When I asked the older lady, she said that one of the kitchen staff fell ill, so the menu had to be reduced. It's a shame.

Finally, my wish to eat fried rice has come true, and I visited a restaurant in Kameido station after being rejected three times before. I was wondering if someone could tell me the business hours calendar posted in front of the store, and thanks to a tweet from a person named Dimension Nisei, I found out the days when the restaurant is closed. After that, I have been saved a few times. It's a convenient world we live in, but I don't use Twitter (laughs). On the way there, I noticed a shopping mall called Kameido Clock that had opened. I had seen them making something before when I was rejected, and now after several years of hard work, it was finally open. Thirty minutes before the opening time on weekdays, there was no one there, but one customer arrived just 10 seconds after me. When the store opened, there were about six people waiting outside with two chairs, and the menu was also placed outside. There was no menu inside, so you have to order outside. I had already decided on ordering the B set, which was half fried rice and ramen for 1000 yen. The other set, the A set, was ramen and a mini-ma-don (mini-mapo tofu rice bowl). The mini-ma-don is a mini-mapo tofu rice bowl. As for individual items, they had Tokyo ramen, chashu ramen, mapo ramen, and in the afternoon menu, they had umakara-pirikara aho-men, miso ramen, and sanma tsukemen. They also had rice bowls for takeout, but there was an additional charge for the container. The opening time arrived, and I could hear the sound of stir-frying for about three minutes. Finally, the staff said, "Sorry to keep you waiting," and I entered the restaurant alone. Perhaps it's because of the current situation, but I was the only customer inside. The fried rice was already placed on the table when I entered, which was an interesting system. I waited a bit longer for the ramen, as I wanted to take a picture of the combination of fried rice and ramen. The ramen arrived shortly after. The restaurant was run by the owner and his wife, with counter seats and table seats available, separated by dividers. The fried rice was served in a large portion, moist and flavorful. It was slightly oily towards the end, so I got a bit tired of it, but the pickled ginger was a nice touch. As for the ramen, I thought it was a bit sweet at first, but it was well-balanced. The soup had a subtle flavor of dried fish and bonito, with small crunchy bits that added an interesting touch. The soup was easy to drink, and the chashu was thick but tender. I couldn't leave without buying some souvenirs on my way out. As I was eating, the second customer arrived. It seems that the fried rice being served first before seating might slow down the turnover. It's probably for infection prevention measures. I read online that you should clean up your dishes outside the restaurant, but I wasn't told to do so, and it wasn't written anywhere. However, looking at the photos now, I see that there was a dish storage area outside the restaurant. I apologize if that was the case. I'm curious about trying their curry fried rice next time. Fried rice at this restaurant might be worth a try. (laughs)

At any rate, the restaurant known for its large portions, especially the "deka mori" (extra large) dishes, may give the impression that you might get tired of it or that the taste may not be up to par. However, Ramenya is different! Although I have only tried one dish so far, the menu includes various noodle dishes, noodle dishes with fried rice, and fried rice with different variations of noodles, all in extra large portions. One dish that stands out is the curry fried rice with cheese topping, which seems to be popular during the hot season. I am contemplating between that and the curry fried rice. The soup is light and not like ramen soup. The half-cooked egg on top of the curry fried rice is quite a sight. This is the normal portion size, but the owner mentioned that the large portion is also available. The curry fried rice is not just sprinkled with curry powder, but also has chunks of pork and delicious fat. The flavor is just right for me. Adding cheese on top of the curry fried rice seems like a good idea. The creamy egg complements the tasty curry fried rice perfectly. I thought I had eaten a lot, but there was still about one-third left. It felt like I had eaten a half portion of regular fried rice from another restaurant. The two people sitting next to me were eating ramen and half portions of fried rice. When a new customer arrived and ordered the extra large fried rice, it seemed like a lot to handle. Next time, I will have to try the ramen too.

I ordered the large portion of fried rice for 880 yen and arrived around 2 PM on Saturday. We were the third group in line and waited for about 20 minutes. When the dish arrived, I thought I could finish it, but the plate was deep! It had quite a strong impact. Although it was greasy, the beef used instead of char siu was delicious. I managed to finish it by changing the flavor with pepper and pickled ginger along the way. Next time, I think I'll stick to a regular portion for a delicious meal.

I visited the restaurant around 11:00 on a weekday, aiming for their fried rice. It took a little longer for them to prepare for opening, so I waited outside. While waiting, I debated whether to get the extra-large portion or the regular portion. I pondered until I was asked to order, but ultimately decided on the regular portion after considering my appetite. The dish was served in about 5 minutes. In the end, choosing the regular portion was the right decision as the extra-large portion (1kg) would have been impossible for me. The regular portion was about 1.5 times the usual size. I left feeling full and satisfied. As for the fried rice itself, it was more on the moist side rather than the dry and fluffy side that I prefer. Next time I visit, I would like to try their variations like the omurice fried rice or curry fried rice, which may suit the moist style better.

In June, July, and August, a limited edition 8-serving Omurice was made available at the famous restaurant Ramenya, known for their large portions. Despite restrictions due to COVID-19, the customer was able to order a 1.2kg Omurice for 1280 yen and enjoyed it at the counter. The Omurice was creatively made with ketchup to resemble a sunflower, and although it was easy to eat, the large portion required pacing to finish. With a little help from the soup, the customer managed to finish it and left feeling satisfied.