Ramen in Sugamo: Menya Imamura
- Apr 11, 2020
- 1 min read
Updated: Feb 15
For ramen in Sugamo, Menya Imamura (麺や いま村) makes a savory impression. Their specialty is a creamy chicken ramen blended with niboshi (dried fish) - a combination that hits both rich and sharp notes at the same time.
Shoyu or Shio
Simple - choose either a shoyu or shio base. The shoyu (soy sauce) delivers a bolder foundation, while the shio (salt) feels brighter and more direct. They even have an English menu, which makes things easy.
The broth is great. You get creamy richness from the chicken bones (tori paitan), layered with a slight bitterness from the niboshi (dried sardines). Minced white raw onions and fresh green negi help cut through that intensity, while tomatoes add a subtle but welcome acidity.
The chicken slices are grilled over charcoal right in front of you - always a good sign.
There’s also a small plate of diced mushrooms and ginger on the side, which you can add as you like. It’s a thoughtful touch. The noodles are medium-thick with a nice firmness. If I’m being picky, I only wish the broth were slightly thicker so it would cling to the noodles a bit more. But that’s minor 🙂
I talk about this ramen shop in the video below!
A Great Choice for Ramen in Sugamo
In short, Menya Imamura serves excellent ramen in Sugamo. Add in the super friendly staff, and it’s an easy shop to recommend.
