Hollywood's biggest star, Keanu Reeves. Although he is internationally popular for his roles in the movies “The Matrix'' and “John Wick,'' he is also known as a surprisingly simple and easy-going person in his private life. When he visited Tokyo, he stopped by “incognito'' and “Kyushu Jangara Ramen'' became a hot topic.
Kyushu Jangara is a popular ramen chain with locations including Harajuku, Akasaka, and Akihabara in Tokyo. Its Kyushu-style pork-bone broth is known for a mild, approachable flavor, with a wide choice of toppings. It appeals to Japanese diners and international visitors alike.
Keanu reportedly visited the Harajuku main shop. Witnesses described him arriving alone in a hat and sunglasses and quietly enjoying his ramen. He is said to have ordered “Jangara zenbu-iri,” a hearty bowl with all the toppings, including braised pork, chashu, a seasoned egg, and menma bamboo shoots.
Why did he love this ramen? It is said that this is due to the "passion" and "honesty" put into ramen. Because Keanu is stoic when preparing for his role and faces things with sincerity, it may be that he resonated strongly with the passion and commitment that Japanese ramen chefs put into their bowls.
Kyushu Jangara also puts effort into catering to foreigners, with English menus and vegetarian ramen available. This restaurant, where you can safely enjoy authentic ramen in a foreign land, must have been a blessing to celebrities like Keanu.
Among his fans, the restaurant is said to be a pilgrimage spot and is referred to as “the ramen that Keanu ate,'' and even now, there is no shortage of foreign tourists visiting the restaurant. A single dish called ramen touched the hearts of the world's top stars - this story is filled with the depth and charm of Japanese food.
