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About this place
Tucked into Nandocho in Shinjuku, Ryūta provides unpretentious, old-school noodle dishes that anchor mealtime from midday into the evening. The signature soy-sauce ramen features a humble chicken and aromatic vegetable broth paired cleanly with thin curly noodles. Topped with braised pork, seasoned bamboo shoots, and nori, this bowl offers a reassuring, nostalgic warmth distinct from today's heavily layered or seafood-rich broths.
Alongside the noodle bowls, the kitchen turns out classic Chinese diner staples such as neatly folded gyoza and freshly fried karaage chicken. Well-seasoned fillings give the pan-fried dumplings enough savory punch to enjoy on their own or with steamed white rice, making them a popular companion to ramen. During lunchtime, affordable set meals make it easy to eat heartily, whether combining shoyu ramen with a mini mapo rice bowl and 2 pieces of karaage, or pairing spicy tantanmen with a side of rice.
Beyond its daytime meal sets, Ryūta functions after dark as a casual Chinese pub where diners can unwind over draft beer and other drinks accompanied by small savory dishes. The listed banquet courses include a 7-dish menu backed by 3 hours of all-you-can-drink beverages. From a solo lunch slurped at the counter to an unhurried evening gathering with friends, it serves as a comfortable, everyday fixture of the neighborhood.
