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海貓亭拉麵 うみねこ亭
About 9 min walk

海貓亭拉麵 うみねこ亭

Uminekotei Ramen
Japanese Cuisine, Ramen, Local Eats · 新店區
★ 4.5・1,500 reviews 263 views Closed now
B VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Consider it if you are nearby

“Noodles, broth, and chashu are made in-house. Chicken paitan and curly-noodle mazemen offer distinct textures, while the brothers’ operation and study in Japan give this small ramen shop a story.”

House-made noodles Mellow chicken paitan Curly-noodle mazemen
This rating asks whether the place is worth fitting into your trip, considering distinctiveness, local significance, Google reviews, and MRT convenience—not taste alone.
WORTH THE STOP?

Is this place worth adding to your MRT itinerary?

It can feel very different if you are already at this stop versus making a special trip here.
★★★☆☆
ALREADY HERE
Already at this stop
Depends on your schedule

If you are already at 新店站 · Xindian, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★☆☆☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
No need to ride over just for it

If you are elsewhere, consider whether it is worth an extra MRT ride just for this place.

WHY VISIT

Why add it to your itinerary?

01
House-made soup and noodles, distinct textures

The shop makes its noodles, broth, and chashu. Resilient noodles complement chicken paitan, while curly noodles catch the mazemen sauce; each pairing has a clear purpose.

02
A well-known favorite with more than 1,000 reviews

Google currently shows a rating of about 4.5 from 1,500 reviews, a straightforward indicator of popularity for first-time visitors.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

From pastry training to a ramen shop

海貓亭 is run by the Chen brothers. One was a pastry chef who also worked at a ramen shop while training in a Japanese pâtisserie. The noodles, broth, and chashu are all made in-house, while posters and menus were commissioned from a Taiwanese illustrator he admires. The gentle artwork echoes the shop’s homestyle mood.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Mellow Chicken Paitan Ramen MetroBites visit photo

Mellow Chicken Paitan Ramen

Rich chicken-bone broth finishes clean, brightened by red onion. Sous-vide chicken chashu and pork chashu accompany resilient house-made noodles.

Shoyu Ramen MetroBites visit photo

Shoyu Ramen

Chicken bone, bonito, and soy sauce combine in a clear broth with pork chashu, bamboo shoots, and a soft-boiled egg for an honest, enduring bowl.

Umineko Mazemen MetroBites visit photo

Umineko Mazemen

Chewy curly noodles hold a gently spicy sauce beneath fried chicken, a soft-boiled egg, pork chashu, and greens. Toppings are complete and the portion substantial.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Pay before seating; choose noodle firmness

While waiting, register at the entrance by party size. When called, pay before taking your assigned seat. For Mellow Chicken Paitan Ramen, you may also choose noodle firmness.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Change up shio broth with yuzu-spiced sauce

With shio ramen, taste the clear broth first, then add a small amount of the yuzu-spiced sauce on the side. Its lightly salty heat gives the same bowl a different turn.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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✨ AI Quick Take

海貓亭拉麵 うみねこ亭 offers an unusually solid Japanese ramen experience around Bitan in Xindian. The broth has layers, the noodles have character, and steady fundamentals matter more than show. Whether you want mellow chicken paitan or a more substantial mazemen, there is a fitting bowl. The warm, homestyle room suits metro riders, nearby workers, and diners after a Bitan stroll.

Uncle’s take: The honest thing about this shop is that neither broth nor noodles tries to bluff—you can taste the attention to fundamentals.
Important note: Between Xindian Station and the Bitan neighborhood, the shop is about a ten-minute walk from the station along a gentle uphill route. Reservations are unavailable; register your party at the door and wait to be called during peak periods. Turnover is generally quick, and payment comes before seating.
● Mellow Chicken Paitan Ramen

This is Umineko’s representative bowl. Chicken-bone broth is rich yet not heavy all the way through, with aroma and a clean finish that invites slow sipping. Chopped red onion adds brightness. Sous-vide chicken and pork chashu make a steady pairing without unnecessary tricks. House-made noodles can be ordered to your preferred firmness; their resilient bite suits the paitan’s body.

海貓亭拉麵 うみねこ亭 (Uminekotei Ramen) visit photo● Shio Ramen


Shio Ramen takes a clearer route. The clean broth brings savory saltiness and natural sweetness, more direct than paitan and expressive of the stock itself. A visually striking crab stick catches the eye. Add the yuzu-spiced, lightly salty and hot sauce on the side for variation. It suits diners who want refreshing broth without blandness.

海貓亭拉麵 うみねこ亭 (Uminekotei Ramen) visit photo
Uncle’s take: The point of this shio bowl is not intensity but clean precision; once the toppings arrive, the whole bowl comes alive.
● Shoyu Ramen

Shoyu Ramen is more modest than the first two but not thin. Chicken bone, bonito, and soy sauce give the broth a clear, dependable foundation. Pork chashu, bamboo shoots, and a soft-boiled egg form a simple but complete set. It is a safe choice for anyone wanting standard Japanese ramen with attention centered on noodles and soup.


海貓亭拉麵 うみねこ亭 (Uminekotei Ramen) visit photo● Umineko Mazemen


This substantial bowl is complete in both portion and toppings. Umineko fried chicken, a soft-boiled egg, pork chashu, and greens cover chewy curly noodles, whose different texture holds the sauce firmly after mixing. Gently spicy and especially satisfying, it is best stirred evenly before eating so every bite carries balanced flavor.

海貓亭拉麵 うみねこ亭 (Uminekotei Ramen) visit photo
💡 A Small Note on the Experience

For a first visit, Mellow Chicken Paitan Ramen best shows the broth, while Umineko Mazemen displays the toppings and portion. Visit outside peak hours to reduce waiting; same-day arrangements determine the queue and availability.

  • On Xindian Road, the shop is about a ten-minute walk from Xindian Station and within the walkable Bitan area.
  • Chicken paitan leads the menu, alongside shio, shoyu, and Umineko Mazemen.
  • Begin with Mellow Chicken Paitan Ramen or Umineko Mazemen to see the shop’s character and portioning.
  • The warm, family-style room has limited seating, with self-service hot tea and lemon water.
  • It suits metro riders, diners after a Bitan walk, and ramen fans who care about broth and noodle texture.

📌 Editor’s Summary

海貓亭拉麵 うみねこ亭 does not win through hype. Instead, it gives chicken paitan, clear shio, shoyu, and mazemen distinct identities. For a steady bowl that fits naturally into a day around Bitan in Xindian, this is an easy ramen shop to keep on the list.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

Google rating & reviews

4.5
★ 4.5 · 1,500 Google reviews
PEOPLE SAY

What visitors say

Member check-in notes · nearby location verified
2026/07/25 Location verified 小宇

第一次來可以先點雞白湯拉麵或海貓拌麵,最容易吃出店家的特色。

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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
231台灣新北市新店區新店路27號
Opening hours
Monday: 17:30 – 20:30
Tuesday: 17:30 – 20:30
Wednesday: 17:30 – 20:30
Thursday: Closed
Friday: 11:30 – 13:30, 17:30 – 20:30
Saturday: 11:30 – 13:30, 17:30 – 20:30
Sunday: 11:30 – 13:30, 17:30 – 20:30
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

01
新店站 · Xindian
About 9 minutes ・about 687 m
Walking About 9 min walk · about 687 m
Distance and time are straight-line estimates. The actual walk may vary because of crossings, underground passages, or footbridges.
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