Behind the Counter at a Japanese Fire Ramen Shop in Tokyo

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Behind the counter at a Japanese Fire Ramen Shop in Tokyo Japan. It's a one-man Japanese ramen restaurant called Mensho Kaminote, where the handcrafted bowls of ramen noodles aren't just delectably spicy - it’s fire! With an umami rich chicken and pork base infused with a hand selected assortment of chili spices it’s one of a kind. Just a 5 minute walk from Shin-Koenji station, this Tokyo Fire Ramen spot has been igniting it’s locals flavor senses for years. If you are looking for a great bowl or ramen in Tokyo that's Fire, then look no further than this hidden gem ramen shop. That's the shop’s most popular red spicy ramen is perfect blend of miso and their signature pork and chicken broth. It’s topped with freshly pan-fried sprouts, a generous amount of green onions, wakame seaweed, teppan-grilled baby corn and a thick slice of Chashu pork. To finish it off, a blend of garlic oil, chill oil and chili powers are added, adjusted accordingly to each customers spiciness preference ranging in 5 levels from "Not at all spicy" all the way to "Send me to Heaven (Tengoku-Mashi)".
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[@PaolofromTOKYO]

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[@ianvictorcaracter6613]

How many days it takes to receive Sakuraco package? I'm from the Philippines by the way.

[@salsichalivre5401]

When you show a vide of your spice, it means nothing. You are visiting these people, you should get them a spice bottle of yours as a gift. He could have tried it and you could have recorded it too. When you go record these videos, gift people with your spice bootle, paolosan

[@voir-dire]

@@salsichalivre5401 he does

[@sammiller6631]

@@salsichalivre5401 He left "spice bootle" (as you say) at the shop for customers to buy. Didn't you hear that at the end?

[@y0shimoshi]

Love your hot sauce ! Awesome flavour 👏 🎉

[@pretzelboi64]

This man is such a machine. I honestly didn't even think it was possible to run that kind of shop alone

[@Asher89leo]

it takes so much organization to be the shop owner, the chef, the server, and the cleaner all at the same time. I can't imagine serving 10 persons all at once.

[@danielhenry177]

He was quick, yet unhurried, a definite pro

[@gewglesux]

Was thinking same.

[@_Zane__]

Ramen is cheap in Japan and labour is just as cheap... he's probably better off working his butt off to keep more of his yen in his pocket

[@gewglesux]

@@_Zane__ He did say that he has a 17 yo...

[@vishs892]

need more “behind the counter” and “day in the life” videos... they are like therapy to me.

[@33jwill3]

This.

[@ren3059]

Real.

[@SoHottScott]

He has tons of them. I also love them too.

[@ericstottlemyer3152]

Paolo is awesome

[@LaVidaDelRoba]

Agree I skip the other series Paolo seems to me a very stupid person imo not trying to be rude tho.

[@PaperCranesAndHaiku]

Visited today and it was great. I really liked the red ramen. The chef had his staff today but he still does all the cooking. His movements amazed me, I feel like he can make a bowl of ramen with his eyes closed. The gyoza was on another level. It was cooked on the teppanyaki grill. So far, one of the best gyozas I’ve had here in Tokyo. The chef is so nice and when I mentioned I saw him here on Paolo’s video, he said the fire topping is free. I bought Paolo’s hot sauce too. Can’t wait to try it 🥹🥰

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thank you for the support! Glad to hear you enjoyed your experience

[@ytuseracct]

Amazing, I'm jelly!

[@jessicamompoint1849]

Hi😊👋🏿 are you fluent in Japanese or do they speak English? My friends are visiting Japan next year so I'm suggesting places for them to visit.

[@PaperCranesAndHaiku]

@@jessicamompoint1849 Hi Jessica! I was with my husband and he speaks Japanese. But I think the chef speaks English well. He asked me in English if I’d like an apron and a hair tie. And then when I mentioned that I saw him on Paolo’s channel, he said the fire topping is free 😀 Enjoy Tokyo!

[@PaperCranesAndHaiku]

@@PaolofromTOKYO Thank you for your amazing videos and recommendations! We tried the hot sauce and they’re really good. Husband loves the Premium one, I love the Umami Ocean one. 🌶️

[@Jedapoo]

Paolo, can you start asking the shop owners if they have their own Instagram/KZbin/Patreon accounts and leave their links? I think everyone would happily follow them and it would be good for their businesses. ❤

[@justinkaz]

6:30 menshokaminote

[@seventhspringday]

As far as I've seen, Paolo links the shop's social media in the video description if they have one, in addition to Google Maps pins, official websites, and addresses.

