In this area, there are many universities and ramen shops, but this restaurant near the station was bustling with customers. I was exploring for lunch on a Saturday and saw the restaurant with a rating of 3.7 on Tabelog, so I decided to give it a try. I ordered their specialty tsukemen with onion rice. The tsukemen came with luxurious toppings, especially the thick slices of chashu were impressive! The taste was even richer than it looked. The thin chashu was tender like roast beef and blended perfectly with the dipping sauce. The noodles were thick but had a great chewy texture and excellent mouthfeel. The broth at the end had added pork bone soup, creating a mild flavor that felt like a new creation of tsukemen. The onion rice was also delicious with just the right amount of sauce. Finding a high-level tsukemen shop nearby made me feel like I got a great deal! I definitely want to come back here again!

2022-260th Ramen with Extra Rare Char Siu @ Menya Shou, Crescent Building 1F, 1-3 Ichigaya Tamachi, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo Nearest Station: Ichigaya Station - 3 minutes walk Closed on: No Holidays Business Hours: Not specified (050-5570-5578) --------------------------------------------- TP 3.74 (636 reviews) Tokyo 144 Shinjuku-ku 14 --------------------------------------------- Date of Visit: October 2022, Weekday Evening First visit to the headquarters of the world-renowned SHONO group Ordered directly from the ticket machine, cash is not accepted Purchased food tickets with a card payment and sat at a seat near the counter Order List: - Ramen ¥820 - Rare Char Siu ¥220 - Heartland Beer ¥450 Total: ¥1490 Started with a toast with Heartland Beer Ramen with Extra Rare Char Siu The rare char siu is served on a separate plate The soup is a rich blend of two-day aged pork bone and seafood broth, with a deep smoky European-style flavor that is incredibly delicious The handmade noodles are about 1.5mm in thickness, made with stone-ground flour including whole wheat, giving them a firm and crunchy texture with a fragrant wheat flavor that complements the smoky soup perfectly The combination of the smoky soup and noodles creates an unforgettable taste experience The toppings include smoky and tender pork belly char siu, bamboo shoots, seaweed, finely chopped onions, fried onions, and green onions The depth and complexity of the toppings add to the overall deliciousness The rare char siu, resembling prosciutto, is served with 5 slices on a separate plate, 2 for enjoying with beer and 3 for adding to the ramen, adding another exceptional flavor to the dish.

Cashless payments only are accepted at this restaurant. However, cash is okay for extra noodles or additional toppings. I recommend getting extra noodles with the special ramen, it was delicious. Next time, I want to try the special pork bowl or tsukemen.

I checked Tabelog to find a delicious restaurant in Ichigaya, and found a nice-looking ramen shop just around the corner! Even though it was 2 o'clock, they were open all day. I decided to go for the tsukemen since it was still hot outside. I also found a dish of chashu rice. The colors looked great in the photos! The staff were friendly and the atmosphere was nice. The tsukemen and chashu rice arrived at the same time! The colors were wonderful. The tsukemen had thick noodles served piping hot, and the chashu rice had a perfect char on it! The chashu was finely chopped and easy to eat, and the charred flavor was amazing! Even though some highly rated restaurants may not suit everyone, this place was fantastic! I can't wait to try the ramen next time! Love it.

After my health check-up, I found a restaurant that was open all day and had about 5 customers at the counter even though it was around 3:30 pm on a weekday. I was grateful that they were open all day. They seem to focus on their noodles, so I ordered the tsukemen (980 yen). The noodles came with 2 slices of chashu, green onions, seaweed, and sesame on top. The dipping sauce had bamboo shoots in it, which I accidentally bit into without noticing and burned my lip. Be careful, everyone! The dipping sauce was rich but not too heavy since it was fish-based, so it was easy to eat. I preferred putting the chashu from the noodles into the dipping sauce to make it softer. Eating the chashu on its own was a bit dry due to the searing. The noodle portion was normal, about 250g, so there was more than enough even without getting a large portion. Thank you for the meal.

Special ramen for 1150 yen, green onion rice for 300 yen. Arrived on Sunday night around 7 pm, no waiting in line. Got my bowl in about 5 minutes. The soup is strong with dried fish flavor and also has a rich bonito taste. It is thick and has a strong pork bone richness. The noodles are thin, wavy noodles with whole wheat flour for a good flavor. The chashu includes two slices each of rare pork shoulder and braised pork belly. Overall, the quality is high, including the seasoned egg. They have many branches, and it's impressive how they maintain such a high level of quality.

