Suzaka, Nagano, Japan｜つけめん 丸長

I arrived 30 minutes before opening (11:30) on weekdays, but there was already one car in the parking lot... Hurry! Hurry! While we were waiting for the store to open, we had a little chat in front of the store, and it turned out that our daughter was married to us...a relative of my wife's! What a wonderful family. Even so, the fact that we arrived early and lined up neatly showed a great deal of care, and I realized that the beauty of the store is that it's staffed by such kind people. When I left the store, the old lady from inside the car smiled and waved goodbye to me... She was truly a wonderful lady. [Sorry for the derailment, below is the main topic] The restaurant has counter seats and table seats, and the space is spacious and comfortable. Customer service is not manual like at chain stores, so even elderly people and first-time visitors who are not used to the store can feel at ease. Feel free to ask me anything you don't understand♪ What's most impressive is how well they clean tables, etc. The small letters reflected on the surface of metal seasoning containers can be read perfectly. ◎ Enoki Tsukemen (2.5 extra noodles) 1,350 yen ★★★★★ Full score 💯 ◎ Inarizushi 1 piece 50 yen x 2 pieces ★★★★☆ Satisfied It is often simply described as ``a sour dipping sauce,'' but even if you try to imitate it at home, it won't be delicious because the flavor from the meat that makes up the stock is actually strong. I am reminded that this is the case. It may seem simple, but in reality it must have been a very elaborate process, and the ``umami'' contained in the dipping sauce is one of the reasons for its popularity.The taste is truly exquisite. The enoki mushrooms chosen for the dipping sauce are a highly recommended ingredient that is widely cultivated in the surrounding area. It was perfectly cooked with just the right amount of crunch, and the combination of the shredded chashu in the dipping sauce with the naruto and menma was absolutely delicious. The ``noodles'' are not unnecessarily floury (the type that strangely emphasizes the aroma of wheat), but they convey the ``umami'' added to the sour dipping sauce, as well as the dashi feel. Masu. What's more, the noodles made by Marucho here are thick, so some people may like thinner noodles, but personally, I like the noodles here, which have a smooth surface and just the right amount of chewiness. I think thick, smooth noodles are the perfect match. The 2.5 pieces of extra sushi is quite a lot for the average man, so I think a large serving will be enough to satisfy you, and for those who want a little rice, the ``Inarizushi'' is a surprising 50 yen per piece! Therefore, since it is a small size, we recommend complementing it with this. Even though it's tsukemen, you can also choose to serve the noodles in hot water (atsumori), so be sure to enjoy them all year round.

Marucho in Suzaka City. Along Route 403, just before you enter Obuse Town, you'll see a large yellow signboard. I was happy to be back for the first time in a while, so I arrived before the store opened at 11:30, but the line was already close to double digits long. There are 6 counter seats, a table, and a small raised area, which can accommodate about 20 people. Previously, private rooms were available, but they are currently closed. The menu only has tsukemen. There are four levels of volume: average, medium, large, and special. Various toppings available. This time, I ordered a medium-sized portion topped with 3 slices of chashu. Above all, the thickness and chewy texture of the noodles have a strong impact. If you dip the noodles into a sour and spicy dipping sauce and slurp them up, you'll be addicted. My favorite way to eat it is to put a few noodles on a lotus root and scoop out the dipping sauce, which looks elegant at first glance. It takes a while to finish the whole meal, but the extra-thick noodles go well with the soup, and your mouth is filled with happiness.

Tsukemen Marucho is a famous tsukemen specialty store in Hokushin. The extra-thick noodles are chewy and delicious! Ssu 😃 The dipping sauce is a modern seafood-based soup, not a rich pork bone soup, but a refreshing sour and spicy one. The char siu is old-fashioned (kind of nostalgic, no fat) I think it's very good in the summer when your appetite is low. (I want to eat it in winter) Revisited in the summer) Flavored egg 🥚Tsukemen special size Delicious😋As expected🥵Good for hot summers. Revisited) Raw 🥚 Tsukemen medium size 👌 It's hot in the piping hot dipping sauce 😁 The dipping sauce is mild and it's even more delicious ❗ The price has changed due to the recent appreciation of the yen. The price has been increased by ¥50 to ¥100. From 2023.1 (It's delicious so there's no problem at all ☺️ I'm surprised that the price has remained the same 😲.) I would like to eat there again if I come nearby!! ️😁