OIZUMIGAKUEN: Chuka Soba (Ramen) KigaRa Revisited for their thick broth ramen and this time 100 yen Aji-Tama egg! (Google Pixel 7 Pro)

 

Back in the outer suburbs of Oizumi Gakuen for some Kigara ramen!  

This time I went for the 900 yen thick broth ramen soup plus one Ajitsuke Tamago (Ajitama)!

Lunch time and pretty much a full house... young chef preparing ramen behind the counter.

Friend ordered the cold dipping noodles Tsukemen with warm thick fish based broth. He said it was very very good.

Self serve water!

Here we goooo!  Compared to my previous visit this one had a Wonton inside and one of the vegetables seemed to be seasonal. 

https://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2024/01/oizumigakuen-chuka-soba-ramen-kigara.html

Look at that muddy Gyokai soup! Yum!

Noodles were perfectly chewy but for 50 yen more you can get thicker noodles.. will try next time.  The soup clings to the noodles so well.

Thin slice of pork.

Wonton! 

The 100 yen ajitama.

The Beatles on BGM during the time we were there.

If are interested in sourcing noodles give this number a call! Overall this is one of my favorite Gyokai fish based broth ramen spots and the young chef is always kind. If in the area GO 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/kybe6QnVyVPUT1ga8

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HIGASHI NAGASAKI: The best Butter Chicken Value Ever! 500 yen take-out at Taj Mahal! Super friendly staff and chefs! (iPhone 12 Mini)

 

I've always walked past Taj Mahal Indian restaurant but never ventured inside because its frequently very empty but kitchen is always busy taking Uber Eats orders... but the smells pouring out made me take apeek a the menu.

Take out only 500 yen that includes 1 curry and Nan or Rice. This also included the ever so expensive Chicken Butter Curry! Yatta!!

Very nice cozy wooden interior.

Lots of orders coming thru on their delivery system... assuming Uber Eats.  Only waited about 5 minutes and it arrived!!

The chefs and staff were sooo friendly... can you see the 2 chefs in the back smiling!

Asked if I could eat outside on their bench but wasnt allowed... daijobu! There is a spot on top of a post box that I can eat at.

Big nan was folded in 3.

Several pieces of chicken inside!

Thats a pretty good sized Nan! 

Its not as creamy as the butter chickens I have had in the past but it was very flavorful! For 500 yen its absolutely a great place to try!  I will definitely be back!

But if you in Korea Town Okubo they have my FAVORITE butter chicken at Shun Yaoya grocer!

https://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2021/08/okubo-shun-yaoya-grocer-stunning-deals.html

Restaurant: Authentic Indian Food Taj Mahal

Restaurant J: 本場インド料理 タージマハル

Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132101/13178211/

Address J: 東京都豊島区長崎4-8-12 

Address E: Tokyo, Toshimaku, Nagasaki 4-8-12

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/H2pEWa84KmhtXDLK8

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NERIMA: Menshu Yamano Taiwanese Mazesoba revisited 5 years later! Attentive staff and free scoop of white rice! Mix away!! (iPhone 12 Mini)

One of the most famous Taiwanese mazesoba ramen spots in Tokyo... Yamano!  I havent been back since covid and wandered in after having a few too many beeruuuu.

Large push button vending ticket machine but all in Japanese.

Remember if you want the most recommended standard ramen always push the top left corner button... in this case Mazesoba まぜそば 900yen. The 1,300 yen has a block of tender pork as a topping.

Just hand ticket to the staff.

Tabasco and other seasonings... but dont forget the red pepper vinegar! It will come into play.

Topping of seaweed, seasoned ground 

Mix up all the ingredients! Noodles here have a great thick chewy texture. Yum!

The staff keeps an eye on your progress and will bring out a scoop of white rice.

After you finish eating all the noodles just mix white rice into the bowl with all the little bits of mean and veggies. 

Ive been randomly going to Yamano for over10 years and you just cant go wrong. 

https://tokyobelly.blogspot.com/2013/10/nerima-free-yamano-ramen-thanks-to.html

Restaurant: Menshu Yamano 

Restaurant J: 麺 酒 やまの
Tabelog Foodie: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1321/A132102/13154616/

Twitter: https://x.com/yamano0408

Address J: 東京都練馬区豊玉北5-23-11 豊玉ビル B1F

Address E: Tokyo, Nerima-ku, Toyotama Kita 5-23-11

Google Maps: https://maps.app.goo.gl/681ryWd2462Fak4D9

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