Ramen restaurant • 2-chōme-13-26 Nakano, Nakano City, Tokyo 164-0001, Japan
Ramen Hokkoku, a long-standing Chinese town, stands in the back alley a 5-minute walk from Nakano Station. This restaurant's simple yet profound taste is its charm.
This restaurant puts time and effort into every dish. The gyoza dumplings are carefully wrapped one by one upon order, and the fried rice is luxurious, using two eggs. The yakisoba has a moist taste, and the ramen soup has the simple umami of dried fish.
The interior has a well-seasoned and calm atmosphere. It is a small space with only counter seats, but you can enjoy your meal while watching the aroma of the food drifting from the open kitchen and the chef's skillful work. You can immerse yourself in a nostalgic atmosphere as if you have wandered into a Showa-era town Chinese restaurant.
The prices are 800 yen for miso ramen and 750 yen for fried rice, which is reasonable. However, the carefully prepared taste of each dish is genuine, comparable to that of a skillful and authentic town Chinese restaurant. For those who want to enjoy delicious town Chinese at a reasonable price in Nakano, this is a highly recommended hidden gem.