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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).

Table of Contents

Store Overview
Basic Information
Main Menu
Instant Ramen Introduction
Google Review Analysis
Summary & Recommendations

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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