Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei
Yamato Sta., Tsuruma Sta., Sagami Otsuka Sta., Yamato
Restaurant in Yamato, Japan
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Price
JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Dress
Casual
Why go
A 10-seat counter in suburban Yamato specializing in niboshi (dried sardine) ramen, recognized on Tabelog's 2024 and 2025 Hyakumeiten lists. The lunch-only, cash-only format and singular broth focus make it a technical stop for ramen enthusiasts rather than a flexible group option. JPY 1,000–1,999 per bowl, no reservations, closed Sundays.
About Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei
Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei is a ramen venue in Yamato with a casual dress code, a listed spending range of JPY 1,000–1,999, daytime hours from Monday through Saturday. It is listed as open 11 AM to 5 PM on those days and closed on Sunday. data also identifies it with the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 recognition.
Beyond those confirmed basics, Pearl does not have details for this listing on seating, reservations, payment methods, menu items, access, parking, or service format. Treat it as a straightforward Yamato ramen stop where the strongest confirmed planning details are the price band, casual dress, operating hours.
The Format and What It Delivers
The confirmed spending range is JPY 1,000–1,999. The venue name indicates a ramen focus, but Pearl does not have details on specific bowls, toppings, noodle styles, broth composition, portion sizes, or limited items. For planning purposes, the safest expectation is a casual ramen meal in Yamato within the listed price band.
Hours are as 11 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Because no dinner hours are listed, this is best planned as a daytime visit rather than an evening meal. Pearl does not have information on group suitability, private rooms, counter seating, or whether parties can be seated together.
Booking Window and Queue Strategy
Pearl does not have reservation or queue data for Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei. The most reliable planning move is to check current availability before going and to use the confirmed hours: 11 AM to 5 PM from Monday to Saturday, closed Sunday. If timing flexibility matters, compare it with other options such as Ramen Go, while confirming each venue’s current details directly.
How It Positions Among Other Options
Within the data Pearl has, Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei is best understood as a casual Yamato ramen venue in the JPY 1,000–1,999 range with Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 recognition. Pearl does not have enough information to compare its menu, seating, queues, or service style against Ramen Go, Ethan Shokudo, Pentai, or Men Tei Tsumugi in detail. Use Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei when the confirmed hours, price band, Yamato location fit your plan; consider Ethan Shokudo or other dining options when you need a different schedule or a venue with more directly confirmed details. For more context, see our full Yamato restaurants guide.
Planning details
- Location
- Japan, 〒242-0029 Kanagawa, Yamato, Kamisoyagi, 3 Chome−19−23 クレア大和
- Website
- nekotoratei.com
- Phone
- +81 46-211-0932
Venue details
Ambiance
A small, non-smoking counter-only ramen bar with a distinctly Japanese neighborhood feel; it’s often busy and energetic but still feels cozy and intimate, with guests seated close together at the counter and a focus on the steaming bowls of ramen being prepared right in front of them.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Intimate
Signature Dishes
- Niboshi ramen
- Super boiled dried shiramen
- Niboshi ramen with chashu, menma, and negi
Planning details
Location
Japan, 〒242-0029 Kanagawa, Yamato, Kamisoyagi, 3 Chome−19−23 クレア大和 · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
Also Consider
- Umai Yo Yuchan Ramen, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999, JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999 JPY 2,000 - JPY 2,999
- Ramen Go, - JPY 999 - JPY 999, - JPY 999 - JPY 999
- Ethan Shokudo, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Pentai, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
- Men Tei Tsumugi, 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
Restaurant context
At JPY 1,000–1,999, Neko Tora Tei occupies the same price band as Ethan Shokudo, Pentai, Men Tei Tsumugi, but its niboshi-only focus and Tabelog Hyakumeiten recognition (2024, 2025) differentiate it from those broader-menu competitors. Ethan Shokudo and Pentai offer tonkotsu, shoyu, tsukemen variations with more flexible seating, making them better choices for groups or diners unsure of their ramen preference. Men Tei Tsumugi shares the counter-focused setup but lacks the Hyakumeiten credential, positioning it as a solid everyday option without the technical recognition.
Ramen Go undercuts all of them at under JPY 1,000, trading craft for convenience, order here if speed and budget matter more than broth pedigree. Umai Yo Yuchan Ramen climbs to JPY 2,000–2,999, suggesting a premium positioning (likely craft tonkotsu or specialty toppings), though without Hyakumeiten recognition to justify the markup over Neko Tora Tei's niboshi execution. For readers prioritizing award-backed quality and willing to work around no-reservation, lunch-only service, Neko Tora Tei delivers the most credentialed bowl in Yamato's mid-tier. For broader flexibility, groups, dinner service, or menu variety, book Ethan Shokudo instead.
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I order at Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei?
Pearl does not have dish-level menu details for Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei. The confirmed information is that it is a ramen venue in Yamato with a listed spending range of JPY 1,000–1,999.
Can Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei accommodate groups?
Pearl does not have information on seating layout, seat count, private rooms, or group accommodation. If you are visiting with a group, confirm current seating details directly before going. You can also compare other options such as Ramen Go, while checking each venue’s current details.
Is Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei worth the price?
The spending range is JPY 1,000–1,999. It also has Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 recognition. Pearl does not have enough detail to compare its value against Umai Yo Yuchan Ramen or Men Tei Tsumugi on menu format, portion size, or service style.
Is Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei good for a special occasion?
The dress code is casual, the confirmed hours are 11 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. Pearl does not have information on ambiance, seating, reservations, or private rooms, so it is safest to treat it as a casual Yamato ramen option rather than planning it around a formal occasion.
Is lunch or dinner better at Niboshi Raamen Neko Tora Tei?
The hours are 11 AM to 5 PM Monday through Saturday, with Sunday closed. No dinner hours are listed, so plan a daytime visit and confirm current operating details before you go.
