01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Substantial portions of meat are the main draw at Ramen Kimi in Kita-Shinagawa. The standout on the menu is the Ramen Buta Ippon, topped with a whole uncut roll of braised chashu pork. Simmered until tender, the pork easily stands up to the rich tonkotsu shoyu broth and hearty noodles. For those desiring a lighter meat serving, the menu scales down through standard ramen, Ramen Buta, and Ramen Buta Double, letting you tailor the bowl to your appetite.
Alongside the soup bowls, regulars frequently order the yaki ramen. Here, boiled noodles and vegetables are tossed with tare sauce on a hot griddle, delivering concentrated grill fragrance and the firm bite of the thick noodles without soup. The menu expands further into black ramen, miso ramen, and curry-flavoured tsukemen dipping noodles.
Ordering is handled via a ticket machine where vegetable amounts and seasoning adjustments can be chosen directly on the screen, making the ordering process stress-free even for those unaccustomed to heavy-style ramen shops. The dining room offers both counter and table seating, fitting solo diners after a swift bowl as well as casual lunches and hearty dinners. Payment is cash only, so keep notes or coins on hand when visiting.
