Mendokoro Nishio
9-minute walk from Kashiwa Station East Exit. The owner, trained at the acclaimed Mendokoro Honda in Akihabara, opened independently in May 2022. Selected for Tabelog Ramen EAST Top 100 consecutively in 2024 and 2025. Lines from the very first day, with 1.5-hour waits on weekends typical. The hand-kneaded Chinese noodles feature double chicken-seafood soup with aged soy sauce, known for sharp umami and elegant finish. Google 4.3/458 reviews.
Reviews say 'this quality in just one year of business is extraordinary,' 'I come twice a week,' 'definitely top 3 in Kashiwa,' and 'clearly inherited the delicate style of Honda.' Selected for Tabelog Top 100 2025. Google 4.3/458 reviews.