Get on the Seibu-Shinjuku Line for Shimo-ochiai Sta.! 3 Great Eateries Selected Among The Popular Posts with #Shimoochiai on Instagram

Shimo-Ochiai (下落合) area that is only 2 stations away on Seibu Shinjuku Line from Seibu-Shinjuku Station, is pretty popular as a residential area as you can find modest parks and a stream, where you can feel the nature. In this issue, let’s take you on a short gourmet excursion to Shimo-Ochiai for savoring a bowl of exquisite Ramen, Tonkatsu (Japanese style cutlet), and social-media-buzzed craft cola.

A new approach of a Ramen restaurant “epilogue 08”; Ramen to savor ‘champignon’

Once arrived at Shimo-Ochiai Station, head to a Ramen shop “epilogue 08” first, which is about a 5-minute walk. As you know, the key to expressing each bowl of Ramen is the broth. The broth of this restaurant’s Ramen is prepared with ‘champignon’ and two kinds of chickens including Hinai Jidori (比内地鶏, a high-quality chicken produced in Akita Prefecture). Sipping the rich flavored soup, and you will feel the exquisite aroma of champignon in your month. The combination of the soup and the noodles with medium thickness is epic. The juicy and crumbly char siu pork and char siu chicken in addition to the flavored egg with runny yolk will never get you bored till the end of the last bite. Because there are only 4 seats, get ready to wait in a queue for a while to savor the bowl. Also, as irregular holidays are available, check its official Twitter account before visiting.

Opening Hours	Refer to its official Twitter account *Irregular holidays available
Address	2-6-3 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku City, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	A 5-minute walk from Shimo-Ochiai Station (SS03) on Seibu Shinjuku Line (SS)
URL	https://twitter.com/epilogue_08

Tonkatsu restaurant “Takahashi” to offer crispy yet juicy Tonkatsu with thick curry sauce

The next line to be introduced is a Tonkatsu restaurant “Takahashi,” which appears in a peaceful residential area. The signatures of it are ‘Katsu Curry’ (カツカレー) and ‘Tonkatsu Curry’ (とんかつカレー) both of which are served with plenty of curry sauce. For those who wish to enjoy the fat of pork, ‘Katsyu Curry’ is the one to order while ‘Tonkatsu Curry’ is the dish for those who want to enjoy the balance of the fat and the lean. Regardless of your choice, Tonkatsu itself is so crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. In addition, the curry sauce, which brings out the ultimate Umami of pork, is not too spicy. Refresh your mouth with shredded cabbage and Japanized spaghetti served on the same plate. Enjoy the authentic Tonkatsu restaurant loved both by the locals and visitors.

Opening Hours	11:30AM – 2:00PM for lunch service and 5:00PM – 10:00PM for dinner service / Closed on Wednesdays and Thursdays
Address	2-6-3 Kamiochiai, Shinjuku City, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	A 6-minute walk from Shimo-Ochiai Station (SS03) on Seibu Shinjuku Line (SS)
URL	https://tabelog.com/en/tokyo/A1319/A131901/13149447/

Experience the ultimate craft cola like no other at “Iyoshi Cola Grand Store Shimo-Ochiai”

Lastly, let’s go to “Iyoshi Cola Grand Store Shimo-Ochiai”, a craft cola specialty shop where ‘the craft cola like no other’ is offered. The owner of the shop invented ‘THE DREAMY FRAVOR’ with the desire to deliver the ultimate cola to the world. Sipping it, and you will feel the refreshing aroma of Japanese herb in the complicated combination of unique spices together with the crisp and clear soda. The inspiration for this unique combination comes from the owner’s grandfather who was a Japanese herb professional. The deliciousness that makes you crazy about the refreshing taste embodies the name ‘THE DREAMY FRAVOR’. The cola is served in a transparent vinyl pouch, and that also makes a one-and-only experience.

Opening Hours	11:00AM – 5:00PM on weekends / Closed on weekdays
Address	3-44-2 Takadanobaba, Shinjuku City, Tokyo Prefecture
Access	A 3-minute walk from Shimo-Ochiai Station (SS03) on Seibu Shinjuku Line (SS)
URL	https://iyoshicola.com/en/