01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Take a seat, place an order, and a small mortar filled with roasted sesame seeds arrives first. Grinding the seeds by hand while the noodles boil releases a nutty aroma that sharpens the appetite. Set on the 1F of the Lirio shopping building near Kameari Station, Enshin is a dan dan noodle shop centered on the pleasure of dialing in bowl flavors just the way you like.
The flagship rich dan dan noodle soup relies on a creamy white sesame broth paired with medium-thick flat noodles designed to catch every drop. Heat levels range from mild to extra spicy, making it welcoming for diners who prefer gentle warmth while still delivering deep umami. Spooning in the freshly ground sesame adds immediate fragrance and rounded body.
The counter condiment selection is another highlight. Ground sansho pepper, sansho oil, black vinegar, and chili powder line the counter, allowing you to add tingling numbness or cut through the richness with the clean acidity of vinegar mid-bowl. Between the fragrant black sesame variation, brothless noodles, and toppings such as fried leeks and fresh coriander, each visit offers a fresh combination.
After finishing the noodles, slipping a bowl of rice into the remaining soup is the customary way to wrap up the meal. The rice soaks up the concentrated broth, making the final bites just as hearty as the first. Most seats are arranged at partitioned counter spaces, offering a comfortable, low-fuss environment for solo dining.
