December 15, 2023

Menya Ippondo in Makati: Your Favorite Ramen Place in Little Tokyo

Updated as of December 1, 2023

Attention ramen enthusiasts! Your go-to spot in Little Tokyo has undergone an exciting transformation. Formerly known as Ramen Shimada, the beloved establishment has now adopted the name Menya Ippondo, where the same delicious experience awaits.

IMAGE from Menya Ippondo

Maintaining its affordability all the while serving quality and authentic taste, Menya Ippondo (former Ramen Shimada), has a lot of old and new offerings for you to try.

IMAGE from Philippine Primer

For first-timers, you’ll never go wrong with their Tonkotsu Ramen. This bowl is seasoned with the popular Japanese soy sauce, shoyu, and best paired with, of course, tonkotsu or pork bones.

Tonkotsu Ramen (Php 350) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

If you like their Japanese shoyu but want to skip the pork, another ramen bowl to try is their Yonaki Ramen with chicken-based broth.

Yonaki Ramen (Php 270) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

Meanwhile, for spicy food lovers, sample the ever-flavorful Tantanmen. You may also add ingredients such as ni tamago (egg) and cha-shu (braised pork) or change the tenderness of your noodle. Pick from Katame (Hard), Futsu (Normal), or Yawaraka me (Soft).

Tantanmen (Php 330) / IMAGE from Philippine Primer

Perhaps, one of the most popular offerings in the menu that you might wish to try is their Special Dandan Noodles made with chicken stock, a crowd favorite, with customers saying it is the best dandan noodles they have ever tasted in Metro Manila!

Special Dandan Noodles (Php 450) / IMAGE from Menya Ippondo

Fill your bellies with a hot bowl of ramen this rainy season, and visit Menya Ippondo at Little Tokyo, Chino Roces Ave., Legaspi Village, Makati.

IMAGE from Philippine Primer

For more information, you may contact them via 0910-939-6492. They are open from Monday to Friday, 3:30 p.m. to 4:00 a.m., and from Saturday to Sunday, 11:30 a.m. to 4:00 a.m.