I stopped by after receiving water at Omiya Hachimangu Shrine. I had tonkotsu ramen. There is a ticket machine, but they also accept cash, so I sat down and placed my order verbally, then paid in cash. When I wanted extra noodles, I ordered verbally again and paid in cash. I should have crushed garlic with the garlic crusher while waiting, it took a while to crush. The tonkotsu soup was thick, the chashu had a good chew, and the noodles were just right for me. It was delicious without any table condiments, but adding crushed garlic made it even better. I had about half of it and then ordered the spicy extra noodles. It tasted great mixed in with the soup, adding a spicy and salty kick. I personally liked the original noodles the best. I want to try rice or extra firm noodles next time.

Today I want to eat ramen. The first choice was closed, so I went to a recently opened Hakata ramen shop. I always want to eat Hakata ramen easily, so my expectations were high. I was recommended the Sazanami ramen with powder topping. The toppings were plentiful and excellent. The ramen and cost performance were also good. The restaurant was clean. I will definitely go back!

It's about a 2-minute walk from Koenji Station South Exit. It's located in the PAL shopping street. I've always been curious about how to pronounce it (laughs). I arrived at around 11:15 on Saturday and was able to sit down easily as they had just opened. The interior of the restaurant has 12 counter seats, 2 table seats, and can accommodate about 20 people. It opened in January this year, so it was clean and had a sense of cleanliness. I purchased meal tickets from the ticket machine outside the restaurant and then took a seat. This time, I ordered the following items: "Special Sazanami Ramen" (950 yen), "Sazanami Ramen" (750 yen), and "Char-Mayo Don" (300 yen). Since it's tonkotsu ramen, they asked me about the firmness of the noodles. The dishes arrived in about 3 minutes. Sazanami Ramen is a simple ramen topped with chashu, wood ear mushrooms, and green onions. The "Special" version adds 3 slices of chashu, simmered pork, and seasoned boiled egg to the Sazanami Ramen base. The pork bone-based soup had almost no unpleasant smell, and although it looked oily, it had a mild and creamy taste. The thin noodles were delicious as they mixed well with the soup. The simmered pork was well-flavored and tender, while the chashu had just the right amount of fat and was delicious. It's great that there are plenty of toppings and condiments like pickled mustard greens, fresh garlic, minced ginger, and ground sesame. The staff were cheerful and provided polite service. I will definitely go back. Thank you for the meal♪

I wanted to eat Hakata ramen, so I ordered Sazanami. I chose it firm. It was delicious! It was thicker than I thought and felt rich. The variety of condiments on the table was enjoyable. The staff members were very nice. I was curious about the option for extra noodles in red. I can't eat that much, but being able to change the flavor with extra noodles is great. Next time, I want to try Akanami!

In this neighborhood, Kenji-san is famous for his tonkotsu ramen, but I found another place just as delicious. The rich and slightly salty flavor is very appetizing. You can crush your own garlic, which enhances the aroma. The restaurant is clean and the staff are very friendly. They also serve beer, so I'd like to visit at night next time.

I had the special Kuronamito and Shiso gyoza. The noodles were firm and delicious because they were kneaded well. I still think that Hakata tonkotsu ramen goes well with pickled ginger. The shiso gyoza didn't have a strong shiso flavor. Despite only accepting cash for a newly opened restaurant, the service was bright and overall good.

