Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo
Horyuji, Ikaruga
Restaurant in Ikaruga, Japan
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Price
$10–20per person
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 13-seat ramen counter in suburban Nara with seven Tabelog 100 West selections (2018–2025) and a 3.65 score, serving JPY 1,000–1,999 bowls six days a week with no reservations. Cash-only, lunch-focused, and built for consistent broth execution rather than spectacle: worth the logistics if you prioritise technical ramen craft over convenience.
About Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo
Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo in Ikoma-gun costs JPY 1,000–1,999, with casual dress and a schedule that is mostly daytime service plus a Thursday evening window. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 11 AM–3 PM, Thursday 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM, Friday closed, and Saturday to Sunday 11 AM–3 PM. The venue is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - WEST - 2025 recognition, making it a casual, modestly priced ramen stop with a notable 2025 West Japan ramen listing.
A Casual Ikoma-gun Ramen Stop
The planning details are straightforward: casual dress, a JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, and a weekly schedule with Friday closure. Daytime hours are available Monday through Thursday and on weekends, while Thursday is the only evening service, from 6–9 PM. For seating count, payment methods, reservation policy, parking, exact location within Ikoma-gun, and service format, confirm directly before planning around those details.
What the Recognition Means
The key recognition is Tabelog 100 - Ramen - WEST - 2025. That is a useful signal for diners comparing ramen options, though it should not be read as a claim about a multi-year award history, an exact Tabelog score, or a ranking position. It is a casual Ikoma-gun venue with a 2025 Tabelog 100 West ramen selection and a modest JPY 1,000–1,999 price range.
If you are already exploring Ikoma-gun's restaurants, Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo is easiest to evaluate by its basics: price, hours, casual dress, and 2025 ramen recognition. For broader comparison, you can also consider comparable venue venues such as GENMAIAN, Ippei Chan, Le Bois, Tsukemen Mushin, or other dining in Ikoma-gun, while comparing each venue on its own terms because format, location, price, and accolades may differ.
The venue is open 11 AM–3 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday; Thursday also has a 6–9 PM evening window; Friday is closed.
Planning details
- Hours
- Monday: 11 AM–3 PM · Tuesday: 11 AM–3 PM
- Location
- 2 Chome-5-45 Horyujihigashi, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0112, Japan
- Website
- ramenya-mitsuba.com
- Phone
- +81
Venue details
Ambiance
A compact, counter-only ramen shop inside a converted house, with a simple, no-frills interior, close counter interaction, and a lively but informal atmosphere typical of popular local ramen joints.
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Vibe
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Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
- Kitchen
- Comfort cooking
- Menu Format
- A la carte, Counter dining
- Drinks Focus
- Beer program
- Opened
- 2017
Signature Dishes
- Tantan-men (spicy noodle soup)
- Ramen
Know before you go
Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 2 Chome-5-45 Horyujihigashi, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0112, Japan
Planning details
Hours
- Monday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Tuesday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Wednesday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Thursday
- 11 AM–3 PM, 6–9 PM
- Friday
- Closed
- Saturday
- 11 AM–3 PM
- Sunday
- 11 AM–3 PM
Location
2 Chome-5-45 Horyujihigashi, Ikaruga, Ikoma District, Nara 636-0112, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- GENMAIAN, Japanese, ¥
- æ 木, Notable alternative
- Ippei Chan, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999 View spending breakdown
- Le Bois, Japanese Cuisine, ¥¥¥
- Tsukemen Mushin, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999 and seven Tabelog 100 West selections, Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo sits at the top of Ikoma-gun's value-tier ramen options, delivering more technical consistency than Ippei Chan, which operates at a near-identical JPY 1,000–1,999 price but lacks the same Tabelog pedigree. Both run no-reservation, cash-only formats, but the seven-year Tabelog streak makes the counter at Mitsuba the safer bet for visitors prioritising broth depth and noodle precision over spontaneous walk-ins. If you can't secure a seat or prefer a reservable, card-friendly meal, Le Bois offers Japanese cuisine at ¥¥¥ (triple the price) with seated service and flexible payment, though you'll trade the ramen-counter focus for a broader kaiseki-adjacent menu.
For ramen purists comparing across the region, Tsukemen Mushin, just outside Ikoma-gun at the same JPY 1,000–1,999 tier, specialises in tsukemen (dipping noodles) rather than soup ramen, making it a format choice rather than a direct quality comparison. Mitsuba's counter suits solo diners and pairs; groups of three or more should expect split seating or a long wait. GENMAIAN, a Japanese option at ¥, offers a lower entry price but less broth-forward craft, making it a fallback for budget-conscious diners rather than a peer in technical execution. If you're timing a visit around Horyuji Temple or exploring Ikoma-gun's restaurant scene, Mitsuba delivers the highest skill-to-price ratio in the district, but only if you're willing to queue, pay cash, and accept the no-frills counter format as part of the experience.
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FAQ
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What should a first-timer know about Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo?
Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo is in Ikoma-gun, has a casual dress code, and costs JPY 1,000–1,999. Hours are Monday to Wednesday 11 AM–3 PM, Thursday 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM, Friday closed, and Saturday to Sunday 11 AM–3 PM.
Is Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo worth the price?
The price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. It is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - WEST - 2025, which may be useful context for ramen-focused diners, though it should not be read as a claim about exact scores, rankings, or multi-year awards.
Is Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, and the price range is JPY 1,000–1,999.
Is daytime or evening service better at Ramenya Mitsuba Za Se Kondo?
Daytime hours are Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday from 11 AM to 3 PM. Thursday is the only evening service, from 6 PM to 9 PM. Friday is closed.
