●Menya Ryu●1F Ishikawa Building, 3-12-3 Taihei, Sumida-ku, Tokyo●Soy Sauce Ramen: 850 yen●Payment methods: Cash, PayPay●Parking: None●Visit InformationVisit Date: Monday, April 17, 2023Visit Time: 19:10-19:25Dining Style: Eat-inCrowdedness: 50-60%●Personal Impression【Soup】Refreshing soy sauce with fish broth【Noodles】Soft with a slight uneven texture【Toppings】Chashu, green onions, seaweed, bamboo shoots【Impression】Located about a 7-minute walk from Kinshicho Station in Sumida-ku, Tokyo, this restaurant offers ramen made with white fish broth. Kinshicho is an area in Tokyo where you can find various types of broth-based ramen, including chicken, oyster, squid, sea bream, and here, white fish broth. The competition is fierce in this area with many renowned ramen shops in various genres. Kinshicho has become a favorite spot for me during my business trips to Tokyo. The soup has a distinct white fish broth aroma and flavor blended with soy sauce and fish sauce, offering a sweet yet refreshing taste. The texture of the noodles is slightly uneven and smooth, which I really enjoyed. Overall, it was a delicious meal. Thank you! #Ramen #MenyaRyu #SoySauceRamen #TokyoRamen #Noodles #Gourmet

I ordered the "Hiyashi Tantan Tsukemen, large serving 250g" for 1120 yen. I had been wanting to try this limited edition cold Tantan Tsukemen for a while, and it was a pleasant surprise to find out that there was a 30% PayPay cashback offer. The firm flat noodles paired perfectly with the Tantan dipping sauce, and the toppings were also delicious. It was a satisfying meal and I was glad to have it on my way back after finishing my errands. Thank you for the meal!

Tsukemen, large serving, 920 yen The tsukemen was lukewarm and the flavor was weak The chashu was thin The menma was unremarkable Overall, it lacked energy and was disappointing I asked for extra garlic but only received a small amount The dried fish flavor was not good either I don't understand why this place has such high ratings, it's a mystery

Visited on a regular night, just before 8 pm, and the restaurant was almost full.【Points】○Limited time offer of Squid Ink Tsukemen available○Refreshing tsukemen with a taste similar to Squid Ink Pasta○Light soup packed with the umami, flavor, and taste of squid ink, high quality without any unpleasant smell○Limited time offer of 30% PayPay cashback−−*Operation: One staff member*Customer demographic: Men*Payment: Cash or PayPay at the ticket machine*Charge, service fee: None*Online reservations: Not available*Lunchtime service: Available*Solo dining: Possible*Google rating: 3.8*Tabelog rating and impression: 3.62Slightly higher impression.*Notes: 30% PayPay cashback campaign until summer 2023【About the restaurant】Please refer to past posts.【Inside the restaurant】Please refer to past posts.【Food】I had the 1,100 yen limited ramen, which I believe was the Squid Ink Tsukemen. It arrived in just over 10 minutes.【Food Impressions】The Squid Ink Tsukemen was innovative. The noodles were firm and medium-thick. The aroma was subtle, meant to be enjoyed by dipping into the soup. The dipping broth was naturally black, but not thick and had a light consistency. It was not lacking in umami or flavor, with a generous amount of squid ink flavor. The soup was clean without any unpleasant elements. The saltiness was just right, and it was delicious even without dilution. Dipping the noodles in the soup created a vibe similar to Squid Ink Pasta. Even the regular portion had a good amount of noodles, which felt light to eat. The only drawback was that the chashu topping, although thickly sliced and large, felt a bit too fatty.

I couldn't decide between making it into dried fish, cold noodles, or cold noodles, but I ended up trying the cold noodles. It felt like "This is the way to go in the summer," and the tomatoes and lettuce were delicious. Well, it might be considered unconventional, but I didn't feel like eating something hot, so it's okay because it's summer, right?

