Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
Menya Ittou
210Pearl PointsCounter-Seat Ramen

About Menya Ittou
An 11-seat counter in Katsushika serving chicken-and-seafood ramen that's earned a Tabelog 100 spot every year since 2017. The broth is rich but clean, the execution is consistent, and the JPY 1,000–1,999 price point makes it one of Tokyo's better ramen values for diners who prioritize technique over novelty.
Menya Ittou is a ramen venue in Tokyo with a verified price range of JPY 1,000–1,999. Its verified hours are the same daily: 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM.
The available verified profile is narrow, so this guide keeps the recommendation focused on what is confirmed: Menya Ittou is in Tokyo, sits in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, and appears on the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 list.
Why the Broth Matters
Menya Ittou is listed in a ramen category, but the verified data does not specify a broth style, noodle type, toppings, chef, service format, seat count, or signature dish. Treat any highly specific menu description as something to confirm directly before going.
What can be said with confidence is that the venue is a Tokyo ramen stop in a modest price bracket. If you are comparing options, evaluate it on current hours, budget, and your interest in visiting a Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 selection.
Value and Booking Logic
At JPY 1,000–1,999 per person, Menya Ittou is positioned as an accessible Tokyo ramen option. Yakiniku Kosen is a different comparable venue for a different dining context, not a direct ramen comparison.
Verified opening hours are 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM every day of the week. Reservation rules, walk-in waits, payment methods, and booking platforms are not verified here, so confirm those details directly before planning around them.
The verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Details such as side dishes, group suitability, seating layout, service charge, cash or card policy, and portion size are not part of the available information.
Accessibility, family policies, smoking rules, parking, and nearby transit details are also not verified in the available data. If any of those factors matter for your visit, check with the venue or a current official listing before you go.
If you're building a Tokyo ramen tour, Menya Ittou can be considered for its verified Tokyo location, JPY 1,000–1,999 price range, daily lunch and dinner hours, and Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 recognition. For a different kind of evening afterward, you can also explore Tokyo's bar scene.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Menya Ittou accommodate groups?
Group suitability is not verified in the available data. The confirmed details are that Menya Ittou is in Tokyo, is priced at JPY 1,000–1,999, and is open daily from 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM.
What should a first-timer know about Menya Ittou?
First-timers should know the verified basics: Menya Ittou is a Tokyo ramen venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range, with daily hours of 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM. It is listed on Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025.
Is lunch or dinner better at Menya Ittou?
Both lunch and dinner are listed in the verified hours. Menya Ittou is open daily from 11 AM–3 PM and 6–9 PM. Wait times, menu differences between services, and best arrival windows are not verified here.
How far ahead should I book Menya Ittou?
Booking rules are not verified in the available data. Before planning around a reservation or walk-in visit, confirm the current booking process directly with the venue or a current official listing.
Is Menya Ittou worth the price?
The verified price range is JPY 1,000–1,999. Whether it is worth it depends on your interest in visiting a Tokyo ramen venue with Tabelog 100 - Ramen - TOKYO - 2025 recognition.
Is the tasting menu worth it at Menya Ittou?
A tasting menu is not verified in the available data. The confirmed information is limited to Tokyo location, ramen-category recognition, JPY 1,000–1,999 pricing, and daily hours.
Is Menya Ittou good for a special occasion?
Special-occasion suitability is not verified. Menya Ittou may fit a ramen-focused Tokyo itinerary, but details such as seating, atmosphere, reservations, and group comfort should be checked directly before planning an occasion around it.
Location
1 Chome-4-17 Higashishinkoiwa, Katsushika City, Tokyo 124-0023, Japan
Tokyo, Japan
Compare Menya Ittou
| Venue | Price | Booking Difficulty |
|---|---|---|
| Menya Ittou | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Easy |
| Shozan | - JPY 999 | Unknown |
| One More | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown |
| Yakiniku Kosen | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 | Unknown |
| Sansar Koiwa ten | JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown | Unknown |
| SPICE Cafe | JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 | Unknown |
What to weigh when choosing between Menya Ittou and comparable nearby venues.
Also Consider
- Shozan, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
- One More, 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
- Yakiniku Kosen, Yakiniku (Japanese BBQ), JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999
- Sansar Koiwa ten, 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
- SPICE Cafe, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 6,000 - JPY 7,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Menya Ittou sits in Tokyo's mid-tier ramen bracket (JPY 1,000–1,999), but its Tabelog 100 streak since 2017 and Bronze wins at The Tabelog Award (2017–2020) put it ahead of most peers on pure execution. Shozan runs cheaper (under JPY 999) and is easier to book, but doesn't carry the same pedigree, go there if value trumps credentials. One More matches the price and offers a similar counter-service format, but lacks the multi-year award track record; it's a solid fallback if Menya Ittou is fully booked.
For diners who want to spend more and explore beyond ramen, Yakiniku Kosen (JPY 6,000–7,999) offers yakiniku in a different format, table seating, group-friendly, and a heavier meal overall. SPICE Cafe (JPY 6,000–7,999 dinner, JPY 1,000–1,999 lunch) skews fusion and has more seating flexibility, making it the better pick for groups or diners who want something outside the traditional ramen lane.
Menya Ittou is the choice for solo diners or pairs who want award-backed ramen at a reasonable price and don't mind booking ahead or waiting. If you need a table for 4+, or prefer a venue that takes credit cards, Sansar Koiwa ten (same price range, more seats, easier logistics) is the pragmatic alternative.
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