Dogenzaka Mammoth (道玄坂 マンモス) Tokyo

It might sound crazy, but seasoned ramen nerds go to a shop at 11 AM to guarantee that they get not only first seating, but exactly what they want to order before it sells out.

I gambled on a particular ramen spot by heading there at 2 PM and regretted it because they actually closed early.
But I was in the Shibuya area, so I went to Dogenzaka Mammoth. They are open seven days a week, pretty much from 11 AM to 11 PM, so I knew I would not mess it up.

It’s a pork & fish soup: thick, rich, and creamy. The noodles are germinated wheat, which is kind of rare and makes them particularly textured with a nutty flavor. I highly recommend this for anyone looking for a unique noodle experience, as I’ve literally never seen germinated wheat noodles, and I thought they paired super well with the soup.

So my main takeaways here were: number one, always get to the shop early, and number two, always have a backup plan. It pays off!

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