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永福町大勝軒 (Taishoken in Eifukucho)

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永福町大勝軒

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(from Eifukucho station, it’s just across the street from the exit)

Taishoken is very old. You’re sure to realize that upon entering. You are greeted with the usual fanfare of a good ramen shop, and also some huge black and white photos from what looks like the 50s. Does old translate to good in the language of ramen?

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First off, let me say this. The layer of oil on this shoyu ramen is scalding hot. I wish I would have familiarized myself with rameniac‘s account of the place and prepared. I didn’t, and 24 hours later am still recovering from singeing off all my tastbuds.

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Don’t let this photo fool you. That soup spoon is more than double the size of a normal soup spoon. This is a big, expensive bowl. The cheapest one is a whopping 1050 yen. I don’t often post prices, because almost every bowl in Japan is 700-800 yen. But breaking the 1000 yen barrier with no real selection of toppings… I’m against that notion.

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I couldn’t finish this bowl. I had burnt my tongue, and even the warm left over soup hurt. But it wasn’t a bad bowl. Actually, it was really good. So good that they have a thriving omiyage, gift pack, business.

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You can fill out a delivery slip and they will send it anywhere in Japan. Too bad all my ramen friends live stateside!

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I had a real delight when I found a small piece of yuzu peel in my soup. Their broth is complex like that. And the noodles are curly, springy, eggy delights. But seriously, eat them 2 at a time or you will burn yourself. My slurping skills are pretty good I humbly admit, but I was beaten down at Taishoken.

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