A tsukemen restaurant located about a 5-minute walk from Kinshicho Station North Exit. The regular size is ¥900, and the large size is ¥920. The meat is quite big, so the cost performance is decent. The taste is not bad, but the soup seems to be made with both meat and fish, lacking a distinctive flavor. Maybe I've been eating too much delicious ramen and tsukemen lately, and my taste buds have become more refined?

The order was "Cold Dried Fish Broth Tsukemen with Thick Noodles, Large Size" + "Flavored Egg" + "Weekday Lunch Mini Rice Bowl", totaling ¥1290. Starting today for three days, there is a special offer for hot days where all cold dishes are ¥100 off, which I am truly grateful for (tears). Last time I had the spicy one, and this time I tried Ryu-san's cold dried fish broth for the first time. The broth had a strong dried fish flavor with a good balance of other seafood flavors, slightly on the salty side. The accent of dried seaweed was also nice. I love the smooth and chewy thick noodles, very satisfying! The mini rice bowl is delicious on its own, but you can also enjoy it by adding fried leeks or curry salt at the counter. Ryu-san's dishes are always delicious no matter what you order. Thank you for the meal!

I found out that I can eat rich and flavorful dried fish ramen here, so I decided to revisit! The authentic and rich dried fish flavor with a hint of bitterness was really good. The thick and moist chashu was excellent. This dish might become my favorite menu item at this restaurant! By the way, it goes really well with rice! If you are paying with PayPay, make sure to inform the staff before ordering. Thank you for the delicious meal!

I was thinking of going to another restaurant, but this one was empty, so I decided to visit after a long time. I think this is my first time using it for lunch. The ratings are pretty high but I haven't written a review because I usually go after drinking at night or with someone else. The quiet owner was running the place alone during the hot day. I was in the mood for the cold shoyu ramen with dried fish that was posted outside, but they were sold out after I bought the food ticket. Oh well, I was curious about the squid ink ramen so I went with that. Both were 1100 yen. It seems like they no longer offer free extra noodles, but for an extra 20 yen, you can get a large portion. They also have a special mini rice bowl for 150 yen on weekdays. I ordered the popular negi (green onion) rice bowl. The squid ink broth was lighter than I expected, with a mild and easy-to-eat flavor. Personally, I prefer a richer taste. The noodles were delicious, with a large slice of chashu pork and firefly squid, making it satisfying. The negi (green onion) rice bowl was more like a spicy green onion chashu rice bowl, with a good flavor of spiciness and sesame oil. The green onions were tasty and the chashu pork was decent. It was a steal for 150 yen. However, it might not pair well with rice, as the bottom of the rice was a bit heavy on the sesame oil. It seems more suitable as a side dish. I'm curious about the cold ramen.

Menya Ryu (Tokyo/Kinshicho) 3-12-3 Taihei, Sumida-ku, Tokyo "Flavored egg tsukemen, large serving ¥1,020" @menya_ryu Menya Ryu is a tsukemen specialty restaurant located about a 6-minute walk from Kinshicho Station North Exit on the JR Sobu Line, just off Kuramaebashi Street. It opened on December 9, 2014. The interior of the restaurant consists only of a counter. The recommended order is the "flavored egg tsukemen in large serving". The dipping broth is a rich and creamy soup made with chicken, pork, white fish bones, aromatic vegetables, and beans. It has a unique rich taste with a surprisingly refreshing flavor, featuring a strong presence of vegetables and beans in addition to the animal ingredients. The noodles are medium-thick noodles made by Murakami Asahi Seimen, firm and chewy, providing a satisfying texture. Toppings include flavored egg, chashu, menma, and green onions. Towards the end, you can use table condiments like fried green onions, curry salt, and sesame for flavor variations. You won't get tired of eating it. Finish off with soup-wari (diluting the remaining soup) for a satisfying end to the meal. Thank you for the feast. #tsukemen #ramen #noodles #japanesefood #KinshichoRamen #KinshichoGourmet #RyuMenTokyo #RyuMenSumida #RyuMenKinshicho Posted by @ryumen827

