"It's a spicy place, so maybe it's not for me"
— have you ever thought that?
The zero-heat "Machimusume (no spice)" lets you enjoy purely the umami of Tochigi Shamo chicken and the sweetness of Kanuma chives — a bowl so gentle you'd never guess it came from a Karamen specialist.
If you're not good with spice, or just want to drop by on your own, please feel free.

Spice: None

町娘

Machimusume

CUSTOMIZE YOUR BOWL

Choose noodle, broth & heat

Three combinations make a bowl that's yours alone.

Choose your noodle

Mochi-Mochi Noodle

Recommended

A uniquely chewy texture, lower in calories. Enjoy it guilt-free.

Half Noodle Set (with rice)

Half portion of noodles, plus a bowl of rice. For those who want to enjoy it to the last drop.

Half Noodle only

Just half the noodles. Great for kids or a second stop. −¥150

Chinese-style Noodle

In development

In co-development with a local noodle maker. A one-of-a-kind Chinese-style noodle kneaded with Kanuma konjac — a thin noodle that clings to the broth.

Choose your broth

Standard

Kanuma Karamen

An umami-rich broth with Tochigi Shamo chicken mince worked in. Four kinds of chili and Kanuma chives reimagine a Kyushu-born flavor, Kanuma style.

Mild

Tomato Karamen

+¥80

The tang of tomato and the heat melt into an exquisite balance. Rich in lycopene and healthy, this dish is a big hit with women. Cheese topping recommended!

Rich

Miso Karamen

+¥80

A deep, koji-based miso broth. Gentle on the gut and full of rich body.

Mellow

White Karamen

+¥80

A mellow, rich broth made with salt koji and soy milk.

Choose your heat

SHIN-WARABE-JUKU

In every bowl at Warabe, there's a rank to climb.

Thirteen ranks modeled on Edo-era warrior society are the spice levels. From Machimusume (no spice), freely chosen by anyone, up to Rōjū (Lv.9) — how you face the heat decides your "standing."

Shogun (Lv.10) and above are rank-up only. Only those who finish Rōjū may knock on the next door. Finish to rank up; fail and drop one rank. You must drink the broth dry. And when you finally reach Tenkabito (Lv.12), your name is engraved in the Warabe Hall of Fame.

無辛

町娘MachimusumeNo spice · great for kids

The journey begins in the Edo town. Zero spice, great for kids.

¥980

Lv.1

小童Kowappa

Still far from a full-fledged warrior. A gentle heat.

¥1,100

Lv.2

足軽Ashigaru

A foot soldier on the front line. A light, pleasant kick.

¥1,100

Lv.3

侍Samurai

One permitted to bear a sword. The entrance to medium heat.

¥1,150

Lv.4

武士Bushi

The resolve to fight — a sheen of sweat on the brow.

¥1,150

Lv.5

旗本Hatamoto

An elite in the Shogun's direct service. Properly spicy.

¥1,200

Lv.6

家老Karō

The pillar of the household. Real heat starts here.

¥1,200

Lv.7

奉行Bugyō

One who governs a province. Full-on spicy.

¥1,250

Lv.8

大名Daimyō

Lord of a domain. The gateway to extreme heat — the sweat won't stop.

¥1,250

Lv.9

老中Rōjū

The peak of the shogunate. Extreme heat — the last level you can freely choose.

¥1,300

Lv.10

将軍ShōgunRank-up

One who stands atop the warrior class. Ultra-extreme heat.

¥1,350

Lv.11

大将軍DaishōgunRank-up

One who surpasses the Shogun. Blistering heat.

¥1,450

Lv.12

天下人TenkabitoTop rank

One who has taken the realm. The summit of Warabe.

¥1,600

* Shogun (Lv.10) and above are rank-up only. Starting from Rōjū (Lv.9), those who finish may challenge the next level in order. Finish to rank up; fail and drop one rank. You must drink the broth dry to finish.

SIDE MENU

Side Menu

Warabe Shumai

Chewy konjac-blend skin × the sweetness of onion. Light enough to enjoy even when full. A perfect match with Karamen.

¥480

Skewered Shumai

Takeout only! Served at the counter.

¥350

Nira-meshi

Karamen-seasoned ground meat × chives × bean sprouts. Devour it in a bowl.

¥400

White Chai Purin

Ginza Coffee's popular menu item, now as a pudding!

¥350

All-you-can-eat rice

Dunk it in the broth and enjoy to the finish. All-you-can-eat, so help yourself.

¥200

Extreme-spice Challenge "Hōō"

15-minute limit. You must drink the broth dry to finish. Open to anyone.

Finish → Free / Time out → ¥3,000

Details →

TOPPING

Extra noodles

+¥100

Cheese

+¥80

CUSTOMIZE

Extra garlic

+¥80

No garlic

Free

Extra chives

+¥80

* Prices include tax. Menu and prices are subject to change without notice.

HOW TO EAT

How to Enjoy It

First, a sip of the broth

Feel the deep umami as it is

Eat the noodles

The trick: don't eat too much of the toppings yet!

Change it up! Add yuzu pepper

The yuzu pepper on the table is superb

Finished the noodles?

Dunk the rice into the broth!

Now top it with cheese

Melting cheese is a perfect match

Finish every last drop!

Body and soul, restored

INGREDIENTS

Our Commitment to Ingredients

Tochigi Shamo chicken

Kanuma

Worked into the broth as mince. The source of a hearty, satisfying umami.

Kanuma chives

Kanuma

A mellow sweetness rounds off the edge of the heat and ties the whole broth together.

Chinese-style noodle (with konjac)

Kanuma

In co-development with a local noodle maker. A thin noodle kneaded with Kanuma konjac.

Four kinds of chili

House blend

A custom blend that creates layered heat. Beneath the spice lies umami.

Kanuma eggs

Kanuma

Fresh local eggs stirred into the broth add extra mellowness.

Pure-brewed soy sauce

Kumamoto

A Kyushu-tradition soy sauce adds depth and body, giving the broth its backbone.

House-made koji

House-made

We make our own soy-sauce koji and salt koji. The umami of fermentation lends the broth its depth.

Are you ready to face the ultimate heat?

To the Hōō Challenge

Menu

Delicious, even without the heat.

Choose noodle, broth & heat

Choose your noodle

Choose your broth

Choose your heat

Side Menu

How to Enjoy It

Our Commitment to Ingredients