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About this place
Whether taking a break between shopping errands or dropping by for a casual lunch, Ramen Arai offers dashi-forward ramen in an easygoing setting. The signature roasted flying fish soy sauce ramen (Yakiago Shoyu Ramen) pairs a Japanese-style shoyu tare base with aromatic roasted flying fish oil, yielding a deep, savory soup matched by custom noodles that showcase the fragrance of wheat. Rich in toasted seafood aroma yet never heavy, the bowl is punctuated by tender chashu pork and shredded cloud ear fungus that lend pleasant textural contrast as you slurp.
The noodle repertoire goes further: diners seeking extra richness can turn to pork-back-fat-accented Seabura Shoyu or Seabura Shio ramen, while those after something crisp and refreshing can opt for the clam broth and yuzu shio ramen. Smaller portion sizes are offered for both the roasted flying fish shoyu and the back-fat shoyu bowls, making it simple to keep lunch light or leave room to explore side dishes.
Dim Sum and Varied Sides Alongside the Noodles
Beyond noodles, the dim sum selection is another clear draw. Boiled dumplings made with 100% domestic pork filling and concentrated aspic burst with savory soup from chewy wrappers, while fluffy steamed pork dumplings (shumai) make a satisfying side. There are also soup dumplings bathed in piping-hot rich chicken broth (tori paitan), crisp fried gyoza, and Japanese fried chicken (karaage), as well as rice bowls such as spicy cod roe (mentaiko) rice and mapo tofu rice for heartier appetites. Draft beer and non-alcoholic beer are on hand, making it just as easy to gather a few small plates for a casual drink.
Set within the food court on the 1 floor of AEON Style, the shop accommodates solo diners stopping by as comfortably as families taking advantage of kids' ramen and kids' curry sets. Seamlessly woven into daily errands, it serves as a versatile neighborhood stop where savory broth and steaming dim sum can be mixed and matched at will.
