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Mendokoro Kinari

Rating92SCORE
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。
Chef Kazuhiko Koshikawa left the world of French cooking to open this shop in 2018, channelling techniques such as emulsification and frothing — and a strict no-chemical-seasoning ethos — into a bowl of shoyu ramen at 900 yen that repeat visitors from all over Tokyo call one of the city's finest.
The accolades are equally impressive: multiple Tabelog Ramen TOKYO Hyakumeiten selections, a Michelin Guide Tokyo Bib Gourmand, and the Tabelog Award Bronze in 2021.
Just one minute from Higashi-Nakano Station, the queue forms without fail at both lunch and dinner.
Popular Dishes
Rich Soy Sauce Ramen
濃口醤油らーめん
Salt Ramen
塩らーめん
Sansho White Soy Sauce Ramen
山椒白醤油らーめん
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Opened 2018. French-trained chef Kazuhiko Koshikawa creates additive-free ramen using French culinary techniques. 1 min from Higashi-Nakano Station. Michelin Bib Gourmand & Tabelog Top 100.

"A refined bowl unlike any other, showcasing French culinary techniques. Both soy sauce and salt versions are superb. The elegant atmosphere attracts many female customers." "A powerhouse that holds both Tabelog Top 100 and Bib Gourmand. The most popular ramen shop in Higashi-Nakano."

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-14:30、18:00-21:00
Thu – Sun11:30-14:30、18:00-21:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday
Phone03-6279-1273Call
Access
counter seating only . ticket machine ordering not available. 東中野駅東口2 from 徒歩1分 easy to enter立地.
1-51-4 Higashi-Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
English Menu：AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Mendokoro Kinari

Rating92SCORE
Popular Dishes
Rich Soy Sauce Ramen
濃口醤油らーめん
Salt Ramen
塩らーめん
Sansho White Soy Sauce Ramen
山椒白醤油らーめん
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-14:30、18:00-21:00
Thu – Sun11:30-14:30、18:00-21:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday
Access
counter seating only . ticket machine ordering not available. 東中野駅東口2 from 徒歩1分 easy to enter立地.
1-51-4 Higashi-Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
Phone03-6279-1273
English Menu：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。
Chef Kazuhiko Koshikawa left the world of French cooking to open this shop in 2018, channelling techniques such as emulsification and frothing — and a strict no-chemical-seasoning ethos — into a bowl of shoyu ramen at 900 yen that repeat visitors from all over Tokyo call one of the city's finest.
The accolades are equally impressive: multiple Tabelog Ramen TOKYO Hyakumeiten selections, a Michelin Guide Tokyo Bib Gourmand, and the Tabelog Award Bronze in 2021.
Just one minute from Higashi-Nakano Station, the queue forms without fail at both lunch and dinner.
92SCORE
What a score of 92 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Opened 2018. French-trained chef Kazuhiko Koshikawa creates additive-free ramen using French culinary techniques. 1 min from Higashi-Nakano Station. Michelin Bib Gourmand & Tabelog Top 100.

"A refined bowl unlike any other, showcasing French culinary techniques. Both soy sauce and salt versions are superb. The elegant atmosphere attracts many female customers." "A powerhouse that holds both Tabelog Top 100 and Bib Gourmand. The most popular ramen shop in Higashi-Nakano."

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