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ラーメン ヤスオ (Yasuo in Yoyogi)

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ラーメン ヤスオ

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I’d noticed Yasuo mentioned in magazines, on blogs, and even on a narrow search of highly ranked shops in my neighborhood. I’ve known about them for years.

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Why did it take so long? Well, they are in the realm of jiro-kei; shops that serve ramen in the style of Ramen Jiro.

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Jiro is not my cup of tea. Mainly because I don’t like my tea to make me stink of garlic and rendered pork fat for the next 12 to 18 hours.

I shouldn’t judge, though. While the ヤスじろう option is strictly jiro-kei, the others aren’t quite at that level. Go for ラうどん – ra-udon – if you like your noodles super thick, or ラそば – ra-soba – if you like them thin.

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Most people go with the thick ones, and most people come back.

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If this is jiro-kei, then it is officially my favorite bowl of that genre. The noodles are the bomb, and the soup intense but drinkable. Spinach greens play nicely with a very meaty bowl, giving it some healthy vitamins. Most Jiro style bowls are covered with nutrient-lacking bean sprouts and cabbage.

And as I had nothing to do the rest of the day, I added a bit of freshly minced garlic. Definitely recommended.

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東京都渋谷区代々木2-29-3-1F
Tokyo, Shibuya-ku, Yoyogi 2-29-3
Closest station: Minami-Shinjuku

Open 11:30-19:30
Saturday 11:30-15:00
Closed Sundays

 

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