Kirimugiya Jinroku: Shinjuku Michelin Bib Gourmand Udon Guide
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Kirimugiya Jinroku (切麦や 甚六) in Shinjuku, Tokyo took over the name of "Jinroku (甚六, 1957-1990)," a restaurant the owner's father ran in Kanda, Tokyo, and opened in Shinjuku Gyoenmae in May 2015. Recognized for its reasonable prices and excellent taste, it has been selected for the Michelin Bib Gourmand two years in a row.
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Kirimugiya Jinroku Shinjuku: Business Info
| Google rating | 4.2 (1,057) |
| Awards | Tabelog Udon Top 100 (2019, 2020, 2022, 2024) |
| Hours | Lunch: 11:30-16:00 (last order 15:30) ※ Sat, Sun, holidays open at 11:00 Dinner: 17:30-23:30 (last order 22:30) |
| Closed | Open year-round (announced when closed) |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Access | 3 min on foot from Shinjuku-gyoemmae Station Exit 2 |
Kirimugiya Jinroku: Reservation & Waiting
- Reservations available for parties of 2 or more, on weekday evenings.
- ※ Weekday lunch and Sat/Sun/holidays: no reservations.
How to reserve
- By phone: 03-6273-2646
- Call times: 10:00-11:15 / 15:30-17:15
- You can't be seated until everyone in your party has arrived.
- ※ For overseas travelers, phone reservations are not accepted, as no-shows are frequent.
On-site waiting
When you line up, do so with your whole party together, standing on the number marked on the floor.
Kirimugiya Jinroku: Menu & Broth
Kirimugiya's udon broth is drawn from Hokkaido kombu, Setouchi sardines, dried shiitake from Miyazaki Prefecture, and katsuobushi. For the kake-dashi (pour-over broth), it uses a light soy sauce made by the old method in Soshima and mirin made since 1862 (Bunkyu 2), and for the tsuke-dashi (dipping broth), it uses Soshima's dark soy sauce and tamari soy sauce from Gujo, Gifu Prefecture. For sweetness, instead of sugar it uses mirin, junmai sake, wine, and domestic Japanese honey, in an effort to make "udon that captures flavors from all over Japan in one bowl."
Kirimugiya Jinroku: The Food
Kirimugiya Jinroku's udon noodles reinterpret the old-style thin, soft noodle, with a moderate elasticity and chewiness. On the principle of making, cutting, and frying on the spot, it keeps a consistent quality regardless of the season.
Kirimugiya Jinroku: Other Branches
◆ Kirimugiya Jinroku Nishi-Shinjuku Nariko branch
| Hours | Lunch: 11:00-16:00 (last order 15:30) Dinner: currently irregular (17:30-23:00 / last order 22:00) |
| Closed | Open year-round (announced when closed) |
| Payment | Cash only |
| Access | Nishi-Shinjuku Station Exit 1 |
The Real Taste of Udon Starts with the Care in One Bowl
If you're planning a visit to Jinroku, I recommend planning your day using the complete guide below, which pulls together Shinjuku's other sights, restaurants, and shopping.