
[Ramen Kingdom, Yamagata Prefecture] 5 famous restaurants that offer Yonezawa Ramen, a light soy sauce-rich noodles!
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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 throughout the region and is highly consumed, but ramen is especially popular in the Okitama region. Many people may be familiar with Akayu Ramen Ryu Shanghai, in Nanyo City, Yamagata Prefecture, which is a regular in the country's best ramen restaurant Incidentally, 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 lacked seafood ingredients. I guess they found ramen more appealing than seafood that is not very fresh. Yonezawa is a huge source of rice farmers, but it seems that noodles are the ones that are popular for their egg treats.
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 kneading the noodles well, it was created as Yonezawa Ramen, a highly watered noodles Each restaurant has invented its soup, but the soup is basically , based on soy sauce
Characteristics of Yonezawa Ramen
Today, Yonezawa Ramen is also registered as a regional collective trademark.
The prototype was Chinese soba noodles, which were started by Chinese people who lived in Yonezawa in the 1920s, and by using a lot of blessed water and kneading the noodles well, the prototype was created as "Yonezawa Ramen" made from "high-watered noodles".
The soup is light soy sauce-based. The highly clear soup made from vegetables, chicken bones, and dried sardines are mixed in with the thin, curly noodles, making it a delicious ramen that will allow you to drink all the way to the last drop.
Has ramen been a delicacy for a long time?
When customers come, they serve ramen. It is usually a good idea to feast ramen instead of sushi.
This was a surprise to me, who came from the Kanto region. This seemed to be due to the idea that "anyone of all ages and genders can eat."
5 recommended unknown Yonezawa ramen shops!
It is said that there are currently 53 ramen restaurants in the city.
That's also hard to choose, and no matter what ramen restaurant you eat, there's no mischief. But it's particularly delicious! Here are five popular restaurants with many reviews.
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.
Yamaguchiya Shokudo <Information>
- Store name: Yamaguchiya Shokudo
- Address: 1-1-26 Chuo, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture 992-0045
- Phone number: 0238-23-1421
- Official URL:-
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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.
Kamata Restaurant <Information>
- Store name: Kamata Shokudo
- Address: 2-13-43 Tsuricho, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture 992-0025
- Phone number: 0238-21-6783
- Official URL: Yonezawa Noodle Industry Association – Kamata Shokudo
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Katsura Town Sapporo
It's a very homely shop with a Showa-era atmosphere.
Ah, today is #Ramen Day ?
— Tadashi Imafuku (@Tadashi_Imafuku) July 10, 2021
Katsura Town Sapporo (Yonezawa City) pic.twitter.com/Ww2byqvJwY
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.
Katsuracho Sapporo <Information>
- Shop name: Sapporo, Katsuramachi
- Address: 3-5-31 Matsugamisaki, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture 992-0053
- Phone number: 0238-23-0376
- Official URL: Yonezawa Noodle Industry Association – Sapporo, Katsuramachi
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China soba Kumabun
This is a popular restaurant that has been featured in the media. When it's on holidays, the parking lot and the store are crowded, so it's important to be careful as the store closes early, perhaps as the soup runs out.
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.
China Soba Kumamon <Information>
- Shop name: China Soba Kumamon
- Address: 5-2-52 Kasuga, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture 992-0044
- Phone number: 0238-24-3522
- Official URL:-
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Soba restaurant Hirama
"Soba Restaurant Hirama"
— yama (@jyak219) July 6, 2020
- Chinese soba... 650 yen
for quite some time💦
It's still a popular restaurant‼ ️
Recently, there were only Kuma Fumi-san, but this is also a restaurant that is sure to be correct 💚It
was very delicious (^-^)/
Thank you for the meal (^_^ゞpic.twitter.com/odWlpIF3a7
This is the orthodox Yonezawa ramen! is.
It is a representative Yonezawa ramen shop, and there are long lines on holidays...and locals go on weekdays as much as possible. Not only is it popular with word-of-mouth reviews, but it's also a restaurant that's satisfying to eat.
Of course, the noodles are homemade, and Hirama-san also manufactures and wholesales the noodles, and also supplies them to ``Shina Soba Kumabun.''
Soba restaurant Hirama <Information>
- Store name: Soba store Hirama
- Address: 1314-16 Asakawa, Yonezawa City, Yamagata Prefecture 992-0112
- Phone number: 0238-37-2083
- Official URL: Soba Restaurant Hirama – Instagram
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summary
Yamagata, the Ramen Kingdom, is Yonezawa ramen, which specializes in noodle. We wanted to introduce a lot of them, but this time we only introduced five of the best stores, including the twill and hidden famous restaurants. I don't think there's a bad idea where you can eat at any restaurant.
When going out, it is best to check business hours and more. Everyone loves it! Try eating Yonezawa ramen.