Menya Sho Misodokoro
麺屋翔 みそ処
Overview
"Menya Sho Miso-dokoro" is located at Nishi-Shinjuku 7-19-9, a 3-5 minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. This shop is a specialty miso ramen restaurant from the popular "Menya Sho" in the Shinjuku area, offering rich miso ramen in the style of Jun-sumi-kei (Sapporo Junren style). Its biggest feature is the authentic cooking method, faithfully following the Jun-sumi-kei tradition: miso and ground meat are thoroughly stir-fried in lard before the soup is added, and grated ginger is sprinkled on top as a finishing touch. However, unlike traditional Jun-sumi-kei, bean sprouts are stir-fried in lard and added later, not boiled in the soup, retaining their crisp texture. The soup prioritizes richness and balance over extreme thickness, offering a gently mellow flavor where the umami of miso and the savory aroma of ground meat slowly spread. The noodles are medium-thick, wavy, and chewy noodles from Kanno Seimen, which entwine well with the rich miso soup. The menu offers a wide variety, including Miso Ramen for 1000 yen, Special Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen (with 1-6 levels of spiciness), Ontama Miso Aburasoba (warm egg miso oil soba) for 1200 yen with free large serving, and Gyoza for 350 yen. One of its greatest appeals is the complimentary service: you can choose either free rice or a free large serving of noodles, and at night, kae-dama (extra noodle serving) is also free. The chashu (braised pork) is slightly thick and tender, with a well-absorbed flavor, making it satisfying to eat. Another way to enjoy the ramen is to let the grated ginger dissolve into the soup in the latter half, creating a change in flavor. The shop operates until ingredients run out for the day, and there may be temporary closures during the New Year's holidays, so checking on X in advance is recommended for peace of mind.
How to Order
1Before entering
Located at 7-19-9 Nishi-Shinjuku, a 7-minute walk from Shinjuku Station and a 3-5 minute walk from Nishi-Shinjuku Station on the Tokyo Metro Marunouchi Line. Open Mon-Sun 11:00-15:00 / 18:00-22:00 (L.O. 21:45), closes when ingredients run out, and may have irregular closures during New Year holidays. Details announced on X. On weekday afternoons, there might be a short line, but Saturdays around 11:55 AM and weekdays after 2 PM are relatively less crowded.
2Purchasing meal tickets
Proceed to your seat after purchasing a meal ticket from the vending machine inside the store. The vending machine has photos but no English (difficulty level 2), and accepts cash only. The menu includes Miso Ramen 1000 yen, Special Miso Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen (spice level 1-6), Warm Egg Miso Aburasoba 1200 yen (omori (large size) free), and Gyoza 350 yen. You can choose either free rice or free omori (large size) noodles (both not possible); during dinner hours, kaedama (extra noodle) is also free. When handing your ticket to the staff, you will be asked, "Would you like omori (large size) noodles or rice?", and you should state your choice verbally. Payment is cash only; credit cards, e-money, and QR code payments are not accepted.
3Seating and receiving
The restaurant is compact with 12 seats. If there are empty seats, you will be guided in order. When seated, hand your meal ticket to the staff and verbally state your choice of rice or omori (large size). Expect serving time to be around 10 minutes.
4Other
This miso ramen specialty shop is run by the popular "Menya Sho" in the Shinjuku area, offering rich miso ramen in the Jun-Sumirei (Sapporo Junren-style) tradition. The soup is made authentically by thoroughly stir-frying miso and ground pork in lard before adding the soup, resulting in a rich and aromatic finish. The Jun-Sumirei style of sprinkling grated ginger on top is adopted, and bean sprouts are stir-fried in lard and added later (not boiled in the soup) to maintain a crisp texture. The noodles are medium-thick, curly, and chewy, from Kanno Seimen. The chashu (braised pork) is slightly thick, tender, and well-seasoned. There is no garlic on the table; the ginger dissolves later, changing the flavor. Spicy Miso Ramen can be specified from spice level 1 to 6, with level 1 already having a moderately distinct spiciness.
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#麺屋翔みそ処 #新宿七丁目 #みそ油そば 旨し😋👍
— Toshiaki Ni…Jimmy (@ToshiakiNishio) March 21, 2026
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麺屋翔 みそ処
— かえる👾 (@sho80372710) March 14, 2026
特製味噌 大盛り無料 1500円
小ライス 150円
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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.
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