4th Uchisaiwaicho Under Guard Store
When talking about Sakanai's history, you can't leave out the "Uchisaiwaicho Under Guard Store"
The restaurant's regulars are checking out the seasonal menu
The Uchisaiwaicho Under-Ground store relocated and refurbished in 2019. It is actually a long-established store that was founded in 1987 and carries the history of Sakauchi.
How does Kamano Hiroyuki, who has been a big fan of Sakauchi's ramen since before the restaurant moved to its current location, enjoy it?
How does Kamano Hiroyuki, who has been a big fan of Sakauchi's ramen since before the restaurant moved to its current location, enjoy it?
Bannai Family Hiroyuki Kamano
20 years of experience
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A big fan even before the current new store relocation
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Manager Sugimoto of Uchisaiwaicho Under Guard Store
You'll be hooked on this unique, light soy sauce flavored ramen!
＿＿＿Mr. Kamano, how long have you been coming to Sakauchi?
Kamano: If we're not limiting it to this store, it was decades ago.
The Uchisaiwaicho Under Guard store has been around for quite some time, but when did it open?
The Uchisaiwaicho Under Guard store has been around for quite some time, but when did it open?
Manager Sugimoto: The Uchisaiwaicho Guard store was founded in 1987 and was originally called "Kura."
Also in attendance will be Sakauchi Shingo, founder of Sakauchi Shokudo main store in Fukushima.
Also in attendance will be Sakauchi Shingo, founder of Sakauchi Shokudo main store in Fukushima.
Kamano:When I think about it, I've been going there for about 20 years.
My workplace is nearby so I came to the Under Guard store for lunch.
My workplace is nearby so I came to the Under Guard store for lunch.
Manager Sugimoto: Due to the location, we have a lot of office workers as customers.
＿＿＿How often do you come here, Kamano-san?
Kamano: I'm currently cutting back on ramen altogether, but I used to eat it once or twice a week.
I love Kitakata ramen and come here often.
I love Kitakata ramen and come here often.
＿＿＿What do you like about Kitakata ramen?
Kamano:It has a light taste that is unlike anything else.
It has a simple and gentle feel to it.
No matter how many times I go, I never get tired of the taste and want to come back again and again.
Another great thing is that the staff become friendlier as you go there more and more.
I have a particularly good relationship with some of the staff, so I come here often.
Discount flyers are also nice (laughs).
It has a simple and gentle feel to it.
No matter how many times I go, I never get tired of the taste and want to come back again and again.
Another great thing is that the staff become friendlier as you go there more and more.
I have a particularly good relationship with some of the staff, so I come here often.
Discount flyers are also nice (laughs).
Manager Sugimoto: Our staff is also happy to hear that you have come again.
＿＿＿This store recently moved and was renovated, right?
Manager Sugimoto: Yes, we moved from the area near Uchisaiwaicho Station, but we still have regular customers who have been at our current store since before the move.
You can feel the closeness to the customers.
You can feel the closeness to the customers.
A regular customer with more than 20 years of experience at Sakauchi also checks out the seasonal menu
＿＿＿Are there any other points about Sakauchi that you would recommend, Mr. Kamano?
Kamano: Sakauchi's interior is also nice.
It has a Japanese feel and is very relaxing.
It has a Japanese feel and is very relaxing.
＿＿＿I see, do you have any other requests for Sakauchi?
Kamano：Yes, that's true. The menu is very extensive, so I think it's great.
The seasonal ramen is also delicious.
I look at flyers and try out different menu items!
The seasonal ramen is also delicious.
I look at flyers and try out different menu items!
Manager Sugimoto: Seasonal menus are popular. Our customers change with each season.
We even have some customers who eat our seasonal ramen two or three times a week!
We even have some customers who eat our seasonal ramen two or three times a week!
＿＿＿There are many unique fans of the seasonal menus.
What else does the ramen shop specialize in?
What else does the ramen shop specialize in?
Manager Sugimoto: And of course, it has to be the char siu.
We are confident in our delicious, fatty pork slices, so we really want everyone to eat every last bit.
We are confident in our delicious, fatty pork slices, so we really want everyone to eat every last bit.
Kamano: I've been trying to cut back on fatty meats lately, but char siu is still delicious!
As you would expect from a regular customer, he checks flyers and other information and is always on the lookout for new menu items.
Another attraction of Sakauchi is its delicious seasonal menu.
And of course, the delicious fatty char siu!
Even though it is a shiny new store, Sakanai's long-standing traditions live on.
Another attraction of Sakauchi is its delicious seasonal menu.
And of course, the delicious fatty char siu!
Even though it is a shiny new store, Sakanai's long-standing traditions live on.
This shop is here
Uchisaiwaicho Under Guard Store
- address
- 1-6-5 Uchisaiwaicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo
- telephone number
- 03-3581-6062
- Opening times
- Weekdays 11:00-23:00
(Last orders 22:45)
Weekends and holidays: 11:00-20:00
(Last orders 19:45)
- Closed Day
- Open all year round
It is a 3-minute walk from JR Shinbashi Station, Hibiya Exit (SL Square). We have been serving our customers for many years since we opened in 1987. We have been committed to "handmade," "freshly made," and "the best service" for 30 years, and will continue to make Kitakata ramen that will energize you. If you are in the area, please stop by. All our staff look forward to welcoming you.