I’ve known about the Akihabara branch of Manriki (卍力), a popular ramen shop famous for its “spice ramen,” for some time. Finally, I had the chance to visit. I had tried their spice ramen at their Nishi-Kasai head shop before and loved its flavor, especially the coriander, so I was thrilled to find a branch in such a convenient location.
The shop features an L-shaped counter surrounding the open kitchen. It’s relatively spacious for a ramen shop. You’ll find a ticket vending machine just to the right of the entrance. Opened in August 2019, this branch is still fairly new. I loved the stylish “卍” emblem on display. They operate continuously from lunch through dinner, allowing you to visit during less busy hours.
When I tried their spice ramen at the Nishi-Kasai location, I loved the abundance of coriander, so this time, I ordered the Spice Coriander ramen. It was the perfect choice. Unless you dislike coriander, I highly recommend ordering it with extra coriander. The broth is spicy, reminiscent of curry, with a hint of sourness. Combined with the coriander, it had a flavor similar to Thai Tom Yum Goong.
The medium-thick noodles were springy and absorbed the spicy broth beautifully. I found the flavor slightly milder compared to my experience at the head shop, but it might just be that my tolerance for spice has increased since I’ve been eating more spicy foods recently.
If you’re not a fan of coriander, you can request green onion as a substitute.
For coriander enthusiasts, they also offer a Spice Double Coriander Ramen and a Spice Triple Coriander Ramen. I’ve seen photos of the Triple, and the surface is entirely covered in coriander! You can also add extra spice for an additional kick. I tried the Spice Coriander Ramen with semi-extra hot and spice before, and the surface turned powdery with the spices. It was intensely hot and absolutely to my taste.
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Name Spice ramen Manriki Akihabara (スパイス・ラー麺 卍力 秋葉原店)
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