Ramen restaurant • Japan, 〒135-0033 Tokyo, Koto City, Fukagawa, 1-chōme−1−８ 村松ビル 1・2F
"Ramen Benkei Monzen-Nakamachi Store" stands in the backstreets of Fukagawa as a long-established ramen shop that has been in business for over 50 years. This shop's popularity stems from its rich pork bone broth and spicy seasoning, making it a renowned family-style ramen shop in Tokyo.
The nearest station is the Tokyo Metro Hanzomon Line "Kiyosumi" station. As soon as you exit the station, you will see the distinctive red noren (shop curtain) marking the entrance in a nearby alley. Although it is possible to visit by car, the parking lot is small and expensive, so the train is more convenient.
The shop's signature menu features a tonkotsu soup based on pork and chicken bones, blended with plenty of pork back fat to create an exquisite flavor. The rich pork umami is fully expressed in this rich and full-bodied soup.
The noodles are medium-thick curly noodles made for over 40 years at the long-established noodle factory "Kaikaro" in Asakusa. The chewy texture mixes well with the back fat. The thickly sliced baraniku (pork belly) chashu has been carefully simmered to perfection.
The secret ingredient in this famous ramen is the use of pork back fat taken from pig heads. The melted back fat is not mixed in with the noodles; instead, it is served on top of the bowl using an innovative method of "knocking it down." This creates a rich flavor that will make your chopsticks uncontrollable.
A popular shop that draws crowds even after 2 a.m., it is a favorite among ramen enthusiasts. Open all night long, it is perfect for a late-night meal. However, it is expected to be crowded on late Saturday nights, so it is best to visit with plenty of time to spare.
Enjoy the exceptional taste of traditional ramen in the unassuming atmosphere with a scent of the Showa era. Why not visit the holy land of family-style ramen, representing Tokyo, and experience it for yourself?