[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

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[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

KUSUKUSUramen transformed from an izakaya restaurant into a ramen specialty store in November 2021. Couscous KUSUKUSUramen is a hearty ramen that is easy for women to eat, with a full-bodied soup that is visually appealing and highly satisfying, and the combination of homemade noodles is utilized in all of its products.

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"I want to spread the culture of women being able to eat ramen alone." With that thought in mind, she started eating out 20 years ago. She is a ramen-loving woman who has traveled to all 47 prefectures and eats more than 600 bowls a year. While there are many male ramen freaks, she is also known for her ramen life, which includes working as a TV personality and maintaining her figure. She organized "Ramen Girls' Gathering," renting out popular ramen shops, and in 2015 held the "1st Ramen Girls Expo" at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The event, which brings together popular shops from all over the country, was later held in Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Kumamoto, and Shizuoka, attracting a total of approximately 750,000 people. In 2018, she founded Ramen Switch Co., Ltd. and released the world's first ramen jewelry brand, "ZURU+.". She produced and published "NOODLE SAKE -Spring, Autumn, Winter-" and "Rice and Agave Ramen-only Craft Sake," and "Tokyo Ramen Collection" (Shobunsha).

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What is KUSUKUSUramen?

" KUSUKUSUramen " is a popular restaurant that serves hearty fusion ramen, which was born in Hiroshima. While maintaining the richness and volume of hearty ramen , it has been designed to be easy for women to eat.

[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

And speaking of features of couscous ramen ...
! Vegetables, garlic, and oils are free for our hearty ramen !! We offer GAKUWARI!
What's more, all-you-can -drink black oolong tea is free! This shows the owner Mr. Doi's enthusiasm. His idea is that drinking black oolong tea is a wash.
Black oolong tea is served in pitchers. It is not possible to bring it to your seat.

The key point why KUSUKUSUramen is popular with women!

1. Comfortable space
The spacious restaurant has table seating, allowing you to relax and enjoy your meal.
2. Smart ordering method
You can adjust the amount of food you order by writing it down, so it's easy to use and there's no need to order out loud.
3. Incorporating exclusive flavors
While maintaining the fundamentals of hearty coffee, we offer a unique drink that combines new flavors and styles.

[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

What is hearty ramen?

This refers to ramen that is filling and hearty. It generally has the following characteristics:

1. Rich soup
It has a strong flavor, and is often richly seasoned with pork bones and other ingredients as the base. Back fat and garlic are often added, giving it a punchy flavor.
2. Thickness and amount of noodles
Thick noodles and large portions are often used, making the dish very satisfying.
3. The lavishness of the toppings
It is topped with a generous amount of pork slices, bean sprouts, cabbage, back fat, garlic, etc., making it look very impressive.
4. Feeling full
This ramen leaves you feeling completely satisfied after eating, so it is especially popular with young people who are growing and those with empty stomachs.

The History of KUSUKUSUramen

Owner Masao Doi entered the world of hearty ramen in 2019, when he started KUSUKUSUramen at lunchtimes at the izakaya restaurant "Kishoya Kusukus". He was inspired when he saw a customer at a certain ramen shop with a smile he had never seen before and an incredible sense of accomplishment. Two years later, on November 22, 2021, the restaurant reopened as a ramen specialty store, marking the beginning of the history of KUSUKUSUramen Ramen.
The name of the restaurant, "Kusu" means "Kyushu," and it was named as such because the restaurant evolved from an izakaya that served products from Kyushu.

Access to KUSUKUSUramen

6 minutes walk or 3 minutes by car from JR Yokokawa Station , 2 minutes walk or 4 minutes by car from Yokokawa-itchome Station on Hiroshima Electric Railway Line 7 or 8 bound for Hiroshima Port. 10 minutes by car from JR Hiroshima Station , take the Hiroden Main Line and get off at Yokokawa Ekimae Station, totaling 19 minutes on foot.

[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

What are the tourist attractions in the area?

There are many attractions in the city, including the Atomic Bomb Dome, Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park, Hiroshima Castle, Hiroshima Museum of Art, Sanfrecce Hiroshima's home stadium: EDION Peace Wing Hiroshima, Hiroshima Green Arena, and Hiroshima Museum of Art.

The owner's recommendation is, of course, "KUSUKUSUramen"

There is a story behind this...I was very moved by it, so I'd like to share a little bit of the story with you.
This happened when Doi, the owner of a Kyushu food izakaya, went out to eat ramen one day. The ramen he was eating was a hearty one, but he was impressed by the satisfied smiles on the customers' faces as they left the restaurant, and after much research, he created "KUSUKUSUramen." As I will explain later, this ramen was developed to be hearty yet easy for women to eat , and it is a bowl that stands out from the typical hearty ramen. Just looking at the menu, which suggests various types of hearty dishes, is fun , and couscous ramen is a ramen that is punchy but somehow gentle . Back fat, vegetables, and garlic are free up to the maximum amount.

