[Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture] The ramen kingdom of Yamagata Prefecture has delicious thin curly noodles called Yonezawa Ramen! Introducing recommended stores with a reputation for
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Yamagata Prefecture is said to have the highest consumption of ramen in the country.
The prefecture is divided into four regions, ``Okitama'', ``Murayama'', ``Mogami'', and ``Shonai'' due to the remnants of the Shogunate domain from the Edo period. Masu.
Ramen is popular and has a high consumption rate throughout the region, but ramen is particularly popular in the Okitama region.
Many of you may be familiar with Akayu Ramen Ryu Shanghai in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, which is regularly ranked among the top ten ramen restaurants in Japan.
By the way, Nanyo City is located in the Okitama area.
Among the Okitama region, which is a hotly contested area for ramen, Yonezawa City, famous for its Yonezawa beef, has a delicious ramen called ``Yonezawa Ramen,'' which is characterized by thin, curly noodles.
Why is ramen so popular in the snowy country of Yonezawa?
Yonezawa City, a basin surrounded by mountains, is blessed with water, including underground water from the Iide Mountain Range.
On the other hand, it was far from the sea and was not blessed with seafood.
I guess they were more attracted to ramen than seafood, which is not very fresh.
Although Yonezawa is home to many rice farmers, people seem to have turned to noodles for their seasonal feast.
It probably became popular and popular as ``a staple ramen that you can eat every day and never get tired of'' that everyone can enjoy, regardless of age or gender.
By using a lot of blessed water and massaging the noodles well, we created ``Yonezawa Ramen,'' a type of ``takasui ramen.''
Each restaurant has their own way with the soup, but it's basically a light Chinese soup with a soy sauce base.
Characteristics of Yonezawa Ramen
Currently, "Yonezawa Ramen" is registered as a regional collective trademark.
The Chinese soba that was started by Chinese people living in Yonezawa in the 1920s became the prototype, and the chef used a lot of water and kneaded the noodles well, resulting in the creation of ``Yonezawa Ramen,'' a type of ``multiple water noodles.'' I gave birth.
The soup is light and has a soy sauce base.
The thin, curly noodles mix well with the highly transparent soup stock made from vegetables, chicken bones, and dried sardines, making this ramen so delicious that you'll be able to drink it to the last drop.
Has ramen been a delicacy for a long time?
When customers arrive, I serve them some ramen.
It is normal to have ramen as a feast rather than sushi delivery.
This was a surprise for me, who came from the Kanto region.
The idea seems to be that it is something that everyone, young and old, can eat.
5 recommended unknown Yonezawa ramen shops!
It is said that there are currently 53 ramen shops in the city.
It's hard to beat, and you can't go wrong no matter which ramen shop you eat at.
But it's especially delicious! We will introduce 5 popular restaurants with many reviews.
From hidden gems to popular restaurants with long lines
Yamaguchiya Shokudo
You can enjoy "hiyashi chuka" that takes advantage of the characteristics of Yonezawa ramen all year round.
I think your concept of hiyashi chuka will change when you eat hiyashi chuka here. In other words, it's more like chilled ramen than chilled Chinese noodles.
The salted pork chashu noodles here are also delicious and highly recommended.
Kamata Shokudo
Loved by local residents.
Yonezawa ramen's signature thin noodles are of course the hallmark, but the light yet rich and clear soup is so delicious that you'll never get tired of it no matter how many times you eat it.
Katsura Town Sapporo
Ah, today is #Ramen Day ?
— Tadashi Imafuku (@Tadashi_Imafuku) July 10, 2021
Katsura Town Sapporo (Yonezawa City) pic.twitter.com/Ww2byqvJwY
It's a very homely shop with a Showa-era atmosphere.
This ramen has a refreshing aftertaste and you will never get tired of it even if you eat it every day.
Served like Japanese soba, this Chinese dish also uses thin curly noodles, making it a must-try dish in the summer.
China soba Kumabun
This is a popular store that has been introduced in the media.
On holidays, the parking lot and store get crowded, and the restaurant may close early to see if they've run out of soup, so be careful.
The char siu is also thick and filling.
One of the popular menu items is menma ramen, and it's topped with so much shredded menma that you're sure to be very satisfied.
Soba restaurant Hirama
This is the orthodox Yonezawa ramen! is.
It is the representative Yonezawa ramen, and there are long lines on holidays...it is so popular that locals go on weekdays as much as possible.
It's not just a restaurant that's popular by word of mouth, but you'll be satisfied after eating there.
Of course, the noodles are homemade, and Hirama-san also manufactures and wholesales the noodles, and also supplies them to ``Shina Soba Kumabun.''
summary
Yamagata is the ramen kingdom, and Yonezawa Ramen specializes in noodles.
I wanted to introduce a lot of them, but this time I've narrowed it down to only 5 stores, including some hidden gems.
No matter where you eat ramen at Yonezawa Ramen, you won't be disappointed.
What do you think? Now you want to eat it, right?
I think it's a good idea to check the business conditions before going out.
Everyone loves ramen! Please try Yonezawa Ramen.
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