Menya Sugo — Restaurant in Tokyo

We arrived 5mins after the opening time (11.00 am) and waited 60mins to get in the store. To avoid waiting, the best I think is to visit 30mins before opening. Also be awared that they will have a break in the afternoon and last order is 2.30 pm if you visiting for lunch.

Before getting into the ramenya, we ordered via ticket machine, and for foreigners, there is qr code access for English menu. There are three different sizes and staff will ask for your preference when collecting your tickets at the window.

The shop has 5 counter seats and they will wait for all 5 customers to finish and then to invite the next five customer in.

Before presenting the food, the staff will show the customer the way they recommend to taste. The broth is flavourful with tonkutsu(pork bone) and gyokai (bonito). The noodle itself is served cold and balanced well with the hot broth. All the sides that you can order from the menu are beautifully looked after. There are three types of chashu (1 in chicken 2 in pork). Egg needs to be ordered separately if you order the ¥1200 tsukemen. The seasoned egg is cooked so well that the jelly like yolk is a magic touch for the noodle dish. Bamboo shots are served in two style, light/stronger flavour and thin/thick cut. The extra seasoning on the table is something you shouldnt miss as well especially the vinegar. If you are not good at handling strong and heavy flavor, the vinegar is like a fresh breeze on your tongue.

Lastly, after finishing the noodle, we can hand our bowl to the chef for some extra magic to end the ramen journey. Really appreciate the effort the business has spent on creating the whole experience in the rather small space. Will definitely want...

If you’re a ramen lover, Menya Sugo is a must-visit. Tucked away with an unassuming exterior, this place delivers a punch of flavor that rivals some of the best ramen spots in Japan. The broth is rich and layered, clearly the result of hours (if not days) of careful preparation. Noodles are perfectly chewy and springy—just the right texture to soak up every drop of umami goodness.

I queued for one and a half hours, and honestly, it was worth every minute. The line moved steadily because the restaurant has only 5 seatings! and the anticipation just made the first bite even better.

One standout is their Tsukemen (dipping noodles). The dipping sauce is thick, savory, and deeply satisfying, with a hint of smokiness that lingers. The chashu pork is melt-in-your-mouth tender, and the marinated egg hits that ideal jammy consistency. Remember to leave some thick soup behind and ask the chef to make you a Wari soup mix!

Service is efficient and friendly, with staff who genuinely seem to enjoy what they do. The atmosphere is cozy, minimalist, and authentic—great for a solo meal or a casual dinner with friends.

Prices are reasonable for the quality, and portions are generous. Be prepared for a wait during peak hours—but take it from me, the queue is a small price to pay for ramen this good.

A hidden gem that takes ramen seriously. You’ll leave full, happy, and already planning...

Crazy line and long wait.

But it’s worth it.

Only 5 seats at a time. Small shop. Machine self ordering. Some buttons were not working so we had to order with a person.

Fish broth dipping ramen. The flavor is explosive and the noodles are nice and thick, but chewy. I saw specks in the noodles so I’m assuming some type of buck wheat. Noodles are cold and the dipping broth is hot. You get the option of noodle size with my order. I went with medium and had no problems finishing it. Would go with large in the future.

I had the combo that came with 3 types of meat (2 of each, most expensive item on the ticket selection). Chicken, chasiu, and I think another type of pork. The chasiu was the best and had an aromatic flavor of some type of grill. If I do it again, I would get all chasiu. The chasiu was super duper tender/soft. Chicken was what ever and the tiny pork (I think) was tough.

Japan egg was bomb and can never go wrong.

It has a restroom.

Make sure when done to move the whole tray to the top shelf to let them know you're done. ...