Since it has become a popular restaurant, I try to go there as soon as it opens. I appreciate that they offer small, regular, and large portions. As someone with a small appetite, I opted for the small size (70 grams) of the premium option, which I enjoyed without any difficulty until the end. My meal arrived in about 10 minutes. The aroma of truffles and butter was delightful. The noodles, alongside the side dishes of meat and soft-boiled egg, all looked really appealing. You can tell they are made with care. I started with the broth, then enjoyed the noodles while melting the butter into it. The pork and chicken chashu were delicious, and the soft-boiled egg was exquisite. As I savored each bite, I felt completely satisfied—both in heart and stomach. The restaurant is clean and stylish, with a diverse clientele. There were solo women like myself, single men, and even what seemed to be foreign tourists. Everyone shares the same desire: to eat delicious ramen. Thank you for the meal—it was absolutely amazing. I will definitely come back!✨

①It’s a 5-minute walk (350m) from the nearest station, Akasaka Mitsuke Station. ②The lunch crowd is always guaranteed to be busy. ③The atmosphere has a bright café-like vibe, featuring counter seating, table seating, and terrace seating. ④Payments can be made by credit card, electronic money, and barcode payment. ⑤Smoking information is not provided. ⑥Comment: On Friday nights, there seemed to be long lines outside the tanmen, miso ramen, and tonkotsu ramen shops in Akasaka, so I was glad to return here. The shop is closed on weekends, so you need to time your visit well. Located just a bit off the main street, you enter through a small hallway, giving it a surprisingly nice atmosphere for a ramen shop. I spotted an intriguing menu item at the vending machine, so I decided to order the limited-time "Spicy Tanmen" and a small "Spicy Taco Rice" as well. The interior is spacious and bright, making it easy for a woman dining alone to feel comfortable. I was seated at a window table, and I noticed there’s even a terrace seating area! Is this really a ramen shop? (laughs) After about a 3-minute wait, the ramen arrived, its broth a vibrant red with rare chashu on top—looks great! The taco rice was also spicy and delicious. The Spicy Tanmen was priced at exactly 1,000 yen, and the small Spicy Taco Rice was 380 yen. Thank you for the meal! [Spicy Tanmen] 【Features】Limited-time menu, made with mainly chicken broth enhanced with oyster extract and seaweed salt, blended with several types of chili for a mildly spicy flavor. 【Noodles】Egg noodles 【Toppings】Chashu, bean sprouts, kimchi, egg, green onions 【Free condiments】Vinegar, chili oil, shichimi (seven spice), pepper, salt. You can also ask the staff for Tabasco. 【Comment】The chicken's umami combined with the oyster broth creates a spicy and delicious experience; with each bite, you can feel both the heat and flavor. It might be somewhat similar to Miyazaki’s famous spicy noodles. [Spicy Taco Rice - Small] This version of taco rice is spicier with plenty of spicy ground meat. You can add the separately served Tabasco for extra flavor. The small size is a great accompaniment to the ramen. #AkasakaRamen #LimitedTimeMenu #RamenDiary #EasyForSoloFemaleDiners #RelaxingAtmosphere #tomo_premium #SpicyTanmen #TacoRice #Japan #ramen #noodle Recommendation by: Daisuke Kawai – MENDOKORO TOMO Premium Dinner / Excellent ★★★ #Retty https://retty.me/area/PRE13/ARE18/SUB1801/100001725857/59599438/?utm_source=ipaShareReport

I had lunch at "MENDOKORO TOMO Premium." Last time, I tried the limited-time "Spicy Tanmen," so this time I went for the "Long-Aged Miso Ramen." The flavor isn't overly salty; it has a mild taste. The stir-fried vegetables included root vegetables, adding a unique touch. It was very delicious, and I finished it quickly. I've been visiting this restaurant since it opened, and I feel that the flavor has continually evolved and become even better. Thank you for the meal. I'll definitely visit again.

The flavoring and texture of the noodles are great, and the stylish interior seems to offer alcoholic beverages as well. It might be convenient to have a drink here and then enjoy some ramen for a final meal without having to move around. The aroma of truffle oil fills the air, and it feels like there might be authentic, rich truffles mixed in. With plenty of grated cheese on top, it gives the impression of eating a carbonara pasta. It's completely different from the usual offerings, making for a unique experience.

