Gokujo Chukasoba Fukumi Tokyo Station KITTE

Gokujo Chukasoba Fukumi Tokyo Station KITTE branch is a specialty chukasoba (Chinese-style ramen) restaurant under the Setagaya group (a subsidiary of Yoshinoya Holdings), located in "Ramen Battleground Tokyo Marunouchi" on B1F of JP Tower (KITTE Marunouchi), very close to Tokyo Station. The main branch, "Fukumi," is in Setagaya Ward, and the KITTE branch is a flagship Tokyo Station store opened in 2024. It is known as a relatively easy-to-enter restaurant within the competitive area, characterized by its quick table turnover, earning it the reputation of "the easiest restaurant to enter in Ramen Battleground Tokyo Marunouchi." Utilizing the expertise of the Setagaya brand, it offers a wide range of menus from clear-broth (tanrei-kei) to Iekei-inspired ramen. The signature "Chukasoba Zai no Mori" (Special Topping Chukasoba) (1,350 yen) is a special dish featuring a clear soy-sauce-based soup, thin straight noodles, two large slices of chashu, two wontons, long menma, a seasoned egg (ajitama), and green onions. The soup exquisitely balances the umami of soy sauce with the richness of chicken oil, offering a gentle flavor that can be enjoyed to the last drop without becoming too heavy. The "Chukasoba" (1,000 yen) is a standard version, allowing you to enjoy a classic chukasoba that you won't get tired of even if you eat it every day. A unique KITTE branch-exclusive menu item is "Fukumi's Gokujo Iekei Ramen" (Fukumi's Supreme Iekei Ramen) (1,100 yen), which is praised for its rich yet non-greasy soup that pairs perfectly with the noodles, despite its reasonable price. It is popular as an easily accessible option for customers craving the richness of Iekei-style ramen within "Ramen Battleground Tokyo Marunouchi." Other extensive menu items unique to the Setagaya group include "Tori Paitan Ramen" (Chicken Paitan Ramen) (1,040 yen - rich yet smoothly drinkable), "Shanghai Mazesoba" (Shanghai Mixed Noodles) (1,100 yen - a junk-food-like rich flavor), "Tsukemen Zai no Mori" (Special Topping Tsukemen), "Shiro Shoyu Ramen" (White Soy Sauce Ramen), "Shio Ramen" (Salt Ramen), and "Yuzu Kaoru Tamago Kake Gohan" (Egg over Rice with Yuzu Aroma). The "Mayo Chashu Gohan" (Rice with Mayonnaise and Chashu) (370 yen) is a popular side dish to pair with ramen to increase satiety.