(2023/06/06 revisit) About 3 weeks later. After visiting "Menya Ichiryu Akasaka" I came here. The items I ordered are as follows. [Food] - Squid Ink Tsukemen (Large) (1100 yen. The dipping sauce was lighter than it looked, making it quite easy to eat, so I thought it would be nice to have a more distinctive flavor. I was happy with the firefly squid topping.) - Negi Donburi (350 yen. The seasoning of the leeks is strong, making you want more rice or beer.) The total was 1450 yen. Thank you for the meal.

(2023/05/12 revisit) It's been about 3 weeks since my last visit. Here's what I ordered: [Dishes] - Cold Spicy Tsukemen (Large) with Flavored Egg (1220 yen. The regular and large sizes are the same price. I was happy to finally eat the Hiroshima-style tsukemen, as "Raamen Hiro" has closed down. Topped with plenty of vegetables. The dipping sauce has a distinctive sweetness, but also a spicy kick that tingles the lips.) - Negi Donburi (350 yen. Even without the "extra negi" option, there was so much green onion that you couldn't see the rice, making it a great snack.) - Daily Appetizer (Tataki Cucumber) (300 yen. I didn't order beer, but the cucumber was a refreshing treat to cool down on a hot day, seasoned with garlic and sesame oil.) The total came to 1870 yen. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived at a ramen shop after passing five ramen shops along the main street from the north exit of Kinshicho Station. The shop has an L-shaped counter with seating for 8 people, and there is a ticket machine on the left side of the entrance for cash payments only. If you want to pay with PayPay, you need to check the menu first and then you will be instructed to take a seat. The shop is run by the owner alone. The recommended dish is tsukemen, and when you order, the owner says, "Please wait a moment," without stopping. When the owner is available, you can show a QR code on a tablet for payment and your order will be placed. You can request to change the flat noodles for the tsukemen, but it takes longer to cook than usual. They do not offer hot noodles. In less than 10 minutes, the dish arrived with toppings such as a large slice of chashu, menma, green onions, and ginger (which was not visible). First, I tried the noodles. They were flat noodles that had been rinsed with cold water, slightly curly, with a chewy texture and a delicious wheat fragrance. The noodles are made by Murakami Asahi. The soup is a triple soup made from pork bones, chicken bones, and white fish bones, which gives it a deep flavor. The chashu topping is thickly sliced and hand-cut right before serving, and it is one of the best I've had recently. I ate about half, then added fried green onions and pepper for a change in flavor and finished the dish. They provide a soup-wari bottle on the table. I poured some into my bowl, added the routine vinegar and chili pepper, and enjoyed it. It was delicious. They only serve cold tsukemen, so you can also order a hot stone to prevent the soup from getting cold, but I declined this time (as I might have to wait longer). The owner provides polite service, giving instructions to others, but often says "Please wait a moment" in response to my requests. If the noodle cooking time is a bit long, it might be good to come up with ways to start cooking them earlier. However, I could see the care taken in preparing each dish, and I am satisfied. Although I don't mind the one-man operation, some people may not like the service.

I visited around 7:30 pm and there were no other customers. I had the soy sauce ramen (medium size, 850 yen). I had the tsukemen last time and it was delicious, but this soy sauce ramen had a different taste that I really enjoyed. The soup had a hint of white fish flavor, and as I ate more, it felt like there was also a dashi flavor from the seaweed. It was very delicious. I added a little vinegar and black pepper at the end. I would love to eat this again!

I arrived at the restaurant just before 2 pm on the weekend. There was only one other group of customers besides us. I was a little worried, but I ordered the tsukemen and salt ramen with my companion. Both dishes were prepared with care and tasted delicious. The tsukemen, in particular, looked hearty but had plenty of vegetables and beans, making it light and easy to eat. I would like to try the regular soy sauce ramen next time.

