About this spot
Machida Shouten is one of Meieki (Nagoya Station)'s top-rated ramen spots β the kind of place where you can hear the slurping before you walk in. Every bowl is made with the obsessive attention to detail that Tokyo ramen is famous for.
π‘ Tips before you go
- Look for the ticket machine (εΈε£²ζ©) right inside the door. Insert cash, pick your bowl, hand the ticket to staff.
- The top-left button is usually the signature bowl. When in doubt, press that.
- Add ajitama (seasoned egg, ~Β₯150) β it's basically mandatory.
- Slurping is expected and appreciated. It cools the noodles.
Common Questions
Where is Machida Shouten?
It's in Meieki (Nagoya Station), Nagoya.
Do I need to speak Japanese?
There's no English menu at most places, but don't let that stop you. Most dishes have photos on the menu or plastic models in the window, and pointing works perfectly.
What should I order?
Press the top-left button on the ticket machine β that's almost always the house specialty.
About this page
Restaurant: Machida Shouten (ηΊη°εεΊ)
Cuisine: ramen
Location: Meieki (Nagoya Station), Nagoya, Japan
Source: Curated from local review platforms