March 17, 2005
Gogyou （五行）
Gogyou （五行）, meaning "five paths" or "five elements", serves some of the best kogashi shoyu (burnt soy sauce) or kogashi miso (burnt fermented bean paste) ramen around Tokyo. Highly recommended.
Gogyou is located in one of the back streets of the Nishi Azabu, in fact it's right in front of the US military barracks in Nishi Azabu.
Other than kogashi shoyu and kogashi miso ramen, they also serve tsuke men and shio ramen. Other side dishes include chashu donburi (roast pork rice bowl).
Both the kogashi shoyu and kogashi miso have a hint of something being charred, which I personally find to be wonderfully delectable. The chunks of ginger in the soup also lend extra flavor. The chashu is tender and tasty as well.
Also good is the menma topping, thick slices of bamboo shoots marinated in soy sauce, sugar and mirin. Gogyou has it down to almost perfection.
I highly recommend all ramen lovers to give Gogyou a visit. However, due to the popularity of this place, expect long lines during lunch,dinner or late hours (after clubbing hours).
| Location | Nishi Azabu, Tokyo |
| Price | 700-1200 yen |
| Rating | 4.5 |
| Cuisine | Japanese |
| Map | Click Here |
| Homepage | Click Here |
