Garyu — Restaurant in Tokyo

On a spring night, which has gotten cold to the core for the first time in a while, I slurp a chicken-broth ramen. The mild soup clinging to the thin noodles is like spring warmth captured inside. The moment I take a sip, I am surprised by its smoothness. It melts on the tongue like high-quality butter and slowly soaks into the depths of my body. When I sink the ladle, fresh green spring onions float up. Ah, that's right. It's this vibrant green that will color the coming season. Next to it, a thick, solid piece of chashu sits, giving the soup even more depth. The firmness of the first bite of noodles is exquisite, and I regret having reflexively taken a picture. I should have savored this perfect doneness right away. Ah, it's delicious. The warmth of this bowl that permeates me in the cold. This feeling of thinking "delicious" with the first bite is what is...

King Kogi here: I've been here a few times and I just love this creamy chicken bone broth ramen. Very flavourful without being too thick. With thin light noodles and fall apart chicken + pork charshu, this ramen is a hearty meal that doesn't leave you feeling overstuffed and sluggish.

DRINKS: The menu offers shochu and sake, which is rare to find a ramen shop. I recommend enjoying a glass of sake with your meal, the chef can recommend one or two different types for you to choose.

SIZE: It is a small shop with narrow counter seating, but you can watch the chef prepare from your chair. Not good for groups, but 1-2 people is a perfect number.

CHEF: The chef is neutral and polite. If you want to eat quietly, he won't disturb you. But if you strike up a conversation with him, he is friendly...

The soup flavor is OK. Not as strong as I favor but still good. The protein is my favorite part and both the chicken one and pork one nailed it. The noodles are just OK as well.

In terms of the price, it’s pretty decent. But since I know this place from a review saying top 5 ramen in Tokyo. I think it’s not that good. Overall, I would say it...