Banmen

I just got off the plane and after checking into our hotel, randomly roamed the streets of Japan looking for some food. The photos drew us into the shop. There must have been at least 3 – 4 ramen shops within 30 seconds walk, so it was a tough choice.
The ramen chef/​operator doesn’t know a lick of English but we sat down and looked at the menu. They didn’t have an English menu, and we had trouble communicating with him, but I cannot fault him for that. We accidentally ordered after trying to ask him what type of broth it was. Maybe he just brought it out because I’ve heard the Japanese are embarrassed to try and speak if they do not have a good grasp of the language.
He brought out what looked like tonkatsu/​pork ramen with anchovy broth. Very delicious. The noodles had just the right chewiness, and the broth was delicious. The boiled egg was firm and the yolk was cooked perfectly.
What a great way to start off my culinary adventures in Japan. I would recommend it if you speak some Japanese, otherwise it may be a challenge. The menu is limited, so I don’t think you can go wrong. Just point at what looks good. :)