[@Maszerr]

​@@justinkaz can't even type in japanese

[@justinkaz]

​@@Maszerr???

[@mikeh2520]

Goto San's motions while he works are the art of efficiency. When somebody is so good like that it is a pleasure to just watch him do basic things. Best of luck Goto San, and thanks Paolo for taking us along to visit.

[@Kenraali11]

Always a pleasure to see a master at work.

[@degs7693]

huge respect for the chief to work alone to do all that.. crazyyyy. Organization, cleaning, clients, cooking, money etc etc huge respect

[@hyewon9524]

Bro looks really comfortable around the camera. He got the star quality. He doesn't have much worker but I thought I see one still what a machine. He can probably accomodate foreigners with no problem too because he used to work in Hawaii.

[@sir2bot2]

There is a rawness to this one that I really like. I hope this shop takes off massively.

[@cee_el]

It probably already is. That’s why he’s able to open a shop in nakano

[@rg20322]

Your Day in the Life videos always catch my attention. The people running these Ramen shops especially. They work so hard to make a living and he is opening a new location, which is excellent. They are so great at what they do!

[@Nutelko8]

Paolo never dissapoints 🤙🤙. Daily life of a Japanese racing driver would be awesome.

[@steveschmidt5156]

In Tokyo they call him Pao-ro.

[@dustabtw5478]

Like yuki tsunoda or does japan have like its own type of racing

[@VS-mt5tz]

@@steveschmidt5156 That's some casual racism right there

[@Nutelko8]

@@dustabtw5478 japan has its own type. Very rich history. SuperGT, Super Formula, Formula drift and so on.

[@sammiller6631]

@@steveschmidt5156 Why Pao-ro?

[@vr7844]

美味そう！ 日本人でも見れるように字幕を入れてくれているのが嬉しい！ これからも頑張ってください。

[@netam1872]

I like this guy. He seems very down to earth and content in his life.

[@seIain]

ive seen a crew of 2-3 workers run a shop of this level during lunch time in Japan, this man does it all by himself, that’s no man that’s a machine

[@33jwill3]

Wow. The interaction with this shop owner was great. You are so respectful and this is a beautiful presentation of his work. He has quite a different personality than other individuals on your channel. This is one of my favorite “Behind the Counter” episodes ever. Thank you both. 💕

[@Azalynnnnn]

You're my favourite Japan content creator right now! Your 'day in the life' and 'behind the counters' are such a fun Slice of Life into Japan! These are basically 15 minute ads for a business I can't visit and I love them!

[@mbank3832]

Japanese are hard working and dedicated people. It reminds me one of the sushi restaurants in an ally in Kyoto. The chef does everything himself in his small restaurant

[@anthy9986]

Your day in the life of videos are probably my favorite videos on KZbin. I have never heard of a fire ramen shop until now. I'm a huge fan of spicy foods as well and now I gotta find one. Your hot sauce is really good. I've ordered 2 of the hot and 1 of the mild.

[@ytuseracct]

He looks so calm cooking the food! So cool

[@BinaryPLUR]

Man, what a master! Working all those stovetops and grills and managing everything is so insane! All these restaurants owners are so hardworking!

[@kava2021]

this owner is amazing to watch…so organized and efficient.

[@uaena182]

love the way the chef asks Paolo the same question to make a conversation and call Paolo by his name xD

[@bobbritch9555]

man just whne i think you have shown us everything, you find something new. great job

[@rtyrsson]

Another great episode! When you said "fire" ramen, you meant it. I've never seen ramen served actually flaming! Looks delicious, but I do have my spice limit. I ordered your Umami Ocean hot sauce and it arrived in the mail just two hours ago and I can't wait to try it!

[@jonalddeguzman4262]

The calmness was amazing. It's like he's just playing some chess!

[@noctumdraco]

Another place added to my list of potential places to go to when I eventually make my trip to Japan. I live for spicy food and would definitely go for the "Send me to Heaven" level.

[@joanaraquelbernardo]

lovely! Paolo you should do a day in the life of a Japanese Florist! it would be awesome ! i hope you fam is well 🎉

[@eoinoconnell185]

I'm visiting Tokyo in 2 weeks. Will make sure to pop in for a bite.

