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Manshuken Honten (Birthplace of Jan-men Noodles)

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 146 reviews, 5,139 saves.
Founded 1960, 3rd-generation long-established shop.
Published in official Shimanto Town note as the birthplace of 'Manshu Jan-men.' Serving 100-120 portions daily proves local popularity.
20+ lunch options.
Affordable price range (750-1,000 yen).
No PR.
Local-centric.
No sakura.
July 2025 FC2 blog visit record confirms operation.
Mountain area exception criteria met.
Popular Dishes
Manshu Jan-men noodles (900 yen)
満洲ジャン麺(900円)
Boiled offal
ゆでホルモン
Various yakiniku set meals
焼肉定食各種
Horuitamadon rice bowl (750 yen)
満洲ホル玉丼(750円)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Long-established yakiniku and ramen restaurant in Shimanto Town, founded 1960, now in its 3rd generation. Nationally known as the birthplace of 'Manshu Jan-men,' Kochi's local specialty noodle featuring leeks, offal, and egg. Featured as Shimanto Town's signature gourmet in the town's official note. Serves 100-120 portions of jan-men daily. Tabelog 146 reviews, 5,139 saves. Featured as 'the definitive restaurant' in official Shimanto Town media. Yakiniku menu boasts 20+ lunch options. July 2025 visit record confirms continued operation.

Tabelog 146 reviews, 5,139 saves. Many reviews say 'Jan-men is a must-eat when visiting Kochi,' 'The 60+ year secret sauce is one-of-a-kind,' 'Incredible lunch value.' Celebrity autographs line the walls. Supported widely by locals and tourists alike. July 2025 visit record confirmed.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sat10:00-14:00,16:30-21:00
SunClosed
Regular HolidayMonday・Sunday(第3Mondayは休)
Phone0880-22-0019Call
Access
10 minutes' walk from JR Kubokawa Station (389 m). 65 seats, private rooms available, 6-car parking. Credit card, electronic money, QR payment accepted. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
1-19 Furuichi-machi, Shimanto-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
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Manshuken Honten (Birthplace of Jan-men Noodles)

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Manshu Jan-men noodles (900 yen)
満洲ジャン麺(900円)
Boiled offal
ゆでホルモン
Various yakiniku set meals
焼肉定食各種
Horuitamadon rice bowl (750 yen)
満洲ホル玉丼(750円)
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sat10:00-14:00,16:30-21:00
SunClosed
Regular HolidayMonday・Sunday(第3Mondayは休)
Access
10 minutes' walk from JR Kubokawa Station (389 m). 65 seats, private rooms available, 6-car parking. Credit card, electronic money, QR payment accepted. Closed Sundays and Mondays.
1-19 Furuichi-machi, Shimanto-cho, Takaoka-gun, Kochi Prefecture
Phone0880-22-0019
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
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 146 reviews, 5,139 saves.
Founded 1960, 3rd-generation long-established shop.
Published in official Shimanto Town note as the birthplace of 'Manshu Jan-men.' Serving 100-120 portions daily proves local popularity.
20+ lunch options.
Affordable price range (750-1,000 yen).
No PR.
Local-centric.
No sakura.
July 2025 FC2 blog visit record confirms operation.
Mountain area exception criteria met.
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

Long-established yakiniku and ramen restaurant in Shimanto Town, founded 1960, now in its 3rd generation. Nationally known as the birthplace of 'Manshu Jan-men,' Kochi's local specialty noodle featuring leeks, offal, and egg. Featured as Shimanto Town's signature gourmet in the town's official note. Serves 100-120 portions of jan-men daily. Tabelog 146 reviews, 5,139 saves. Featured as 'the definitive restaurant' in official Shimanto Town media. Yakiniku menu boasts 20+ lunch options. July 2025 visit record confirms continued operation.

Tabelog 146 reviews, 5,139 saves. Many reviews say 'Jan-men is a must-eat when visiting Kochi,' 'The 60+ year secret sauce is one-of-a-kind,' 'Incredible lunch value.' Celebrity autographs line the walls. Supported widely by locals and tourists alike. July 2025 visit record confirmed.

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