"Special Wonton Noodle in Salt Broth for 1250 yen. Near the base of Skytree, there is a ramen shop that focuses on wontons called "Menya Kinoshita." The name comes from the fact that it is located right below Tokyo Skytree. The shop is just a few minutes' walk from Oshiage Station. It's a bit hidden from the main street, so you might not notice it if you're just walking by. The shop's name reflects the straightforwardness, which I like. The area around Skytree, including Solamachi, seems to be self-contained, so you don't see many tourists wandering around. Most people probably head straight to Asakusa if they're going elsewhere. I arrived at the shop around 11:30 on a holiday. When I entered, there were only two other customers. I thought it might be a bit empty, but soon after, about seven more customers came in, and it became quite busy. In addition to the L-shaped counter seats, there are also tables for four, so families can dine here too. I quickly decided on the 'Special Wonton Noodle in Salt Broth,' purchased the meal ticket, and took my seat. Oh, and water is self-service. After about a 5-minute wait, my order arrived promptly. Let's dig in! [Soup] The base flavor is mainly chicken broth, with a distinctive aftertaste of shiitake mushrooms. The saltiness is mild yet well-balanced, with a light but rich taste. It's a clear broth with a hint of depth from the shiitake mushrooms. Delicious! But it doesn't end there! Adding the 'Mushroom Marinade' midway through enhances the umami and richness, transforming the flavor into a Western-style broth. Personally, I might prefer the taste after this change! It's great! [Noodles] The slightly high-hydration, whole wheat thin noodles are smooth and have a good bite. They are light, without any strong flavors, and pair well with the soup. The balance and texture are spot on. [Toppings] The pork consists of pork belly, pork shoulder loin, and chicken breast. The pork belly is lightly seared, flavorful, and aromatic. The chicken breast is tender and light, a modern classic finish. The loin is also tender and flavorful, a well-prepared topping. The seasoned egg is halved but perfectly runny, with a nice balance of sweetness. And the highlight, the wontons, are packed with filling! The meat wonton is like a mini hamburger, and the shrimp wonton is delightfully bouncy with a hint of seaweed flavor. Both were delicious! If you visit, be sure to try the wontons. Overall, the soup, noodles, and wontons were all of high quality, with a well-balanced combination. Ramen enthusiasts should definitely consider making the short trip from Skytree for this worthwhile experience! ==========="

Recently, I became interested in trying out new ramen shops in Sumida Ward, so I decided to visit the first one on my list, Menya Kinoshita. It is located just a 5-minute walk from Tokyo Skytree Station, off Asakusa Street down a side alley. According to my research, they specialize in a clear broth soup made from chicken bones with a base of bonito flakes and kombu, enhanced with the aroma and umami of dried shiitake mushrooms. They offer two types of noodles - one with a good chewy texture and another with a smooth, slippery texture. Their recommended dish is the Wonton, made with a large dumpling skin filled with two types of fillings, meat and shrimp. I purchased the special soy sauce ramen from the ticket machine and it arrived in less than 10 minutes. The visual presentation of the ramen was appealing, with a well-balanced appearance that whetted my appetite. The noodles were thin straight noodles made from whole wheat flour, providing a good throat sensation and a smooth texture. The soup had a hint of fat and a subtle aroma of dried shiitake mushrooms, creating a delicious and well-balanced flavor. The toppings included three types of chashu - seared pork belly, marinated chicken thigh, and slow-cooked chicken breast, each complementing the soup well. The seasoned soft-boiled egg was my preferred type, with a slightly runny yolk and a firm texture that did not dissolve in the soup. The garnishes of kaiware and naruto were a nice touch. The standout dish, the wonton, was packed with ground shrimp and chunky pieces of shrimp, providing a satisfying bite with a delicate shrimp flavor. The meat filling was a traditional style with ginger and green onions. Overall, the ramen was meticulously prepared and each bowl came with a side dish for flavor variation - in the case of the soy sauce ramen, it was enoki mushrooms marinated in ichimi togarashi, adding a spicy kick. It was a delightful meal.

