[Fukushima] The strongest Dororich! A look at the shrimp ramen from a popular ramen shop!!

• Table of Contents
• Super heavyweight! The best shrimp ramen can be found in Fukushima Prefecture
• Access to Menya KESHIN
• The signature dish is "KESHIN Shrimp Ramen"
• Tsukemen is also popular!
• How to Eat Abura Soba & Soupless Ramen
• Ordering Method and Manners
• A word from the owner, TAKASHI SAKUMA
• Participating in LIVEAZUMA2024 10/19-20

Super heavyweight! The best shrimp ramen can be found in Fukushima Prefecture

MEN-YA KESHIN is a highly skilled restaurant that offers a wide variety of dishes based on a thick pork bone and seafood soup made by Sakuma Suguru, who trained at the famous Sendai restaurant "Menya Togashi". The restaurant won second place in the first National Ramen Grand Prix and will open its second store in January 2023. In addition, the restaurant is actively expanding its activities outside the prefecture, such as opening a stall at the Tohoku Yatai Village at "LIVEAZUMA", one of the largest music festivals in the Tohoku region, in October 2024. For first-time visitors, we recommend the signature shrimp Ramen. The thick homemade noodles are mixed with the rich soup, and you can enjoy the delicious flavor that fills your mouth.

Access to Menya KESHIN

4 minutes by car from Oroshimachi Station on the Abukuma Express
9 minutes by car from JR Fukushima Station .

Attractions near Menya Takuhaishin

We will introduce you to the tourist attractions in the Menya KESHIN area.
Nearby, Mount Shinobu has several observation decks from which you can get a panoramic view of the city. Other highlights include Haguro Shrine, where the impressively tall giant straw sandals are enshrined, and Iwaya Kannon Temple. At the bottom of the mountain, you will also find the Koseki Yuji Memorial Museum.

The top photo (from left) is Mt. Shinobu, Iwatani Kannon, Karasugasaki Observation Deck. The bottom photo is the view from Bandai Azuma Skyline, Makutaki Falls with autumn leaves, Azuma Fuji, and Goshiki-numa.
Photo courtesy of Fukushima Prefecture Tourism and Products Association

If you go for a 40-minute drive, you'll find the Bandai Azuma Skyline, where you can enjoy a drive while taking in the spectacular views. This large-scale mountain road is unlike anything else in Japan and was selected as one of the 100 best roads in Japan. It's also fun to eat ramen and take a drive while visiting scenic spots where you can feel the change of seasons.

The signature dish is "KESHIN Shrimp Ramen"

The signature dish is undoubtedly the "Shrimp Ramen." This bowl of ramen, with its rich soup and the added flavor of shrimp, is one of a kind. It's a must-try dish when you visit KESHIN, but the most popular among women is the slightly more elegant "Ajitama Shio Ramen." This bowl of ramen brings out the richness of the seasoned egg even more. Another recent recommendation is Keishin's Shioton G-ro! This is also recommended for those who want to eat something even more KESHIN! The oil soba noodles, which you can choose from shrimp, tuna, or spicy and delicious, are popular among students.

From the left, the signature dish "KESHIN Shrimp Ramen," the "Ajitama Shio Ramen" that is popular among women, and the highly recommended "Shioton G-ro."

Attention to detail in soup

"KESHIN's Shrimp Ramen" is popular as the thickest pork bone ramen in Fukushima Prefecture. A 9:1 ratio of pork bones and seafood is used to create an ultra-thick shrimp ramen. This dynamic soup, which is made in one go to make enough soup for four days, is characterized by the fact that it is made using 100 kilos of bones, with dried sardines, mackerel, and bonito flakes added, and is stirred for a long time in a stockpot to create a thick, potage-like finish. The shrimp flavor is further enhanced with flavor oils and powder to accentuate the aftertaste, making it even more rich.
This soup is chilled overnight to gelatinize, then reheated and shrimp powder and shrimp oil are added, resulting in an exquisite fusion of the concentrated shrimp and seafood flavors. The current standard is a light soup, but for those who like richer soup, you can add 200 yen to make it heavy, and it is also available in a range of spiciness levels from mild to very spicy. The attention to detail in the noodles and toppings of "KESHIN Shrimp Ramen" is an important element that further enhances the flavor.

The process to make their famous soup is extremely time-consuming. They simmer the rich pork bone soup with seafood → crush it with a mixer while mixing the soup → leave it in the refrigerator to make it gelatinous → add shrimp powder and shrimp oil and reheat to complete the delicious soup.

