Day 1032:
Torisoba Chashu Ramen.
Midnight snack.
The posts after today might get a little wacky (meaning past and present may be updated simultaneously). Thanks for understanding!
Shinkyotei…
1031…
Day 1031:
Noodle World 2012…
Above the mountain…
Day 1029:
Ueyama-san was back in Tokyo and he took me to check out Doraichi (麻布麺房どらいち) in Minami-Azabu. Why, you ask? Well, if you recall, Ueyama-san spent time training at Ramen Halu in San Jose and apparently Ramen Halu’s master trained here at Doraichi (back when they were located in Yokohama).
What up Ueyama-san!!
We ended up ordering almost every ramen on the menu.
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| Miso Ramen (味噌優麺) |
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| Tan Tan Men (坦々麺) |
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| Shoyu Ramen (醤油優麺) |
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| Free Gyoza!! |
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| No Soup Tan Tan Men (冷し坦々麺) |
The shop is known for the Shiru-nashi (no soup) Tan Tan Men but I actually enjoyed the one with soup better. Anyway, I never imagined I’d be chillin’ with Ueyama-san in Azabu after devouring four bowls of ramen. Awesome!
Later in the night, things became devilish. 666 is a new shop in Komazawa that hails from Nagano.
Not sure what brought about the name of the shop, but the Temomi Chuukasoba (手もみ中華そば) was heavenly-hellish…
I don’t know what that means…
But let’s just run with it.
You’re welcome?
No, thank you!
Mentsuu boss…
Day 1028:
During break I went across the street to slurp at Mentsuu and have a chat with their boss. Kenji-san is a really cool guy. He threw away his office job and started by opening a yatai in Shibuya. He had no real training in ramen and taught himself practically everything he knows. After ten years doing the yatai he finally shut it down and opened a shop in Shindaita. 20 or so years later it is still going strong.
Great guy with lots of knowledge about ramen. His dream is to someday open a ramen shop in America. I think I may know someone who can help with that…
Tom and Jerry…
Day 1027:
Ahhh Hakuryu…
in Uehara.
Tom & Jerry!
Congrats Meg and Saori!
Tom Yum Ramen?
TCBT!!
Coming soon…
1026…
Day 1026:
In my top five…
Day 1025:
DT challenge…
Day 1024:
It may not be as intense as the ET challenge, but if you can go from this…
To this…
In under 5 minutes then…well we can figure out the prize later. haha.
Anyhow, I spent my free time today working on a new tsukemen. TCBT!
Jiraigen Family Barbecue 2012…
Day 1023:
Before I ever moved to Japan, I used to read Koitani-san’s blog (boss.jiraigen.com) and see him and his staff have these awesome barbecues. And I often hoped that someday I would be part of them. Well I guess I don’t have to hope any longer…
Cuz my wish has come true.
Just another dream…
Turned into reality.
Thank you Koitani-san!! And thank you Jiraigen Syndicate!!!
On my way home I stopped by the famed Kyoka (らーめん愉悦処 鏡花) in Tachikawa.
Great bowl, but a little overhyped.
Though I would have liked to try it 8 years ago.
Anyway, awesome day!
Go Ramen!® 