Kitakata Shokudo Asakusa Honten
Kitakata Shokudo Asakusa Honten is a popular ramen restaurant in Tokyo, a sister store of ‘Menya Gen’ from Kitakata City, Fukushima. It offers authentic Kitakata ramen, including ‘Asa-Ra’ (morning ramen) from 7 am. The soup is a light yet deep flying fish broth, paired with chewy ‘takasui-men’ noodles. Located at 1F Nakazawa Dai-ichi Bldg., 4-7-15 Motoasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo.
Table of Contents
- Store Overview
- Basic Information
- Instant Ramen Introduction
- Google Review Analysis
- Summary and Recommendation
Store Overview
Features and Commitment
- A sister store of “Menya Gen” in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, this popular restaurant allows you to enjoy authentic Kitakata ramen in Tokyo.
- It offers “Asa-Ra” (morning ramen), a food culture of Kitakata, and is open from 7 am.
- The soup is based on flying fish broth, with pork, chicken, fish, vegetables, etc., added to create a light yet deep flavor.
- The noodles are “takasui-men” (high water content noodles), and you can choose between “jukusei takasui-men” (aged high water content noodles) and “hirauchi-men” (flat noodles).
- The soy sauce and miso are sourced from “Hoshi Jozo” in Kitakata.
Basic Information
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 1F Nakazawa Dai-ichi Bldg., 4-7-15 Motoasakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 111-0041 |
| Access |
3-minute walk from Inaricho Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
4-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line |
| Phone Number | 050-1524-0904 |
| Business Hours | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun: 7:00 AM - 3:00 PM *Closes when ingredients run out |
| Regular Holiday | Wednesday |
| Special Holidays | Summer and New Year holidays (check official website for details) |
| Seating & Facilities | 22 seats (6 counter seats, 16 table seats) |
| Smoking/Non-smoking | Non-smoking |
| Parking | None (Coin-operated parking available nearby) |
| Official SNS |
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| Official Website | https://www.kitakatashyokudou.co.jp/ |
| Other Gourmet Sites |
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Main Menu
| Recommendation | Item | Description | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Kuradashi Shoyu Ramen | Choice of chicken oil or back fat | ¥900 |
| ★ | Kuradashi Miso Ramen | Choice of chicken oil or back fat | ¥950 |
| Garlic Scented Shio Ramen | ¥950 | ||
| Hiyashi Ramen | Summer only | ¥950 | |
| ★ | Topping: Tokusei (Special) | 3 slices of chashu, extra green onions & menma, soft-boiled egg, 2 sheets of nori | ¥430 |
| Topping: Chashu (4 slices) | ¥300 | ||
| Chashu Don | ¥350 | ||
| Negitoro Don (Small) | Set price available | ¥480 | |
| Agodashi Tamago Gohan Set | ¥300 | ||
| Mochi Mochi Sui Gyoza (6 pieces) | ¥350 |
Instant Ramen Introduction
Currently, there is no information on instant ramen sales.
Google Review Analysis
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating (★) | 4.1 / 5.0 |
| Number of Reviews | 1059 |
Positive Review Trends
- The soup is light and delicious, easy to eat even in the morning.
- The noodles are chewy and pair well with the soup.
- The chashu is tender and melts in your mouth.
- Appreciate that it’s open early in the morning.
- The atmosphere of the restaurant is pleasant and comfortable.
Areas for Improvement / Negative Review Trends
- None in particular
Summary and Recommendation
Recommended for
- People who love authentic Kitakata ramen.
- Those interested in the “Asa-Ra” (morning ramen) culture.
- People looking for a light yet rich ramen.
- Fans of chewy, high water content noodles.
Tips for Visiting
- It can be crowded on holidays and in the morning, so it’s recommended to visit with time to spare.
- In addition to cash, various credit cards, electronic money, and QR code payments are accepted.
- You can customize your order by choosing the type of noodles (aged/flat) and fat (chicken oil/back fat).