2023.9.22 2023-436 Menya Kinoshita ◎ Special Wonton Ramen Salt + Mini Chashu Tororo Rice 1550 yen (1250 yen + 300 yen) Purchased a meal ticket. I visited Menya Kinoshita, which has continuous business hours, as my lunch timing was delayed. I ordered the salt flavor this time, as I had the soy sauce flavor last time. The soup had a rich flavor from chicken and shiitake mushrooms. You can change the taste with the separate mushroom marinade. The noodles were smooth and thin straight noodles. Toppings included naruto, kaiware, and chopped green onions. The flavored egg looked as good as always. The wontons were large with 2 each of meat and shrimp. I prefer the shrimp. The chashu consisted of 1 chicken and 2 pork slices - chicken breast and grilled pork belly and shoulder. The grilled ones were delicious. The mini chashu tororo rice was not so mini in terms of quantity and was also tasty. I wanted to try the tsukemen as well. Although I'm sure I took a top photo, it seems to have disappeared. Thank you for the meal. (人´∀`*) #Ramen #Tsukemen #MenyaKinoshita #RamenMemo #Noodlestagram #Sumida-ku, Tokyo #ExperimentalNoodleLift #ChashuLift

The restaurant has a bright atmosphere with friendly staff and a high level of likability in its interior. The wontons are packed full of red bean paste. Despite the Japanese-style atmosphere, the fragrant chili oil adds another delicious dimension. The accompanying spicy side dish provides a nice change of flavor and keeps the meal interesting until the end. Overall, it was a great experience.

These days, the nights have finally started to cool down. I heard that a former okonomiyaki restaurant has been replaced by a wonton noodle shop, so I decided to walk over and check it out. I arrived on a Sunday around 7:30 pm, and the place was packed, so I had to wait a bit before being seated. The restaurant had 5 counter seats and table seats, and the clean interior left a good impression. After some deliberation, I decided to try the tsukemen, tempted by the "limited time only" sign outside. I opted for the wonton soup set for 1400 yen because I couldn't resist trying the wontons. The decorative narutomaki topping was cute, although it may be hard to see in the photos. The first thing that impressed me was the smooth texture of the noodles... so slippery! The three types of chashu each had a different texture and flavor, all delicious. The soup was a bit salty for my taste, but adding wasabi as a condiment gave it a refreshing kick. And the wontons were packed full of filling! The soup itself was different from typical ramen soup, with a rich Chinese-style flavor. The staff were friendly, and I think the cozy atmosphere would be welcoming for solo diners, couples, women, or families. It's a bit of a walk from Kinshicho Station, but it's right near the Skytree. I definitely want to come back and try the wonton noodles next time.

I visited the restaurant on Sunday at 1:30 PM and there were only 2 people in line. It seems to be a famous place, so I didn't have to wait long to get in. Only one group of 2 people left before us. It took about 5 minutes from ordering to being served. I tried both the salt and soy sauce flavors, and both soups were delicious. The wontons were tasty, but not incredibly amazing. I ordered 4 wontons and 3 types of char siu for 1150 yen, so the cost performance is not bad. It's not worth going out of your way for, but if I'm nearby and there's no line, I might consider eating there again.

On Saturday morning, before noon, I visited the restaurant for the fourth time. It was still early and not crowded. I ordered tsukemen with a soft-boiled egg at the ticket machine. The food was served in less than five minutes. The noodles were firm and chewy. The toppings included sprouts and three types of chashu. The dipping sauce had a slight acidity and sweetness. When dipped in the sauce, the noodles had a perfect texture. Adding wasabi for extra flavor was refreshing. I finished the meal by mixing the remaining sauce with soup. It would be nice to have tsukemen or konbu tsukemen again during the summer. Thank you for the meal!