Hello, this is SapiO. Today I will introduce "Tonkotsu Ramen Ran," a new ramen shop in Koenji known for its rich and oily tonkotsu broth. Located on the new Koenji Street Paru Shopping Street, the shop offers three main types of tonkotsu ramen: "Sazanami" (simple tonkotsu), "Kuronami" (with garlic oil), and "Akanami" (spicy tonkotsu), along with various toppings. I chose the default "Sazanami" for my first visit. The shop has a counter and table seating, with a friendly and efficient staff of three. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the staff work diligently without unnecessary chatter. The table is equipped with a variety of condiments, including spicy pickled vegetables, garlic, sesame seeds, and more. The ramen is served with a rich and oily tonkotsu broth, which is slightly heavy but mild in flavor. The thin and crunchy noodles are cooked al dente, adding a nice texture to the dish. The soy sauce-marinated chashu pork is tender and flavorful, complemented by the crunchy wood ear mushrooms and fresh green onions. I added some spicy pickled vegetables and bean sprouts towards the end to give the ramen a spicy kick. Overall, it was a satisfying meal. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Koenji's Paru shopping street. Today, without a specific purpose in mind, I wandered in and found myself here, attracted by the bright interior and the moderate number of customers. I purchased the "Sazanami Ajitama Ramen" at the ticket vending machine at the entrance and took a seat. The clean interior with a touch of white wood gives off a sense of cleanliness. I was pleased to be able to choose the firmness of the noodles. I chose "firm," but they also offer options like "extra firm" and "soft," which is impressive. The soup is a solid tonkotsu base, but it has no strong taste and has a smooth and elegant flavor, making it very easy to eat. The noodles are what I would call "The quintessential Hakata tonkotsu ramen noodles." Thin and smooth like porcelain, with a firm yet springy and crispy texture. I asked for them to be "firm," and they go perfectly with the soup. The variety of toppings available on the table is generous, and the fact that you can add garlic cloves and spicy bean sprouts allows you to customize the taste to your liking. I like to start with the normal taste of the restaurant, but finish by adding crushed garlic and spicy bean sprouts for an extra kick! Savoring every last drop, I leave feeling satisfied. In addition, the staff are friendly and provide heartfelt service. I had a great dining experience.

I finally visited this place that I had been curious about for a while. I requested a table seat and had to wait a bit, but eventually got seated. I started with the simple "Sazanami ramen." There were various ways to customize the taste, and I was impressed by the homemade chili oil. I prefer soft noodles, so I asked for them that way, and when the ramen arrived, it was my favorite thin straight noodles. The soup was light, creamy, and to my liking. I enjoyed it so much that I added extra meat. I think I'll try the spicy version next time!

This is the best pork bone ramen shop in Koenji. You can really taste the richness of the pork without it being too heavy. I'm always surprised by the number of female customers. The thin noodles perfectly complement the rich soup, and the taste never gets boring no matter how many bites you take. The service is excellent, and the interior of the shop is very clean, making it a comfortable place to dine. It's a family-friendly and female-friendly restaurant.

Tonkotsu Ramen Ren in Koenji, Tokyo offers delicious ramen for 750 yen. The thin noodles paired with pork bone soy broth are a must-try. The restaurant has 23 seats and is open from 11:00 to 16:00, and from 17:00 to 1:00. Don't miss out on this new ramen spot in Suginami-ku, Koenji. #KoenjiRamen #TonkotsuRamen #HakataRamen #NewRamenShop #RamenRamen93

I tried the spicy "Special Akanaumi" ramen this time, seeking a punch after enjoying the simple Special Sazanami last time. It had a strong flavor and spiciness, making it a straightforward and deliciously spicy dish. For those who found Sazanami lacking, I recommend this one. The special and spicy taste at this price point offers good value. The gyoza was also delicious. It's convenient that they stay open late into the night. Thank you for the meal.

A new tonkotsu ramen shop opened in the shopping street right by Koenji Station. You buy a meal ticket at the ticket machine outside, then enter the shop. You can specify the firmness of the noodles, and they come out quickly. The noodles are thin, so they come out fast! They have a variety of options like Sazanami, Black, Red, Negi, Yuzu pepper, and tsukemen, but for the first time, I ordered the special Sazanami. There are plenty of condiments on the table, so you can enjoy changing the flavor. I'm not an expert on tonkotsu ramen, but I think it's a delicious standard ramen. It's easy to eat without a strong animal smell, so I guess it falls into the light category? In any case, among the many ramen shops in the area, it comes out pretty quickly, so it's convenient when you want to grab a quick ramen between work. I will visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I tried the new tonkotsu ramen at the Paru shopping street in Koenji. I ordered the most popular special "Sazanami" with an extra serving of noodles. I added pickled vegetables to change the flavor. The gyoza came with yuzu pepper. Although I'm not from Kyushu, this tonkotsu ramen seems to be a standard Kyushu style from the perspective of someone from Kanto. It was delicious!

