Men Mitsui
麺 みつヰ
Overview
Men Mitsui, located near Tawaramachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line, is a popular restaurant in the Asakusa area, selected as one of the TOKYO Ramen Top 100 Restaurants in 2025. Its signature dishes are three types: Shio (salt), Shoyu (soy sauce), and Ginger Soba, all featuring a whole-chicken-based, additive-free soup combined with homemade, medium-thick, hand-kneaded noodles (temomi-men) freshly prepared by the owner right before your eyes. The irregular curls unique to hand-kneaded noodles grasp the soup beautifully, offering a chewy texture and a distinct wheat aroma. The soup, richer and more mellow than it appears, offers a nuanced experience: the Shio (salt) ramen features a mild finish with a fragrant chicken oil (chiyu) aroma; the Shoyu (soy sauce) ramen presents a layered composition of dashi sweetness and sharp soy sauce notes; and the Ginger Soba is a harmonious blend where the refreshing taste of ginger resonates with the umami of whole chicken. Standard toppings include two types of chashu: tender and moist large-cut slow-cooked chashu, and fragrant, thick-sliced pork belly chashu seared over a shichirin (charcoal grill); Kaga renkon (lotus root), menma (seasoned bamboo shoots), and green onions. The Kaga renkon is placed alongside the menma, and its crisp texture serves as a refreshing palate cleanser. The limited-to-six-servings-a-day Chashu-don (pork rice bowl) for 350 yen, featuring flavorful chashu and tofu, is a substantial and popular side dish that often sells out early. The interior is small and intimate, with only 11 counter seats, creating a chic and calm atmosphere. The attentive service from the owner and his wife (okami) is highly praised, and the wife can also assist in English. The queue management system using a numbered ticket machine allows customers to explore the nearby area until their turn approaches, which is ideal for a location in a tourist spot.
How to Order
1Before Entering the Restaurant
A popular restaurant located near Tawaramachi Station on the Tokyo Metro Ginza Line. It is open only for lunch on Saturdays, and on weekdays, it reopens in the evening, closing at 8 PM. A numbered ticket dispensing machine is installed in front of the shop, and ticket issuance begins from around 9 AM before opening. On weekends and holidays, it's common to have over 20 groups waiting at opening time, and even on weekdays, the lunch peak sees lines of 10 or more groups. The numbered ticket displays your number and the current number of waiting groups, establishing a 'return later' system where you can explore nearby attractions to pass the time and revisit when your turn is approaching. It is not possible to line up in front of the shop without taking a numbered ticket.
2Purchasing Meal Tickets and Ordering
There is no ticket vending machine, and meal tickets are not used. You will be called by your numbered ticket to enter, and after being seated at the designated spot, a staff member will come to take your order sequentially. You can choose between medium-thick hand-kneaded noodles and thin noodles; the shop recommends the medium-thick hand-kneaded noodles. Payment is made upfront at the time of ordering, and cash, various QR code payments (such as PayPay), electronic money, and cards are accepted.
3Seating and Receiving Your Order
There are only 11 counter seats, divided into left and right sections inside the restaurant. It takes about 10 to 15 minutes from ordering until your food is served. Since orders and payments are processed one group at a time, it takes some time from entering the restaurant to receiving your ramen. There is a lively atmosphere as you can watch the owner hand-kneading the noodles right in front of you, making the waiting time part of the experience.
4Other Information
The three signature ramen are Shio (Salt), Shoyu (Soy Sauce), and Ginger Soba, each priced at 1200 yen. Standard toppings include two types of large, low-temperature cooked chashu and seared chashu, Kaga lotus root, menma (fermented bamboo shoots), and green onions; the Kaga lotus root is a distinctive feature alongside the menma. The soup is an additive-free broth based on whole chicken, and the noodles are medium-thick, hand-kneaded, flat, and wavy. The Chashu Don (350 yen) is a limited menu item with only 6 servings per day, often selling out early. As the shop closes early at 8 PM, it's safer to arrive early if aiming for evening service.
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2024/10/3訪問
— 改ゆっきー (@23ND23DP) October 3, 2024
みつヰ@東京都台東区
◆醤油
🔰初訪問
発券機で人数登録して発券👍
これは便利👌
連食だったので🍜はシンプルに醤油😊
手揉み麺をオーダーし前会計💰
無心で食べてしまった💦
近くに来れたら他のメニューを選んでみよっと😋
ご馳走様でした🙇 pic.twitter.com/LeeFaRI9PH
麺みつヰ@田原町
— たか【】 (@PinRudy) August 20, 2025
・醤油(中太手揉み麺)
・味玉
待ち1組だったので迷わず整理券発行
5分ほどで呼び出しタイムになったので店内へ
暫く食べてなかった醤油を注文
透き通った清湯のスープは油控えめで飲みやすい
温度低下後のスープはさらに好み
ほぼ待たないで食べれるのは嬉しい
ご馳走様でした😋 pic.twitter.com/eqN6kvd0A2
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | - | Up to 15 minRef. | Up to 15 minRef. | - |
| Weekend | 30-60 minRef. | Over 60 minRef. | - | - |
* Dashed cells = reference data from past visit examples (replaced once enough reviews arrive)
Dietary Notes
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This information is based on user reports and is not official information from the shop. Cross-contamination in the cooking environment cannot be guaranteed. If you have severe allergies, please confirm directly with the shop.
Animal-free menu available
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