Kanekoya

Kanekoya hangs its noren in a residential pocket of Hosoda, Katsushika Ward, drawing neighborhood regulars every lunchtime. The dining room offers both table seating and an easy counter for solo diners, providing a clean and relaxed setting after past renovations.

The pillar of the noodle menu is an old-school, clean-tasting soy sauce ramen. Thin noodles rest in a clear chicken-bone broth, producing a classic profile whose contours sharpen with a dash of black pepper. Diners frequently pair this with the half-fried rice, a nostalgic plate crowned with a delicate nest of finely shredded omelette.

Those arriving with a serious appetite often turn to generous combination meals, such as the value-oriented S Set—combining ramen with gyoza and a small bowl of rice—or the nira-reba set of liver stir-fried with garlic chives. The lineup covers diverse cravings, extending to an A Set with half-portion curry and options paired with fried chicken.

From tangy, spicy suratanmen and vegetable-loaded tanmen to stir-fried dishes straight from the wok, the extensive selection invites return visits to sample something new. Draft beer, sours, and small plates are also on offer, making it just as easy to settle in for an evening drink with gyoza as it is to sit down for a quick lunch.