01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Though Raijin displays the sign of a noodle shop, its menu extends well beyond that of a standard ramen counter. At the center of the noodle offerings is tsukemen, served with dipping broth alongside noodles available in regular (200 g), medium (300 g), or large (400 g) portions. For those seeking extra substance, options like the special tsukemen come piled with thick slices of pork belly char siu, a seasoned egg, and vegetables, while the special spicy tsukemen brings an extra kick of chili heat.
Hot noodle soups cover the foundational styles—soy sauce, salt, miso, and spicy miso—each offered in regular (140 g) and large (210 g) portions. There are also heartier, brothless creations like Taiwan mazesoba, where spicy seasoned minced pork, garlic chives, garlic, and fish powder are thoroughly mixed through the noodles, followed by a scoop of rice stirred into the remaining sauce at the end.
Beyond noodles, Raijin functions much like a neighborhood Chinese restaurant for casual dining and drinks. Set meals are well represented from noon through the evening, including a double gyoza set centered on plump, flavorful dumplings, alongside classics like twice-cooked pork and stir-fried liver with garlic chives. An à la carte roster featuring mapo tofu, black vinegar sweet-and-sour pork, garlic-sauced pork belly, century egg tofu, and bang bang chicken makes it easy to assemble a casual spread alongside a beer.
Seating includes both counter spots and tables, with ordering handled through a ticket vending machine that also supports PayPay. Whether dropping in for a swift bowl of noodles on your own or settling in for a full set meal with drinks, the setup accommodates both seamlessly.
