Ramen & Noodles · Higashi-Nakano
Mendokoro Kinari メンドコロ キナリ
Higashi-Nakano ramen shop by the station offering dark shoyu, shio, white shoyu and creamy chicken paitan bowls.
Hours11:30-14:30, 18:00-21:00 (LO 20:30)
ClosedWednesdays
PriceTypical meal: ¥1,000
Getting thereHigashi-Nakano Station (JR Sobu Line), east exit, 1 min
Time needed30 min
Best timeWeekday evening
AddressDaiso Bldg 1F, 1-51-4 Higashi-Nakano, Nakano-ku, Tokyo
About
Kinari moved to Higashi-Nakano from Komagome in 2018 and is a Tabelog Award 2021 Bronze winner as well as a Hyakumeiten regular. Its four bowls cover dark soy, salt, white soy and chicken paitan, all under 900 yen, with extra noodles (kaedama) available.
Highlights
- Four styles: dark shoyu, shio, white shoyu, chicken paitan
- Kaedama (extra noodles) offered
- Steps from Higashi-Nakano Station
- Tabelog Award 2021 Bronze; Tabelog Ramen Hyakumeiten
Tips
- Cash only
- Open evenings too, unlike many nearby shops
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