Attention to detail in noodles

In 2024, we introduced our own noodles, making medium-thick, high-hydration, chewy, straight noodles that stand up to the soup . By making our own noodles, we can make a variety of noodles, which has given us new ways to enjoy our noodles. We are also very happy to offer a free extra large serving of noodles, which is only possible because we make our own noodles.

Attention to Toppings

The soft pork belly char siu is satisfying to eat, and the seasoned egg made with " Maximum Koi Tamago " eggs, characterized by their rich yolk, is also excellent. The attention to detail in the noodles and toppings enhances the completeness of the ramen as a whole, making it even more enjoyable to eat .
The new dish " Maximum KTM (Kamatama Noodles) " using this egg is also popular, priced at 1,000 yen. The noodles are coated with back fat and soy sauce, and are topped with two egg whites made into a meringue and two egg yolks, making for an impressive dish.

Tsukemen is also popular!

You can choose from shrimp, tuna, or spicy soup. The thick, homemade noodles are entangled in the thick, rich soup, emphasizing the sweetness of the wheat and making the deliciousness of the noodles even stronger. It's a luxurious moment to slurp up these noodles, which you'll want to keep slurping until you can't stop, while dipping two types of pork slices into the soup. You can wrap the noodles in seaweed or change the flavor by adding spicy fried dumplings, making it a dish that you won't get bored of until the very end. Of course, you can finish off with a soup-wari. You can enjoy everything to the fullest!

How to Eat Abura Soba & Soupless Ramen

STEP 1: Mix well

First, mix the sauce at the bottom thoroughly . The sauce will sink to the bottom over time, so it's best to eat it while stirring.
POINT: Stir several times before eating to ensure the sauce coats the dish evenly, further enhancing the flavor .

STEP 2: Enjoy the change in flavor

In the case of " Abura Soba ," you can change the flavor by adding chili oil or mayonnaise to your liking . If you add both, you can enjoy a new and different taste .

STEP 3: Add rice to finish off the dish

We also recommend adding rice to the remaining sauce to make it like porridge. You can order more rice and pay with cash . If you feel like eating more during your meal, please feel free to ask the staff.
This simple way of eating allows you to enjoy the full flavor of abura soba and mazesoba.

Ordering Method and Manners

Here we will introduce how to order and proper etiquette.

How to line up and points to note

When there is a line in front of a store, you will have to wait in line. There are a few things to keep in mind when doing so.

1. Line up at the back.
2. Line up once everyone is present.
3. Don't interrupt.
4. Do not block the entrances of other shops or homes.
5. Don't spread out too much on the road. Line up in a straight line.

Please follow the rules so that everyone can have a good time.

How to order

There are two main ways to order at ramen restaurants in Japan: buying a ticket from a ticket vending machine, or looking at the menu and ordering verbally.

At MEN-YA KESHIN, the ticket vending machine is a touch panel type.
You purchase your desired items from the ticket machine , and payment can be made by cash , QR code, or credit card .
After purchasing your item, you will be guided to your seat. Please follow the staff's instructions to get to your seat.

A word from the owner, TAKASHI SAKUMA

At MEN-YA KESHIN, we put our customers first and strive to create a comfortable space where all customers can come and enjoy delicious ramen in peace.
We want to make as many customers as possible smile with the best smile possible! And to ensure their satisfaction, we would like to make improvements to the greatest extent possible, so if you have any comments or thoughts, please feel free to contact us or speak to our staff.
In the future, we aim to make Menya KESHIN a name that is known by everyone, even people in Hokkaido and Okinawa.

Business hours and holidays

[Business hours] 11:00-14:30 (until 15:00 on weekends), 17:30-20:30
[Store closed day] Thursday

Participating in LIVEAZUMA2024 10/19-20

"MEN-YA KESHIN" is a restaurant that is making its first appearance in the ramen area of ​​LIVEAZUMA, and is characterized by its rich, thick soup. In particular, they are proud of their super rich shrimp ramen, which combines pork bones and seafood in a 9:1 ratio, and the soup is thick like potage. When preparing a four-day supply of soup at once, they add dried sardines, mackerel, and bonito flakes to 100 kilograms of fish bones, and stir for a long time to finish.

The ramen is usually served with soy sauce, but at LIVEAZUMA it is served with a special salt sauce. This brings out the shrimp flavor even more and goes perfectly with the curly noodles prepared for the event. Another fun thing about this event is that you can change the flavor by adding lemon or rock seaweed. Come to the festival to enjoy the taste of this famous restaurant, which was the first runner-up in the National Ramen Grand Prix.