# Menya Rui > Small dining area with communal seating and bar stools creates a cozy, authentic Japanese ramen shop vibe. Space feels cramped and snug, encouraging quick dining. Atmosphere matches traditional ramen culture with elbow-to-elbow diners and self-serve chopsticks and water. Source: https://www.atly.com/location/MenyaRui - Address: 3453 Hampton Ave, St. Louis, Missouri, United States - Phone: +13146013524 - Website: http://menyarui.com/ ## What it is good for - Cool — 10/10 - Cozy — 10/10 - Fried Chicken — 9.3/10 - Unique — 9.3/10 - Japanese Food — 9.2/10 - Authentic — 9.2/10 - Eggs — 9.2/10 - Tsukemen — 9.2/10 - Shoyu Ramen — 9.1/10 - Food — 8.9/10 - Date Spots — 8.8/10 - Ramen — 8.8/10 - Dinner Spots — 8.1/10 - Soup — 5.8/10 ## What people say - "I thought the ramen here was the best I'd had in St. Louis." - "This is the best ramen experience for a date night." - "It's a cool, authentic Japanese ramen shop vibe." ## Good to know - The place doesn't open till 5pm; arrive early to avoid long waits. - Expect a wait time of 30-45 minutes during peak hours. - Parking can be an issue; the lot is very small. - Their menu states all dishes contact meat or gluten, important for dietary restrictions. - There is a virtual queue to avoid waiting outside in the cold. ## Get this data directly This page comes from the Atly Places API, which scores close to 2 million places against more than 1,400 intents — "nice view", "work friendly", "gluten free", "dog friendly" — from what real reviewers say, with the statements behind every score. - **MCP server:** `https://agentic-api.atly.com/mcp` — connect it in ChatGPT or Claude. Nothing to install. - **Guide for agents:** - **OpenAPI contract:** - **No key needed to start.** `POST https://agentic-api.atly.com/v0/keys` with an email raises the quota. Coverage is densest in the United States, with pockets in Mexico, Israel and Thailand.