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RamenNakanosakaue Station1 min walk

Menya Taisei

麺家 たいせい

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House-blended soy sauce infused with the savory depth of Awaodori chicken, an innovative take on Iekei ramen that is rich yet drinkable to the last drop

  • Soy sauce soup with 3 types of chicken bones
  • Chashu prepared with diverse techniques
  • Finishing by wrapping rice in nori
  • Customizable flavor with table seasonings
  • Popular shop with ongoing queues
  • Ideal for solo lunch
  • 14 counter seats only
  • 1-minute walk from station, non-smoking

Menya Taisei is an Iekei ramen restaurant located a 1-minute walk from Nakano-sakaue Station. Its soup layers pork bones with three varieties of chicken carcass, including Awaodori, and finishes with a house-blended soy sauce sauce, earning praise for a profile that is rich yet crisp, light on the finish, and drinkable to the last drop. The Tokusen and Jo-Tokusen options come generously topped with nori seaweed, seasoned egg, and a luxurious selection of chashu prepared using different methods, including slow-cooked pork shoulder, charcoal-grilled pork, and chicken. A diverse lineup of tabletop seasonings, such as garlic, doubanjiang, specialized mayonnaise, and vinegar, allows guests to customize each bowl, and wrapping rice in soup-soaked nori is a popular way to finish the meal. Seasonal touches also stand out, such as switching to a citrus-infused tare in summer. The interior features just 14 counter seats encircling the kitchen, where energetic staff greet diners and check noodle firmness and flavor strength one by one. Despite constant queues, seat turnover is brisk. Fully non-smoking, it is also well-suited for solo lunches.

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Details

Cuisine
Address
2-2-1 Chuo, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0011, Japan (Belle Nakanosakaue)

Address in Japanese: 東京都中野区中央2-2-1 ベル中野坂上

Nearest station
Phone
03-3227-6062
Budget
Lunch
–¥999
Dinner
–¥999
Reservations
No reservations
Payment
  • Credit cardNot accepted
  • E-moneyNot accepted
  • QR code paymentNot accepted
Seats
14 seats
  • Counter seats
  • Private room
Smoking
Non-smoking
Parking
No
Private hire
Not available
Opened
March 1, 2023

Opening hours

Mon–Sun
  • 11:00–20:00
Holidays
  • 11:00–20:00

Opening hours and closing days may change. Please check with the restaurant before visiting.

Features & facilities

  • Counter seats
  • Open for lunch
  • Budget-friendly

Map & access

2-2-1 Chuo, Nakano-ku, Tokyo 164-0011, Japan (Belle Nakanosakaue)

Address in Japanese: 東京都中野区中央2-2-1 ベル中野坂上

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