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Menya Okuemon

Rating76SCORE
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。
Stable high ratings across two platforms: Tabelog 155 reviews (updated from researcher's 43), Yahoo 4.07.
Michelin Guide Niigata Plate proves genuine skill.
Clear artisan background trained at Joetsu top shop.
Yahoo reviews contain specific repeat-visitor testimonials including 'coming for 4 years' and 'drank it all.' Featured in 025.teny Niigata TV media.
Independent local shop along Route 17.
No sakura issues.
Negative search shows no issues.
Operating confirmed March 2026.
Popular Dishes
Clear-broth chicken salt noodles (1,150 yen)
清湯スープ鶏塩麺（1,150円）
jet-black white broth noodles
漆黒白湯麺
salt white broth noodles
塩白湯麺
What kind of place?
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Skilled ramen shop run by a chef trained at a renowned restaurant in Joetsu City. Signature dish is a clear-broth chicken salt noodle made with a double-layered broth combining seafood and animal stocks, plus chicken and flying fish dashi. Michelin Guide Niigata Plate selection. Tabelog 155 reviews (2026 updated), Yahoo 4.07/33. Numerous repeat customer testimonials. Latest review confirmed March 2026.

Tabelog 155 reviews (2026 updated); Yahoo 4.07/33. Reviews mention 'I've been coming for over 4 years,' 'drank the salt white broth ramen soup to the last drop,' 'the springy thin noodle texture is exceptional,' 'outstanding salt ramen in Minamiuonuma.' Multiple verified long-term repeat customers. No sakura issues. Michelin Plate quality recognition. Latest review confirmed March 2026.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-14:30
Fri – Sun11:30-14:30
Regular Holiday：Thursday
Phone025-775-7113Call
Access
Parking available (spacious). 20-minute walk from Uonuma Kyuryo Station. Completely non-smoking.
2578-2 Shijunichi, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Menya Okuemon

Rating76SCORE
Popular Dishes
Clear-broth chicken salt noodles (1,150 yen)
清湯スープ鶏塩麺（1,150円）
jet-black white broth noodles
漆黒白湯麺
salt white broth noodles
塩白湯麺
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:30-14:30
Fri – Sun11:30-14:30
Regular Holiday：Thursday
Access
Parking available (spacious). 20-minute walk from Uonuma Kyuryo Station. Completely non-smoking.
2578-2 Shijunichi, Minamiuonuma City, Niigata
Phone025-775-7113
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。
Stable high ratings across two platforms: Tabelog 155 reviews (updated from researcher's 43), Yahoo 4.07.
Michelin Guide Niigata Plate proves genuine skill.
Clear artisan background trained at Joetsu top shop.
Yahoo reviews contain specific repeat-visitor testimonials including 'coming for 4 years' and 'drank it all.' Featured in 025.teny Niigata TV media.
Independent local shop along Route 17.
No sakura issues.
Negative search shows no issues.
Operating confirmed March 2026.
76SCORE
What a score of 76 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Skilled ramen shop run by a chef trained at a renowned restaurant in Joetsu City. Signature dish is a clear-broth chicken salt noodle made with a double-layered broth combining seafood and animal stocks, plus chicken and flying fish dashi. Michelin Guide Niigata Plate selection. Tabelog 155 reviews (2026 updated), Yahoo 4.07/33. Numerous repeat customer testimonials. Latest review confirmed March 2026.

Tabelog 155 reviews (2026 updated); Yahoo 4.07/33. Reviews mention 'I've been coming for over 4 years,' 'drank the salt white broth ramen soup to the last drop,' 'the springy thin noodle texture is exceptional,' 'outstanding salt ramen in Minamiuonuma.' Multiple verified long-term repeat customers. No sakura issues. Michelin Plate quality recognition. Latest review confirmed March 2026.

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