Raa Menya Shima
Ramen, Tsukemen (Dipping noodles) · Shibuya, Tokyo
Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
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Reservation-Only Morning Counter
Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Chef
Hiroshi Morishima
Dress
Casual
Why go
Chef Hiroshi Morishima's six-seat ramen and tsukemen counter holds Tabelog Bronze 2026 and five consecutive Tabelog 100 selections, operating weekday mornings only with TableCheck reservations required 24 hours prior. The JPY 1,000-1,999 price tier and cash-only policy suit solo diners and couples willing to book ahead; groups and weekend visitors should look elsewhere.
About Raa Menya Shima
Tokyo has ramen at many levels of formality and price, and Raa Menya Shima sits in the accessible bracket at JPY 1,000-1,999. The venue focuses on ramen and tsukemen, or dipping noodles, and is led by chef-owner Hiroshi Morishima. Its schedule is weekday daytime only: Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed. For travelers comparing Tokyo dining options, the key question is practical: does a weekday ramen or tsukemen stop fit your itinerary?
Weekday Daytime Hours
Raa Menya Shima's hours run from 8:45 AM to 2 PM, Monday to Friday. It is closed Saturday and Sunday, so it is not a fit for weekend plans. Treat it as a focused ramen and tsukemen stop in Tokyo dining, and plan around the weekday daytime window rather than assuming dinner, late-night, or weekend availability. If seating, reservations, room layout, payment, or party-size policies are important to your plans, check directly before going.
Ramen and Tsukemen at JPY 1,000-1,999
The cuisine focus is ramen and tsukemen. The price range is JPY 1,000-1,999, placing Raa Menya Shima in an accessible Tokyo ramen bracket rather than a luxury tasting-menu context. Expect a ramen and dipping-noodle specialist led by Hiroshi Morishima.
The schedule also matters. Raa Menya Shima is open Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2 PM and closed on Saturday and Sunday. For visitors balancing Tokyo's many dining options, that makes it best suited to a weekday morning or early-afternoon plan. It should not be treated as a dinner option, a weekend stop, or a late addition after evening plans.
Decision Framework: Specialist Focus vs. Flexibility
Choose Raa Menya Shima if you want ramen or tsukemen in Tokyo, are comfortable with casual dress, and can visit during its weekday hours. The price range is clear, the cuisine focus is clear, and the chef-owner is Hiroshi Morishima. Skip it if your schedule requires Saturday, Sunday, dinner, or details on seating, reservations, dietary accommodations, or a specific dish that you need settled in advance.
Planning details
- Location
- 3 Chome-41-11 Honmachi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0071, Japan
- Website
- twitter.com/ramenya_shima
- Phone
- +81
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Raa Menya Shima presents an intensely focused, small-scale ramen experience anchored by a six-seat counter that emphasizes craft over frills. Opened in mid-2020 during Tokyo’s early pandemic restrictions, the shop quickly earned serious acclaim, drawing attention from the city’s ramen-obsessive review culture. The setting reads like a specialist workshop: compact, attentive and quietly disciplined, with each bowl reflecting strict broth and noodle calibration. Because service is compressed into a morning-to-afternoon window and the room holds only a handful of guests, the overall mood is concentrated and unhurried rather than social or loud.
Best For
This is a destination for focused solo diners and serious ramen enthusiasts who prioritize quality and precision over atmosphere or full-service dining. The counter’s weekday, morning-to-lunch timetable compresses demand into a narrow booking window, so it suits people who can visit midweek and early in the day. It is not designed for evening plans, weekend outings or large groups; instead, the format rewards repeat visits from patrons who want to taste expertly tuned shoyu, shio and tsukemen preparations in an intimate, craft-driven setting.
Ordering Tips
Raa Menya Shima operates a tightly scheduled, reservation-first format: service runs Monday through Friday from 8:45am to 14:30 with structured entry slots, and the shop is closed on weekends and public holidays. Reservations open at 8:00am on the day before the visit via TableCheck, so plan to book early. Given the counter-only seating and the shop’s reputation, expect quick turnover and limited availability. Prioritize the house specialties — Special Shoyu Ramen, Shio Ramen and Tantan Tsukemen — as they represent the shop’s focused approach to broth and noodle discipline.
Venue details
Ambiance
Focused and intimate counter atmosphere with the chef's meticulous preparation visible, smoky from binchotan grilling, clean and simple setting.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Quiet
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Standard
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Special Shoyu Ramen
- Shio Ramen
- Tantan Tsukemen
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Know Before You Go
- Getting there
- 3 Chome-41-11 Honmachi, Shibuya, Tokyo 151-0071, Japan
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Raa Menya Shima accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a group, check with the restaurant before building your itinerary around a larger party. The key essentials are its Tokyo location, ramen and tsukemen focus, chef-owner Hiroshi Morishima, JPY 1,000-1,999 price range, weekday hours, weekend closure, and casual dress code.
What should a first-timer know about Raa Menya Shima?
Raa Menya Shima is a Tokyo ramen and tsukemen venue led by chef-owner Hiroshi Morishima. Pricing is JPY 1,000-1,999, and hours are Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2 PM, with Saturday and Sunday closed.
Can I eat at the bar at Raa Menya Shima?
If a bar or counter seat is important to your visit, check with the restaurant before you go. Plan around the essentials: ramen and tsukemen in Tokyo, casual dress, JPY 1,000-1,999 pricing, and weekday daytime hours.
When can I visit Raa Menya Shima?
Raa Menya Shima is open Monday through Friday from 8:45 AM to 2 PM and closed Saturday and Sunday, so plan for a weekday daytime visit rather than dinner.
Does Raa Menya Shima handle dietary restrictions?
If you have allergies or dietary requirements, contact the restaurant in advance rather than assuming substitutions or accommodations.
Is Raa Menya Shima good for solo dining?
Raa Menya Shima serves ramen and tsukemen in Tokyo at JPY 1,000-1,999 during weekday daytime hours, a format that can work well for a focused solo meal if the schedule suits your plans.
