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Monday, July 2, 2018
MUST VISIT: ROKURINSHA THE TSUKEMEN SHOP in TOKYO RAMEN STREET

 Want to learn something I've realized when I visited Japan for the nth time? Japan is more than just ramen. They have different noodle dishes among other things that makes its food culture amazing. After checking out the must visit TSUKEMEN SHOP in TOKYO RAMEN STREET, I told myself it was worth the 30 minute walk from my earlier lunch.
 Located in the underground floor of the Tokyo station, ROKURINSHA is one of the noodle shops that is a must visit among the different restaurants in the TOKYO RAMEN STREET. Since Japan is known for their subways and train station, you should realize that most restaurants put up shop there. It's like they make their own underground strip mall that has everything. From clothes, to restaurants, to even mini grocery stores, they are all there.
 ROKURINSHA is known for having long lines. It's a good thing I visited after an earlier lunch. Even so, I had to wait a good 30 minutes just to get in. Once you line up, a staff ask for how many you are in the group. If there's only one or two, you might get lucky and sit on the bar. There you could see the magic happen. If a bigger group, they have tables good for four.
 When you're near the end of the line, they let you go to the vending machine and pay for a meal. You could then get a ticket stub and would present such once you are seated. The place is busy almost always. As you can see, there are only a limited number of seats available so it's best to plan out when you will visit.
 Once you give your stub, they cook and prepare the noodles infront of you. I'm guessing the broth has been cooked for hours. They set everything up and you have your meal. Don't forget to use the paper bib that they give you. Slurping and adding some broth to your dipping sauce makes it a messy way to eat. The noodles are perfectly good and aren't soggy. The dipping sauce is thick so it's deep flavor really sticks to the noodles. If you finish your noodles, you could order up some more or add some broth to it to make it into a soup.
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It's definitely a must visit place to enjoy your Tsukemen. I would gladly wait for an hour to get another dose of this treat. Of course, I'm going to plan my visit just so that I don't go during peak time. ROKURINSHA is located in Tokyo Station.


Japan, 〒100-0005 Tokyo, Chiyoda, Marunouchi, 1−9-1 東京駅一番街 東京ラーメンストリート内

They are open from 7:30-9:45 am and 10:30Am to 10:45Pm. They have a different breakfast offering for the early visitors.
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Thursday, June 4, 2015
IPPUDO EBISU: OUR Tokyo Ramen Experience

 
And that's dinner. After our DISNEY SEA adventure (click here) , we all figured that we needed to have something hot to cool down. Ramen was the best choice.

A week or so before my Japan trip, I was advise to try out the different ramen restaurants the country has to offer. From  Ramen St in Tokyo station to other vending machine type ramen like Ichiran for the experience.

Since, we have an Ippudo here in Manila (click here), I dismissed it as a place to visit. 
My mind gave way though as some of friends said that it was different from the one here. 

So, 
When in Japan, Tokyo's Ippudo is something that we had to try.

A quick search on IPPUDO lead us to EBISU. 
 We honestly went in circles looking for the place. Rather than exiting on the right side of the station, we went to the left and went farther and in circles.

After a 40 minute walk around, we finally made it. IPPUDO EBISU. 
 Unlike other restaurants, this IPPUDO has a draw towards the foreigners. Seats aren't separated like in other traditional "vending machine ramen stores". There are tables and chairs to share with your friends and family which is ideal for big groups.

After setting into our seats, I took some shots of the  garnish and other things to add in your ramen.

 Forgive me as I can't read Japanese text. We just picked from the menu what to order and customized it to the best that we can. The menu was simple and straight forward. I was actually looking for the other dishes that IPPUDO MANILA offers. Unfortunately, it seems that some of them aren't really sold in Tokyo. Anyway, on to the meal.

 The GYOZA was delicious and perfectly cooked. It wasn't oily nor was the wrapper tired and dry. The feelings complimented the ramen well. It wasn't the best but it was close to it. I wasn't blown away but I did appreciate it.

There were only 4 choices of Ramen with different ways to customize each. You could add some egg or meat and enjoy the dish more. The heat level was also asked. Spicy is as spicy gets.

This was the KARAKA MEN. HOT and perfect for the freaking cold weather. I chose this because I was just too damn cold.
 The noodles were served firm and the broth was pipping hot. Delicious and well rounded taste.

 I was actually impressed with the way they cooked and served the meal. Everything was fast and efficient.

This was the ever flavorful and rich AKAMARU KASANEAJI. It has fried garlic and red pepper paste.

Don't forget to order rice. This isn't for the gyoza but it is to absorb the extra broth once you have eaten all the noodles. Perfect combination. 

Don't forget to slurp!!


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Even if we got lost, IPPUDO was worth a try. I was a little disappointed that some of the dishes that are available here aren't available there. In terms of the taste and quality, I could vouch of the authenticity of the one we have in Manila. Worth a try but I know I could easily have a go at it in SM MEGAMALL.
 Everything is worth a try and this is one of those moments that I enjoyed SLURPING my dinner through and through.



IPPUDO EBISU
1-3-12 Hiroo, Shibuya-Ku
Tokyo, Japan.

Opens around 11am and closes around 3am for Mon to Thurs, 4am Fri-Sat and 2am during Sundays.

map c/o google

Disclaimer: Wrote this based on my experience. Paid for our meals.
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