[@didepux251]

He is amazing!!! He shops, he cleans he cooks and have time for offerings! He looks so calm and concentrate! The dishes omg looks delicious!!!!!!! Protect this man at all costs. He is handsome and amazing! おめでとう

[@JillBudgie]

mad respect to that guy definate checking that place out trying the fire one!

[@AB-tv2rm]

I love how Paolo help Small and medium businesses.

[@magnolivision2150]

This place is about to get a big boost of customers. Every place you recommended had a giant line when I visited.

[@yo2trader539]

Many of places he visits are relatively well-known by the locals. They usually get busy during lunch time.

[@fairfieldnorth319]

AMAZING one man show!

[@kanomee]

Paolo keeps producing HEAT contents 🗣️‼️🔥🔥💯💯

[@MrWescottX]

Yes 😊

[@farcuf]

Watching this man cook is a revelation!

[@erichammer8434]

Thanks brother for all the great vids! Hope your family is well and hope you achieve more!!

[@user-mj9ep8xq9l]

you're a great storyteller , Paolo. Even in such a confined space, you make all these shots feel fresh. Easy and digestible content. Keep it up!

[@christopherharris6005]

Awesome video as always Paolo. You always find the most unique and delicious food and the most amazing people.

[@jetski275]

That chef is so cool and handsome. Very skilled very smooth

[@bilbothehobbit]

the alone part hit different :/ probably he actually feels sometime lonely as single father and working alone. hope he find someone to match & hangout

[@CalypsoWmn]

Wow, that chef is a beast! Paolo this series is hands down the best food series on KZbin! Obsessed with it! ❤

[@mattsmith3135]

The restaurants you feature should put an 'as seen on Paolo fromTOKYO' sticker outside their buildings.

[@OMGz1122]

This video made me hungry at midnight and I'm usually a sweets snacker in late night hours.

[@bigbro05]

One man shop! Talk about superman~

[@tmai14]

finally another vid to watch when i have lunch n dinner

[@shygorilla8082]

Thank you for your dedication to serving the people of Hawaii.

[@thomasji7614]

OMG, this ramen looks fiery delicious! I hope I can try out next time I visit Japan. Thanks for another super video, have a great weekend Paolo! ❤‍🔥🍜

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

Thanks for visiting

[@Pasiego7]

what a cool guy, one of the first ones that also asks back to Paolo questions about him, that's a good way to also know you. On my next visit to Japan 2026, I will try to stop by this place for sure, straight to my favorites.

[@Nyasancreations]

I honestly thought you got the kyoto fire ramen behind the counter as that would be a huge surprised. Any chance behind the counter of Kichi Kichi?

[@DorinaMunteanu-i4c]

Your talent knows no bounds! Thank you for your creativity and dedication.🌹🐝😋

[@MrWescottX]

For real. No limits in his talent

[@kugelschreiber5678]

bot

[@AdamFabel]

Absolutely added to my list for my next visit to Tokyo!

[@caseykitano2106]

This guy is my hero.

[@RJ-kg5fe]

As someone that’s from Hawaii. And on traveling to Japan next month I have to check this place out now and want to ask him question of my own.

[@anugrahsehat8645]

Do yatai ramen a Day in life 🙏🙏

[@RevelationRealm1]

He is really doing a great job. Kudos to him ! Way to go man !

[@1hbhDTL]

9:32 I'm surprised Paolo didn't have his hot sauce bottle on hand like he did when gave some to his brother-in-law for the New Year.

[@MxPotato84]

Looks like you made a new friend through the love of spicy foods.

[@CheessusRiced]

I love your videos! Just stumbled on your channel but it's so fascinating to catch a slice of life from across the world! So cool that what they probably consider mundane is so different to us!

[@thedannydarko]

Such incredible work! He makes multiple dishes in parallel with such calmness and precision. Thank you for showing us this cool place!

[@diningwithderek]

I guess you can say that the ramen looks FIRE!!! 🔥🔥🔥

[@Kenif_18]

Man, these series and day in the life kept me together during the pandemic

[@tUiDo4]

I’m not a spicy food eater, but I’d go to him just to watch his work ethic. Man. Japanese people n their steam to work nonstop on their own. I applaud it👏🏼

[@SSGSSJKNOLL]

Ooohhh ramen! Definitely going to check it out when I visit!

[@PaolofromTOKYO]

You should!

[@alice.L.]

