01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
A longstanding presence in Nerima, Takumiya serves an amber-toned ramen broth defined by a sharp, pronounced soy sauce tare seasoning. While built on the richness of pork bone, the soup finishes without feeling overly heavy, making a sturdy canvas for chewy thick-cut noodles and thick slices of chashu steeped in savory seasoning.
Among the selections, the cabbage ramen stands out as the house favorite. A generous mound of fresh cabbage and vibrant spinach brings a sweet, refreshing crunch that balances the assertive soy broth. Hand-held garlic presses sit on the counter loaded with fresh cloves, offering a punchy way to recalibrate the bowl halfway through.
Another highlight is the kaedama noodle refill system. Starting off with the standard thick noodles and ordering a refill of thin noodles lets you shift textures entirely within a single meal. You can also pair broth-soaked nori sheets with a side of rice, or branch out into alternatives like the spicy Taiwan oil soba or a mini rice bowl topped with chili oil.
Orders are placed orally with the staff, and payment via PayPay is accepted. With simple counter-only seating, it is an inviting spot to crush fresh garlic into a fragrant, savory bowl of noodles and focus purely on the soup in front of you.