Today is hot in Tokyo again. The weather forecaster on TV said that September is also hot. Is the season for delicious beer still continuing? Today, on such a hot day, I had ramen again. Here. They accept cashless payment here. I hurriedly opened my PayPay app. Ramen with extra meat. Rice. When they noticed my order, the staff started preparing it. I waited and it arrived. I was worried that it might be quite fishy, but when I tasted the soup, the seafood flavor came first, followed by a mild animal-based flavor. Surprisingly, it wasn't too heavy. The noodles were straight and delicious. The chashu consisted of belly and loin. The belly had a satisfying texture, while the loin had a refreshing citrusy taste. Delicious. As I continued eating, it turned out to be quite mild. Finished eating. Thank you for the meal!

This ramen always has a well-balanced finish. The seafood flavor is distinct and the soup is delicious. It's not too thick, more on the mild side. The restaurant tends to get crowded during lunchtime, so it's better to avoid those hours. You can easily get in without waiting in line during the evening, so timing your visit accordingly would be a good idea!

On August 29, 2023, Tuesday at 7:30 PM, there were seats available with 2 customers already present. The restaurant is completely cashless with a food ticket machine at the counter. There are only male staff members, with 3 of them managing the place. The staff members have loud conversations among themselves. The special dipping noodles cost 1180 yen, and a small bottle of Heartland beer costs 500 yen. You can choose the amount of noodles and whether you want them cold or hot. I chose the regular amount of thick noodles, but it felt heavy. The dipping sauce was rich in pork and seafood flavors, delicious but overall felt heavy.

Special Ramen for 1120 yen. Topped with two types of chashu, bamboo shoots, seasoned egg, green onions, and seaweed. The soup is a combination of pork bone and seafood broth, with a hint of bonito flakes that adds a mild flavor. The thin noodles pair well with the soup. It was very delicious.

It was my second visit. I was in the mood for some meat, so I ordered the tsukemen with a meat topping. It was loaded with simmered chashu and rare chashu. The soup was thick and flavorful. The noodles were chewy and went well with the soup.

I came to take a qualification exam at this age and I'm feeling nervous because it's been a while, but since I'm in Ichigaya, I decided to have my usual ramen for lunch at "Menya Sho". Surprisingly, it was a completely cashless store. Among the various options, I ordered the special dipping noodles. It looked amazing. The seasoned egg, chashu, and two types of toppings were luxurious. The thick noodles were well coated in the rich soup. It was a satisfying bowl of noodles.

I purchased the special dipping noodles (1,300 yen) and added extra noodles (150 yen) using a food ticket. I sat on the long bench inside the restaurant and waited for my turn. It was lunchtime, but there were only two people ahead of me. The dipping noodles took some time to be served, but regular ramen seemed to be served quickly. After about 5 minutes, my dipping noodles arrived. The noodles were chewy and delicious, a really good quality. The soup had a seafood flavor, but then I could taste a strong citrusy taste, making it refreshing and tasty. It's the kind of soup you would crave in the summer. There were lots of thin and long bamboo shoots in the soup, giving it a nice crunch. The restaurant had a decent number of seats, but the space was quite narrow. The tables were close together, making it a bit difficult to eat comfortably. However, overall, the quality of the food was high, and I enjoyed every bite until the end. It was delicious.

Visited on a weekend around 9 PM. It's quite convenient that the shop is open at this time. The place was about 70% full. Tried the Men's Show Group ramen after a long time. Personally, I found it decent. - Nikumori Gyokai Tonkotsu Ramen ¥1230 The meat was firm with a lot of fat. The noodles paired well with the soup and the homemade noodles were delicious. The soup was a mix of seafood and pork bone, with the seafood flavor slightly overpowering, making it a bit too rich. A few years ago, I would have found this ramen quite tasty, but it seems to deviate from the current ramen trends. Lately, I've had a lot of ramen that hit the mark, so this one felt a bit off.

I visited during the weekday idle hours and tried the Meat Mazesoba for 1230 yen. The restaurant was quiet with only two people inside. The thin whole wheat noodles had a jagged texture, but it didn't bother me much because they were cooked just right. The creamy soup acted as a cushion, blending well with the noodles. The slightly twisted texture of the noodles worked well with the soup and the onions added a nice touch. The rare roast pork was flavorful and well-cooked. The pork belly was also well-seasoned and had a nice charred flavor. There was plenty of meat in the bowl, and I was satisfied with the portion. The soup had a strong fish powder flavor, even though it was a rich double soup, it had a nice aroma and wasn't greasy. I finished every drop of it! I look forward to trying their seasonal limited-time menu next time!

