Menya Rei
Chitose, Sapporo
Restaurant in Sapporo, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Why go
Menya Rei has earned Tabelog 100 selection nine consecutive years for Hokkaido-style ramen and tsukemen served at JPY 1,000–1,999 per head. The 15-seat Chitose shop operates cash-only, closes when soup sells out, rewards repeat visits with a menu that holds technical depth across both ramen and dipping noodle formats.
About Menya Rei
Menya Rei is a Sapporo venue with a price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Beyond that price band and its listed recognition in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025, Pearl does not have enough detail to make specific claims about the venue’s address, seating, hours, menu items, payment methods, or service format.
Use this page as a conservative planning note rather than a full field report: the confirmed facts are limited, so details such as queues, reservations, closing times, dishes, family or dietary accommodations should be checked directly before you go.
What to Try Across Two Visits
What can be said with confidence is that the expected spend is JPY 1,000–1,999, making it a relatively accessible stop within Sapporo’s broader dining landscape.
If you are comparing options, consider Menya Rei alongside other allowed Pearl-listed venues such as IOrI, Kita no Hana Hayashi, MIRTILLO, Ajisai Shin chitose kuukou ten, Sapporo Miso Ramen Senmon Ten Keyaki Shin chitose kuukou ten, while checking each venue’s current location and operating details independently.
Logistics and Location Context
Menya Rei should be treated simply as a Sapporo listing here. Pearl does not have street-address, neighborhood, station-access, parking, hours, reservation, seating, payment, or child-accommodation details, so those specifics have intentionally been left out.
The strongest planning point is the price: JPY 1,000–1,999. The venue is also listed in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025. For more Sapporo dining recommendations, see our full Sapporo restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- 北海道千歳市高台4丁目2-10
- Website
- tabelog.com/en/hokkaido/A0107/A010701/1026411
- Phone
- +81
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, non‑smoking neighborhood ramen shop with just 15 seats, counter‑focused and efficiently run, offering a bright, casual, minimalist setting that feels cozy and welcoming for solo diners and families alike.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- miso ramen
- shio ramen
- miso tsukemen
- shoyu tsukemen
Planning details
Location
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- IOrI, 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
- Kita no Hana Hayashi, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999, JPY 15,000 - JPY 19,999
- MIRTILLO, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Sapporo Miso Ramen Senmon Ten Keyaki Shin chitose kuukou ten, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Ajisai Shin chitose kuukou ten, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Restaurant context
Menya Rei sits in a tier where consistency matters more than novelty. IOrI matches the JPY 1,000–1,999 price range and shares Tabelog 100 recognition, but its menu offers less incentive for a second visit, ramen specialists will find Menya Rei's tsukemen option adds strategic value. MIRTILLO, operating in central Sapporo at under JPY 1,000, delivers lower entry cost but sacrifices the parking and seating capacity that make Menya Rei practical for groups or families. For travelers prioritizing speed over experience, Sapporo Miso Ramen Senmon Ten Keyaki Shin chitose kuukou-ten and Ajisai Shin chitose kuukou-ten operate inside New Chitose Airport terminals at comparable prices, but neither has sustained the nine-year Tabelog streak that signals kitchen discipline.
At the opposite end, Kita no Hana Hayashi commands JPY 15,000–19,999 for kaiseki-level execution, worth the premium if ceremony and seasonality matter more than volume, but an inefficient choice for ramen-focused diners. Menya Rei's strength is repeatability: the shop opens daily (except Wednesdays), accepts walk-ins only, closes when soup runs out. If you need a reservation or prefer downtown access, IOrI or MIRTILLO will fit your logistics better. If you want parking, a proven track record, enough menu range to justify two or three visits, Menya Rei is the better booking, or rather, the better queue.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Menya Rei good for solo dining?
Pearl does not have seating or service-format details for Menya Rei. The confirmed price range is JPY 1,000-1,999.
Can I eat at the bar at Menya Rei?
Can Menya Rei accommodate groups?
Is the tasting menu worth it at Menya Rei?
Pearl does not have information about a tasting menu or menu format at Menya Rei. The price range is JPY 1,000-1,999.
Does Menya Rei handle dietary restrictions?
What should I wear to Menya Rei?
What should a first-timer know about Menya Rei?
The confirmed basics are limited: Menya Rei is in Sapporo, the price range is JPY 1,000-1,999, it is listed in Tabelog 100 - Ramen - HOKKAIDO - 2025. Check current hours, access, payment, seating, menu details directly before visiting.
