Kamimura

Kamimura serves ramen with a nostalgic feel, combining back fat with pork-bone broth and soy sauce. Diners have remarked that the back fat and pork-bone broth mellow the savoury soy sauce, while others found the flavour lighter than its appearance suggests. The bowl may appeal both to those who enjoy a pronounced richness from back fat and to those looking for something that is not simply heavy.

Reviews describe medium-thick, wavy noodles that cling well to the soup; some diners have enjoyed them cooked firm. There are reports that you can choose the noodle firmness and amount of oil, so you may want to mention your preferences when ordering. Some diners also add the garlic available at the table to change the flavour. You could try the ramen as served first, then add a little partway through.

For a generous range of toppings, there is the fully loaded ramen; if you want bean sprouts to take centre stage, consider the bean sprout ramen. One diner’s fully loaded bowl was reported to include chashu pork, bean sprouts, menma, nori and a seasoned egg. Toppings include shredded leek, seasoned egg, special menma and cabbage. Rice comes in small, regular and large portions, making it easy to choose how much to have alongside your ramen. One diner mentioned eating rice with nori and spinach, a useful idea if you would like to enjoy rice as well as noodles.

For something other than ramen, there is abura soba, with an option to add a soft-boiled egg. Bottled beer is Sapporo Black Label and is described as coming with a small serving of edamame. The restaurant offers dine-in only and is described as suitable for eating alone.

Several reports say the restaurant’s opening days are irregular, so check its social media announcements before visiting. Payment is cash only, so remember to bring some.