Visit: public holiday Access: about a 9-minute walk from the north exit of 永福町 Station on the Keio Inokashira Line 11:00-14:00; visited at 11:05 and entered without waiting. The 1st floor only has indoor counter seating; is there a 2nd floor too? There were a few people at opening, and more customers arrived afterward. Wantanmen 900 Chahan 700 Besides dining in, you can take out uncooked gyoza (500 ※ bring your own ice pack). The chahan arrived in 5 minutes! The rice was fluffy with nicely separated grains. Tender chashu added a nice accent, and the overall seasoning was simple, with salt. Delicious! Another 2 minutes later, the wantanmen arrived. The roughly chopped scallions were nicely crunchy, and the amount of menma and wontons exceeded expectations for the price. Eaten with the medium-thick curly noodles and broth, this was delicious too. The broth was light with a seafood aroma. I finished both the ramen and chahan without getting tired of eating them. After eating, pay at the register near the stairs. I'd love to go again! It's a bit of a walk from the station, but I recommend it. Thanks for the meal!

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■Restaurant name 草むら ■Location 永福町 Station, 方南町 Station ■Budget 2000〜2999円 ■Items ordered ・Ramen ・Chahan ・Gyoza (5 pieces) ----- One weekday. 永福町 has the huge name "永福町大勝軒," but there are plenty of other good places too. "草むら," which I visited this time, is exactly that: a historic neighborhood Chinese restaurant. Founded in Showa 25, or 1950, it celebrates its 75th anniversary this year. Wonderful. I hope it keeps operating for many years to come. Started waiting around 11:50, with 5 people in line including me. Weekdays are a good time to aim for. I got in after waiting a little over 10 minutes. Inside, there are 11 counter seats. Is there a 2nd floor too? I don't know whether it's used now, but there are signs it was used before. My order this time is listed above. ▼Ramen Chicken-bone broth with a faint hint of dried sardines. Old-fashioned chuka soba. The slightly watery broth feels characteristic of a longstanding neighborhood Chinese restaurant. A nostalgic taste with a wistful air. Getting back to the roots: this kind of thing matters. ▼Chahan A gentle flavor with a little salt and pepper. It's egg chahan with nicely separated grains, and its molded shape is cute. The flavor itself is simple, but it's a shame it gets a little monotonous toward the end. A half portion would probably be enough to enjoy it. ▼Gyoza (5 pieces) Fairly large. The filling is roughly chopped and crunchy. The garlic comes through strongly, so some people will probably get hooked. Full of a handmade feel. That's all. I got the impression of a typical neighborhood Chinese restaurant. I recommend the gyoza, so do give them a try. Thanks for the meal. I'll be back. ※Please like and save!

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The gyoza here are delicious too!! They're large and satisfying, crisp on the outside, with crunchy, crisp cabbage inside. Whenever I crave gyoza, I come back.

First visit on an acquaintance's recommendation. Counter seating only, 7 seats and 4 seats. Verbal ordering, cash payment. Ramen ￥850- Gyoza (5 pieces) ￥500- The gyoza are mostly vegetables and crunchy. The garlic-chive flavor is memorable, and although the seasoning isn't strong, the vegetables' savoriness and sweetness make vinegar alone sufficient. The ramen noodles are square-cut, medium-thin, and slightly curly. Modern Chinese-style noodles, different from the old-fashioned kind. The broth is gentle, to put it positively. Weak in saltiness and umami, with only a faint dried-sardine aroma. Yet somehow the aftertaste lingers. Considering taste, quantity, and satisfaction, the value is average. I have no sentimental attachment, but it's a nostalgic, comforting taste, like seeing lights in an unfamiliar rural town. It's a little far from the nearest station too, but fans are always lining up here.

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Enjoyed the food as much as ever. The large gyoza🥟 are good too. Work kept me from visiting for about 20 years. Since returning to Tokyo late last year, I've been able to eat here again. I'm a little sad😢 that the chukadon is gone, but I notice a high proportion of chahan orders whenever I visit, so I'd like to try it. However, I always order a large ramen, so it hasn't happened yet.