Best Dishes at Menya Itto
Special Seafood Chicken Tsukemen
RamenThe signature tsukemen features thick, chewy noodles made with whole wheat flour paired with a rich dipping broth simmered for 13 hours. The broth blends Akanedori breed chicken with five types of seafood including dried sakura shrimp and sardines. The bowl comes topped with chicken char siu, egg, seaweed, and chicken meatballs made from specialty French Red Broiler chickens. Diners dip each bite of noodle into the intense, layered broth.
Char Siu Chicken Seafood Tsukemen
RamenAn upgraded version of the signature tsukemen featuring additional slices of both chicken and pork char siu. The extra protein creates a more substantial bowl and layers additional flavors into the dipping experience. Paired with the same 13-hour broth and whole-wheat noodles.
Egg & Seaweed Add-ons
RamenIndividual topping upgrades including additional soft-boiled eggs (ajitsuke tamago) and sheets of nori seaweed. These can be added to any tsukemen or ramen bowl to increase satiety and add more texture variety to the dipping experience.
Noodle Upgrade
RamenAn optional upgrade to get an extra thick version of the house noodles. Made with a higher percentage of whole wheat flour, these noodles have even more chew and deliver stronger wheat flavor. Available as an add-on to any tsukemen or ramen order.
Regular Ramen
RamenWhile Menya Itto is famous for tsukemen, they also serve hot ramen where noodles and broth are combined in one bowl. The thick noodles and rich 13-hour broth work equally well in this traditional style. Popular with regulars who alternate between tsukemen and ramen.
About Menya Itto
Menya Itto has held the title of best tsukemen in Tokyo for years and is considered among the best in Japan. The signature dish features thick, chewy noodles made with whole wheat flour paired with a broth simmered for 13 hours using Akanedori breed chicken and five types of seafood including dried sakura shrimp and sardines. The restaurant uses a ticket system where you arrive early, get a time slot, and return later to eat. Only 3 minutes from Shin-Koiwa Station.
Top 5 dishes at Menya Itto:
- Special Seafood Chicken Tsukemen – 97% recommended(Signature)
- Char Siu Chicken Seafood Tsukemen – 93% recommended(Signature)
- Egg & Seaweed Add-ons
- Noodle Upgrade
- Regular Ramen
Details
- Cuisine:
- Japanese
- Price Range:
- ¥¥
- Phone:
- +81 3-3697-9787
- Website:
- Visit Website
- Services:
- Dine-in, Lunch, Dinner
- Reservations:
- Book a Table
Hours
- Friday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM(Open Now)
- Sunday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Monday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Tuesday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Wednesday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Thursday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Saturday:
- 11:00 AM - 9:00 PM
The restaurant uses a ticket system — arrive 30-60 minutes before your preferred eating time, get a ticket with a return time, and come back later. This lets you explore the area without standing in a long queue.
Arrive between 10:00-10:45 AM at lunch or 5:00-5:45 PM at dinner to get a prompt eating slot. Peak times (12:00-1:00 PM, 6:30-7:30 PM) may require waiting 60+ minutes.
Only 3 minutes on foot from the North Exit of Shin-Koiwa Station on the JR Sobu Line. The small storefront is easy to find from the station.
Staff are incredibly friendly and provide English menus. They'll help you navigate the ticket machine and answer questions about the menu.
Widely recognized as Tokyo's best tsukemen and among the best in all of Japan. The 13-hour broth is the differentiator — no shortcuts on simmering time.
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