Ramen Hayashimaru — Restaurant in Tokyo

🍜 ミックスわんたんつけめん / mixed wantan tsukemen 🇯🇵 麺屋 はやしまる / menya hayashimaru / kōenji, tokyo 🗓️ 08/02/2024

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tbh I didn't plan to get ramen on this day. I wanted to grab a yummy meal set over at Shokudo Debeko in the evening so I came early to hang around the area. While killing time, I noticed that I have Hayashimaru bookmarked so might as well make a visit. My portion of noodles was actually the small size as I was worried that I wouldn't be able to fit more carbs later, but this was really good I kinda wish I went for the regular size lol. These chewy noodles were very enjoyable to slurp and this niboshi shoyu dipping broth accompanied them perfectly. Hayashimaru is known for their wontons so I had to get the mixed variant which came with two shrimp wontons and two pork wontons; they didn't disappoint. These were plump, juicy and well-seasoned. I honestly could just skip the noodles and order...

① Restaurant Features Specializes in ramen at the counter only. Delicious wontons. Tsukemen only in summer. The interior of the restaurant has a retro, relaxed atmosphere. ②Ordering: Order from the staff. ③Payment method: Cash only. Pay after ordering.

◎Mixed wonton tsukemen 1190 yen Two types of wontons: pork and shrimp. The thick and juicy texture is delicious. The noodles are thick and straight. The noodles are thick and straight, with a delicious texture. The soup is a mix of animal and seafood, with a balance of the seafood prevailing. I would like to...

This place is popular for the wonton and tsukemen (dipping ramen). I feel the wonton are too salty but the plain tsukemen is excellent and full of flavour. You can order the amount of noodles in units of noodle balls (tama). I’m a pig so I ordered 2 tama. But you can order 1.5 tama or less.

The sleeper hit is the braised pork belly side dish (kakuni). Eat the fat, it’s good for you 😉

This is a traditional ramen shop with a cramped 10+ seats but well worth a try for the...