When you come to Kasaoka City, Okayama Prefecture and say "ramen," you usually think of Kasaoka ramen. But Tonpei is different. The specialty is chicken paitan ramen! The soup is simmered for a long time, so it's rich, but surprisingly has a refreshing aftertaste. The balance of sweetness and umami is exquisite, and it's honestly an addictive taste. It's different from other Kasaoka ramen.

When you see the visual of Tonpei's ramen for the first time, you'll definitely say, "What? Raw carrots?!" (laughs). Standard ramen with a mountain of thin bean sprouts and this bright red raw carrot. But, surprisingly, it goes well together! The crunchy texture is a nice accent. The noodles are medium-thin and straight, and they are well mixed with the soup. The vegetable ramen is also popular, and the aroma of stir-fried vegetables adds a different kind of deliciousness.

This is a restaurant that is really loved by locals. It's also well-known that Daigo from Chidori frequents it. Well, if you hear that person frequents the place, you want to go, to be honest (laughs). The gyoza is delicious, and there are plenty of side dishes. The old-fashioned atmosphere is also nice. If you want to eat a slightly different but seriously delicious ramen in Kasaoka, Tonpei's Toripaitan is definitely "A-YES!"