
Menya Eita
Shiba, Kawaguchi
Restaurant in Kawaguchi, Japan
The Read
Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Why go
Tsukemen-focused ramen counter in Kawaguchi, selected for Tabelog 100 – Ramen – EAST 2025. Seven seats, cash-only, walk-in format with JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch pricing. Converted house near Warabi Station; queue early on weekends, check X for sellout alerts.
About Menya Eita
Menya Eita is a Kawaguchi venue with a spending range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Its recognition includes Tabelog 100 – Ramen – EAST – 2025, placing it within an East Japan ramen selection. For planning, focus on the core facts: Kawaguchi location, JPY 1,000–1,999 spending band, noted ramen recognition.
Format Notes
Before visiting, check the seating layout, reservation policy, station access, opening history, whether Menya Eita operates with any particular counter, table, or queue system. It is best not to plan around assumptions such as a fixed seat count, cash-only payment, or a specific arrival window unless you confirm those details directly before visiting.
The Tabelog 100 – Ramen – EAST – 2025 listing supports Menya Eita’s visibility within the ramen category. First-time visitors should use the JPY 1,000–1,999 range as the most reliable expectation for spending.
Takeout and Delivery Limits
If takeout or delivery is important, confirm availability directly before making plans. For comparisons, you can also look at other dining options, including comparable venues such as Mendokoro Arisa, while checking each venue’s current service details separately.
Practical Details for First-Timers
For Menya Eita, the core planning details are simple: it is in Kawaguchi, it sits in the JPY 1,000–1,999 spending band, it has Tabelog 100 – Ramen – EAST – 2025 recognition. Check specific hours, last orders, holidays, payment methods, phone details, reservation rules, access notes, sellout patterns through current official or booking sources before you go.
If you are mapping Kawaguchi restaurants, Menya Eita can be considered alongside comparable venues such as Eikichi and Pizzeria Oosaki Honten, but do not assume matching formats, locations, prices, or booking rules without checking each listing individually.
Planning details
- Location
- 埼玉県川口市芝5-2-14
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/saitama/A1102/A110201/11036268
- Phone
- +81
Venue details
Ambiance
Compact, no-frills, house-style ramen shop atmosphere with a quiet, intimate feel and a focus on quick, attentive noodle service.
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At the Table
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
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Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- 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
- Mendokoro Arisa, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Eikichi, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 - JPY 999
- Kojima Ya, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 5,000 - JPY 5,999
- Petit Riche, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Menya Eita sits in the JPY 1,000–1,999 tier alongside Eikichi, both walk-in ramen specialists with Tabelog recognition and counter-only seating. Eikichi's dinner service pushes slightly lower (under JPY 1,000), making it the budget pick for evening meals, while Menya Eita's tsukemen focus and house-converted intimacy appeal to diners prioritizing dipping-noodle technique over quick turnover. Mendokoro Arisa undercuts both at under JPY 999 for lunch and dinner, but the lower price reflects streamlined operations and less queue prestige, book Arisa when time matters more than the Tabelog 100 credential.
At the opposite end, Kojima Ya charges JPY 10,000–14,999 at dinner (JPY 5,000–5,999 at lunch), positioning itself as Kawaguchi's kaiseki-tier option with table seating and reservations. If the ramen format feels limiting, Kojima Ya offers multi-course structure and seasonal ingredients, though the price gap is steep. Pizzeria Oosaki Honten splits the difference at JPY 3,000–3,999 dinner, with table seating that accommodates groups, choose it over Menya Eita when party size exceeds two or when Italian sounds better than ramen. For pure value in the ramen category, Menya Eita's Tabelog 100 status at JPY 1,000–1,999 makes it the most defensible choice in Kawaguchi, as long as you're willing to queue and pay cash.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Menya Eita accommodate groups?
The spending range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Group suitability, seating layout, private-room availability should be checked directly before visiting.
How far ahead should I book Menya Eita?
What should a first-timer know about Menya Eita?
Menya Eita is in Kawaguchi, with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999 and Tabelog 100 – Ramen – EAST – 2025 recognition. Check hours, payment methods, holidays, menu details before visiting.
What are alternatives to compare with Menya Eita?
For other dining research, compare Menya Eita with comparable venues such as Mendokoro Arisa or Eikichi, while checking each venue’s current location, price, format, availability separately.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Menya Eita?
Check Menya Eita’s current menu format directly before visiting. The spending range is JPY 1,000–1,999.