I was looking for lunch spots on Tabelog and decided to visit this restaurant, which is a bit beyond Hakubanteikairou. The recommended dish was truffle salt soba, but today I ordered the mixed soba and a small char siu bowl. The mixed soba had an egg yolk and cheese on top, giving it a Japanese-style carbonara vibe. There was quite a lot of noodles, so I was quite full. I will visit again.

Today, I had lunch at "MENDOKORO TOMO Premium." I chose their limited-time "Spicy Tanmen" in a large size. It was incredibly delicious! It's what you would call spicy and tasty. The slightly spicy soup clung perfectly to the noodles, making it amazing. The beaten egg also made the flavor milder. I finished it quickly! It was very tasty, and I will definitely come back for more. Thank you for the meal!

Tomorrow marks one year since their opening, so today, on a weekday, I was able to enjoy half-price offerings. I arrived just three minutes before they opened and found about 12 people already in line, with more arriving as time passed. I was fortunate to get in during the first round. Today, they were only serving the Chicken Salt Chinese Noodle Soup with Truffle, which I had been looking forward to, so it was a double win for me. Taking the first sip of the soup, I found it extremely hot!!! If I wasn't careful, I risked burning my mouth. I remember that this type of ladle tends to serve really hot soup. To be honest, the flavor was quite different from what I had imagined... I could only taste olive oil with a hint of lemon (I might just have a poor palate). The char siu (braised pork) was a bit dry, and I wished there were more onions. That said, the service was energetic and attentive, and the decor was stylish. The Pecorino mixed noodles caught my interest, so I plan to visit again before the year ends!

It's a hidden gem located just off the main street in Akasaka, nestled within a residential area. It seems to be a high-end version of Akasaka Mendokoro Tomo. This time, I ordered the salt ramen infused with truffle, and it was incredibly flavorful—so much so that it changed my perception of ramen. Thank you for the meal!

Today, I chose the special salt ramen and was seated at a table in the back, surrounded by a modern atmosphere while waiting for my ramen to be prepared. Among many female customers, the ramen that was served looked beautiful. It tasted amazing! The broth had a rich depth, the noodles were straight and perfectly chewy, and there was roasted pork, butter, and truffle on top. I think this is one of the top three salt ramens I've had. The balance of flavors was perfect, and I definitely plan to come back.

Today, I had lunch at "MENDOKORO TOMO Premium." This place is a hidden gem that’s relatively uncrowded yet very delicious. I chose the rich truffle chicken salt ramen. It arrived in about 10 minutes. I took a sip of the clear broth and immediately tasted the strong flavor of the chicken. The pleasant aroma of truffle that wafted through my nose was delightful. It was truly delicious, and I quickly finished my bowl. Thank you for the meal; I will definitely be back!

I used to think that no place in Akasaka could compete with the restaurants in Shinjuku, but this one was delicious. I ordered the special rich truffle chicken salt ramen. The broth was great, the noodles were perfect, and the toppings were spot-on—there's absolutely nothing to complain about. The two types of grilled chashu rice bowl, combined with the meat and rich egg, made it easy to enjoy the rice even after the noodles.

Since I was on a business trip alone, I chose this ramen shop because it was easy to enter and looked delicious, plus it had high ratings. I love mazegohan, so I quickly decided to order it, but it was almost like pasta. I was so hungry that I also ordered rice, but it didn't match well and made me uncomfortably full. However, the mazegohan itself was very tasty. The stylish interior was welcoming, with a counter that made it easy for women to come in. I was a bit disappointed that the drink was in a plastic bottle when it was tea, considering the chic atmosphere of the place.

Second visit! I won’t go into detail since I already mentioned everything in my previous review. It was, as expected, very delicious◎ Absolutely fantastic, I’ll definitely come again! ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー Notes I make an effort to write honestly about my own visits, savoring and feeling the experience as it is. I apologize if my expressions sometimes go a bit overboard, and I appreciate your understanding. ーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーーー

----------------------------------------◾️Basic Information✴︎Dish Name: Rich Truffle Chicken Salt Ramen✴︎Price: 1,000 yen✴︎Visit Date: October 21, 2024 (Monday)✴︎Notes:----------------------------------------

The special rich grilled fish stock dipping soba for 1500 yen was disappointing. Each ingredient was delicious, but the overall balance was off. In particular, the noodles and soup didn’t mix well together, leaving something to be desired. On top of that, some of the toppings, especially the menma (bamboo shoots), were overly salty, which was tough to handle. It felt like a band where the vocals, guitar, and drums were all at different volume levels. It’s especially disappointing because my friend’s dipping noodles were really to my taste. I also didn’t like the tray, which looked clean at first glance but was actually sticky.