Second visit. I ordered the limited edition chilled corn ramen. The well-chilled soup goes perfectly with the hot summer weather. You can really smell the corn in the soup. The rare chashu (pork slices) tasted like roast beef and was delicious. The charred corn was very sweet. As a finishing touch, you can get complimentary charred rice to make into a risotto by adding the soup. The soup also goes well with the rice. The limited ramen was so delicious that I would like to go back if the timing is right. Thank you for the meal.

I went to this place with a friend who loves tsukemen. Today is not too late, so no guilt in having ramen! My friend ordered the special tsukemen with extra toppings of seared chashu, chashu rice, they are amazing... I tried a bit and the tsukemen had a rich fish and pork bone broth, chewy medium thick noodles, and the chashu rice with plenty of diced seared chashu was delicious! I tried the special corn cold ramen, a creamy soup with a hint of truffle aroma, sweet and gentle corn flavor, I couldn't stop slurping the soup! The tender and juicy wagyu chashu was great on its own, but dipping it in the soup made it even better! The plentiful watercress and grilled corn added color and texture, with a pop of crunchy radish to enjoy. The thin noodles were chilled and refreshing, not greasy at all, so it was a refreshing meal! And the cute seared rice at the end, poured with soup to make it risotto-like, the summer night cold ramen was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

First visit. Ordered the Kamatama Tsukemen and the seared chashu rice bowl with rare chashu. The rich soup was very delicious. I wish I had known earlier that there was such a delicious ramen shop in Ichigaya. The rare chashu was also good, as recommended in reviews. It was delicious on its own, but also tasty when dipped in the soup. And the seared chashu rice bowl. I was a little regretful because I was full, but I thought it was the right decision to eat it. Next time, I would like to try the limited ramen. Thank you for the meal.

Get off at Ichigaya Station, turn at the corner of McDonald's, and visit "Menya Shono". Today is Tuesday, so I will have the limited ramen available on Mondays and Tuesdays. ✔︎ Spicy Chinese Soba (950 yen) ◎ You can choose from medium spicy and extra spicy. I chose medium spicy. When you purchase from the ticket vending machine, the order is automatically sent. After a short 10-minute wait, the ramen is served. The red soup and large slices of chashu look delicious. ♦︎ First, the noodles. The impact of the noodles was so strong that I feel like writing about them first. The thick noodles have a smooth texture with a chewy bite, almost like tsukemen noodles. Be careful, as the thick noodles can splash the red soup. Don't forget to wear the paper apron. I ordered an extra serving of thin noodles (150 yen). The deep bowl contains a generous portion of noodles. After mixing the noodles with the soup... The thin noodles have a strong bite that is hard to describe simply as chewy. Both the thick and thin noodles have their own unique qualities, and I am satisfied with being able to enjoy both. The traditional chashu is tender and delicious. Lastly, the soup. The base soup is a thick and rich type with a slight sweetness. As for the spiciness... I wonder what it is. Spicy miso? No, maybe something different. It seems to have a hint of sweetness too. Even though I couldn't quite put my finger on it, it tastes delicious.

I went to Menya Sho in Ichigaya Station, a popular ramen spot. I was able to enter right before 2 o'clock. I ordered the special tsukemen and chashu rice bowl. The thick noodles were delicious as they mixed well with the soup. The rare chashu was especially tasty. The mini chashu rice bowl was a bit heavy. They accept Suica.

I had some business in Ichigaya and visited the famous restaurant "Menya Sho no". I arrived at 7:00 pm on a weekday and found only two other customers inside. Despite its reputation and 3.7 rating, I couldn't help but wonder if people weren't in the mood for tsukemen. I ordered the special tsukemen for 1180 yen, and the soup, bamboo shoots, and char siu toppings were very delicious. However, the noodles didn't have a strong wheat flavor and were overly coated with fish powder, giving them a fishy taste. The egg was also a bit overcooked for my liking. The level of customer service varied among the staff, with some being off-putting. Overall, I wouldn't recommend this place to others, although there were some friendly staff members. Thank you for the meal.

Have you ever tried cold ramen before? Now is your chance! Menya Shono offers a special seasonal cold ramen with delicious cream-based broth and sliced wagyu beef that melts in your mouth. Toppings include refreshing ingredients like rocket, roasted corn, and radishes. Perfect for a hot summer day! As a special bonus, they also provide risotto to dip in the tasty soup. Located just 3 minutes from Ichigaya station, the price is ¥1300 per person. Enjoy! #foodfillingtokyo #foodfillingramen #ramen #ramenshop #ramenlover #ramenclub #connectwithramenlovers