Menkoidokoro Kiraku in Shimbashi is a ramen shop in Tokyo and the sister shop of Menkoidokoro Isoji, a popular ramen shop in Yoyogi.
Compared with Isoji, Kiraku tends to be less crowded, and especially in the evening, it is often possible to get a seat without much of a wait.
Kiraku Shimbashi Ramen
麺恋処 き楽
Bacal's Rating
★★★☆☆ 3.2 / 5
Store Information
Address :
5-24-5 Shimbashi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Opening Hours :
Monday–Friday: 11:00–15:00 / 17:00–21:30
Saturday: 11:00–15:00
Closed: Sundays and public holidays
*Opening hours may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.
Access :
From the Karasumori Exit of Shimbashi Station, walk straight ahead and turn left at the second intersection, “Shimbashi 3-chome.”Continue straight, cross the large road called Kanjo Route 2, and keep walking for a while. You will see a 7-Eleven on your right.Turn right just before the 7-Eleven, then walk a few dozen meters. Kiraku will be on your right.
It is about a 9–10 minute walk from Shimbashi Station.
▸ Ordering Tip
Ticket machine available.
Purchase your meal ticket before taking a seat.
▶ What I Tried
Shoyu Ramen｜醤油ラーメン
The ramen has a fairly classic shoyu-based flavor, with a noticeable seafood aroma added to it.
The noodles are easy to eat, and the soup is light and easy to drink. If I had one small complaint, I would personally prefer a little more depth from both the seafood and meat-based broth.
Most of the customers around me seemed to be ordering the tsukemen, so that appears to be the more popular choice here.
▶ Final Thoughts
Overall, I thought the ramen was good, but personally, it felt just a little lacking in depth and impact.
Most customers seemed to be ordering the tsukemen. With this type of ramen shop, I often find that the tsukemen has a stronger flavor and feels more satisfying, so that may be the better choice here.
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