I finally made it!
I've met Nishimaki-san, both husband and wife, many times at ramen festivals and events. They run Miraie, a popular shop up in Akabane.
Well, I made it, and I even made a video about it. This is one of the first videos I've filmed and edited all on my own. Please let me know what you think.
There are a few options on the menu. The staff actually wanted me to try the Tokyo shoyu ramen, an all-natural soy based bowl, but I had my eyes on the mazesoba, a soupless dish topped with stewed beef.
Gyu nikomi mazesoba. Stewed beef mix-em-up noodles.
It did not disappoint. The beef is stewed in wine, craft soy sauce, and spices. It's all kinds of decadent. It comes out looking very sharp in that triangular bowl.
Make it messy. Remember, with mazesoba, mix it vigorously for about a minute. Don't stir, mix. The gluten in the noodles is activated by your efforts.
Cabernet from Chile.
Shoyu from Chiba.
Slowly stewed until it is chopstick tender.
A lot of people who watched the video put this on their hit lists, and I don't blame them.
Official site here.
東京都北区志茂2-59-20
Tokyo, Kita-ku, Shimo 2-59-20
Closest station: Akabane
Open 11:00-15:00, 17:00-22:00
Weekends 11:00-22:00
