Men-ya Iraka specialises in tsukemen, or ramen noodles with a dipping broth on the side. One slurp and you’ll be hooked. It’s budget-friendly too.
Men-ya Iraka. - image © Florentyna Leow
Noodle lovers passing through the Minato Mirai area should make a beeline for Men-ya Iraka. Popular with office workers, Iraka specialises in tsukemen, or ramen noodles with a dipping broth on the side. The noodles are a joy to slurp – straight and thick, with a beautiful chew and bounce to them – while the accompanying dipping broth packs a punch with equal amounts of pork and soy flavour. Stir in some garlic for extra oomph. There’s a nod to getting your veg with the mound of bean sprouts on top, but it’s really all about that noodle mountain here. One slurp and you’ll be hooked. It’s a budget-friendly, voluminous lunch that won’t set you back more than JPY1000. Dainty eaters need not apply.
English name:
Men-ya Iraka
Japanese name:
麺屋 甍
English address:
3F Minatomirai Center bldg., 3-6-1 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku, Yokohama-shi, 220-0012
Japanese address:
〒220-0012 横浜市西区みなとみらい3-6-1 みなとみらいセンタービル3F
Opening hours:
11am-10pm (Monday-Friday), 11am-9pm (Saturday), 11am-4pm (national holidays).
Closed Sunday.
Nearest transport:
Train: Directly connected to exit 4 of Minatomirai Station on the Minatomirai line.
Telephone:
+81-45-651-0949
Website:
Official Twitter Page (Japanese)
District:
Minato Mirai
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