Motenashi Kuroki

A renowned salt ramen shop with a history of being listed in the Michelin Bib Gourmand, conveniently located just a 2-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station in Tokyo. This highly acclaimed establishment has been selected for Ramen TOKYO Hyakumeiten (Top 100 Ramen Shops) for five consecutive years and consistently ranks among Tabelog's National Top 17 Ramen Shops. The signature offerings are the "Special Shio Soba" (¥2,050) and the "Special Shoyu Soba." Diners can choose between homemade hand-massaged noodles (made with Mochihime wheat) or thin noodles, served in a complex triple soup that expertly layers chicken broth (from premium ingredients like Iwate duck and Tanba Kurodori chicken) with clam broth and a vegetable bouillon. The inventive combination of four types of chashu (including pork belly, smoked pork, chicken, and duck), tsukune (chicken meatballs), wontons, grilled tomato, and fresh pepper creates a distinctive experience, earning it a reputation as one of the pinnacles of salt ramen. The shop is characterized by its meticulous preparation, entirely free of chemical seasonings. Orders are placed via a touch-panel ticket vending machine at the entrance, and payment is strictly cash only. Open for lunch only (from 11:00).

1. **Before Entering (If there's a queue)** * On Saturdays and public holidays, a numbered ticket system is used. Please follow staff instructions and queue. Group members must all be present to join the queue; "holding a spot" for absent members is not permitted. * On other days, if there's a queue, please line up and wait your turn like other customers. 2. **Purchasing Meal Tickets / Ordering** * Please purchase your meal tickets from the vending machine before taking a seat. However, the exact timing of purchase (before entering or after entering) may vary, so please observe other customers to confirm. * Payment is cash only. 3. **Seating / Receiving Your Order** * Please take a seat as guided by our staff and hand them your meal ticket. * Your ramen will be served once it is prepared.

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