Kitakata Ramen BAN NAI Yotsuya — Restaurant in Tokyo

Re-Visited 16 Jun 2023

The shop was apparently renovated in Mar 2023 and has now become much cleaner and brighter than before. Gone are the tables and now it’s counter seating only. Physical menu replaced by ticket machine where you need to prepay. Unfortunately no gyoza available anymore 😢 But ramen taste remains unchanged and that’s all that matters. See latest pics below.

This is a very popular ramen chain. I was a frequent visitor to their Yurakucho shop but it shut down sometime ago so now i satisfy my ramen cravings at their Yotsuya branch. The soup broth is not oily while the “men” noodles are slightly thick. The chaashu (pork) is heavenly with melt-in-the-mouth softness. In short they serve great ramen that’s easy on the stomach and wallet alike. Their gyozas are awesome too. Highly...

Food is decent, but nothing special. Price is pretty good, the sets are good value overall. They serve iced tea instead of water, and in frustratingly small glasses. Service is pretty good overall. I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here, but it was a convenient place to go...

My favorite ramen type in the US. Having it hear here in Japan was a great experience. The taste compared to the US version is way better. The taste is more subtle and clear tasting. Will visit any branch again if ever we have an opportunity to be...