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About this place
Pair a bowl of ramen in a clear broth with half a portion of fried rice. At Kiichi, the set offers an appealing option for dinner, combining a light-tasting bowl with a rice dish. Diners who have tried it describe the ramen as mild and the fried rice as gently seasoned. The two seem well suited to eating together, alternating sips of soup with bites of rice. Some say the half portion of fried rice is still satisfyingly substantial, while others enjoy its simple mix of ingredients as a familiar favourite. One reported version combines egg, char siu and spring onion, with red pickled ginger on the side—a straightforward plate worth seeking out in its own right.
Gyoza are another choice if you would like a separate dish. Diners who ordered them with fried rice have spoken favourably of them, and one reviewer noted the coarsely chopped spring onion. Add a plate to the ramen and half-fried-rice set to make the meal your own. For a change from noodles or fried rice, there is also omurice. Rather than a soft, runny style, it has an old-fashioned feel; one diner found the portion satisfying, making it an appealing option when you want the kind of rice dish served at a traditional neighbourhood Chinese-style diner.
Dinner can be more than ramen: gyoza, stir-fried vegetables and meat-and-vegetable stir-fry are also on the menu. Kiichi in Horikiri is usually open from 18:00 until 0:00 the following day, except on Wednesdays. Those hours may suit an evening meal or a bowl of ramen and half a portion of fried rice after drinks.
