Ramen-ya On the Block

From time to time, when the cook in the Bishop's House is on vacation or something, we order food from a nearby restaurant. This restaurant's name is Kato. I believe I'd tasted most of the food on their menu. I love the yakisoba, the fried pork, and course their ramen.

Soup: 3
Noodles: 1
Creativity: 5

Kato makes its own noodles. Their cook prepare it simple and fast. The place had become famous in the area. If your feet brings you to Niigata Catholic Church for a visit, a few minutes away is Kato's place where you can have a fill.

NOTE: Remember Tamuro's? I happen to pass by Tamuro's last week, and it's gone!

Curry Ramen, Not Curry Udon!

Have you heard of Curry Ramen? You might have heard of Curry Udon! One usual Sunday, after chatting with some guys in the neighborhood, we decided to go for Ramen Trip. We first went to "Tamuro's Ramen-ya." However, the place was closed! We were shocked!!! We then unisoned, how about the place near the expressway? We arrived in Muginzo Ramen-ya and got sitted after a couple of minutes.

My companions chose their usual favorites. I chose Kare Ramen (Curry Noodles). When it arrived, I took a picture of it. As you can see in the picture: the soup seems sticky, there are slices of fried chicken, and filled with tomato chunks and pepper.

Soup: 2

Noodles: 3

Creativity: 1

This kind of ramen is not yet that popular. But I think there will come a time it will become famous, and every ramen-ya will try to offer it. Curry Ramen? A sure delight!

Express Way Ramen

On December 23, I was on my way to Tokamachi to give a recollection to a group of Filipinos. Since I have not eaten breakfast, I stopped at a parking area. I was supposed to eat a bread, but when I saw an extra-ordinary ramen, I decided to taste it eventhough I was not that hungry. As the name suggests which is Nihon-kai (Japan Sea), it was seafood ramen. Though the title was extra-ordinary, it was like one of the ordinary ramens that I tasted before. With a prize almost a thousand yen, I think that was too much to ask. I suggest making it something like 500 yen or less.

Soup: 9

Noodles:8

Creativity: 2

When I heard the news of selling different kinds of ramen in the express way, I was excited! I might order Horse Ramen to make me strong...

Ramen Keeps Us Alive

On December 16, Nora came to attend Mass in Niigata. I heard that it was her birthday. I invited her for bowl or ramen... a ramen which I believe she has never seen or tasted before. Having said that, I brought her to Kazan!

Nora loves noodles! According to her, it makes us live longer... (hmmm). Nora ordered Tonkotsu Ramen in a Super-Hot Bowl. I went for Tan-Tan (Hot) Ramen. Tonkotsu is one of my faves but I often choose things that are extra-ordinary hehehe. Nora enjoyed her bowl of ramen... I perspired eating mine (huh).

Ishiyaki Tan-Tan Ramen

Soup: 6

Noodles: 3

Creativity: 3

Ishiyaki Tonkotsu Ramen

Soup: 2

Noodles: 2

Creativity: 3

Vegetables: 2

Nora later thanked me for bringing her to such a place wherein she enjoyed a very different kind of Tonkotsu ramen. I responded with: I just want to make you happy on your birthday!

And she smiled. （＾＿＾）ｖ

Ramen Filled With Meat

I haven't eaten Ramen for the past weeks since we had celebrations in the parish wherein aside from ramen were served.

Last Sunday, we decided to have steak for lunch. We searched for a "steak house" but cannot find one, until we spotted Tamuro's Ramen-ya by the roadside. We then acted in unison, and found ourselves pushing the button of whatever ramen we like. I was supposed to eat the ramen with the picture above but pushed different button and I ended eating the ramen with the photo below.

Since what I got was almost the same with what I posted before aside from the surrounding meat, I will feature the ramen I was supposed to eat. Don't think that I am writing from the experience of my companion... I had a fill of this already before hehehe.

The ramen is called "Buta Tsuki Men" or in plain English, a noodle filled will pork. The noodle comes separate from the soup. One has to take enough noodles and deep them to the soup... and eat it of course. However, if you like to put the noodles into the soup just like the ordinary ramen, it's up to you.

Soup: 2

Noodles: 3

Creativity: 1

Why did I like to have Buta Tsuki Men? I love meat!!! The ramen I got though had many meat on it that I was not able to consume all. The lesson I learned... you guess!

Healthy Ramen

Whenever my ramen co-eaters and I go to a ramen-ya, they believe I will order something with full of meat. Having seen the ramen which is only during this season (Fall), I decided to take my chance on some vegies. They were surprised!

As I sip on the hot soup, I found out how sweet the vegies are. I continued doing this for some time... then started eating the noodles. When the ramen became cold, the taste changed.

Soup: 5

Noodles: 5

Creativity: 1

This "Yasai Kinoko Ramen" (Mushroom) is somewhat similar to "Gomoko Soba" (with different ingredients). I think gomoko is even better. However, the thing is: It is Healthy! So from time to time, I might choose healthy ramen in order to live longer huh.

Tamuro's Chashu

TAMURO's ramen-ya is located in Aoyama, Niigata. Tamuro's location and building used to house some stores that opened and later on shut down.

Before having this blog, I had been to Tamuro's a couple of times. This time I checked Tamuro's Chashu. The soup was good that I asked my companion if I can have a refill. He laughed! I can say that the noodle is not extra-ordinary. What was interesting though was the added "umeboshi." If you are fun of putting vinegar with red pepper in your noodles, which I do, then this is a plus.

Soup: 2

Noodles: 5

Creativity: 1

Ordering a ramen at Tamuro's is not at all difficult... just look for what you like, put the amount required in the hole provided, then push the designated button. Hola! You can now sit and relax while waiting for your ordered ramen to be served. Aside from its selection of ramen, another interesting in Tamuro's is the shop assistants' uniform. Since I was not able to take a picture of it, maybe you can just visit Tamuro's ramen-ya. One more thing, with the free ticket being given, in your next visit to Tamuro's, you will be given a free "gyouza."

Tamuro's as of this writing is still proudly serving ramen lovers. With its tasty ramen selections and creativity in delivering interesting menu, I believe, Tamuro will stand in its present location beating those stores which had gone ahead for a very long time.

Note:

1. UMEBOSHI - pickle dried plum

2. GYOUZA - a dumpling stuffed with minced pork