Had a quick stopover at Chitose so we rushed to Menyarei on recommendation from my companion for one of the best ramens in the region. We arrived at around 2pm and we were the last customers of the day(lucky us!). We stood in cold temps with harsh winds for around 40mins. I had the spicy miso ramen, it did not disappoint. The broth was flavourful and had a kick but not too spicy till you can't enjoy the soup. My companions had the miso tsukemen. Did not disappoint either. They sell out quite quickly, I would visit again if the opportunity arises.

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Probably the best ramen around all of Chitose City. I personally had the Miso based Dipping Noodles (300g, addon Seaweed and Egg). Total cost was ¥1600 (S$16 approx) which is relatively reasonable for such a delicious bowl of noodles. Broth was well prepared overnight and not overpowering. Balance of the flavors was really good. Throughout the eating experience, you won't feel "tired of the taste". Be fully prepared for a long queue though! The shop operates for 4 hours daily (except rest day), when I arrived at 2pm, I had a "Closed for the day" tagged to the end of my queue, and only got into the restaurant at about 3pm. There were groups who arrived later and were all turned away.

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Initially hesitant due to mixed reviews, I decided to give it a try. I am a fan of Tonkatsu ramen. Normally not fond of soy sauce or miso-based ramen, I was pleasantly surprised. Visited on a Thursday at 12:25, the 30-minute wait was manageable for our group of 4. The owner, noting my daughter's height, kindly offered a cushion. The kid-friendly vibe continued when my elder daughter spilled water, owner promptly provided table cloth for me to clean up. The ramen exceeded expectations; the pork was remarkably tender and thick, unlike nearby options. Priced reasonably at 830 yen, I'll revisit when in Chitose. My younger daughter, a picky eater, slurped up the tasty soup! 🍜

Omg! I’ve lived in Japan for 18 months and this is by far the best ramen. Yum yum and portion size is good. Highly recommend

Menya Rei is a refreshingly original flavor profile in the heart of Chitose. It does get busy, especially since it got a Michelin Guide mention a couple of years back and is worth the wait. Soup is quite a strong dashi base with meaty notes after. All their variations are good. The shoyu (soy) topped with grated onion would be my pick for something unique, but all are done well and with slight variations in toppings. The chashu pork is really good and a nice slice or two should be on top of each bowl. You can order extra, but perhaps wait and see if what comes in your bowl is enough so you don’t have leftovers. The “makanai-don” cubed sauced pork on rice was a really nice side dish if you’re feeling peckish. Especially since they do slightly different stuff than standard ramen shops, I recommend Rei to people often.