01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Deep pork bone richness layers with savory seafood stock and a refreshing citrus lift in the thick bowls at Menya Shono, situated near Ichigaya Station. It is an appealing stop for its hearty portions and inventive menu twists. The cornerstone tsukemen pairs chewy, straight medium-thick noodles with a dense dipping broth, complemented by tender bamboo shoots, nori, and scallions. Diners can request their noodles served hot (atsumori), while those looking for extra sustenance can select the special tsukemen with seared chashu and seasoned soft-boiled egg or the meat-loaded version.
For soup noodles, the standard and special ramen team the same seafood-pork broth with lower-hydration medium-thin noodles. The sweet fat of seared chashu and the crisp crunch of diced raw onion cut cleanly through the broth's heft, and extra noodle servings or large portions can be added as desired. Beyond traditional bowls, the shop offers playful variations, such as cauliflower tantanmen pairing sesame-rich broth and textured ingredients with flat noodles, or the foamy natto ramen and natto tsukemen introduced after 17:00.
Seating is arranged largely around a counter, making solo visits simple and unhurried. The ticket vending machine accepts cashless payments, including IC transit cards, QR code apps, and credit cards. Rice bowls like scallion rice, seared chashu rice, and seasoned raw-egg rice, along with boiled gyoza, round out the noodle orders nicely. Enjoying a cold Heartland or Premium Malt's beer while waiting for your bowl completes a satisfying meal.
