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Mendokoro Otsutsuya

Rating82SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.53 (210 saves), #1 ramen in Shimonoseki, Retty 71 reviews, 201 photos.
食べログ3.53（210件保存）・下関ラーメン1位、Retty71件・写真201枚。
Shimonoseki's first black ramen specialist, by a chef trained in Kanazawa.
金沢修業の店主による下関初のブラックラーメン専門店。
Regular pre-opening queues at affordable 650-750 yen.
650〜750円という庶民価格帯で行列必至。
Featured in local magazine Tryangle.
地元情報誌tryangle掲載。
No fake review accusations.
サクラ告発なし。
Confirmed open via April 2026 visit review.
2026年4月の来店レビューで継続営業確認。
Popular Dishes
Pork shabu black ramen (750 yen)
豚しゃぶブラック（750円）
black ramen (650 yen)
ブラックらーめん（650円）
aged soy sauce ramen (750 yen)
熟成しょうゆらーめん（750円）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A ramen landmark started by a chef who trained in Kanazawa, serving Shimonoseki's new specialty: 'black ramen.' The jet-black broth, made from a blend of 6 types of soy sauce including Kyoto and Kanazawa varieties, is surprisingly mellow and complex despite its intense color. A queue-always-forms shop near Hatao Station. Tabelog #1 ramen in Shimonoseki.

Reviews praise 'jet-black but not salty at all—the savory soy aroma is addictive' and 'no other ramen in Shimonoseki at this quality for 750 yen.' Worth traveling from outside the prefecture. 71 Retty reviews, 201 photos. Always a queue.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:30-14:30 / 17:30-21:00
Regular Holiday：Monday（MondayPublic Holidayの場合はTuesday休み）
Phone083-252-7665Call
Access
About 13-min walk from Hatao Station, or by car. Only 17 seats (9 counter, 8 table). Lunch and dinner service. Parking in rear.
2-30-9 Ikuno-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Mendokoro Otsutsuya

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Pork shabu black ramen (750 yen)
豚しゃぶブラック（750円）
black ramen (650 yen)
ブラックらーめん（650円）
aged soy sauce ramen (750 yen)
熟成しょうゆらーめん（750円）
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:30-14:30 / 17:30-21:00
Regular Holiday：Monday（MondayPublic Holidayの場合はTuesday休み）
Access
About 13-min walk from Hatao Station, or by car. Only 17 seats (9 counter, 8 table). Lunch and dinner service. Parking in rear.
2-30-9 Ikuno-cho, Shimonoseki, Yamaguchi
Phone083-252-7665
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsView on Tabelog
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.53 (210 saves), #1 ramen in Shimonoseki, Retty 71 reviews, 201 photos.
食べログ3.53（210件保存）・下関ラーメン1位、Retty71件・写真201枚。
Shimonoseki's first black ramen specialist, by a chef trained in Kanazawa.
金沢修業の店主による下関初のブラックラーメン専門店。
Regular pre-opening queues at affordable 650-750 yen.
650〜750円という庶民価格帯で行列必至。
Featured in local magazine Tryangle.
地元情報誌tryangle掲載。
No fake review accusations.
サクラ告発なし。
Confirmed open via April 2026 visit review.
2026年4月の来店レビューで継続営業確認。
82SCORE
What a score of 82 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A ramen landmark started by a chef who trained in Kanazawa, serving Shimonoseki's new specialty: 'black ramen.' The jet-black broth, made from a blend of 6 types of soy sauce including Kyoto and Kanazawa varieties, is surprisingly mellow and complex despite its intense color. A queue-always-forms shop near Hatao Station. Tabelog #1 ramen in Shimonoseki.

Reviews praise 'jet-black but not salty at all—the savory soy aroma is addictive' and 'no other ramen in Shimonoseki at this quality for 750 yen.' Worth traveling from outside the prefecture. 71 Retty reviews, 201 photos. Always a queue.

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