I used to visit my favorite restaurant, "MENDOKORO TOMO Premium," about once a week when it was just a 5-minute walk from the office. After a long time, I wanted to eat there again, so I stopped by. This time, I used a stamp card that offers one free bowl after ten visits. The stylish cafe-like interior showcases beautifully served dishes. And honestly, I don't think anyone could dislike it—it’s all delicious! Everything is great, but my favorites are the chicken salt ramen and the dipping noodles I had on this visit. ========================================== ❶ Rich Truffle Chicken Salt Ramen ❷ Aromatic Grilled Flying Fish Broth Ramen ➌ Rich Grilled Flying Fish Broth Dipping Noodles ← This was what I had this time, special size medium ❹ Thick Egg and Pecorino Romano Mixed Noodles ❺ Long-Aged Miso Ramen ❻ Spicy Tanmen - KURENAI - * Personally, I think ramen is best with just a seasoned egg while I highly recommend special dipping noodles. ========================================== Recently, I’ve been ordering dipping noodles more often, and on this day, I chose them too. My current favorite way to enjoy them is: first, dip the noodles in the dipping sauce, then add plenty of chili powder to the noodles, followed by a splash of vinegar, and finally, enjoy the soup on the side. ▼ Today’s order ▼ - Rich Grilled Flying Fish Broth Dipping Noodles (medium) - Char Siu (braised pork) - 3 pieces of gyoza Thank you for the meal! ☺︎

I had the "Thick Egg and Pecorino Romano Mazesoba" in the regular size, with a special topping option. I added a seasoned egg as an extra. I was completely satisfied with my meal. The special toppings included two types of chashu, a side of cabbage, jalapeños, and chili con carne, which I used to change up the flavors. On the table, there was spicy olive oil and another olive oil with lemon, which could also be used to adjust the taste, keeping the meal interesting until the very end. In short, it had a flavor reminiscent of carbonara—smooth, rich, and delicious. The restroom is conveniently located right inside the entrance, with separate facilities for men and women.

This restaurant, located just 5 minutes from Akasaka Mitsuke Station, features the latest self-order machines reminiscent of McDonald's, accepting credit cards and QR codes, and accommodating multiple languages. While I usually prefer standard ramen, this time I opted for a unique chicken salt flavor with truffle and butter. The interior is bright and café-like, adorned with Japanese items and playing Western music. The rich truffle chicken salt Chinese noodles, topped with a flavored egg, colored onions, mushrooms, and soybean sprouts, have a broth with a strong, savory taste that complements the truffle aroma. The thin noodles offer great flavor, showcasing this new sensation in ramen! The side menu has a diverse selection, and the chicken gyoza was delicious as well. I’m eager to try more items from the menu. Thank you for the meal!

There’s a ramen shop located between Akasaka Mitsuke and Akasaka Station! The Chinese soba has a fragrant truffle aroma. The flavor is lighter than I expected! I can’t really tell the difference between the special version and the regular one, but I think the special might have a richer truffle taste. The inside of the restaurant is clean, and the staff members are friendly too! ✨

I had lunch at "MENDOKORO TOMO Premium." There's a branch called "Akasaka Mendokoro Tomo" near Akasaka Station, but I actually prefer this second location. Both the service from the staff and the flavor of the food are much better here, so I'm definitely a fan of the second store. The restaurant was full when I arrived, but I was lucky to get a seat shortly after someone left. I chose the "Rich Grilled Sardine Dashi Tsukesoba" with a large serving, plus an order of three gyoza. The beautifully textured noodles really showcase the flavor of the wheat. They are incredibly delicious when paired with the elegant dipping sauce made from the sardine broth. The small gyoza are perfectly seasoned, making me crave some beer to go with them! I finished my meal quickly. Thank you for the wonderful food; I will definitely come back again!

I went around 5:30 PM on Saturday and was able to get a seat right away. The restaurant was about half full. I ordered the "Ago Dashi Chuka Soba" for 1000 yen. The interior was stylish and very clean. The dish arrived in about 10 minutes. It looked beautiful, and just by looking at it, I could tell it was going to be delicious. The flavor was gentle on the body, giving off a sense of less guilt. I appreciated the condiments available for flavor adjustments, with both white and black pepper offered. Thank you for the meal!