Kiraku is located right off Dogenzaka street in the seedy heart of Shibuya.
There are seven seats at the counter on the first floor and 20 tables on the second floor. If you go by yourself, you will be guided to the first floor; if there are more than two people, you will most likely be directed to the second floor.
Ramen at Kiraku is technically more of a Chinese-style ramen. Ramen, of course, originated in China but Japanese adapted and appropriated it as one of the Japan’s mainstays. Founded in 1952, Kiraku has been serving a basic soy flavored Chuka men (literally translated as Chinese noodles). Since the restaurant is nearly 70 years old, the Chinese origins of the ramen are readily apparent to connoisseurs.
The composition of Chuka Men is simple: bean sprouts, a marinated soft-boiled egg, and a slice of chashu pork. Noodles are straight and medium-thick in a dark soy-based broth. Fried onions in the soup adds another layer of flavor. Kiraku’s most popular bowl is moyashi wonton men; it is a soy-based ramen with a mountain of bean sprouts and boiled wonton dumplings. The basic stock ingredient is chicken and pork simmered for 7 to 8 hours.
Try ordering chahan (fried rice) as a side dish if you have a good appetite. It goes well with the ramen. Gyoza (fried dumplings) are also a classic side dish with ramen.
焦がし玉葱がスープに良いアクセントになった美味しいラーメン。ニンニクたっぷりの餃子もとってもオーソドックスで最高です。 Quote from Google Map Review
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