Nishinoki no Chuka Soba Ikebukuro West Exit Store
Today is Sunday, December 8, 2024.
Held in TakadanobabaWhiskey Festival 2024 in TokyoI have been traveling since morning to participate in the event.
This time I will be participating in Part 3 from 10:00 to 13:30, but since I will be drinking a lot of whiskey at the event, I will have something in my stomach before I go.
There aren't many breakfast restaurants around Takadanobaba, other than gyudon chain restaurants, so I decided to take a detour to Ikebukuro and have breakfast before heading out.
I like something hearty and oily to prevent getting sick, but since it's breakfast, I want something that's not too heavy. .
A shop that seems to satisfy such a desire.Nishiki's Chinese Soba” I decided to visit.
It is a ramen shop, as the name says Chinese soba.
Although it is closed on Mondays, it is open from 8:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. on all other days, with no breaks during the day, allowing you to satisfy your craving for ramen at any time of the day, whether it's for breakfast, lunch, dinner, or just after drinking.
When you exit the Ikebukuro West Exit, turn left and the store will be down an alley.
Since it's a roadside store, I think you'll be able to get there without any problems if you use Google Mapss.
I visited before 9:00 AM and was able to enter the store without waiting.
Inside the store, there were people who had been drinking until the morning, and people who were going to work or have errands to attend to.
Kamodashi Shoga Shoyu (Duck Broth Ginger Soy Sauce Ramen)
It's a meal ticket system.
Only cash could be used at the ticket machine.
This time, it doesn't have to be so sturdy, so I decided to go with the most orthodox "Kamodashi Shoga Shoyu (Duck Broth Ginger Soy Sauce Ramen) (950 yen)” was selected.
The meal was served within 5 minutes after handing over the ticket.
Let's get it then.
Soup
As the menu name suggests, ginger is effective.
Although the ginger is not as effective as the Nagaoka ginger soy sauce type, it has a presence in the soup that is more than an accent.
The first bite felt quite oily due to the layer of fat, but the soup itself was not that rich and had a light impression.
When I heard the name duck, I could feel the richness and soup stock that it might be duck, but it didn't have the distinct impression of ginger.
Noodles
The noodles are normal in thickness, and are almost straight noodles with some waves.
I think the noodles are delicious, with a smooth slurp and a chewy texture.
Chashu (Braised Pork)
There was one piece each of two types of chashu.
low temperature cooking
The first type is char siu, which is cooked at a low temperature.
The flavor of the meat is strong and it has a bit of a porky taste, so some people who don't like it may not like it.
well done
The other type is well-done, which is well-cooked, or it's just regular char siu.
It has a chewy texture and a meaty flavor.
Impressions
It was a delicious ramen.
You may not like it because it contains ginger, but it was a satisfying breakfast.
However, if you ask me if it's particularly delicious, it's not. .
To be honest, if another restaurant is open during lunch/dinner hours, I would probably go elsewhere.
Still, I think the quality is more than enough if you want to eat it in the morning or as a finishing touch after drinking.
If you're looking for breakfast or ramen to finish off your meal in Ikebukuro, be sure to visit.
I was about to say that. .
It looks like it will be renewed from February 11, 2025.
[Notice]
Thank you very much for your continued patronage. We would like to inform you that our store will be renovated starting February 11th.
After the renovation, the store name will change to Mendo Nishiki Ikebukuro West Exit.
Please enjoy our new rich soup made with 100% duck 🦆✨ pic.twitter.com/oDE275IxqC
— Nishiki no Chinese Soba@Ikebukuro West Exit (@nsk_nochukasoba) February 6, 2025
I think I'll find the right time to visit again once it's renovated.
We will introduce it separately, so please look forward to it.
