Menkoidokoro Kiraku
麺恋処 き楽
Overview
Menkoidokoro Kiraku (麺恋処 き楽) is an old ramen shop specializing in homemade thick-noodle seafood-pork bone ramen and tsukemen, quietly nestled in an alley behind Shimbashi and Onarimon. Inheriting the animal-seafood broth lineage as a sister store of "Isoji" in Yoyogi, its biggest feature is the satisfying bite of its homemade noodles, made with a noodle machine located in the back of the shop. Its two signature dishes are "Chuka Soba" (950 yen) and "Tsukemen" (1,000 yen). The Chuka Soba is a classic animal-seafood broth reminiscent of Aoba or Kamata's Watetsu style, featuring a cloudy seafood-pork bone Japanese-style soup with the aroma of bonito and a hint of yuzu. The Tsukemen combines a rich animal-seafood dipping broth with chewy homemade thick noodles (thickness similar to thin udon), and can be enjoyed with soup wari (broth dilution) at the end. A great feature is the choice of noodle portions: Small (150g, -50 yen), Regular (250g), Medium (350g, free upsize), and Large (450g, +120 yen, oomori: large size). The menu is also diverse, including "Toku Miso Ramen" (Special Miso Ramen), "Kara Miso Tantanmen" (Spicy Miso Tantanmen, a triple harmony of rich miso x sesame x chili oil), "Miso Jiro" (a unique miso x Jiro-style menu), and "Rice dishes". The chashu (braised pork) is thick-cut and meaty, and the "Marutoku" series, which includes normal ramen plus a seasoned egg and nori (seaweed), is also popular. It's a small shop with only 10 counter seats, and waiting chairs are also provided.
How to Order
1Before entering
The shop is a bit far: a 5-minute walk from Onarimon Station (Toei Mita Line, A4 exit), a 10-minute walk from Shimbashi Station (JR, Karasumoriguchi exit), and a 17-minute walk from Hamamatsucho Station (JR, North exit). Open weekdays 11:00-15:00 and 17:00-21:30, Saturdays 11:00-15:00. Closed on Sundays and public holidays. It's a popular shop, with waits sometimes reaching 40 minutes during weekday lunch peak (12:00-13:00), so allow ample time if visiting during lunch. It's relatively easier to enter after 13:30 or during the early hours of the evening service.
2Purchasing meal tickets and ordering
Purchase meal tickets from the vending machine at the entrance. The machine has no pictures, no English, and accepts cash only; credit cards, e-money, and QR payments are not accepted. Menu items include the signature Chuka Soba (950 yen), Tsukemen (1,000 yen), Miso Ramen, Kara Miso Tantanmen (Spicy Miso Tantanmen, 1,150 yen), Miso Jiro, Toku Tsukemen (Special Tsukemen, 1,350 yen), Toku Chuka Soba (Special Chuka Soba, 1,300 yen), etc. After handing over your meal ticket, you will be asked for your noodle portion: choose from Small (150g, -50 yen), Regular (250g, standard), Medium (350g, free upsize), or Large (450g, +120 yen, oomori: large size). Since the price is the same up to Medium size, Medium is recommended for those who want a hearty meal.
3Seating and receiving
There are only 10 counter seats, with waiting chairs provided behind. The owner operates the shop alone, and it's explicitly stated that tsukemen takes longer to boil (around 10-15 minutes). Chuka Soba is served relatively faster, in 5-10 minutes.
4Other notes
Chuka Soba features a seafood-pork bone soup accented with yuzu flavor. The subtle yuzu flavor gently spreads throughout the latter half of the meal. For Tsukemen, a combination of hot dipping broth and chilled noodles, you can ask the staff for "soup wari" (broth dilution) at the end to dilute the remaining dipping broth and drink it as soup. "Miso Jiro" is a Jiro-style inspired miso ramen, and noodle portions are also free up to Medium size. You can also enjoy customizing flavors with table condiments, such as adding sansho pepper to the Kara Miso Tantanmen for extra numbness.
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新橋の路地裏に佇む名店『麺恋処 き楽』
— ヒビ機(東京ラーメンタル) (@ramental_net) January 20, 2022
スープはサラッとしつつも豚骨魚介の旨味はしっかりな、こっさりテイスト。存在感のあるつるモチ自家製麺の香りも良く、肉肉しくて香ばしいチャーシューや味玉も美味い！
全体的にハイレベルだけど特に麺が美味い。麺恋処の名前は伊達じゃない。 pic.twitter.com/c2veGJW03f
今日の他店勉強
— kaitoh.jr (@KaitohJr) March 31, 2022
御成門
麺恋処 き楽
マル得中華そば(中盛り)
どこか懐かしささえ感じるWスープのアレやコレや。
自家製麺もチュルンプリンでして
豪快にデカイ音を立てて吸っちゃった！ pic.twitter.com/z5wmtepN8I
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weekday | 15-30 minRef. | No waitRef. | - | - |
| Weekend | - | - | - | - |
* 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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Halal options available
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