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About this place
Opening the menu reveals an extensive variety of broths, ranging from approachable shoyu and shio to tonkotsu shio, tonkotsu miso, and rich tori paitan chicken broth. Located in Kitakoiwa, Edogawa Ward, Menya Kei is a dependable neighborhood eatery where diners can pick the bowl that best fits their mood and timing.
Standing out on the menu is the Tonkotsu Kazan Ramen, a distinctive specialty combining a mellow pork-bone base with a spicy kick that gently stimulates the appetite. Pairing a small bowl of rice with the leftover broth after finishing the noodles is a classic, satisfying way to savor the bowl to the end. Options fit almost any craving, whether you prefer the aromatic warmth of tonkotsu curry ramen or the thicker dipping noodles of tori paitan tsukemen.
Beyond noodles, the kitchen serves a solid lineup of side dishes, including chive gyoza and a three-item platter featuring green onion chashu pork, rolled omelet, and seasoned bamboo shoots. It feels natural to unwind with a bottled beer, sour, or highball over small plates before closing the meal with a bowl of ramen.
Open for lunch from 12:00 to 15:00 and in the evening from 18:30 to 23:45, the shop serves reliably for a midday meal as well as a late-night bite. Payment is cash only, so remember to have cash ready when planning a visit.
