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Old Nov 17, 2019 | 10:31 pm
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Originally Posted by LapLap
Any info about MrLapLap’s beloved Azabu Ramen?

We know there is one in Roppongi, but MrLapLap never rated that one.
The original near Azabu Juban station was properly closed (whole building it was in looks like it may be rebuilt), a nearby decent Yokohohama style ramen place seemed to remain unopened for the entirely of our visit, and the only place open at midnight was a restaurant serving Chinese style dishes which was quite awful - made the food at Disney Sea seem gourmet in comparison. Had a conversation translated to me of the only other customer who was talking to the cook. Turns out the cook never tries his own dishes, which explained a lot. It’s probably why the place was the only one still open late at night, all the competition had closed for the day (there is definitely a big change going on, the public sympathy against combini stores having to operate 24/7 seemed to be part of this reaction against unreasonable service expectations, I’d say Tokyo is moving away from being a 24 hour city). In the same conversation, the assertive customer talked about Azabu Ramen and that it was expected to return. But when and where?
Turns out that MrLapLap’s beloved Azabu Ramen isn’t lost, just “misplaced”.
Or rather, they have re-opened nearby. The “assertive” customer he overheard talking in April was spot on.

Hopefully the new location - which is closer to Azabu Juban subway station - will attract more passing customers. They are open 11am to 5pm and the menu is more extensive than before with a few super spicy additions.
Not sure if the Roppongi outlet made it, they may have consolidated.
Anyway, MrLapLap is thrilled and is already planning his next visit.

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