Ryuho

Generous chunks of chashu pork and fragrant scrambled egg define the fried rice at Ryuho in Nakajuku, Itabashi Ward. A long-standing favorite on the menu is the set pairing ramen with a half-portion of this fried rice. The moist, savory rice alongside a simple soy-sauce-based noodle soup makes for an uncomplicated and satisfying meal.

For a heartier noodle bowl, the ebi-soba brings together plump prawns and abundant vegetables in a light, clear salt-broth. The seafood and crisp vegetables flavor the broth cleanly, making it a great match for a side of half-rice.

The kitchen also turns out a solid selection of set meals and classic stir-fries, including liver with garlic chives, mixed vegetable stir-fry, and ginger pork. Diners can also choose combination sets that pair liver and chives with both ramen and rice. Small plates like gyoza, spring rolls, and cold jellyfish make it just as easy to settle in with a cold beer or a glass of Shaoxing wine.