Ichiryu is one of those shops. It's so famous that it's almost a default adventure. The line is long, so I waited until about 1am, when all the train folk would be long gone. I jumped in the line...
... right in front of this gentleman and his colleagues. It was my bad, and I apologized and let them back into their rightful place.
But I was only one person, they insisted, I should go first. After a short battle of politeness, they asked me to join them at their table. New friends!
I'll never say no to being treated to a bowl. And if your business is expensing it, all the better!
Ichiryu has been a permanent landmark in the massive world of the yatai here. They have been serving in this exact spot since 1974. Such fame has led to a few branch shops. You can have a bowl of the stuff in many places across Japan, with a shop just down the street from Bassanova in Tokyo.
How was it? Like I said before, I loved every bowl on this trip. Being treated to a beer and bowl by some guys who sell suits for a living; how could I not love it!
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4 comments:
Excellent post, Brian. Thanks for sharing. That bowl of tonkotsu ramen looks muy delicious!
Hey Brian, a friend of mine just reminded me that MSG causes hair loss. So with the amount of ramen you've been eating, have you noticed much hair loss, nevermind that you're wearing a close crop.
I'll keep an eye on my head!
I recently bought a ramen guide book that features preservative free ramen. I'll stick to that one for a bit-
Hey Brian, here's a blog posting about one of my favourite ramen joints in Singapore. It's run by a Japanese expat who has been in the Lion City for a pretty long time. Enjoy!
http://ieatishootipost.sg/2010/05/best-ramen-in-singapore-contender-10.html
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