Butayama — Restaurant in Tokyo

Stopped for lunch after a doctors appointment at a near by hospital and was served delicious Jiro style ramen, rich slightly salty broth with plenty of bean sprouts, chopped garlic and fatty flavorful tender pork. A filling bowl perfict for a cold or rainy day.

The Good: Very flavorful and filling. Ordering is easy with english available of the kiosk. Polite and helpful staff in spite of being VERY busy. You can choose the ammount of toppings at no extra cost (bean sprouts, chopped garlic and back fat)

The Bad: Cost is a little high, wait was a little long. Only counter seating, not great for a group. You can't adjust the free topping ammount on the kiosk so a language barrier could be an issue.

The Bottom line: Seriously tasty. It's worth a stop, but be sure to give yourself time to...

A place always packed with customers lining up visible for everyone passing by. This pretty much got my curiosity and true enough it was worth the wait.

Their Jiro / Buta Ramen is a generous bowl of authentic flavor that punches right on you on the first bite that you're at the right place for a ride.

Soft, tender, melts in your mouth char siu-like thick pork belly accompanies all the melee of ingredients. A battalion of minced garlic adds to the already strong flavor of their rich broth will make you crave a good dessert or sweet drink to wipe out the taste afterwards--which will take a while.

I like it. But for a large appetite eater like me, their mini small sized ramen is even too much for me-apart from it being a...

Stopped by for dinner at this ramen bar known for its large proportions of affordable ramen.  The ramen comes with a thick and rich stock, a bit of vegetables and plenty of bean sprouts, some thick slices of pork, and diced garlic if you opt for it.  It may not be the best ramen out there, but quantity is part of what makes it worth it.

Overall, it's a big portion for the price and a great place to fill yourself on...