r/ramen

Thanks to my wife

Made from scratch ♥️

Had it in set meal. No room for dinner after i ate this 😭😭. tummy so full. lol

The place is called Menshu Yamano (Nerima). They serve exclusively mazesoba. There is also regular mazesoba that isnt spicy.

The pork is absolutely insane and the flavor profile is out of this world. Noodles are also top tier.

I heard many positive comments about the gyoza but personally, it did not live up to the expectations.

Once you finish the noodles you can get free rice added to finish the rest.

It is often crowded and you might wait up to 30-40 minutes.

P.S: it usually comes with shredded seaweed but I had it removed.

Hey everyone, just had an incredible bowl of ramen in Matsumoto City, Nagano Prefecture, and I had to share. This is from a local-favorite shop called Tsukino Tokage (月の兎影).🐰🌙🍜

https://www.instagram.com/tsukitoka_official?igsh=MTh3NzFrdTEwMGloMg==&igsi=MTh3NzFrdTEwMGloMg==

This place is known for its Ushio (seafood broth) Ramen, which is packed with asari clams and is simply exquisite. It's so popular with the locals that they often close early when they run out of soup.

But my favorite is their Soy Milk Ushio Ramen (豆乳潮ラーメン). The second photo🍜
It uses a rich soy milk base, creating a thick, creamy broth that tastes almost exactly like a rich ramen version of clam chowder! (Check the photos!)
Originally, this soy milk version was a limited-time winter-only menu item. However, it became so incredibly popular that they decided to make it a regular, year-round fixture.

If you are a fan of rich, unique broths, or if you just love clam chowder and ramen, this is a must-try. If you ever find yourself visiting Matsumoto Castle, make sure to add Tsukino Tokage to your food list!

Best bowl on my trip

Tonkotsu Ramen with Crisp Curry Flavored Fried Chicken. I stumbled upon this place walking around Kyoto’s Ramen neighborhood with a line out the door and decided to see what all the fuss was about. Did not disappoint!

18 hour pork bone broth using spine, leg and trotters

Pork chashu

Shoyu tare

Ramen noodles made from scratch

Decided to grab a quick bite while shopping at the iCITY 21 mall in Yamagata Village (Nagano), and ended up discovering absolute pure comfort food!

This spot is Kowloon (中華料理 九龍) in the food court—a satellite branch of a well-known local Chinese restaurant. Honestly, I didn't expect much from a mall setup, but this White Tantanmen (白担々麺) completely blew my mind:

The Broth: Ridiculously creamy and thick sesame base with a perfect swirl of chili oil and savory spiced pork. Deep, nutty, and velvety.

The Gyoza: Freshly grilled with crispy golden bottoms and juicy filling—the ultimate pairing.

The Tuesday Bonus: Their Tuesday special knocked the set down from ¥1,100 to just ¥990!

iCITY 21 is packed with amazing regional Nagano snacks and local souvenirs, so wandering around before diving into this bowl was the perfect local road trip stop (you'll want a car to get here!).
If you ever find yourself road-tripping around Nagano/Matsumoto, definitely keep an eye out for this hidden gem!

Shin black with soy egg, spam, green onion, LGM chili oil and shiitake mushrooms. Me and the 7 yr old love it, no chili oil for him though.

i made this a couple months ago but it was SOOO GOOD

i’ll update if i find the recipe

RECIPE super customizable!

One of the first bowls of ramen I ever made from (mostly) scratch. This bowl was made in January of 2025, because I was not able to go to Itto Ramen in Asheville, NC.

-12 hour Tonkotsu broth

-fresh made black garlic oil

-tare (from kombu, bonito flakes, shitake mushrooms, shoyu, and mirin)

-Homemade, 3-day Ajitama

-and homemade Chashu

To this day I have still not braved making my own noodles... they seem daunting.

I have, however, begun marinating the bamboo shoots, making more of a menma, and I have also begun adding Woodear Mushrooms as part of the toppings...

A ramen with an addictive quality—delivering a powerful punch of savory back-fat flavor that somehow keeps you coming back for just one more bite, and then another!

"Ichigen" is a ramen shop from Hokkaido. The ramen offered a flavor where the taste of shrimp filled the mouth—rich and full-bodied, yet not overly heavy. The soup was packed with the savory umami and aromatic qualities of the shrimp, pairing perfectly with the noodles. It is a must-try for any shrimp lover.