OIZUMIGAKUEN: Chuka Soba (Ramen) KigaRa for perfection... wow 32 year old ramen owner chef makes an amazing bowl of Gyokai Ramen!! (iPhone 12 Mini)

I love ramen but attend to only try and eat it once in a while because its heavy on the carbs but on this day I was helping out a friend with some painting and he offered to take me out for some ramen lunch. We arrived to this hidden away ramen spot called KigaRa... think the Ra is for Ramen

Friend suggested I try the Gyokai (fish broth) Ramen 850 yen.

This is one of the most famous noodle makers in Tokyo that supplies so many ramen shops. 

Chef got a Trader Joes gift from his relative in the US.  I assumed he lived there.

Small table seating for only 6 people... I assume its due to social distancing.

Lots of great American hits on the BGM.

What a beauty!  A little portion of green veggies, purple onion and a slice of holy raddish?

The broth was my favorite heavy type that clings to the noodles... it was as good as it looked.  Absolutely loved this bowl and the noodles had a nice chewy texture.  We later talked to the chef and he was a very friendly younger guy... hope he expands to other areas in Tokyo! If  you dont mind the train ride and walk definitely go go!!

Restaurant: Chuka Soba Kigara (Kigala)

Restaurant J: 中華そば キガラ

Ramen Database: https://ramendb.supleks.jp/s/151574.html

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132103/13287353/

Address J: 東京都練馬区大泉学園町4-23-22

Address E: Tokyo, Nerima-ku, Oizumigakuen-cho 4-23-22

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/LftumNASq3PUH1Jz8

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OIZUMIGAKUEN: Yoronotaki Izakaya to take advantage of Paypay seafood restaurant 1,000 yen cash back! Quality kinda questionable. (Sony RX100, iPhone 12 Mini)

Paypay is having great 1,000 yen cash back promo for Seafood and Sushi restaurants in Tokyo! Only realized this a few days prior and mentioned it to my friend... he invited me out to his home town to try Yoronotaki IZakaya.

Specials on the board.880 yen sushi platter.

This is the Paypay deal! You can get 30% cash back up to 1,000 yen.

Lunch specials.

Ebisu Bottle beeru 528 yen! Always prefer bottle to draft unless the draft beer mug is Ice Cold.

View of Sumo on TV.

Automatic 308 yen appetizer Otoshi.  Tiny plate of chilled somen noodles and cucumbers.

Full Drink Menu.

Specials of the day.

Full Menu Here

https://www.yoronotaki.co.jp/menu/book110/213/#page=2

Sashimi platter with 3 kinds of seafood... they gave us a free portion of scallopos

Kimchee.

Then we move on to a bottle of Kurokirishima 720ml Imo Shochu.

2090 yen for a bottle or 429 yen for a glass.

352 yen for bucket of ice and water to mix with the shochu

Fuku Tempura only 480 yen... thought this stuff cost hundreds of dollars.  Kinda reminded me of any ole white fish tempura.  Crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. Yum

If at a Izakaya definitely get this Egg! Its made to order. Has a slight sweetness.

Just add a bit of shoyu to the grated white raddish and eat together.

This was totally made at some huge factory. Asked the young Japanesee waitress if it ws homemade... she looked at me and quietly shook her head no! I knew it!

FYI Ladies... the toilet is a very old traditional Japanese squatting type.  

Overall the restaurant seemed dated, the chef a rather elderly man and I had no hopes of this place being any good... was concerned I might get a stomach ache. BUT! It turned out to be rather decent. Its been here for years so I assume the locals love it. OH! For groups of 4 they have 150min all you can drink course plans: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132103/13100450/party/

Restaurant: Yoronotaki Oizumigakuen Branch

Restaurant J: 養老乃瀧 大泉学園店

Homepage: https://www.yoronotaki.co.jp

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132103/13100450/

Address J: 東京都練馬区東大泉1-31-11

Address E: Tokyo, Nerima-ku, Higashi Oizumi 1-31-11

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/9nTmMqd33Qrq8ULZ9

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