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きら星 (Kiraboshi Ramen in Mitaka)

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きら星

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(from Musashisakai station, take the south exit and go a little west to 武蔵野市境南町3-11-13 )

It’s been a while since I attempted to knock more ramen shops off my Top 30 in Japan list.

It’s also been a while since I posted anything new. Sorry about that. I went into a sort of ramen slump if you will. I fell into a routine, becoming a creature of habit. Saturdays were usually spent eating at Bankara, and locally I tend to go to Ippudo a lot. But it’s time to change, time to experience new bowls!

Kiraboshi, which is only about 10 minutes by bicycle from my place. How did I not go here yet? Well, the simple answer is that this was the 4th time I’ve gone. Once I got there too late. Once they were on vacation. Once I just missed the lunch hours. 4th time a charm.

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The menu and… a stamp rally? More on that later.

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There was a line of 4 people outside. About a 15-minute wait before I was seated and ready to eat.

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The payoff. Thick, concentrated soup. The master simmers pork bones for 30 hours to make his soup. This isn’t everyday ramen, it was very heavy. Remember I said this place is only 10 minutes by bicycle for me? Yeah, don’t ride a bicycle after eating.

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One signature here is a little dollop of saba, mackerel fish, paste. It’s will add a nice little kick of something different when mixed in. I gotta complain about the raw onion bits thrown in though, I’m not a fan.

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できた! Done!

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There is a stamp rally going on in my area for the next month! The information is here. If I get all 12, I get a Tシャツ… a T-Shirt. I hate cheezy giveaway shirts, but I’ll give it a go. All except 2 are within my weekend commute to work.

Here’s a video of Kiraboshi:

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