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Shina Soba Shinmen

Rating85SCORE
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。
Legitimate lineage as a direct successor of Shinasobaya (the original Sano Minoru restaurant).
Long-established local shop since 1998.
Many actual visit reviews: Tabelog 3.60/296 reviews/6,509 saves.
3.60
Real popularity: outdoor queues even in rain on Sundays.
TripAdvisor #4 in Kitamoto (4.0/5).
4.0
Highly authentic regular posts like '183rd bowl.' January 2026 visit report confirmed — operating.
No signs of fake reviews.
Popular Dishes
Soy sauce ramen
醤油ラーメン
Salt ramen
塩ラーメン
Salt wonton chashu ramen
塩ワンタンチャーシュー麺
Toyama white ramen (10 servings/day)
富山ホワイト（1日10食限定）
What kind of place?
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A long-established ramen shop in Kitamoto, run by the second-generation owner who trained directly at the legendary 'Shinasobaya' under the late Sano Minoru, known as the 'demon of ramen.' Founded 1998. Known for high-quality chicken broth using Nagoya Cochin and whole chicken. Lines form even in rain on Sunday lunchtimes. Tabelog 3.60/296 reviews/6,509 saves. TripAdvisor #4 in Kitamoto (4.0/5). Affordable at 900 yen for both soy and salt.

Long-term regulars say 'You can feel Sano Minoru's DNA in the delicate soy broth,' 'I've been coming since the previous owner,' and 'Even on my 183rd bowl I want to come back.' Tabelog 3.60/296 reviews/6,509 saves. Outdoor queues are routine at lunchtime.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-14:30
Fri – Sun11:00-14:30,18:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday・第1・3・5Thursday
Phone048-591-6700Call
Access
About 8 min walk from Kitamoto Station. Along the Nakasendo. Closes when soup runs out. Dinner service Fri/Sat/Sun only.
1-22 Motoshuku, Kitamoto, Saitama
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Shina Soba Shinmen

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Soy sauce ramen
醤油ラーメン
Salt ramen
塩ラーメン
Salt wonton chashu ramen
塩ワンタンチャーシュー麺
Toyama white ramen (10 servings/day)
富山ホワイト（1日10食限定）
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-14:30
Fri – Sun11:00-14:30,18:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday・第1・3・5Thursday
Access
About 8 min walk from Kitamoto Station. Along the Nakasendo. Closes when soup runs out. Dinner service Fri/Sat/Sun only.
1-22 Motoshuku, Kitamoto, Saitama
Phone048-591-6700
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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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。
Legitimate lineage as a direct successor of Shinasobaya (the original Sano Minoru restaurant).
Long-established local shop since 1998.
Many actual visit reviews: Tabelog 3.60/296 reviews/6,509 saves.
3.60
Real popularity: outdoor queues even in rain on Sundays.
TripAdvisor #4 in Kitamoto (4.0/5).
4.0
Highly authentic regular posts like '183rd bowl.' January 2026 visit report confirmed — operating.
No signs of fake reviews.
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A long-established ramen shop in Kitamoto, run by the second-generation owner who trained directly at the legendary 'Shinasobaya' under the late Sano Minoru, known as the 'demon of ramen.' Founded 1998. Known for high-quality chicken broth using Nagoya Cochin and whole chicken. Lines form even in rain on Sunday lunchtimes. Tabelog 3.60/296 reviews/6,509 saves. TripAdvisor #4 in Kitamoto (4.0/5). Affordable at 900 yen for both soy and salt.

Long-term regulars say 'You can feel Sano Minoru's DNA in the delicate soy broth,' 'I've been coming since the previous owner,' and 'Even on my 183rd bowl I want to come back.' Tabelog 3.60/296 reviews/6,509 saves. Outdoor queues are routine at lunchtime.

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