Restaurant in Nagano, Japan

Mendo Kirinji

Name: Mendo Kirinji
Address: 657-4 Kawanakajimamachihara, Nagano, 381-2224, Japan, Nagano, JP
Telephone: +81 26-214-2985
Price range: - JPY 999

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About Mendo Kirinji

A Tabelog 100 ramen shop (2018, 2024, 2025) in suburban Nagano, priced under JPY 1,000 and closing when noodles run out—often before 2:00 PM on weekends. Walk-in only, cash-only, 24 seats. Evening service Wednesday to Friday offers quieter access; weekend lunch requires early arrival.

Mendo Kirinji is a Nagano venue with a verified budget of JPY 999 and listed recognition in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - EAST - 2025. The practical appeal is straightforward: it is an accessible stop with published opening windows.

Verified hours list Mendo Kirinji as closed on Monday and Tuesday; open Wednesday to Friday from 10:45 AM–2 PM and 5:30–8 PM; and open Saturday and Sunday from 10 AM–3 PM. Details beyond those basics, including exact seating, reservation policy, payment methods, and parking, are not confirmed here and should be checked directly before visiting.

Lunch and Dinner Hours

Lunch hours are listed from Wednesday through Sunday. Dinner is listed on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5:30–8 PM. If your plans are time-sensitive, use the published hours as the anchor and confirm the latest schedule before setting out.

Value is the clearest part of the calculation. With a verified budget of JPY 999, Mendo Kirinji sits in an accessible bracket. For context, there are other allowed listings such as Soba Shunsai Kosuge and Suki Tei Honten, but the best choice depends on the style of meal you want and the latest confirmed details for each venue.

What to Order and What to Expect

Available verified information supports Mendo Kirinji as a ramen destination, but does not provide a reliable, specific list of signature items. Treat the menu as something to decide on-site rather than a fixed checklist.

Reservations: Current policy is not confirmed here. Timing: Verified hours include lunch Wednesday through Sunday and dinner Wednesday through Friday. Budget: JPY 999. Payment: Accepted payment methods are not confirmed here. Parking: Parking details are not confirmed here.

The Tabelog 100 recognition places this shop among tracked ramen destinations, while the verified budget keeps it accessible. If your itinerary includes other dining options, this is a low-cost choice, provided the current hours work for your plans. You can also compare it with other allowed listings such as Hei Gorou Honten, Yamanomi, or すし崇 depending on the style of meal you want.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Mendo Kirinji?

The current booking policy is not confirmed here. Check directly before you go, and plan around the verified opening hours.

Is Mendo Kirinji worth the price?

Yes, if you want a Nagano ramen stop at an accessible budget. Mendo Kirinji is listed in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - EAST - 2025, with a verified budget of JPY 999.

Is Mendo Kirinji good for a special occasion?

Mendo Kirinji is best understood from the verified data as a low-priced ramen venue in Nagano. Details such as seating, service style, and reservation format are not confirmed here, so check directly if you are planning an occasion.

Is lunch or dinner better at Mendo Kirinji?

Lunch is listed Wednesday through Sunday. Dinner is listed Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday from 5:30–8 PM. The better choice depends on your schedule and the latest confirmed hours.

What should I order at Mendo Kirinji?

The reliable category is ramen, but specific signature items are not confirmed here. Choose from the menu available on the day and keep the order flexible.

Location

657-4 Kawanakajimamachihara, Nagano, 381-2224, Japan

Nagano, Japan

Compare Mendo Kirinji

How Easy to Book: Mendo Kirinji vs. Peers

Venue	Price	Booking Difficulty
Mendo Kirinji	- JPY 999	Easy
Yamanomi		Unknown
Soba Shunsai Kosuge	JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown
Suki Tei Honten	JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999	Unknown
すし崇		Unknown
Hei Gorou Honten	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999	Unknown

Key differences to consider before you reserve.

Also Consider

Yamanomi, Notable alternative
Soba Shunsai Kosuge, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Suki Tei Honten, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999, JPY 10,000 - JPY 14,999 JPY 4,000 - JPY 4,999
すし崇, Notable alternative
Hei Gorou Honten, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

Against Nagano's dining spectrum, Mendo Kirinji occupies the high-recognition, low-price corner. Yamanomi and すし崇 deliver sushi experiences at higher price points and more formal settings, while Suki Tei Honten anchors the premium sukiyaki category with dinner bills reaching JPY 14,999. For quick, affordable meals, Hei Gorou Honten matches the JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 range but lacks the award recognition. Soba Shunsai Kosuge sits between these tiers, more expensive than ramen, less formal than multi-course kaiseki, making it the middle-ground choice for groups who want artisan soba without the Tabelog 100 queues.

Book Suki Tei Honten or すし崇 if the occasion justifies spending five to ten times more per head. Choose Hei Gorou Honten if you need guaranteed seating without timing risk. Pick Mendo Kirinji if you want national-caliber ramen at neighbourhood pricing and can arrive early enough to beat the sold-out sign. The value-to-recognition ratio here is the tightest in the city, provided you accept walk-in uncertainty and cash-only payment.

If Mendo Kirinji has sold out or closed early, Soba Shunsai Kosuge offers a reliable fallback with slightly higher spend (JPY 1,000 to JPY 1,999 lunch, JPY 4,000 to JPY 4,999 dinner) and more predictable hours. For visitors unable to visit during the narrow open windows, the broader Nagano restaurant guide includes options across price tiers and cuisines, from Chinese Sai Muen to Bleston Court Yukawatan.