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A Unique Bowl from MEN Kurai in Hamamatsucho

MEN Kurai is one of those ramen shops that immediately catches your attention, starting with its unusual name.

The ramen itself also has a distinctive character, with thick noodles, a rich soup and a style that feels a little different from a typical bowl of ramen.

It is the kind of place that makes you curious before you even take the first bite.

▶ Official MEN Kurai Website

This page features MEN Kurai in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo.

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MENクライ
MEN Kurai

Bacal's Rating

★★★★☆　3.8 / 5

Store Information

Address :
1-3-4 Shiba, Minato City, Tokyo
Yamatani Building 1F

Opening Hours :
Daily
11:00–14:30
17:00–20:30

*Opening hours may change. Please check the official website for the latest information.

【 📍 Restaurant Location 】

Find the restaurant on Google Maps.

📍 View on Google Maps
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▸ Ordering Tip

Ticket machine available.
Purchase your meal ticket before entering or taking a seat, then hand the ticket to the staff.

▶ What I Tried

Shoyu Ramen with Wonton | 醤油ラーメン＋ワンタン3個

A bowl of shoyu ramen with thick chewy noodles served at MEN Kurai in Hamamatsucho, Tokyo.

The soup has a familiar shoyu base with a subtle niboshi-style dried sardine flavor in the background.But what really surprises me is the thickness of the noodles.

They may honestly be the thickest ramen noodles I have ever eaten.

Close-up of MEN Kurai’s thick, chewy noodles in shoyu ramen with pork, greens and rich broth in Hamamatsucho

The thickness of these noodles is really something.

The wontons are also surprisingly juicy and delicious, and they work really well with the ramen.

▶ Final Thoughts

The menu also includes abura soba, so if you like noodles this thick, that may be another good choice.

With less soup getting in the way, I imagine you can enjoy the texture and presence of these massive noodles even more directly.

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Discover more ramen styles and shops across Tokyo and beyond.
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A variety of Japanese foods including ramen, sushi, tempura, and grilled beef, used as a link to the Bacal Japanese Gourmet guide.

Ramen, sushi, yakiniku, tempura and more.
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