■Restaurant Located about a 5-minute walk from Skytree, this is a wonton ramen specialty shop. The interior is quite clean and stylish, with a cozy atmosphere. With a few roads separating it from Skytree, it seems to be less crowded with tourists. ■Menu The main items are soy sauce ramen, salt ramen, and tantan mixed noodles, with seasonal options like konbu water dipping noodles. The regular ramen is ¥850, wonton ramen is ¥1150, and adding a flavored egg brings it to ¥1250. There's also a wonton soup without noodles for ¥900, which could be a nice appetizer. ■Impression The soup is a well-balanced light broth with a good umami flavor. For those wanting a bit more depth, there's a special seasoning provided for free. The large meat and shrimp wontons are packed with filling and satisfying, although not quite reaching the level of the wontons at Kinryu in Koganecho. Overall, it's a satisfying experience.

I visited the restaurant around 1 pm in August. It was busy with customers coming in constantly, although there was no line. The staff greeted me warmly. I ordered the "Special Wonton Noodle Soup with Salt" for ¥1250. The broth had a wonderful aroma and you could feel the restaurant's dedication in it. The wontons, thin noodles, and soup all went well together. However, it was a bit salty. The wontons were filled with plenty of ingredients (shrimp, meat) and were delicious.

The special wonton noodles in soy sauce order soup were slightly different from the usual soy sauce, with a soup that complemented the wontons well. The noodles were thin and made with whole wheat flour, easy to eat and delicious when paired with the soup. Adding the mushrooms and sansho pepper as condiments halfway through made it even more delicious! The owner of the shop was also very friendly. At the Skytree, all the shops had long lines due to the large number of people, but we happened to enter this one and would definitely want to eat here again when we visit the Skytree in the future.

Located on Tower View Street, Menya Kinoshita is a must-visit spot. I ordered their Konbu Mizu Tsukemen (¥1200) with an additional half-boiled seasoned egg (¥100). The default toppings include naruto, kaiware, and three types of chashu on top of the noodles. The dipping sauce contains green onions, and the toppings come with seaweed salt and wasabi. The noodles are smooth and chewy, and when dipped in the seaweed salt and wasabi, they become refreshing and easy to slurp. I ended up finishing more than half of the dish using this method. This Konbu Mizu Tsukemen is perfect for this season and was incredibly delicious. I will definitely be back for either a larger portion or with a wonton topping next time.

I visited the restaurant for the third time around 1:30 pm on a weekday. The lunch rush was over, so the restaurant was only about 20% full. I saw on social media that they had started serving dipping noodles, so I ordered the kombu water dipping noodles. I also ordered a wonton soup. The food arrived in about five minutes. They provided seaweed salt and wasabi for flavoring. The noodles were medium-thin and straight with a firm texture. I first tried them with the seaweed salt without dipping them in the broth. The seaweed flavor was not very strong, but the noodles had a good texture and were delicious. Dipping them in the broth made them even better! The dipping sauce was richly flavored, and you could adjust the taste with the provided condiments. The toppings included three types of chashu, bamboo shoots, naruto, and charred green onions in the dipping sauce. About halfway through the noodles, I tried adding wasabi for a refreshing aftertaste. It made my mouth feel cool and refreshed. Even though I ordered a large portion, I was able to finish it all. The wonton soup I ordered was full of wontons and was delicious. I look forward to trying the tantanmen next time! Thank you for the meal.

