Chicken Paitan Ramen Shop Mendokoro Jinja to Open Near JR Ashiya Station on 3/17 Tue

Near JR Ashiya Station, along Ekimae-dori, the chicken paitan ramen specialty shop “麺処神社（めんどころじんじゃ）” is apparently having its grand opening from Tuesday, March 17〜

↑ Flyers announcing the opening were being handed out in front of the shop.

↑ The exterior of “麺処神社.” This is where the select shop “KURUKURU芦屋店” used to be.

↑ It looks like they serve ramen with a rich paitan broth slowly simmered from whole chicken, chicken bones, and several other chicken parts.

Here’s the map↓

The address is Arpa Ashiya 117, 1-25 Funadocho, Ashiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.

Area Around “麺処神社”

↑ It’s on the 1st floor of Arpa Ashiya along Ekimae-dori. Facing the shop, “Piccola Cucina da “Allegro”” is on the left, and “お好み焼き 鉄板焼 てつ” is on the right.

↑ If you head this way east, you’ll find “居酒屋 炭旬 芦屋店,” the Indian restaurant “ナワ シャンティ,” the udon shop “たこ好,” and more, leading toward JR Ashiya Station.

↑ If you go the other way west, there are places like “Haku to Sumi,” “Boulangerie mille-gé,” “香港料理 順成,” and “アシヤ食堂 manchos!,” heading toward the Ashiyagawa area.

↑ Across the street, there are real estate agencies, hair salons, an osteopathic clinic, and more.

麺処神社

Lastly

According to Tabelog, their ramen lineup seems to range from a simple bowl for 1,100 yen including tax to one topped with Kuroge Wagyu steak for 3,600 yen including tax. It’s appealing that you can enjoy everything from casual, affordable ramen to premium ramen〜