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Created date: 2025/10/19, Update date: 2025/10/19


This long-beloved local ramen shop started as a food stall in Shibuya’s Miyashita Park.
The signature back-fat soy sauce ramen, while rich in appearance, has a surprisingly light yet punchy and gentle flavor.
While sometimes compared to Jiro-style ramen, it is known for being approachable even for beginners.
In addition to the back-fat soy sauce ramen, the menu boasts a wide variety of options, including light chintan (clear broth) ramen, soupless ramen, and spicy ramen (Karafuto ramen).



Store Overview

Features and Commitment

  • This long-beloved local ramen shop started as a food stall in Shibuya’s Miyashita Park.
  • The signature back-fat soy sauce ramen, while rich in appearance, has a surprisingly light yet punchy and gentle flavor. While sometimes compared to Jiro-style ramen, it is known for being approachable even for beginners.
  • In addition to the back-fat soy sauce ramen, the menu boasts a wide variety of options, including light chintan (clear broth) ramen, soupless ramen, and spicy ramen (Karafuto ramen).
  • Customers can choose between thick and thin noodles, both offering a pleasant chewy texture.

Basic Information

Item Details
Address 5-13-10 Daita, Setagaya-ku, Tokyo 155-0033, Japan
Access 3-minute walk from Shindaita Station (Keio Inokashira Line)
5-minute walk from Setagaya-Daita Station (Odakyu Line)
10-minute walk from Shimokitazawa Station
Phone Number 03-3418-0397
Business Hours Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 11:30 AM - 8:00 PM
Regular Holidays Tuesdays, Wednesdays
Special Holidays
Seating & Facilities 14 seats (8 counter seats, 3 tables for 2)
Smoking/Non-smoking No smoking allowed
Parking None
Official Social Media Twitter: https://twitter.com/sindaitamentsu
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mentsu93523/
Facebook:
Official Website
Other Gourmet Sites Tabelog: https://tabelog.com/tokyo/A1318/A131803/13001413/
Google Maps: https://maps.google.com/?cid=11818686522379799181
Retty: https://retty.me/area/PRE13/ARE664/SUB2201/100000034869/
Recommended Category Menu Item Price
★ Ramen Ramen (Back-fat Soy Sauce) ¥930
Ramen Ramen with Vegetables ¥1,080
★ Ramen Karafuto Ramen (Spicy Back-fat Soy Sauce) ¥980
Ramen Karafuto with Vegetables ¥1,130
Ramen Yatai Ramen (Clear Broth Soy Sauce) ¥930
Ramen Szechuan Ramen (Spicy Clear Broth Soy Sauce) ¥980
Ramen Chuka Soba (Clear Broth Soy Sauce) ¥930
Ramen Szechuan Chuka (Spicy Clear Broth Soy Sauce) ¥980
Ramen Back-fat Chuka (Back-fat Soy Sauce) ¥930
Ramen Back-fat Chuka with Vegetables ¥1,080
Ramen Karafuto Chuka (Spicy Back-fat Soy Sauce) ¥980
Ramen Karafuto Chuka with Vegetables ¥1,130
Ramen Soupless Ramen ¥930
Ramen Soupless with Vegetables ¥1,080
★ Ramen Soupless Karafuto ¥980
Ramen Soupless Karafuto with Vegetables ¥1,130

Instant Ramen Introduction

Currently, there is no information on instant ramen sales.

Google Review Analysis

Item Rating
Overall Rating (★) 4.0 / 5.0
Number of Reviews 452

(As of October 19, 2025)

Positive Review Trends

  • The soup is delicious (richness and flavor of the back-fat, lighter than it looks).
  • The chashu (braised pork) is tender and delicious.
  • The staff is polite and welcoming to families with children.
  • An easy-to-eat ramen that can be recommended to everyone.

Areas for Improvement & Negative Review Trends

  • As it is a popular shop, there can be a wait during peak hours.
  • The counter seats can get hot during the summer.

Summary & Recommendations

Recommended For

  • Fans of rich, back-fat style ramen.
  • Those who want to try spicy ramen.
  • People curious about Jiro-style ramen but are hesitant to try it for the first time.
  • Anyone looking to enjoy the atmosphere of a classic, heartwarming ramen shop.

Tips for Visiting

  • Payment is by cash only.
  • A free large serving of noodles is available during lunchtime (until 4:00 PM).
  • It is recommended to visit with time to spare, as the shop can be crowded on weekends and during peak times.
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