I wish and pray that Paolo with his family and all other japanese people and foreigner people will be safe during the typhoon right now in Japan😢🙏🙏🙏

[@SoneRevMy]

If i come to Japan i would definitely come to this shop. The Ramen looks delicious

[@paquitoignacio3449]

Every time I watch this food preparation makes me hungry, just wish I learned how they do it

[@Diablokiller999]

He could send me to heaven with these Ramen every day! :) Love spicy food, from Jalapeno over Habanero and Jolokia to the Reaper, had them all and wish I could eat more of it - but my girlfriend doesn't like it at all...

[@loudsisi7895]

Japanese chefs are like machines 😮

[@ndekker76]

Another 3 weeks from now I'm in Tokyo! Sounds like a great lunch spot!

[@garydell2023]

Thank you. More places to visit when I get there.

[@susi522]

Thank you for the video @PaolofromTOKYO! I have a video idea. I don't think you've had a video about a noodle production or a ramen shop that makes its own noodles. (I am not entirely sure, but I think a ramen shop once made its own noodles.) There are so many types and kinds of noodles, it would be really interesting.

[@j.6478]

Great video bro! Can you do a professional soccer player?

[@ivanichianus]

Wow the food looks amazing, if I ever visit Tokyo I have to remember to visit this shop. And I’m so impressed the chef is able to handle all that work by himself 😮

[@Philippschrd]

So awesome! Would love to eat there one day. Greetings from Germany

[@widhiantara911]

My last fire ramen was in kyoto, almost burn my face!!!

[@davidw2739]

It looks like so much work to run a restaurant by yourself. Props to that guy.

[@KarstenMoerman]

My mouth is watering watching this episode. that looked so good!

[@HPKazan]

‘’Confident calmness’’ - I love that

[@jyusatsu]

Goto-san is just amazing with his techniques and skills in running the shop by himself. I have low tolerance on spicy foods but I would love to try their fire ramen coz I love ramen! Best of luck to Goto-san

[@JerryLPham]

FLAME ON!!!

[@iomiomiom]

dp: i'm sorry what now?

[@pendaco]

I understood that reference 👉

[@96Roses]

added to my list for my first time in Japan, going to be there in the end of January so this is going to be perfect during the winter!

[@Froslev45]

When Im in Tokyo I am 100% visiting this restaurant. Damn it looks amazing

[@deji39]

ラーメンは駅から遠いと行くのが難しいけど、芸術的で本当に美味しいお店が多いです。

[@samanthaaviles6245]

“Send me to heaven” 😢 A fatal hot sauce MIGHT be too hot…. Man I really love when chefs are generous with the green onions, I enjoy a bunch! ❤

[@kristynsantiago2071]

I just finished binge watching the behind the counter series. Kinda sad this is the last ep for now. 😢 Guess need to wait again for their next episode!

[@SV-lw8jo]

I had no idea that even existed. That's amazing!

[@kazahana9679]

"To me, ramen isn't an expensive food" American Ramen shops must have missed this memo.🙃

[@gewglesux]

Agreed.

[@Boomdizzle99]

Yeppp and thats why alot of them fail in the US because its supposed to be a comfort food like fast food fried chicken. Not gourmet food or that fusion bullshit alot of american chefs tend to throw out there and you still have to tip on top of that 🙄

[@NaderiaPlays]

omg I need to go back to japan to try this place !! :3 thanks for showing us Paolo!

[@alexanderwidell1323]

Always a good watch, thanks again Paolo!

[@raveenthennakoon2999]

I was pleasantly surprised to see a product from my country in your video 😊. Love from “suriranka” 🇱🇰

[@kevinthepaladin235]

Makes my day when we get a new video

[@robertpringle6751]

I am definitely going to check this place out, looks slammen!!!! Thank you again for the great content and I always ensure to get good pointers before coming back to Japan.

[@AnthonyMcqueen1987]

I am no expert but I think the most complex part of Ramen is the soup itself so many flavors and textures into one soup.

[@Drawnboyify]

Paolo does it again! Sitting here with my morrow coffe, and watching another superb video from the best channel on KZbin. Thank you Paolo! :)

[@Kommissary]

So cool! Love your videos! Keep it up my man!!!!!

[@wangcity]

Damn that looks good...

[@TheBrokenEclipse]

This man sounds like such a great guy, I would love to have a drink and some food with him

[@TheBugB]

Now I have to go 🎉🎉🎉

[@Rob_g988]

Id definitely visit this shop. Goto seems super chill!

[@Mr.Quinlan888]

Damn, my mouth was watering this whole video.