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About this place
When you need a hearty meal at midday or a late-night refuge after a long day, Tenshin Ramen along Waseda-dori in Nakano is an accommodating choice. The extensive menu covers classic machi-chuka (neighborhood Chinese) fare, from generous set meals to diverse noodle bowls, fried rices, and dim sum, all displayed across the walls and tables.
For a substantial meal, the liver and Chinese leek stir-fry set is a popular order, piled high with tender liver and vegetables. Stir-fried with just the right sheen of oil and savory punch, it pairs naturally with bowl after bowl of steamed white rice. The pork and vegetable stir-fry set, loaded with piping-hot ingredients, is another dependable choice for recharging during the lunch rush.
The selection of noodles and rice dishes is just as wide-ranging. Offerings include hot and sour soup noodles accented with chicken broth umami, gentle vinegar tang, and chili heat, as well as sara udon topped with an assortment of vegetables and meats suitable for sharing. Value-oriented sets combining ramen with half-portion fried rice or garlicky gyoza cater well to those craving both noodles and rice in one sitting.
Operating until 3:00 the following morning from Monday through Saturday, the restaurant welcomes diners for late dinners or an easy closing bowl. It also works smoothly for solo drinking over bottled beer, sours, or oolong highballs alongside small side plates. Note that payment is cash only, so having bills and coins on hand before stopping in is recommended.
