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Wednesday, May 13, 2009

Bassanova (バサノバ) - Setagaya-ku, Tokyo, Japan

With the recent influx of creativity driving the height of ramen in Tokyo to new levels, Bassanova is on the forefront of creating an amazing Thai-influenced bowl that will knock your Chada off. Their signature ramen is the Tondaku Wadasi Soba, which is a half-tonkotsu-half-fish blend with thin noodles and grilled chashu. But I've always had a thing for their Green Curry (グリーンカレー) Ramen--a mildly spicy, rich and refreshing blend with thick noodles that satisfies whether you're sober or not. Some other offerings include a Tom Yum Soba, a 100% Tonkotsu Ramen, and a Tondaku Wadasi Soba with extra meat. I may be biased since my brother lives close by, but it's definitely a must try when you're in or around the area.


If you can find your way to Shindaita Station, it's about a one minute walk from there. Just exit the station, cross the street, and go right. Then you'll see a vertical neon sign that says RA-MEN on your left. You can't miss it! Order from the ticket machine (Green Curry is in the leftmost column, fourth button down) and grab a seat. They are open every night from 6pm-3am (last order 2:30am).


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6 comments:

  1. You really are addicted to that green curry ramen aren't you? :)

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  2. Addicted is an understatement. It's more like obsessed with a stalker-like passion. hehe.

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  3. Hi Keizo,

    Thanks for starting this series on the Ramen-ya with Google. This is very helpful. :)

    And that Green Curry Ramen looks subarashi~ :).

    Is the Red Strands that I see Saffron?! That would be amazing and hella expensive! :)

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  4. Got it.
    Ginza line to Shibuya. Keio Inokashira line to Shin-daita. ¥350.
    I still need some clarification of what each button on the ordering machine denotes.
    I won't type here what I know are the translations of some kanji characters because that would likely move this blog lower on the Google® page rankings. But I do not know the difference (as far as the kanji goes) between miso and shoyu (just to begin).
    [Turning to people in queue behind me]
    Yaa. -What did I just order?”

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  5. Not open on Tuesdays :(

    Unfortunately I know this because I went on a Tuesday. I'm going to try to make it again before I leave in 24 hours.

    Maybe update post cause it says open everyday right now? I think this post is a large resource for those interested in going.

    Also close at 2am nowadays.

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