Urinbo

"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.