Mito, Ibaraki, Japan｜Genkai

The founder of Stamina Ramen: Mr. Nagai maintains the flavor that he finally arrived at. Genkai was originally opened on the north side of Mogi Kaido in 1997 by Mr. Nagai, who transferred Matsugoro and Stamina to Mr. Ikeda. Shortly thereafter, we moved to the other side of Tsuruha, which we had crawled into from Kawachi. Developed hormone ramen that replaced the stamina lever with hormones. (2013) In 2013, Mr. Nagai retired and was succeeded by the current Mr. Suno. (2016) On July 2, 2016, we moved to the building that used to be Hachaya, next to Joyo Bank, and reopened to the present day, Reiwa. In other words, the store is the third generation, and the owner is the second generation. The front of the store has an aluminum sash glass door, giving it an open and bright feel. However, only one can be opened and closed, and the correct one is the one in front of the one on the left side in the middle, where there is a green foot towel spread on the floor of the store. The unique annotation system that has existed since the previous generation is still alive and well. When you enter the store, fill up your water from the water cooler in the back on the left and sit at an empty seat. The store owner or clerk will see your face between tasks, so you can take advantage of the opportunity to write a note. Therefore, when you sit down, you have to keep an eye on the clerk. Do not speak freely from here. ...Tohaihe, you won't be scolded if you deviate from etiquette, so I want you to feel safe. If the seats are occupied, please wait as instructed. By the way, the regular customers don't even mention hormones at all, simply telling them that hot food is hot and cold food is chilled. If there is a customer who can be satisfied with just one word, such as a large hot serving or a cold double, he is a regular. They stir-fry a large amount of the ingredients and make them in advance, but seasoning, making the bean paste, and boiling the noodles are done only after receiving the order, so they're always fresh and delicious every time I visit. As for the amount of noodles, a medium or large amount is enough for an ordinary person. Usually, the food is served within 7 to 8 minutes from the time the order is placed. As expected from the original store, the products are of perfect quality. Excellent balance of salty, sweet, and umami. Be careful as it has a traditional spicy flavor, with a slightly to medium spiciness. I prefer this to Lever's stamina.

Before I knew it, I had moved. If you ask me, it was 7 years ago. I used to come here often about 10 years ago. My father and mother at that time had retired. Back then, I would make it ahead of time, so I sat down at the counter and had it in 3 seconds. Nowadays, it is made only after receiving the order. The taste is great. The white offal, which hasn't changed since then, was also a nice touch. I would like to visit you again. Thank you for the delicious meal♪

My wife was a little put off by the appearance of the restaurant, but when she tried the ramen, she was impressed with how delicious it was! I ate the spicy and vegetable-filled chilled offal while sweating. I think I want to go again.