(2023/04/19 revisit) Two nights in a row. The items I ordered are as follows. [Food] - Chicken oil soba (850 yen. I was aiming for "cold and spicy tsukemen", but it was sold out because I arrived late. Usually, I add sesame and other toppings on the counter at the end, but this time I tried adding black pepper, which turned out to be quite good and delicious. I want to add black pepper to chicken oil soba every time.) - Negi-don (350 yen. It was my first time trying this menu. The amount of green onions is so much that you can't reach the rice in one bite, but it's great as a snack with beer.) - Water dumplings (300 yen. The spiciness was more flavorful than when I had it in the past and it was delicious.) - Daily appetizer (300 yen. This day's dish was kimchi tofu. It was easy to eat because it had fried green onions mixed with kimchi, which softened the spiciness of the kimchi.) [Drink] - Bottled beer (550 yen. I had beer inside the restaurant for the first time in about 3 years.) The total was 2350 yen. Thank you for the meal.

The order was "cold spicy tsukemen large" + "flavored egg" + "weekday lunch service rice", totaling ¥1230. It was described as Hiroshima-style, but since I had never tried it before, I wasn't sure if that was accurate (laughs). However, it turned out to be quite spicy with a strong tangy flavor, making it perfect for summer. I enjoyed it and would definitely consider coming back in the peak of summer. Thank you for the meal!

(2023/04/18 revisit) It's been 3 days since my last visit. I came back to try the cheese tsukemen, which I hadn't had yet this year. I ordered the following: [Dishes] - Cheese Tsukemen (Large) (1100 yen. Both regular and large portions are the same price. It's delicious to dip the noodles in the broth and eat them with the cheese. Personally, I think it would be nice if you could add more cheese to the broth for an additional fee.) - Buta Soba + Ajitama (700 yen + 120 yen = 820 yen. Checking my past photos, this is my first time having consecutive meals at this shop. The last Buta Soba I had was the "Tonjiru Ver.," while this time it was the "Chashu Ver." It was more flavorful this time, but I preferred the previous version.) The total came to 1920 yen. Thank you for the meal.

(2023/04/15 revisit) About 3 weeks later. Went here after visiting "Toriyaki Kohana". Ordered the following: [Food] - Chicken oil ramen + flavored egg (850 yen + 120 yen = 970 yen. Limited quantity menu. Ate this takeout several times before, but this was the first time dining in. Got the regular size, perfect for a second stop. The large chashu was delicious, and the noodles mixed well with the broth. ) - Rice (100 yen) Thank you for the meal.

It's been a while since my last visit! I went with my child and I'm glad they didn't make a face. They only have counter seating. I ordered the Ajitama Tsukemen (extra large) and Negi Chashu Don! It was just the right amount for me and my child. The soup got cold halfway through, but you can request a heated stone, which is nice!! It's great to be able to eat it piping hot again ✨ I tried the soup wari (diluting the soup with hot water), but it was too weak. They also had a limited edition cheese tsukemen! I'm curious about that!!

This is a shop located in a back alley near the intersection of Kuramae Hashidori and Yotsu-me Dori. I visited the shop for the first time, as I had been curious about it. I arrived for a late dinner, after 9 pm. Inside the shop, there was only a counter with a couple of customers. I ordered the soy sauce ramen for 850 yen and the daily special bowl, negi-don, for 350 yen. The soup seemed to be made with white fish bones and chicken, and the combination of white fish and the sharp soy sauce flavor was very delicious. The tender chashu pork and crispy seaweed also complemented the soy sauce ramen well. It was incredibly tasty. The noodles, which were medium-thin and firm, were to my liking. The negi-don was also delicious on its own, but when eaten with the soup, it became even more delicious. I really liked it. I will definitely visit again when I want to have negi-don. Thank you for the meal.