Episode 2: An Impulse After Day Drinking and the Unfamiliar Sign in Kinshicho

“I’m going straight home after this.”

No matter how strongly you tell yourself that, plans can change in an instant when you’re out with friends.

I was in Kinshicho, enjoying a daytime drinking session with an old friend from my college days. Time flies when you're having fun, and before I knew it, hours had passed in what felt like a heart-beat. After bidding my friend farewell and heading toward the station to make my way home, a bright yellow sign suddenly jumped into view.

Under normal circumstances, feeling a bit tipsy, I would have hurried straight home. But something about this unfamiliar sign caught my eye:

“Yarou Ramen” (Men’s Ramen)




“...Yarou Ramen?”

What is this straightforward, almost overly masculine name? The moment I read it, a voice echoed from the depths of my stomach. Even though I had been drinking—or perhaps precisely because I had been—a sudden, overwhelming craving hit me: I desperately need a bowl of ramen right now.

Unable to resist, I stepped inside, purchased a meal ticket from the vending machine near the entrance, and was promptly shown to a seat by the staff.

“Could this be similar to Ramen Jiro?” I wondered as I sat down.

The dish I chose was a bold Tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen topped with a generous pile of bean sprouts and thick noodles!




When the bowl arrived, the rich, soy sauce-heavy broth looked intensely satisfying—the kind of robust, salty flavor that hits the spot perfectly after a hard day of manual labor or a long night of drinking.

(I once made the mistake of ordering extra bean sprouts with the free topping option at another shop and deeply regretted it when I couldn’t finish, so I stuck with the standard serving this time!)

The noodles are thick and cooked on the softer side, though not quite as soft as those at Ramen Jiro. This thick texture allows the heavy, savory broth to cling onto every single strand, making each bite strangely addicting. People often talk about food being "addictive," and this is the exact definition of it.




【Shop Info】

  • Address: 1F KINSIA ANNEX, 3-8-12 Kotobashi, Sumida-ku, Tokyo 130-0022


  • Phone: +81-3-3634-1186 (03-3634-1186)

  • Hours:

    • Sun & Mon: 11:00 AM – 11:00 PM

    • Tue – Sat: 11:00 AM – 4:00 AM (Next day)

  • Payment Methods:

    • Credit Cards (VISA, MasterCard, JCB)

    • E-Money (Transportation IC cards like Suica, Rakuten Edy, nanaco, WAON, iD, QUICPay)

    • QR Code Payment (d-払い / d Barai, Rakuten Pay, Alipay, WeChat Pay)

  • Access: Just a short walk from JR Kinshicho Station

  • How to Order: Purchase a ticket from the automated vending machine inside the entrance before taking your seat. Pass your ticket to the staff when seated.




💡 A Message for Readers: Why You Should Give It a Try

If you ever find yourself looking for a satisfying post-drinking meal or just a hearty, soul-filling bowl of ramen in Kinshicho, Yarou Ramen is an absolute must-try!

The rich, punchy soy-pork broth combined with substantial thick noodles and crisp bean sprouts creates a deeply addictive flavor profile that keeps you coming back for more.

With convenient access right next to the station, late-night hours on most days, and a wide variety of cashless payment options available, it’s exceptionally easy to visit. Next time you're passing through Kinshicho, stop by and experience this impact-packed bowl for yourself!



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