Mendokoro Ramenba Philippines Menu Prices 2026
Planning a proper ramen night? Mendokoro Ramenba Philippines menu prices sit in the premium bracket for local ramen-ya, so it’s worth knowing what a bowl actually costs and what house rules to expect before you queue up at the counter.
Mendokoro Ramenba is a Japanese ramen restaurant known for its counter-order setup, open kitchen, and a strict, no-frills approach to how its ramen is meant to be enjoyed. Customers can expect rich, slow-cooked broths, handcrafted noodles, and a dining experience modeled closely after traditional ramen-ya in Japan, right down to house rules on how the food should be eaten.
Updated Menu Prices
Tonkotsu Ramen
| Ramen | Price |
|---|---|
| Shio | ₱470 |
| Shoyu (most popular) | ₱510 |
| TanTanMen | ₱540 |
| Super Chashu | ₱670 |
Tsukemen (Dipping Ramen)
| Tsukemen | Price |
|---|---|
| Karai Tokusei Tsukemen | ₱450–₱620 (branch-dependent) |
| Tokusei Tsukemen | ₱570 |
Maze Soba and Miso Ramen
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Shoyu Maze Soba | From ₱370 |
| Miso Ramen (seven types of miso) | Around ₱565 |
Side Dishes
| Item | Price |
|---|---|
| Gyoza (3 pcs) | ₱170 |
| Gyoza (5 pcs) | ₱280 |
| Gyoza (branch-dependent pricing) | Up to ₱180 |
Price note: Mendokoro Ramenba’s prices are inclusive of VAT and subject to a 10% service charge, and they can vary slightly by branch and city Cebu branch pricing, for instance, has run close to the higher end of the Manila range. Side dish and tsukemen pricing has also shifted somewhat across branches and years, so it’s best to check the official Mendokoro Ramenba website or your branch’s Facebook page for the most current rates before visiting.
About Mendokoro Ramenba Philippines
Mendokoro Ramenba was established in Salcedo Village, Makati, by a team with prior experience in the local ramen scene, aiming to bring a more traditional, Japan-style ramen-ya experience to Metro Manila. The restaurant built its identity around an open kitchen counter, where diners can watch their bowls being prepared, paired with an emphasis on eating the ramen the way the chefs intended.
Since opening, Mendokoro Ramenba has expanded well beyond its original Makati location, adding branches in cities like Quezon City, Pasay, and even Cebu, reflecting steady demand from ramen enthusiasts across the country. The brand has built a loyal following among diners willing to pay a premium for broths and noodles made close to Japanese standards.
Popular Items to Try
- Shoyu Ramen — the restaurant’s own most popular dish, a soy sauce-based tonkotsu bowl with bold, umami-forward flavor.
- TanTanMen — a sesame-based, spicy ground pork ramen finished with chili oil, appealing to diners who want more heat and richness.
- Ebi Tonkotsu — a shrimp-forward variation of the classic tonkotsu broth, topped with squid, scallops, kani, and shrimp.
- Tokusei Tsukemen — a dipping ramen made with kelp, tuna flakes, dried mackerel, and tonkotsu broth, prized for its strong umami and fish-forward taste.
- Gyoza — pan-fried, hand-wrapped dumplings made fresh daily, consistently mentioned as a strong side order across branches.
Deals, Promos, and Discounts
Mendokoro Ramenba doesn’t currently advertise a standing discount program or loyalty scheme through its official channels. Delivery is available with a minimum order requirement through GrabFood, foodpanda, or the restaurant’s own ordering channels, though promo availability tends to be occasional rather than a fixed structure. It’s best to check the official Mendokoro Ramenba Facebook page or website for any current offers before planning a visit or delivery order.
Price and Value for Money
Mendokoro Ramenba sits at the higher end of the Philippine ramen market, with most bowls priced between ₱450 and ₱670 noticeably above budget ramen chains, but in line with other specialty, Japan-trained ramen houses in Metro Manila. The value case here rests almost entirely on broth and ingredient quality rather than portion size or bundled extras, so diners looking for the cheapest ramen fix in the city will likely find better value elsewhere. For those specifically chasing an authentic, slow-cooked bowl, however, the pricing is broadly in line with what similar specialty ramen-ya charge.
What Regulars Order
Longtime customers tend to gravitate toward the Shoyu as a reliable standard order, with the TanTanMen close behind for anyone wanting more spice and richness in the same visit. The Gyoza shows up in nearly every review as the side dish worth ordering alongside any ramen bowl, both for its fresh-daily wrappers and its consistency across branches even reviewers who found a particular ramen bowl underwhelming still tend to praise the gyoza on the same visit.
What sets Mendokoro apart from a lot of Manila ramen spots is how strict the dining experience is by design: cooked ramen and gyoza are dine-in only with no takeout, only chopsticks and spoons are provided, and the restaurant declines requests to modify dishes from how the chefs intended them. Regulars have come to expect this rather than see it as an inconvenience it’s treated as part of the authenticity the restaurant is going for, closer to how a ramen-ya would operate in Japan. First-time visitors should go in knowing this upfront, since it’s a genuine departure from the more flexible, modification-friendly norm at most Philippine restaurants.
Dining Experience and Service
Mendokoro Ramenba operates on a counter-order system: guests order and pay at the counter before taking their seat, often with direct views into the open kitchen while the ramen is prepared. Cooked ramen and gyoza are strictly for dine-in, since the restaurant considers freshly served temperature essential to the eating experience meaning takeout is available for select items but not the hot noodle dishes themselves. Only chopsticks and spoons are provided at the table, and the kitchen does not accommodate modification requests, reinforcing the traditional ramen-ya approach the brand is built around.
Branches, Contact, and Opening Hours
Mendokoro Ramenba operates several branches across Metro Manila, including its original Salcedo Village, Makati location, along with branches in Quezon City (Katipunan) and Pasay (SM Mall of Asia), plus an expansion branch in Cebu IT Park.
| Branch | Location | Typical Hours |
|---|---|---|
| Salcedo Village (original) | V Corporate Center, Makati | 10:00 AM – 11:00 PM |
| SM Mall of Asia | Pasay | Varies by branch |
| Katipunan | Quezon City | Varies by branch |
| Cebu IT Park | Cebu | Varies by branch |
Opening hours may vary by branch, so it is better to check the official branch page before visiting.
Services and Facilities
- Dine-in with counter ordering and open-kitchen seating
- Delivery available via GrabFood and foodpanda (minimum order applies)
- Vegan options available upon request at some branches
- No takeout for cooked ramen and gyoza
- No dish modification requests accommodated
