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柑橘Shinn
Exit 1 · about 6 min walk

柑橘Shinn

Citrus Shinn
Japanese Cuisine, Ramen · 大安區
★ 4.5・5,139 reviews 260 views Open now
A- VISITOR RATING
METROBITES VISITOR RATING
Worth adding to your itinerary

“A vivid citrus-and-chicken combination, a complete transformation story, and a previous top-ten place in Taiwan’s annual Golden Ramen poll make this worth a special trip for ramen fans.”

Citrus in chicken broth From aburasoba to ramen Golden Ramen top ten
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
Worth the walk

If you are already at 信義安和站 · Xinyi Anhe, it is an easy walk and a natural fit for this stop.

★★★☆☆
WORTH THE DETOUR?
Making a special trip
Good if it fits your route

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
Citrus is part of the broth, not decoration

At the Renai Road main shop, citrus sweetness, acidity, and aroma enter chicken broth, giving shio, seafood, and paitan bowls a bright finish.

02
A citrus path out of aburasoba

The shop began as an aburasoba specialist in 2017, changed its name and added citrus broths in 2019, while keeping its original aburasoba on the menu.

03
High visibility built on more than 5,000 reviews

Google currently shows about 4.5 stars from 5,139 reviews, an easy popularity reference for first-time visitors.

04
Top ten in a ramen-community poll

In a Golden Ramen poll by a Taiwan ramen group with 5 ten-thousands of members, 柑橘Shinn placed seventh nationwide on the 2020 list.

THE STORY

The story behind this place

2017 SINCE

Aburasoba came before today’s citrus broth

When it opened in 2017, the shop was called Aburasoba Shin and focused on Japanese aburasoba. In early 2019 it became Soba Shinn & 柑橘 and began adding citrus-flavored broths.

As it moved from dry noodles to clear chicken and chicken paitan, citrus became the shared language connecting different levels of richness and gave this Taipei-born ramen brand a clear identity.

WHAT TO ORDER

First time here? Start with these

Editors
夜班大叔
Citrus Shio Ramen MetroBites visit photo

Citrus Shio Ramen

Clear chicken broth brings savory sweetness first, then citrus aroma and mild acidity brighten the salt, an accessible introduction to the shop’s lighter broths.

Citrus Calpis MetroBites visit photo

Citrus Calpis

The sweet tang of the cultured-milk drink meets citrus syrup and slices; its chilled fruit aroma resets the palate after ramen.

A TASTE OF TAIWAN

A citrus style grown by a Taipei ramen shop

From an aburasoba specialist to citrus broth, 柑橘Shinn recasts the Japanese ramen framework of soup, noodles, and chashu into a refreshing language of its own, a differentiating example in coverage of Taiwan-born ramen.

FIRST VISIT

First visit: how to order

01
Meet the citrus through shio first

The clear chicken broth in the citrus shio ramen makes the fruit aroma and acidity easier to distinguish. For richness, check which chicken paitan bowls are available.

02
Start eating when the noodles arrive

Sip the original broth, then eat the noodles and chashu. Keep photos brief to preserve the balance of thin noodles and citrus aroma.

METROBITES LOCAL TIP
Do not leave the citrus slice in the soup

Let the citrus slice release its aroma, then move it to the side plate after about three minutes so peel bitterness does not overwhelm the chicken broth.

FULL VISIT

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Localized full visit

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✨ AI Quick Take

《柑橘Shinn》 puts citrus into ramen broth not as a decorative fruit slice, but to let aroma and acidity support the whole bowl alongside chicken stock. Hidden near Renai-Dunhua Circle, the menu spans shio, seafood, chicken paitan, and aburasoba. If you want richness without feeling weighed down by the final bites, that citrus finish gives the shop a real identity.

Uncle’s line: Life can be like this bowl. When the days grow too heavy, a little bright citrus acidity can wake you up.

This shop does not follow Taipei ramen’s traditional heavily salted route. It joins the savoriness of chicken broth with the bright aroma of citrus. What I like is finishing without leaning on a wall and questioning life: the flavor has presence, yet the ending stays refreshing.

Setting and dining atmosphere:The exterior is understated. Inside, a wooden counter, wall seating, and a few tables surround an open kitchen with the rhythm of a Japanese ramen shop. Seats are limited and busy meals often require an on-site wait. Holding places before everyone arrives is not usually easy, so following the staff’s arrangement saves trouble.
柑橘Shinn (Citrus Shinn) visit photo
Location and dining notes:The address is 台北市大安區仁愛路四段228-6號, near Renai-Dunhua Circle; it is about a 7- to 8-minute walk from Xinyi Anhe Station or Zhongxiao Dunhua Station. Queueing, the ticket machine, and payment may change with on-site arrangements, so read the entrance notice. If a timer accompanies the ramen, do not soak citrus or lemon slices in hot broth too long; peel bitterness can overpower the soup.
● Citrus Shio Ramen

The clear chicken base first delivers savory sweetness, followed by citrus aroma and light acidity that brightens the salt. Thin noodles carry the broth, while red onion, scallion, and chicken chashu add bite and meatiness. Do not let the citrus slice soak indefinitely; remove it when the time is right and the bowl stays cleaner and easier to drink.


柑橘Shinn (Citrus Shinn) visit photo
● Citrus Calpis

Calpis already has cultured-milk sweetness and tang; citrus syrup and slices make it fit this ramen better than ordinary soda. A cold, fruity sip after chicken broth and chashu lowers the fatty feel in the mouth. If sweetness worries you, ask whether it can be adjusted instead of ordering bravely and frowning later.


柑橘Shinn (Citrus Shinn) visit photo
💡 Ordering note

First-timers can meet the lighter style through Citrus Shio Ramen; if you prefer richness, see which chicken paitan is available. Do not stretch the photo session—neither noodles nor citrus stops changing because your composition is serious.

  • Location:台北市大安區仁愛路四段228-6號, near Renai-Dunhua Circle.
  • Type:Citrus-focused Japanese ramen, aburasoba, and drinks.
  • Highlights:Citrus aroma balances shio, seafood, or chicken paitan; seating is limited and dining follows the on-site flow.
  • Good for:Diners who like delicate broths, want to avoid heavy oiliness, or will queue for a distinctive bowl.

📌 Editor’s wrap-up

What makes 《柑橘Shinn》 interesting is not simply putting citrus in a bowl, but knowing how its aroma can finish chicken broth. Citrus Shio Ramen is refreshing without being thin; add Citrus Calpis and the theme carries from hot soup to cold drink. The small shop and wait can be tiring, but anyone seeking Taipei ramen that does not rely on brute salt should still try it.

GOOGLE REVIEWS

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★ 4.5 · 5,139 Google reviews
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STORE INFORMATION

Store information

Address
106台灣臺北市大安區仁愛路四段228-6號
Opening hours
Monday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30
Tuesday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30
Wednesday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30
Thursday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30
Friday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30
Saturday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30
Sunday: 11:30 – 14:00, 17:00 – 20:30
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GETTING THERE

From the MRT station to the store

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信義安和站 · Xinyi Anhe
Exit 1 · about 6 min walk · about 428 m
Also convenient
Exit 5 Another exit at the same station
about 6 min walk · about 451 m
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忠孝敦化站 · Zhongxiao Dunhua · Exit 3 Another nearby station
about 6 min walk · about 464 m
Walking About 6 min from Exit 1 · about 428 m
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