Ramen¥
Mendokoro Shimizu Minamiuonuma Honten
Rating83SCORE
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。
Strong multi-platform track record: Tabelog 3.56/283 reviews, 551 Retty saves, 71 RDB reviews.
Michelin Guide Niigata 2020 Bib Gourmand selection proves genuine quality.
Clear artisan background training at acclaimed Tokyo shop 'Shibasaki-tei.' Recognized by foreign skiers on genuine merit (not inbound pricing).
Multiple local media features by name.
Independent shop: cash only, no reservations.
No sakura issues.
Negative search shows no issues.
Popular Dishes
Special Chinese noodles (1,200 yen)
特製中華そば（1,200円）
salt-niboshi wonton noodles (1,050 yen)
塩煮干しワンタンそば（1,050円）
winter-only large ginger miso (1,350 yen)
冬季限定 特大生姜味噌（1,350円）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedOpened July 2016. Owner trained at the acclaimed Tokyo ramen shop 'Shibasaki-tei' in Chofu. Serves clear amber broth with meticulously arranged noodles, pink seared chashu, and delicate wontons. Selected as Michelin Guide Niigata 2020 Bib Gourmand. Popular with foreign skiers. Tabelog 3.56/283 reviews, 551 Retty saves.
Tabelog 3.56/283 reviews; 551 Retty saves; 71 RDB reviews. Consistent praise: 'the broth is so good you drink it all,' 'you can feel the skill from training at a famous Tokyo shop,' 'foreign skiers line up to get in,' 'the winter ginger miso is exceptional.' Featured in Gatachira as 'a renowned shop popular even with foreign visitors.' No PR or sakura issues.
Business Hours
Mon – Wed10:00-15:00
Fri – Sun10:00-15:00,17:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday
Access
Counter and raised seating, 20 seats total. Cash only. No reservations. Along Route 17; 8 parking spaces. 21-minute walk from Uonuma Kyuryo Station.
2935-1 Shijunichi, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
