Taishō

Located just near JR Oku Station, Taishō is an unpretentious neighborhood Chinese eatery serving a broad menu from lunch straight through to late hours. The signature Taisho Ramen has earned a loyal following for its distinct profile: rich house-blended miso punctuated by a sharp kick of chili heat, mellowed by egg that binds soup and toppings into a comforting, savory bowl. Beyond the signature, the noodle selection ranges from classic shoyu, shio, and bean sprout ramen to a graded "Hell Ramen" lineup with varying spice intensities to match your craving.

Creative touches extend into the fried noodles and rice dishes. Mapo curry yakisoba tops aromatic pan-fried noodles with generous ladles of viscous, curry-spiced mapo tofu—an assertive pairing designed to spark the appetite. Fried rice options span gentle egg chahan to punchy garlic fried rice and spicy versions, all available on their own, in half-portions, or alongside ramen in value sets.

Side plates such as gyoza, liver with garlic chives, and yurinchi fried chicken make the counter a handy venue for lingering over draft beer or oolong highballs. Value sets allow diners to combine a drink, 2 appetizers, and a main course into a well-rounded meal, even when dining solo. Open until 1:30 late at night, Taishō functions as a dependable stop for an unhurried, hearty dinner or a warm bowl on the way home.