Kitakata Ramen BAN NAI Shinjuku-Omoide yokocho — Restaurant in Tokyo

Was there for a visit Japan on my 12 hour layover going back to the States. people often tell me if there's a line for food its probably good. I stood in line and the young lady nicely told me to prepay on the ticket vending machine. the restaurant was small so they don't want you to sit in a spot that could be occupied with eating customers. This of course I totally understand as the only had about 10 seats.

When it was my turn I got to sit down waited maybe 5 minutes and was served with a piping hot big bowl of the #1 ramen loaded with pork belly slices. I was not disappointed. Subjectively, I thought the noodle could be more al dente(firmer).

When I left the line was getting longer. I must say it was a really nice local experience. I would definitely eat this way no problem.

if you are there to chitchat and take up tablespace for hours this is probably not the...

revisited on 16.12.2023

@kitakata ramen bannai

prices went up from ¥960 one year ago in dec2022 to ¥1020

still good as before

the chashu is really so good..so tender and tasty..

noodles is good

soup good too and light maybe I like strong tonkotsu soup a bit better

had ¥960 chashu ramen on 4.12.2022

very good actually

had lots of chashu about 7 pieces

excellent chashu perfect texture & tasty

and dumplings also like 7 pieces good too

ramen & soup...

【喜多方ラーメン 坂内 新宿西口思い出横丁店】さんをランチで訪れました。時間は12時40分頃。思い出横丁の中にある小さめのお店で、この時間帯でも2席ほど空きがあり、すぐに入店できました。カウンターのみで6～7席ほどと席数は限られており、スペースもやや狭めですが、その分サッと食べて出るにはちょうど良い雰囲気です。

注文したのは「ネギラーメン」（1,020円）。醤油ベースのスープは優しい味わいで、飲みやすく仕上がっています。麺は細麺と太麺から選べるとのことで、今回は太麺を注文。スープとよく絡み、しっかりとした食感で美味しくいただけました。全体的にあっさりしているので、重さを感じることなくぺろっと食べられます。

時々無性に食べたくなる安心感のある味で、思い出横丁の雰囲気とあわせて楽しめるお店です。また立ち寄りたいと思いました。

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I visited Kitakata Ramen Bannai Shinjuku Nishiguchi Omoide Yokocho for lunch around 12:40 PM. The shop is located in the narrow alley of Omoide Yokocho and is quite small, with only about 6–7 counter seats. There were two seats available when I arrived, so I was able to get in right away. The space is tight, but it works well for a quick meal.

I ordered the Negi Ramen (¥1,020). The soy sauce–based broth had a gentle, comforting flavor, light and easy to drink. You can choose between thin or thick noodles; I went with the thick option. They paired nicely with the broth, offering a satisfying bite. The ramen overall was tasty yet light enough to finish easily without feeling heavy.

It’s the kind of ramen that you find yourself craving from time to time — simple, reliable, and comforting. Combined with the nostalgic atmosphere of Omoide Yokocho, it made for a pleasant lunch spot that I’d be...