Ramen Hiiki

Ramen Hisui, hailed as a 'Neo Iekei' (house-style ramen) shop, is conveniently located 2 to 5 minutes on foot from JR Kamata Station West Exit. Founded in 2018, it's a renowned Kamata establishment, consistently selected for Tabelog's 'Ramen Hyakumeiten' (Top 100 Ramen Shops) from 2019-2021 and 2023-2025. The shop is rapidly expanding its presence, with a second location in Musashi-Nitta (2024), a third planned for Kamiooka (May-June 2026), and a fourth in Kawasaki. The signature ramen features a refined taste unique among Iekei ramen, with a soy-sauce-based soup that beautifully harmonizes pork bones (tonkotsu) and chicken bones. The rich umami of pork and chicken combine to create a soup that is both refreshing on the palate and intensely flavorful, establishing its own distinctive direction within the Iekei tradition. The sharpness of the soy sauce and the sweetness of the chicken oil (chiyu) form distinct layers of taste. The noodles are medium-thick, flat noodles from Sakai Seimen, a trusted supplier for Iekei, cut short for easy eating and boasting a delightful chewy texture. A standard Iekei system allows customers to verbally customize their noodle firmness, soup richness, and oil amount. Two types of chashu (braised pork) are offered: thigh meat with a fragrant smoky aroma, and belly meat that is incredibly tender and melts in your mouth. The Special Ramen (1400 yen) provides a generous portion of four slices – two of each type. Other toppings include komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach), nori (seaweed), and a special seasoned egg (ajitama) from their unique "Maximum Koitamago" brand, known for its distinctively perfectly soft-boiled yolk. Popular side dishes include the Meat and Egg Bowl (Nikutama-don, 500 yen), the Maximum Koitamago Bibimbap Bowl (500 yen), and plain Rice (150 yen). A classic Iekei dining style involves combining the essential nori and rice to fully enjoy both the soup and solids. For those who prefer a soupless option, the "Hojun Chiyu Soba" (1100 yen) is a highly praised dish. It features noodles richly mixed with a kaeshi (sauce base) and chicken oil, both made with 100% parent chicken, filling your mouth with the luxurious aroma of chicken oil. Adding a raw egg midway transforms it into a TKM (Tamago Kake Men - egg-mixed noodles) style, a highly rated soupless (jiru-nashi) offering from this celebrated ramen shop. The tables are equipped with standard Iekei customization items: garlic, ginger, chili paste, black pepper, and vinegar. The shop also features a clean, bright interior, brisk and efficient service, and accepts cashless payments for smooth transactions.