01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
When you need a genuinely hearty meal in the afternoon or after work, Menya Kotora in Nishi-Oi hits the spot. A welcome perk of their dipping noodles is the pricing: regular (200g), medium (300g), and large (400g) portions are all offered at the same price. Their "Kaze" black tonkotsu tsukemen stands out in particular, pairing a rich dipping broth infused with fragrant roasted garlic oil (mayu) with thick, slick noodles designed to carry bold flavor with every dip.
A Tsukemen and Ramen Lineup for Any Appetite
Beyond the black tonkotsu, the dipping menu accommodates different moods with options like the lighter, chicken-based "Hayashi" shoyu tsukemen, the spicy "Hi" tonkotsu tsukemen for heat lovers, and a miso tonkotsu tsukemen. Finishing the noodles invites the classic tsukemen ritual of asking for soup-wari, diluting the concentrated broth with hot dashi stock so you can sip every last bit. If you prefer hot broth ramen, reliable choices include the house signature "Hakuryu" (white tonkotsu ramen) and the clear-broth "Seiryu" (chicken shoyu ramen).
Customising with Side Bowls and Extra Toppings
For an accompaniment to your noodles, the shop offers practical, affordable rice bowls such as the mini pork rice bowl—touted as an ideal match for ramen—and raw egg over rice (TKG). Adding the three-item topping platter brings pork shoulder chashu, a soft-boiled seasoned egg, and thick bamboo shoots to your bowl for a truly filling spread. Counter seating makes dining solo comfortable, whether you are dropping in for a swift meal or pairing your noodles with a canned beer or lemon sour.