Visited at 3:30 pm. No guests before me, just one customer. The interior of the restaurant had a traditional Japanese feel, like a tonkatsu place, with a spacious area suitable for families and even baby strollers. Since there are many foreign tourists in this area, I think these types of restaurants are well-received by customers. The restaurant operates from 11:00 am to 8:30 pm, which is convenient. I tried the "Wonton Noodles" with two meat wontons and two shrimp wontons in a salt-based soup, as their specialty was wontons. Although I was also interested in the "Tantan Mazesoba," I chose the former this time. When the dish arrived, I noticed the colorful sesame seeds sprinkled on the wontons, along with what seemed to be grilled chashu on top. This was quite unique. The soup was not overpowering, but rather elegant and pleasing to everyone's taste. Although it was mentioned that there was mushroom broth, I didn't really detect any umami flavors. The only downside was that the soup portion was a bit small. The noodles were thin and straight, a favorite among many. Personally, I found the shrimp wontons to be particularly delicious. I highly recommend trying them as they can instantly make you happy. I believe this dish will be loved not only by Japanese people but also by people from overseas. Thank you for the meal! (^0^)/

Located near Oshiage Station, in a residential area, this ramen shop displays the phrase "Unforgettable Wonton Noodles" along with a photo at the storefront. The shop has a structure similar to a sushi restaurant. Customers purchase food tickets at the entrance vending machine (cash only) and self-service water is available. Paper aprons are freely available.✧ • ┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈┈ • ✧✦ Wonton Soup: Includes four shrimp wontons and four meat wontons. The salt soup has a gentle flavor similar to kombu dashi. The toppings are simple with watercress and green onions. Colorful sesame seeds add decoration. Both wontons were delicious, but the shrimp wontons had a firm texture with a strong shrimp flavor inside, which paired well with the salt soup and was my favorite.

Special ramen for 1250 yen. It comes with chashu, seasoned egg, and wontons, offering a delightful combination. The soup is top-notch, and the wontons are chewy and flavorful. Simply delicious! The marinated mushrooms for flavor variation weren't really to my taste. Definitely worth a try!

I visited with a 2-year-old child and a baby in a stroller. It's hard to find a place that can accommodate two children and a stroller, but this place had a very welcoming atmosphere for babies! The staff kindly showed us to a table and even made space for us during the busy lunch hour. It's not easy to go to a delicious ramen restaurant with a baby in a stroller, so I was very happy. The ramen was delicious, and the service was excellent. They even provided dishes and forks for the children. I will definitely visit again. Thank you very much.

This is my second visit. I decided to revisit because I had the delicious shrimp wonton ramen last time. I was going to order the shrimp wonton at the ticket machine, but then I saw the words "Kombu Water Tsukemen" which has been a hot topic lately, so I immediately decided to try it! It costs 1200 yen for 200g, with an extra 100 yen for a large serving. The soup is made with kombu dashi and dried shiitake mushroom dashi, so I was looking forward to tasting it. It took about 5-6 minutes for the dish to arrive. The presentation didn't have much impact. The plating seemed a bit careless. I thought it could have been better if they arranged the noodles differently and the chashu. First, I tried it as it is. The slurping sensation was not very strong. The taste and aroma of kombu were not very prominent. Then, I tried it with the seaweed salt. Mixing it with seaweed salt added depth to the flavor and made it more delicious. However, I was disappointed that the kombu flavor was not very strong. Next, I tried dipping the noodles in the dipping sauce. The dipping sauce had a fragrant scallion and a spicy soy sauce flavor, which was impressive. When eaten with the noodles soaked in kombu water, the combination of kombu, scallion, and shiitake mushroom in my mouth was delicious. There was wasabi available for flavor variation, but personally, I didn't like it very much. Nevertheless, I enjoyed it until the end, and I even finished the dipping sauce mixed with the shiitake mushroom dashi soup. Maybe there is no ramen that can beat the shrimp wonton after all!? Thank you for the meal.

