Joetsu, Niigata, Japan｜Men-ya Shoji

The parking lot can only accommodate a few cars in front of the store, so most people use the parking lot of a nearby pachinko parlor. Unless it's very empty, people line up at the entrance and order there. Once the seats are cleared, they are called and seated at their designated seats. I ordered spicy miso for 1,050 yen, and it took about 20 minutes to get the bowl, which seemed a little long considering how crowded it was. The soup was hot, but it came together and was delicious.The noodles were thick and filling.I thought the amount would be small at first glance, but it was surprisingly large. The customer service was good, but it would be nice if there were tissues at the seats, and I felt that the prices were a little high. It seems to be Daruma-ya style.

I go there regularly. This time I ordered the spicy miso. It's my favorite flavor of ramen that has everything in it. It's a pity that the price has increased after another price increase... The most recent time I visited was in April 2023, and the owner served customers with his true face, which gave me a very good impression, even though there are many restaurants full of masked zombies. I would like people to follow the example of rude restaurants that serve customers by covering their faces with masks.

Entered the store for the first time after being introduced by a colleague at work. I was guided after receiving an order before the store opened. It feels good to be guided smoothly. The special ramen was rich and her girlfriend received the spicy miso ramen with ajitama topping. The thickness of the noodles is also delicious with the soy sauce-based soup. If you add a little spicy miso recommended by the store clerk, the taste will change. It's also tangy and delicious. Next time I will be worried about the redness.