Shinmai

• Meet: _Shinmai Shokudo_, the delicious brainchild of three passionate ladies: Ming, Stacia, and Jayden, who share a deep love for authentic + creative Japanese cuisine, infusing their devotion into every dish.
• The name of this spot has lots of thoughtful meaning as well — "_Shinmai_" translates to 'novice' or 'newbie,' reflecting on the ladies' fresh start in Cary; while "Shokudo" represents a place where people gather to enjoy comforting, thoughtfully prepared dishes.
• Known for their signature Tonkotsu ramen made w fresh, locally sourced ingredients to create a bomb broth — trust us, do yourself a favor, + try it.
• But don't worry, there's much more than juuust ramen. All of Head Chef Ming's dishes use seasonal local produce, making every meal a fresh + unique dining experience.
• As far as the vibes go, think cozy, quaint, + inviting making it the perfect spot for both casual hangouts or an intimate date night.

🫓 BAO BUN

steamy milky bun with your choice of tori karaage or thinly sliced beef

🍢 AGEDAHI TOFU

crispy battered tofu in umami dashi, lotus root chip, w bonito flakes

🍜 SPICY TAN TAN RAMEN

rich pork broth, spicy ground pork, bean sprout, wood ear mushroom, chives, cilantro, green onion, garlic, soft-boiled egg, w thin straight noodles

🍤 SEAFOOD SHOYU RAMEN

chicken consumme, shrimp, mussel, squid, fish cake, bamboo shoot, green onion, + medium curly noodles

🍝 CARBONARA UDON

creamy sauce with chewy udon noodles, onion, your choice of bacon kimchi or salmon

A 20% auto gratuity (on the pre-discounted amount) may be added to your bill.

Plenty of public parking available.