[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

Attention to detail in soup

" The soup is full-bodied ," says Doi. I've heard the term "full-bodied" in wine, but when I asked what it meant, he said it means " a soup packed with not only pork bones but also meat back fat and pork flavor ." It seems to be a soup that brings out the best of both the pork bones and the meat, extracting depth from the pork bones and flavor from the meat , resulting in a unique soup with a sweet taste and no odor. The seasoning is also handmade using a unique blend of three types of sauce: dark soy sauce, dashi soy sauce, and light soy sauce from famous manufacturers, carefully selected to match the pork soup.

[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

Attention to detail in noodles

The noodles are homemade and although they are not super thick, they are thick (No. 8) and are kneaded by hand to make them slightly flatter. They are chewy yet stiff, with a strong texture that stands up to the soup.

[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

Attention to Toppings

Another feature of KUSUKUSUramen is the carefully selected ingredients . The pork slices are made from the arm meat of chestnut-fed " chestnut pigs ." Cooking the pork with the soup and marinating it in a special sauce brings out the sweetness of the meat, resulting in a very satisfying dish.
The bean sprouts are also from Hiroshima . Not only do they have a crunchy texture , they also have a pleasant aroma with no unpleasant smell. And garlic , a source of power! The harmony of these ingredients makes the KUSUKUSUramen flavorful and satisfying.

[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

"Buchiro Ramen" is a bowl that boasts an overwhelming impact in both appearance and taste.

The name "Buchiro" comes from the Hiroshima dialect " buchi " ( very ), and means " buchi awesome! " ramen. This is also the ramen that the owner has been most pleased with recently.
This ramen combines the best of Osaka's local ramen " Takaida-kei ramen " and the popular stamina ramen " Staman Jiro ." It is based on extra-thick noodles and a rich soy sauce soup , and is topped with Wagyu beef offal , egg yolk and quail egg , shredded pork , Hiroshima bean sprouts , and coarse chili peppers . In addition, you can get "Mashi" back fat and garlic for free , and choose the spiciness from none to 5 levels .
"Buchiro Ramen" is a combination of rich flavor and stamina-packed toppings. Once you try it, you'll be hooked! Please enjoy the powerful taste!

[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

Ordering Method and Manners

Here we will introduce how to order and proper etiquette.

How to line up and points to note

When there is a line in front of a store, you will have to wait in line. There are a few things to keep in mind when doing so.

1. Line up at the back.
2. Line up once everyone is present.
3. Don't interrupt.
4. Do not block the entrances of other shops or homes.
5. Don't spread out too much on the road. Line up in a straight line.

Please follow the rules so that everyone can have a good time.

How to order

There are two main ways to order at ramen restaurants in Japan: buying a ticket from a ticket vending machine, or looking at the menu and ordering verbally.

Payment for KUSUKUSUramen can only be made by cash at the ticket machine .
After purchasing a meal ticket from the ticket machine , you will be shown to a seat, so please take a seat.
A staff member will come to your table and confirm your order.

A word from the owner, Masao Doi

The special soup, homemade noodles, and generous servings of vegetables and large roast pork slices make this a popular choice with women too!
Eat heartily and smile! We look forward to your visit!

[Not Scary G-Style Ramen] Explaining how to order "KUSUKUSUramen," which is also popular among women!

Business hours and holidays

[Business hours] 11:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 (last order 20:30)
[Store closed days] None [Location] 2-12-9 Yokokawacho, Nishi-ku, Hiroshima City


Information on affiliated stores

★We also have KUSUKUSUramen Deshio branch .
[Location] 1-1-4 Idushio, Minami-ku, Hiroshima City
[Business hours] 11:00-14:00, 17:30-21:00 (last order 20:30)
【Store closing days】 None◎ This store also offers hearty ramen with free vegetables, garlic, and oily toppings!
◎All-you-can-drink black oolong tea!
◎ GAKUWARI available!

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Satoko Morimoto

Tokyo

"I want to spread the culture of women being able to eat ramen alone." With that thought in mind, she started eating out 20 years ago. She is a ramen-loving woman who has traveled to all 47 prefectures and eats more than 600 bowls a year. While there are many male ramen freaks, she is also known for her ramen life, which includes working as a TV personality and maintaining her figure. She organized "Ramen Girls' Gathering," renting out popular ramen shops, and in 2015 held the "1st Ramen Girls Expo" at the Yokohama Red Brick Warehouse. The event, which brings together popular shops from all over the country, was later held in Osaka, Nagoya, Tokyo, Kumamoto, and Shizuoka, attracting a total of approximately 750,000 people. In 2018, she founded Ramen Switch Co., Ltd. and released the world's first ramen jewelry brand, "ZURU+.". She produced and published "NOODLE SAKE -Spring, Autumn, Winter-" and "Rice and Agave Ramen-only Craft Sake," and "Tokyo Ramen Collection" (Shobunsha).

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