Nagano, Japan｜Zouton

Visited for lunch. The photo shows ``medium ramen'' with soy sauce and whole wheat flour, and all orders are normal. With the light soup, crunchy vegetables, sweet back fat, and chewy noodles, I really liked the taste. Regular noodles have a harder texture than whole wheat noodles. The amount of noodles is normal, about the size of a large serving at other restaurants. There is a parking lot for 4 cars in front of the store, but it is full before noon, so you can eat smoothly if you wait a little longer. Thank you for the meal. ``Salt'' is recommended.

May 2023 (Golden Week) Latest visit ◎ Select large ramen “auction noodles” ◎ Increased noodles (100g × 2) The country's anti-coronavirus policy has finally begun to move, and the 2023 Golden Week is lined up on days when it's easy to take time off... Concerned that the noodles would be sold out due to crowding, I made a point of trying to arrive a little later after opening. Last time, I strongly felt that the amount of noodles was insufficient, so as a big eater, I wanted to try increasing the amount of noodles at all costs, so I decided to add 200g of noodles. Conclusion → → → Changed star rating from 3 to 5 Today's Auction noodles had a smooth surface and a very nice texture, which is just the way I like it♪ (The noodles are firm yet smooth.Does temperature and humidity have anything to do with kneading the noodles? !) It was good to feel that the deliciousness of the noodles was further boosted. The addition of 200g of noodles is also the best for me. However, I think the amount would be impossible (too much) for the average person. Anyway, the amount of vegetables here is really large (I'm not criticizing it, I'm happy with it, so just in case) Even if you select ``normal'' for the quantity, there are quite a few restaurants where the quantity is surprisingly small, so if you're a regular at those restaurants, you might think, ``This is not normal, it's extra!'' It would have been better to keep it small, but I was completely wrong because I was trying not to lose to young people and making it normal. The noodles and ingredients progressed steadily, but by the time I got to the soup... This time I didn't finish the soup, only about 40%. The fact that the bowl was changed to a larger size also worked. Personally, I feel sorry for the shop owner. However, my doctor told me to quit eating ramen because it causes high blood pressure! I wonder if I can get away with not having to say that lol ``Menya Masuta'' is sure to attract people here on a regular basis, and this time I was very satisfied, including the quantity ♪ Additionally, the store is air-conditioned, which is great for those who are sensitive to heat (on this day, it was over 30 degrees Celsius even though it was May), so the temperature is comfortable enough to make you want to eat this type of ramen even in the hot summer. is the best. Thank you for the meal♪ Initial visit in April 2023 (partially reduced in May) ◯ Select large ramen (whole grain) I had been interested in this restaurant for a while, but when I saw the owner's Twitter before the store opened, I was immediately drawn to the ``prototype pork belly (char siu) made with foreign pork belly.'' Finally my first visit. Use the ticket vending machine to issue your favorite item, then use the ``red pen'' in the black pen holder located at each seat to select the item you desire from the ``options such as soup and free toppings'' printed on the issued ticket. Just mark it with ◯. There are no hurdles for Jiro-type spells♪ All you have to do is hand it over to the staff! This time, I had a large bowl of ``whole grain'' ramen, and of course ordered the prototype pork belly chashu, and while looking around the kitchen for a while... I was able to wait for my turn without getting bored. This probably depends on the size of each customer's order, but they have a well-established process for making 2 to 4 cups at a time, and the careful preparation process is similar to that of a farmer. I was impressed that he was someone who took care of everything...I felt that way right away when I saw the way the fixtures were arranged in the kitchen. The whole wheat noodles I received were so firm that you could clearly see the grains, as you can see in the photo, and I would recommend it to anyone who likes wheat. Also, as other people have commented, the hardness of the noodles is not that hard for a Jiro type, but it is a flat noodle type, so personally I think it is rather soft... (This is just from a general point of view, so don't worry, the noodles are hard enough if you think of it as regular ramen.) However, since the noodles are thin, they do spread quickly, so be careful if you want to add vegetables to your large bowl of ramen. The char siu made with pork belly, which is a prototype, has a sweet taste because it is pork belly even though it is produced in a foreign country.As if it has been boiled for a long time, it is very soft and has a melty texture that you would not think is made in a foreign country, and it goes well with the noodles. I thought (personally) that the compatibility was rather contradictory and pleasant. In addition, even though it is a Jiro restaurant, the amount of free toppings "vegetables" is quite large at this restaurant!The ``mashimashi'' is quite difficult, so please be careful... I’m glad I marked ◯ for just ``better'' lol However, for a large bowl of ramen that weighs 300g, the noodles ran out more quickly than I expected (they were gone in just 3 or 4 bites), so maybe it was another bowl memo, or maybe I misread the memo section itself?! But if this is big, I can't help it... However, vegetables are definitely better, so in a sense they are dangerous. In addition, the soup does feel light for a Jiro style, but I think it will vary considerably depending on the options you choose, such as the fat in the soup, so I think it's okay for those who prefer Jiro style. (I gave it a star rating of 3 this time, but depending on the amount of noodles I visit next time, the correlation with the price may change, and I think this restaurant has the potential to be rated 4 or 5.) Provisional value. For those who would like to refer to it, I would like to say that it is ``highly rated in terms of taste, so you don't have to worry about it.'' ↑ Changed to 5 (full score) upon revisit in May 2023

2022.11.12 First visit ☝️ No. It was delicious~😙 I've eaten various Jiro-style restaurants in the prefecture, but [Masubuta] is in my top 3👍 What is it... at other stores I wonder if it's because there's no ginger 🤔 (first time with grated ginger.) Or maybe the chunks of fat are delicious … 🤔 The soup was good anyway. It's light! …There are many comments, but it is just right for me. Even if I use a lot of vegetables, the taste doesn't get diluted, so I ate it until the end. The noodles have just the right amount of firmness...they don't have the stiff, squeaky feeling typical of Auction, and they go down your throat perfectly. Boiled is the best ☝️ The pork was also soft and delicious. It was worth going by bike in the cold😙 The owner also rides a Harley. He talked to me about motorcycles... He was a pleasant personality. (I used to ride a Harley) Tsure (currently rides a Harley) No, it's a rating of 5 or higher 🤩 It is a shop I want to visit again. Today...Thank you for the meal.