HARU

Mendokoro Haru, a celebrated ramen shop near Iriya Station, has been consistently recognized as one of Tokyo's Top 100 Ramen Shops (Hyakumeiten) from 2017 to 2025. Specializing in rich niboshi (dried sardine) ramen, the shop's deeply flavorful and smooth broth is praised for its intense umami with minimal fishiness and a pleasant bitterness. While its popular tsukemen is currently on indefinite hiatus, the daily limited rich soba (often with unique ingredients like squid for advanced palates) is announced on Twitter. This intimate counter-only establishment (7 seats) offers a unique ramen experience, emphasizing proper eating etiquette for optimal enjoyment.