Jikaseimen No.11 ASAKUSA

Jikasei Men NO11 ASAKUSA is a Jiro-kei (Jiro-style) inspired specialty shop that opened on April 5, 2025, in Asakusa 2-chome, a 5-minute walk from Tsukuba Express Asakusa Station. It is the Asakusa branch of NO11, a renowned Jiro-kei (Jiro-style) shop with its main branch in Oyama, known for its high-quality ramen in the Fujimaru-kei (Fujimaru-style) lineage. The signature Ramen (1200 yen, 350g pre-boiled noodles) features a unique Jiro-kei style: an emulsified, rich pork broth shoyu (soy sauce) soup, homemade slightly firm extra-thick noodles, soft-boiled vegetables (yasai), plain pork back fat (abura), tender yet firm pork slices (buta), and retro elements like narutomaki (fish cake) and a quail egg. The soup is a deeply flavorful soy sauce base with rich pork broth, well-balanced and not overly salty, earning it acclaim on par with the main branch. The dense, wheat-flavored homemade noodles are also excellently crafted, rivaling those of the main branch. The Buta Ramen (1600 yen) is a famous dish known for its enormous pork slices (buta), which are "perhaps as large as the radius of the bowl," well-seasoned and highly satisfying. The quality of the abura (pork back fat) topping is excellent; when mixed with the noodles, it can be eaten heartily without feeling heavy. The "Torori Ajitama Rayu" (creamy seasoned egg with chili oil) (120 yen) is popular for its generous amount of pepper and the synergistic effect when eaten with abura. The shop also has a unique system where ordering a smaller portion (280g pre-boiled noodles) comes with a free raw egg or ginger sauce, which is a thoughtful service for customers who prefer less noodles. The staff provides very polite service, and unlike the often-tense atmosphere associated with Jiro-kei shops, you can enjoy your meal in a relaxed setting. It is primarily positioned as a local establishment, rarely visited by international tourists (inbound customers).