Urinbo
うりんぼ
Overview
"Urinbo," a rare Hakata Tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen specialty shop in the Asakusa area, is located in Hanakawado 2-chome, along Umamichi-dori, from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station. Slightly removed from the Kaminarimon area, its calmer location makes it a popular spot for both locals and tourists seeking a late-night ramen fix after drinks, staying open until 2 AM. The extensive menu features Ramen (750 yen), Abarenbo Ramen (900 yen), Negi Ramen (950 yen), Tamago Ramen (850 yen), Nori Ramen (850 yen), Zenbu-iri Ramen (1100 yen), Chashu-men (1000 yen), and Negi Chashu-men (1050 yen). The soup is a mellow, creamy Tonkotsu Paitan (white pork bone broth) style, characterized by a subdued pork bone aroma, making it an approachable balance for those less familiar with Hakata Tonkotsu. The noodles are thin and straight, typically served extra firm (barikata). Customers can specify their preferred noodle firmness when ordering. Classic toppings include chashu (roast pork), nori (seaweed), kikurage (wood ear mushrooms), and green onions; Negi Ramen comes with abundant green onions, Tamago Ramen includes a seasoned boiled egg, and Zenbu-iri Ramen features all available toppings. Side dishes include the value-packed Onigiri Set (850 yen) with two generously filled onigiri (rice balls), as well as rice bowls like Nibuta-gohan (300 yen, braised pork rice) and Mentai-gohan (300 yen, mentaiko rice). Noodle refills (kaedama) are 150 yen, half refills (han-kaedama) are 100 yen, and a refill coupon is available for regulars. Free-to-pile-up condiments on the table include karashi takana (spicy pickled mustard greens), beni shoga (red pickled ginger), and surigoma (ground sesame), perfect for customizing your flavor. The unique ordering style requires customers to call out to the kitchen staff from their seats after being seated. Payment is a post-pay system (after eating) directly to the kitchen staff with cash or PayPay upon departure. Another distinctive feature for regulars is the small change for customers left on the counter. A house rule stipulates "one order per person," meaning each customer must order one bowl of ramen.
How to Order
1Before Entering
Urinbo is a rare Hakata-style tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen specialty shop located in the Asakusa area, specifically at Hanakawado 2-21-7, along Umamichi-dori from Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Asakusa Station. It operates in two shifts: 11:30-14:00 and 18:00-02:00 the next day, closed on Mondays. With evening hours until 2 AM, it caters to late-night ramen and meal demands. It's a bit far from the Kaminarimon area, offering a calmer location than the main tourist routes. During lunch, it gets full after 12 PM, so it's safer to visit early. Evening crowd varies by time.
2Ordering and Payment
There is no ticket machine, so no meal tickets are used. About two staff members are in the kitchen, handling all orders, service, and payment from there. Feel free to sit at any available counter or table seat, and self-serve water. To order, speak directly to the staff in the kitchen and tell them your order from the menu. You must specify your noodle firmness (barikata (very firm), kata (firm), futsu (regular) etc.) yourself when ordering, as they may not ask. Payment is made in cash directly to the kitchen staff when leaving, a unique system where change for coins is available on the counter. PayPay is also accepted, but cash is the most common option.
3Seating and Receiving Your Order
There are 7 counter seats and 4 tables for 4 people, totaling 21 seats. It takes about 7-10 minutes for your order to be served. A nice touch: extra noodles (kaedama) are brought hot in a bamboo strainer.
4Other Notes
Signature items include Ramen for 750 yen, Abarenbo Ramen for 900 yen, Negi Ramen for 950 yen, Tamago Ramen for 850 yen, Nori Ramen for 850 yen, Zenbu-iri Ramen (all toppings) for 1100 yen, Chashu-men for 1000 yen, Negi Chashu-men for 1050 yen, Onigiri Set for 850 yen, Nibuta Gohan (braised pork rice) for 300 yen, and Mentai Gohan (mentaiko rice) for 300 yen. Kaedama (extra noodle) is 150 yen, Han-kaedama (half extra noodle) is 100 yen, and there are also kaedama coupon books for regulars. The soup is a mild and creamy tonkotsu paitan (pork bone white broth) with minimal pork bone smell. The noodles are thin and straight, with a firm texture being standard. Free unlimited karashi takana (spicy pickled mustard greens), beni shoga (red ginger), and surigoma (ground sesame) are available on the table. A house rule states "One order per person," meaning each person must order at least one bowl of ramen.
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Seating
Tables seat up to ~4 people. Groups of 5+ will need multiple tables and may wait longer than usual.
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うりんぼ #浅草 #TX浅草
— パパン (@coripapan) May 10, 2025
UPするネタが無いなーと フォルダを探していたら 4月30日にうりんぼしてた🤗
ニコニコ笑いながら食べていた記憶はある
※他は無い
ネギラーメン+味玉+煮豚飯
替玉は覚えてないが １玉に5,000ガバス賭けます☝️
煮豚飯なんか 全部食べれたのか？ 私は？
よい週末を👍#うりんぼ pic.twitter.com/T3bKYH1eE0
うりんぼ＠浅草でらーめん
— アキラ (@aquirax2010) June 7, 2025
めんたいこを添えて。定期的に食べたくなるうりんぼ。心做しか前より美味くなっている気がする。#ラーメン #とんこつ pic.twitter.com/yPGKcQZbgp
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| Lunch | Afternoon | Dinner | Late night | |
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| Weekday | - | - | - | - |
| Weekend | Up to 15 minRef. | - | - | Up to 15 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.
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