SAMURAI MACHO FIELD NOTES / 07
Sharp soup.
Firm noodles.
Big satisfaction.
Ramen Jiro Meguro — a November 2026 visit with a briskly moving queue, a satisfying noodle bite and a bowl that leaves a strong impression.
THE FIRST-HAND TAKE
“A sharp, well-defined soup with firm, substantial noodles. The portion felt on the smaller side, but turnover was quick and the overall satisfaction was high. About 15 minutes in line.”
Translated from the contributor’s personal impressions. Portion size and service pace describe this visit.
01 / A BOWL WITH DEFINITION
The pleasure is in the bite.
The contributor’s word for the soup is kiritto: sharp and clearly defined. Pair that with noodles that hold a firm bite, and the appeal becomes easy to understand. Each mouthful gives you something substantial to work through.
Soup with a clear edge
“Sharp” describes the contributor’s impression of the flavor. It is the detail that gives this bowl its character, alongside the firmness of the noodles. The note does not specify a particular seasoning or recipe.
Noodles worth slowing down for
The photograph shows thick, irregular strands lifting from the bowl. The contributor confirms the texture: firm and satisfying to chew. That resistance is a central part of the enjoyment.
A compact-feeling meal, a strong finish
The portion felt on the smaller side to this diner. Even so, the overall verdict was highly satisfying: the soup, noodle texture and quick-moving service came together well.
There is a useful distinction here between amount and satisfaction. This visit was memorable for the way the bowl ate, rather than a recorded weight or serving size. The contributor left a clear verdict: a high-satisfaction meal.
02 / THE SAME NAME, DIFFERENT MEMORIES
Meguro’s firm bite. Kameido’s soft deromen.
Meguro’s branch directory lists its opening as July 1995, giving this bowl a place in a neighborhood ramen story stretching back more than three decades. [1] Our two contributor reports offer a way into the variety of Jiro: begin with the texture you enjoy. These are impressions of two particular meals, rather than a fixed ranking of the branches.
Meguro · November 2026
Sharp soup, firmer noodles and high overall satisfaction. About 15 minutes in line, with quick turnover observed.
Kameido · March 2026
The earlier report celebrates very soft deromen melding with the soup, plus tender pork. That visit involved a 20-minute wait.
Read the Kameido visit →Your preference is the starting point
Firmness gives this Meguro report its identity; softness is the pleasure in the Kameido report. Use those descriptions to choose what appeals to you. The two wait times are snapshots, not a speed comparison.
For broader background, our Jiro-style ramen guide explains the vocabulary and ordering context. This report keeps the focus on the contributor’s photographed meal.
03 / WORDS FOR THIS BOWL
Describe the texture in Japanese.
Katame · on the firm side
The key noodle description in this visit. 麺は硬めです。
Men wa katame desu.
“The noodles are on the firm side.”
Tabegotae · satisfying substance
A useful word for food that feels substantial to eat. Here it captures the satisfaction of chewing through the firm noodles.
Gochisōsama deshita
“Thank you for the meal.” A simple phrase to take with you when you finish.
These are descriptive phrases, not confirmed customization options. The exact ticket, topping request, noodle weight and price were not supplied for this visit.
04 / PLAN YOUR OWN VISIT
Find the Meguro branch.
- Shop
- Ramen Jiro Meguro
ラーメン二郎 目黒店 - Address
- 3-7-2 Meguro, Meguro-ku, Tokyo.
東京都目黒区目黒3-7-2 [1] - Access
- About a 12-minute walk from Meguro Station’s west exit, according to the branch directory. Use the exact-branch map below for your route. [1]
- Hours & announcements
- Check the branch’s latest announcements before travelling. Directory schedules differ, and the official profile could not be directly verified during this update. The separate branch guide contains the sourced directory details.
- This visit
- November 2026 · about 15 minutes in line · quick turnover observed. These are the contributor’s visit notes.
05 / WATCH THE BOWL
Firm noodles. Full satisfaction.
Original visit photos, English narration and captions.
Music: “Epical Drums 05” by Grigoriy Nuzhny / Mixkit · Music license. Sound effects: Mixkit · Sound effects license.
Sources & reporting notes
Original photographs and tasting notes supplied by the contributor, November 2026. English copy expands the supplied impressions without adding a price, order or unreported tasting experience. Public information checked 2 November 2026.
- Tabelog: Ramen Jiro Meguro — third-party branch directory for identity, street address and walking estimate.
- Meguro Jiro announcement account — linked as the branch’s official X account by Retty’s branch listing. Direct profile access was unavailable during this check; no hours are attributed to a verified official profile here.
- Our Kameido Jiro report — March 2026 contributor visit, used for the clearly dated comparison above.
The illustration is separate from the original photographs. “On the smaller side” is the contributor’s impression, not a measured portion or a claim that every diner will find the bowl small.