Mendokoro Arisa
Nishi-Kawaguchi, Kawaguchi
Restaurant in Kawaguchi, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999 - JPY 999
Why go
A ten-seat ramen and tsukemen shop one minute from Nishi-Kawaguchi Station, on the <em>Tabelog 100 – Ramen EAST</em> list every year since 2018. Bowls run under JPY 1,000, no reservations are taken, the two-person operation closes early when ingredients sell out. Better value than most Tokyo options if you're willing to travel 20 minutes north.
About Mendokoro Arisa
Mendokoro Arisa is a Kawaguchi venue with a verified price band of JPY 999 or less. Its confirmed schedule includes daytime hours on Tuesday through Sunday, evening hours on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, a regular Monday closure. It is also listed in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - EAST - 2025, a relevant recognition for ramen in eastern Japan.
Service Hours and Visit Planning
Mendokoro Arisa is closed on Monday. On Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, the verified hours are 11 AM–2:30 PM and 6–9 PM. On Thursday, Saturday, Sunday, the verified hours are 11 AM–3 PM. Because no verified reservation policy, seat count, payment method, station access, parking information, or early-closing policy is available here, plan around the published hours and confirm operational details directly before making a special trip.
Price and Recognition
The verified price band is JPY 999 or less. The confirmed recognition is its inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - EAST - 2025. Beyond that, specific claims about past award streaks, ratings, rankings, kitchen format, menu structure, or individual dishes are not verified in the available data and should not be treated as confirmed.
Booking, Timing, Group Logistics
The most useful verified planning detail is the split between days with daytime-only hours and days with evening service. Choose Tuesday, Wednesday, or Friday if you need an evening visit, choose Thursday, Saturday, or Sunday for the 11 AM–3 PM daytime window. For groups, seating needs, payment, accessibility, or whether the restaurant can accommodate a particular dining style, verify directly with the venue. If Mendokoro Arisa does not fit your timing, other named peer options to consider include Eikichi, Menya Eita, Noodle & Spice Curry Kyou no Ichiban, Pizzeria Oosaki Honten, or Sakaba Watanabe; for a local backup, consider other dining in Kawaguchi more generally.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-8-5 Nishikawaguchi, Kawaguchi, Saitama 332-0021, Japan
- Website
- twitter.com/iwgp_yu
- Phone
- +81 48-255-2251
Venue details
Ambiance
Casual, compact ramen shop with counter and table seating, a bustling but relaxed atmosphere typical of popular local ramen-ya, welcoming to solo diners and families alike.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- Special shoyu ramen
- Pork-and-fish tsukemen
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-8-5 Nishikawaguchi, Kawaguchi, Saitama 332-0021, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Eikichi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Pizzeria Oosaki Honten, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 3,000 - JPY 3,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Noodle & Spice Curry Kyou no Ichiban, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Sakaba Watanabe, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999, JPY 8,000 - JPY 9,999
- Menya Eita, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Restaurant context
At under JPY 1,000 per bowl, Mendokoro Arisa sits at the budget end of Kawaguchi's dining spectrum, alongside Noodle & Spice Curry Kyou no Ichiban, which offers curry-ramen hybrids in the same price range but without the Tabelog 100 pedigree. Eikichi competes directly in both price (JPY 1,000–1,999) and format (small ramen shop, no reservations), though it offers slightly more seating and accepts electronic payment, making it a better pick if you're arriving without cash. For groups larger than four or anyone seeking a full-meal experience beyond noodles, Sakaba Watanabe moves the price point up to JPY 8,000–9,999 and shifts the format entirely to izakaya-style shared plates, which makes it a poor comparison for ramen-focused visits but a better fit for parties of six or more who want table seating and alcohol service.
Pizzeria Oosaki Honten, priced at JPY 3,000–3,999 for dinner, occupies the middle tier and pivots to Italian rather than Japanese noodles, offering a quieter room and reservations for groups, though it's harder to reach from Nishi-Kawaguchi Station. If your priority is award-list recognition at minimal cost and you're willing to queue, Mendokoro Arisa is the sharper choice. If you need table seating for four or more, flexible payment options, or a seated-reservation guarantee, Eikichi or Sakaba Watanabe (depending on budget and format preference) are the better bets.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Mendokoro Arisa?
The verified data supports Mendokoro Arisa as a ramen-recognized venue through its inclusion in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - EAST - 2025. Specific dishes, sides, or menu formats are not confirmed here, so check the current menu at the restaurant.
What should a first-timer know about Mendokoro Arisa?
Plan around the confirmed hours and the JPY 999-or-less price band. Mendokoro Arisa is closed Monday; it has daytime hours Tuesday through Sunday, with evening service confirmed on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday. Reservation, payment, seating, queue details are not verified in the available data.
Is lunch or dinner better at Mendokoro Arisa?
Daytime hours are available Tuesday through Sunday according to the verified schedule. Evening hours are available only on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday from 6–9 PM. The better choice depends on your schedule, but evening service is limited to those three days.
What are alternatives to Mendokoro Arisa?
Other named peer options you may consider include Eikichi, Menya Eita, Noodle & Spice Curry Kyou no Ichiban, Pizzeria Oosaki Honten, Sakaba Watanabe. For local alternatives, consider other dining in Kawaguchi generally. Specific comparisons should be checked against each venue’s current details.
