Menya Kuromatsu
Anjo
Restaurant in Anjo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Dress
Casual
Why go
Tabelog 100-listed ramen counter in Anjo, open since 2021. Nine seats, no reservations, JPY 1,000–1,999 bowls. Cash only, closed Monday–Tuesday. Parking available. Walk-ins move quickly; expect 20–30 minutes during lunch rush. Stronger technical execution than most sub-JPY 2,000 options in Aichi.
About Menya Kuromatsu
Menya Kuromatsu is a ramen venue in Anjo with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Its listed hours cover lunch and dinner service from Wednesday through Sunday, with Monday and Tuesday closed. Dress is casual, the venue is recognized on the Tabelog 100 Ramen Aichi 2025 list.
Ramen in Anjo at a Price Range
Menya Kuromatsu is listed at JPY 1,000–1,999, making it a relatively straightforward ramen stop from a budgeting perspective. The schedule is Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 6–9 PM, with closures on Monday and Tuesday. No details are listed for reservations, payment methods, seating style, parking, takeout, or delivery, so plan around the confirmed hours rather than assuming additional services.
The price range applies to the venue listing, but specific dishes, bowl styles, menu variations are not specified. What can be said with confidence is that Menya Kuromatsu is a casual ramen option in Anjo with both lunch and dinner hours on operating days.
How It Fits the Aichi Ramen Map
Menya Kuromatsu is listed in the Tabelog 100 Ramen Aichi 2025 recognition data. That makes the venue relevant for diners comparing ramen options in Aichi, while the details remain limited to the venue name, Anjo location, ramen category recognition, price range, hours, casual dress code.
For travelers routing through Aichi Prefecture, treat Menya Kuromatsu as an Anjo ramen stop with a simple planning profile: go Wednesday through Sunday during the listed lunch or dinner windows, expect the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, dress casually. Specific location details beyond Anjo, as well as station distance, payment policy, language support, seating count, service format, are not listed.
The Tabelog 100 Ramen Aichi 2025 mention is the main recognition available. Beyond that, the page should not infer rankings, scores, founding history, chef background, or menu composition without additional sourcing.
Planning details
- Location
- Shimokegachi-39-7 Yokoyamacho, Anjo, Aichi 446-0045, Japan
- Website
- instagram.com/menya.kuromatsu?igshid=jsetlie612xj
- Phone
- +81 566-95-7955
Venue details
Ambiance
The interior is clean and minimalist with a counter-only layout, bright but comfortable lighting, and an intimate, focused atmosphere centered on enjoying ramen rather than lingering; guest comments emphasize how tidy and orderly it feels despite a steady flow of customers.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Conversational
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Shoyu ramen
- Tokusei shoyu ramen
- Limited smoked beef ramen
Planning details
Location
Shimokegachi-39-7 Yokoyamacho, Anjo, Aichi 446-0045, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Yakiniku Anman Honten, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Jikaseimen Ramen Kariya, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Tsukemen Sha Ikki, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Shichirin Yakiniku Tanoshiira, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Konasu, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
Restaurant context
Menya Kuromatsu occupies the budget-to-mid tier among Anjo's tracked dining options, with bowls at JPY 1,000–1,999 versus the JPY 5,000–7,999 dinner range at yakiniku specialists like Yakiniku Anman Honten and Shichirin Yakiniku Tanoshiira. For travelers prioritizing speed and technical ramen over multi-course grilled meat, this is the faster, cheaper choice, 20-minute counter turnover versus 90-minute yakiniku sessions. The Tabelog 100 recognition gives it a credential edge over unlisted peers, though the nine-seat format means limited capacity compared to larger restaurants.
Among regional ramen options, Jikaseimen Ramen Kariya and Tsukemen Sha Ikki offer similar sub-JPY 1,000 price points but lack the Tabelog 100 designation. If award-list validation matters, if you're building a ramen checklist across Aichi, Menya Kuromatsu is the clearer pick. If price is the only filter and you're flexible on pedigree, those alternatives save another JPY 500–1,000 per visit. The trade-off is straightforward: pay slightly more here for confirmed technical execution, or gamble on unlisted shops at lower cost.
For visitors routing through Anjo with limited meal slots, the decision hinges on format preference. Ramen counters reward solo diners and pairs; yakiniku tables work better for groups of four or more. If you're eating alone or want a quick, high-skill bowl before moving on, book nothing and walk into Menya Kuromatsu during off-peak hours. If you're planning a longer evening with multiple people, allocate the JPY 6,000+ budget to yakiniku instead and skip the counter entirely.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Menya Kuromatsu?
Menya Kuromatsu is a ramen venue with a price range of ¥1,000–1,999. Specific dishes, styles, toppings, menu formats are not specified, so choose from the current menu when you arrive.
What should a first-timer know about Menya Kuromatsu?
Menya Kuromatsu is in Anjo and is open Wednesday through Sunday from 11 AM–2 PM and 6–9 PM. It is closed Monday and Tuesday. The price range is ¥1,000–1,999, the dress code is casual. Details such as reservations, payment methods, seating count, parking, last orders are not listed.
What should I wear to Menya Kuromatsu?
Casual clothing is appropriate. No additional dress requirements are listed.
What are alternatives to Menya Kuromatsu in Anjo?
For other dining in Anjo, compare Menya Kuromatsu with local options generically based on the occasion, budget, current hours. If you are looking more broadly at comparable venue venues, Jikaseimen Ramen Kariya, Konasu, Shichirin Yakiniku Tanoshiira, Tsukemen Sha Ikki, Yakiniku Anman Honten may be useful comparison points.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Menya Kuromatsu?
No tasting-menu information is available for Menya Kuromatsu. The confirmed details are its ramen recognition, Anjo location, ¥1,000–1,999 price range, casual dress code, listed operating hours.
Is Menya Kuromatsu good for a special occasion?
Menya Kuromatsu is a casual ramen venue in Anjo. Without confirmed details on seating, reservations, private rooms, or service format, it is safest to treat it as a casual meal option rather than assume special-occasion amenities.