On this day, we visited Menya Kinoshita @ Oshiage for the first time Date of visit: 2023.06.24 (Sat) Cloudy 29℃ This is the second stop of the day at Menya Kinoshita! Established on May 30, 2022, they use noodles from "Shina Soba and Men's Factory". The shop is known for its recommendation of Wonton Men, and the name "Kinoshita" is inspired by the Skytree "tree"! It's a back-to-back Wonton Men tour, and I can't wait to dig in. The location is a 2-3 minute walk from Oshiage Station. No waiting outside! The interior of the shop is mostly hidden from view. As soon as we entered, we purchased our meal tickets. I ordered the "Wonton Men <Shoyu>" at the counter. There are 8 counter seats and about 8 table seats. We were guided to the counter and seated. Just after we sat down, 7 foreign tourists arrived, so the timing was perfect. Self-serve water, J-pop background music, and a staff of 3. The noodles are prepared at the back, and the toppings are assembled in the front section, which was impressive. Soon after, the dish arrived. The "Wonton Men <Shoyu>" is served with a "mushroom topping" for flavor variation. The presentation is luxurious, almost like a special dish! Let's dig in! First, the soup. It's deliciously light and flavorful, with a mix of fish-based and animal-based broths. The noodles are made from whole grain flour and have a loose, wavy texture. The toppings include daikon radish, narutomaki, green onions, and white onions. The chicken ham is moist, and the pork belly is crispy. The wontons are filled with a rich meat mixture, and the shrimp wontons are bursting with flavor. I added the "mushroom spiciness" towards the end for a nice flavor change. The meal was over in no time, and it was delicious! Thank you for the meal! Overall, it was a delightful dining experience. The food was really tasty! Today was another happy day. Thank you for the meal! ➤➤➤ I plan to upload the blog post later!! [Link to blog post]

Second visit with a friend, this time we had the Tan Tan Men set which was not too spicy and easy to eat (you can add extra spice with Shichimi). The shrimp wontons were delicious as always. The staff were friendly. Next time, I want to try the Salt Ramen and the Char Siu and Tororo Rice that my friend had. Today, I wasn't feeling well so I only had the set.

Around 14:00 on the weekend, I searched for a shop near the Skytree and found a special Wonton noodle dish for ¥1250. It comes with mini chashu and tororo rice for an additional ¥300. The special Wonton noodles have thin noodles with a flavorful light soup that has a slightly strong salty taste. It includes 2 shrimp wontons and 2 meat wontons, as well as 3 slices of char siu made from seared pork belly, shoulder loin, and chicken. The soft-boiled seasoned egg is served cut in half. Other toppings include naruto, kaiware, green onions, and sesame. A marinated mushroom side dish is provided for flavor variation. The shrimp wontons are filled with chunks of shrimp and minced shrimp, almost entirely made of shrimp. The meat wontons have a flavor reminiscent of Iberico pork, with mostly meat and little visible vegetables. Both types of wontons are chewy with a generous filling, resulting in less bounciness. The char siu usually comes with 3 types and 3 slices, but mine had 2 slices of shoulder loin, which was a lucky surprise. The soup was a bit on the salty side for my taste, but the marinated mushrooms for flavor variation did a great job. The mini chashu and tororo rice bowl was secretly delicious, thanks to the tasty sauce. The wontons were so good that I would like to try the Wonton soup set with 4 shrimp wontons, 4 meat wontons, and a char siu bowl for ¥1200 next time, which also comes with meat rice bowl and soup. It also comes with 2 types of dipping sauces.

I had some business in Kinshicho and decided to walk straight to the Skytree instead of going home. It was quite far! Along the way, I found this place around 3pm, so I was able to get in without waiting in line. I just found out on Tabelog that this is a famous restaurant. The soup was light and I could finish it all. The wontons were excellent, with a smooth skin and a delicious filling of meat and shrimp. I added a bit of spiciness halfway through for a change in flavor. So delicious!

Memo Shoyu Wonton Noodles with slightly thicker soup. Two types of wontons are delicious. Especially good are the shrimp wontons. They also offer salt ramen, tantan mazesoba, meat rice and soup. The service is quick. The restaurant is spacious and the owner is friendly. Planning to try the salt mazesoba next time.