Menya Noroshi

Menya Noroshi is a Hakodate Miso Ramen specialty shop with its main branch in Hakodate, conveniently located an 8-minute walk from JR Akihabara Station and a 5-minute walk from Asakusabashi Station. Situated next to the immensely popular "Kyo Kuroki," Menya Noroshi stands as one of Akihabara's renowned establishments, truly worth visiting for its exquisite Hakodate Miso flavor. The soup, distinct from the Sapporo Miso Ramen's "Junren-kei" (Junren-style) tradition, features Hakodate's unique sweet miso with a prominent ginger flavor. It's surprisingly light and easy to consume, despite its appearance. The noodles are firm, yellow, and wavy, typical of Sapporo-style ramen. Toppings follow the classic Hakodate Miso configuration: butter, corn, bean sprouts, green onions, thinly sliced chashu (braised pork), and menma (fermented bamboo shoots). A popular way to enjoy this ramen involves two stages: first, let the dollop of butter on top melt into the soup, which gradually transforms the flavor. Then, for an additional delicious change, dissolve some grated garlic from the table into the broth for an extra punch. Signature items include Hakodate Miso Ramen, Special Hakodate Miso Ramen Kiwami (Extreme, with butter, corn, and all toppings) starting from 1240 yen, Shio Ramen (Salt Ramen) for 750 yen, Miso Butter Corn Ramen for 1150 yen, Shio Chashu Men (Salt Chashu Ramen), and the Hakodate A Set (Miso Ramen + Chashu Don (braised pork rice bowl)) for 1150 yen, among others. The 600 yen side half chahan (fried rice) is also a popular accompanying dish, perfectly moist yet fluffy. A pleasant service includes a chilled oshibori (wet towel) provided upon seating, and advance reservations can be made through Tabelog.