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Everyone’s favorite Jiro-style ramen. This time I went to “Fūjin no Buta.” It’s a shop standing all by itself just a few minutes’ walk from Ueno Station.

Jiro-kei Ramen
“FUJIN NO BUTA”

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Even Japanese people would consider ¥900 for this amount quite cheap.
Jiro-style ramen is so addictive that just seeing this photo makes my mouth water.

What’s amazing is that all the toppings are free. Let me explain the photo.
Top left: Ramen, garlic, approximately 300g of vegetables. Center middle: Added fat. Top right: Increased vegetables, approximately 450g of vegetables. Bottom left and right: Added more fat. Bottom left and right: Further increased fat.

The interior isn’t particularly spacious, with counter seating for about 10 people.

The ordering method is unique too—you select your signboard order by pressing buttons on this machine. What’s more, there’s only one type of ramen available.　Payment is cash only.

The Dance of Deliciousness has begun.

Somehow I managed to finish it all.

The feeling of fullness lasted until late at night.

Japanese Consumer Reviews

Review:
Fūjin no Buta, a Jiro-inspired ramen shop just a few minutes’ walk from Ueno Station. Since it’s only open for weekday lunches, I timed my first visit accordingly. This time, I chose the 200g noodle option. Compared to typical Jiro-style ramen, the broth was non-emulsified with a clean finish, making the oil feel less heavy. It was impressively easy to finish without feeling overwhelmed. The noodles weren’t overly thick, had just the right chewiness, and paired well with the broth for a balanced experience. The pork, which gives the shop its name, was thick-cut and simmered until tender enough to pull apart with chopsticks, delivering a robust umami flavor. The ability to select toppings in advance at the ticket machine is also a plus, making ordering stress-free even for those unsure about ordering verbally. This shop is highly recommended for everyone from first-time Jiro-style ramen eaters to those seeking a bowl that isn’t too heavy.

Retty

Review:
A shop that used to be a ramen restaurant reopened after an extremely long hiatus as a Jiro-style ramen place. Jiro-style ramen places put pressure on you with their ordering system, and every branch has lines of young people about half my age, so I never could bring myself to go even though I wanted to. But when I peeked inside around 1 PM today, there were only two people inside, so I went in without hesitation. Ordering is done at a ticket machine that asks for your choices in sequence, making it easy for first-timers or women to visit. Today I chose: Regular noodles (200g), Half vegetables (150g), A little garlic, Regular oil, and a seasoned boiled egg as a topping.
Cash only payment: 1,050 yen.
Handed my ticket to a Southeast Asian-looking female staff member, which is rare for Jiro-style places. Waited about 5 minutes before my bowl arrived!Visually, it’s a classic Jiro-style bowl despite the half-portion veggies. Since the veggies were half-portion, I flipped the bowl upside down before digging in. The noodles here weren’t the typical thick, firm Jiro-style noodles, but rather medium-thick, flat noodles with a bit of bite. I actually preferred these noodles, though die-hard Jiro fans might find them lacking.The chashu looked ordinary from above, but it was actually a chunk about 3cm thick.And it was incredibly tender. The noodles were 200g, and with half the vegetables at 150g, it was a substantial amount that left me full! The farewell greeting from the staff as I left was incredibly warm, so I’ll definitely be back!

Retty

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