4丁目, 新井 · Tokyo
5-50-6 Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan
Quiet 10-seat Nakano ramen shop from former Motsuke chef Tomoya Okada, serving additive-free chuka soba and a customizably spicy sesame tantanmen with house-made noodles.
Dishes: tantanmen
Haven't been here myself — came recommended from someone I trust.
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