This pork bone ramen is easy to eat and very popular. It has a good depth of flavor, not too heavy but not too light either, making it appealing to both those who like rich flavors and those who prefer lighter ones. The thin, straight noodles are full of aroma. The chashu is tender and just the right amount of sweet. Everything is perfectly balanced, making it easy to eat without any stress. This restaurant is easy to visit regularly. Thank you for the meal.

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I visited this recently opened restaurant for lunch. I ordered the Sazanami Ramen for 750 yen and added an extra serving of noodles for 100 yen. I requested my ramen to be firm when I ordered at the counter. The ramen was served quickly, with a rich tonkotsu broth and thin noodles. The flavor was on the strong side, which I liked. I ended up ordering an extra serving of noodles impulsively. After adding some pickled vegetables and crushed garlic for flavor, I also enjoyed the fresh ginger provided on the table. In Koenji, there used to be Kenka in the north and I think the south side has had a lot of closures. In the past, we had Nandenkanden, Wazouko under the train tracks, and Zabon (Kagoshima ramen). Restaurants in Koenji tend to change frequently, but I hope to see more ramen shops that become established in the area.

A new ramen restaurant opened in the Pal Shopping Street in Koenji. Although there was no website or social media presence (or maybe I just couldn't find it), I finally visited after reading reviews on Tabelog and discovering that it's a Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen shop! There are other famous Hakata-style shops nearby like Barikote and Kenta, so Koenji might be becoming known for Hakata tonkotsu ramen. They have a ticket machine outside the shop with options like "Sazanami" as the base, and variations like "Kuronami (with ma-yu oil)," "Akanami (spicy)," and "Shironami (salt)." They also offer side dishes like gyoza and rice (although the lunch set was sold out when I went). I chose the "Kuronami" while my husband, who loves the standard style, went for the "Sazanami." The staff asked us about the firmness of the noodles when we handed over our tickets. We both went for normal firmness since it was our first time there. The ramen was served promptly, maybe because it wasn't too busy at that time. Both bowls arrived at the same time! The "Kuronami" had plenty of ma-yu oil (funnily enough, I thought ma-yu oil was horse oil for a long time, even though I'm from Kyushu!). The oil made the first bite seem lukewarm, but when I scooped from the bottom, both the noodles and soup were piping hot. The noodles were extremely thin Hakata-style straight noodles, and the toppings included wood ear mushrooms, green onions, and chashu (the "Kuronami" also had a boiled egg). The ingredients were standard for Kyushu ramen, which was reassuring. If I had to nitpick, I wish there were more slices of chashu since one piece felt a bit lonely (maybe they should offer a special with extra chashu). The "Sazanami" lacked the oil and spice but had a rich flavor that became a bit overwhelming towards the end. However, you can adjust the flavor with the various condiments on the table (even my husband, who usually doesn't customize his ramen, was trying them out)! It was a bowl of ramen made with attention to detail and sticking to the basics. But I couldn't help but wonder what made it different from other ramen that made me want to finish the soup completely. They also offer three types of flavored extra noodles, which is unique. As someone from Kyushu, I'm genuinely happy to see more ramen shops like this popping up (even though they didn't explicitly advertise as Kyushu-style, I personally think it is)!

A new ramen shop near Koenji Station. They have a variety of options, but for my first visit, I ordered the standard special ramen with firm noodles. The total came to 1050 yen, including the ramen and an extra seaweed topping for 100 yen. The taste was a solid Kyushu-style tonkotsu ramen with thin noodles, topped with wood ear mushrooms and green onions. The tonkotsu flavor was rich and satisfying. #ramen #noodlegram #ramenlovers #Koenji #KoenjiFood #lunch #foodie #noodlelift #tonkotsuramen

A tonkotsu ramen restaurant has opened at the former site of Baskin Robbins in Koenji! The interior has a very long and narrow counter that extends all the way to the back. It seems like they are still getting the hang of things since they just opened. The female staff at the end of the counter is just talking and doesn't seem to notice that our table is out of water. The place is so narrow that the water doesn't reach the end! The ramen is not too smelly and easy to eat. Hopefully, they will get better and improve their service. Thank you for the meal.