I had very high expectations when I went in, but if I had went in with less expectations I would have considered returning.
I didn't mind that the place was small, but I did mind that for the price I was paying the portions were quite small. Having experienced authentic ramen, I was rather excited to read about the house made noodles and old school broths that were made. I ordered the tonkotsu classic, and I was immediately disappointed by the mixed green salad that was on top. Then I noticed the tonkotsu broth was clear which lead me to feel that it was closer to shio than the creamy white tonkotsu broth that I have always known it to be. I was super disappointed when I tasted the soup which was way too salty for my taste. The noodles were good, but it is far from authentic ramen noodles.
The only positive experience for me was the ONE slice of pork that the ramen came with. If they had advertised Shiki Menya as a "new age" ramen, I would have let many of the above mentioned things slip, but they are marketing their establishment as classic and old school Japanese umami...etc...etc...I am really not feeling it at all. This place reminds me of all these other restaurants that are trying to "hipsterfying" themselves. In conclusion, I won't recommend my friends to go, or return myself.