Menya Oyayubi

Menya Oyayubi is a hidden gem ramen shop run solely by a female owner, tucked away in a building slightly off the main street of Shiba Nichome Shotengai. It opened independently, taking over the previous establishment "Kumo no Kirema" (a dual-concept shop offering ramen and shaved ice). Thanks to its location behind the nearby NEC headquarters, it's quietly supported by office workers and tourists in the Mita and Shiba Koen areas. Its most distinguishing feature is its unique direction, centered on the concept of "Muscle Wontons." The signature dishes are "Shio Sansho Wonton Ramen" and "Shoyu Sansho Wonton Ramen" (each 1,100 yen), sophisticated bowls featuring a clear, light chicken and seafood broth infused with the numbing and refreshing sensation of sansho pepper. The transparent soup boasts an aromatic sansho fragrance; the first bite delivers a powerful sansho kick, while the latter half gradually reveals the umami of the dashi. The noodles are homemade, medium-thin straight (high hydration) noodles inheriting the "Junmugi" lineage, offering an elegant finish that pairs well with the light broth. The signature "Muscle Wontons" include one pork-centered meat wonton and one shrimp-centered shrimp wonton. Encased in thin, slippery, smooth skins are springy meat and large, fresh shrimp, boasting a quality comparable to specialty wonton shops. Other toppings include three slices of slow-cooked chashu (leaner cut), half a seasoned egg, shredded nori seaweed, kaiware sprouts, and shredded white leek. You can also finish your meal with an "Aedama" (extra seasoned noodles) for 250 yen.