Sitting along the Pacific coast of Japan and a few miles south of Tokyo is the populous city of Yokohama. It is the second-largest city in Japan in terms of population and the city attracts millions of tourists yearly. This is primarily because of several attractions located in the city including Yokohama Chinatown, the Minatomirai area, Yamashita Park, and Shinyokohama Ramen Museum. And speaking of ramen, the beloved Japanese dish is very popular around these parts. There’s nothing more exciting than tasting authentic ramen with the best quality of noodles, soup, chasu, and all-around flavors and ingredients while traveling Japan. So if you find yourself craving, here are the best places to try ramen in Yokohama, Japan.
1. Ippudo
Known as one of the best ramen in Yokohama, Ippudo has become a household name in serving ramen. They have a variety of flavorful ramen and you can choose your broth, either original or spicy miso. Ippudo also has a children’s menu so you can have selections for your kids as well. The lines can get long especially during lunchtime so it’s best to go early. Ippudo’s brand has become so known that it has spread out with branches in various parts of the world.
Ippudo
Address: 2-3-2 Minatomirai, Nishi-ku B1 Queens East, Yokohama 220-8542 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Website: Ippudo
Opening hours: 11am - 10pm (daily)
2. Yoshimuraya
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One of the best things about ramen is that it has the capacity to take on different flavors and twists. One of the popular variations is iekei, a kind of ramen that is a flavorful combination of pork tonkotsu broth and soy sauce. Yoshimuraya in Yokohama is said to be one of the first places to have this kind of ramen served and it has become their trademark. At Yoshimuraya, after waiting to be seated, guests can even customize their soup thickness, oil quantity, and noodle thickness.
Yoshimuraya
Address: 2-12-6 Minamisaiwai, Nishi, Yokohama 220-0005 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Website: Yoshimuraya
Opening hours: Tue - Sun: 11am - 10pm (closed on Mon)
3. Ramen Jiro Yokohama Kannai Shop
Ramen Jiro Yokohama Kannai Shop is a hidden gem in the city of Yokohama. This particular restaurant specializes in Jiro-style ramen, which has become its own kind of food. Jiro ramen usually has thick noodles, a rich broth, and lots of toppings, usually bean sprouts and shreds of vegetables. The lines are usually long but they’re mostly made up of locals and few tourists. You may have to line up for 45 minutes to an hour but it’s said to really be worth the wait.
Ramen Jiro Yokohama Kannai Shop
Address: 6 Chome-94 Chojamachi, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0033, Japan
Opening hours: Thu - Tue: 11am - 2:30pm, 6pm - 10pm (closed on Wed)
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4. Tsuruichiya
This 24-hour restaurant offers some of the best ramen around Yokohama. Located a few minutes’ walk outside the Yokohama station, Tsuruichiya is another ramen restaurant specializing in iekei ramen. It’s also the go-to place if you’re into spicy ramen as they also specialize in them. You can even choose from the four different levels of spiciness for your ramen depending on how hot you want it to be. Their chasu is thick yet tender, a great pairing to their delicious broth and noodles.
Tsuruichiya
Address: 1 Chome-7-34 Tsuruyacho, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0835, Japan
Website: Tsuruichiya
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
5. Ichiran, Yokohama Nishiguchi
Ichiran is another world-famous ramen brand that can be found in Yokohama, just near the exit of Yokohama Station. Home of the classic tonkotsu tamen that’s beloved by many today, they choose to concentrate on this distinct flavor on their menu and then create variations of ramen based on it. One of the secrets of Ichiran’s tasty ramen is the red sauce topping which contains various chilli flavors and when mixed with the broth, brings out a new aroma to the ramen. Ichiran has a unique way of letting guests order their ramen and it simply adds to the awesome experience. The restaurant is open 24 hours every day so there’s always time for good tonkotsu ramen.
Ichiran, Yokohama Nishiguchi
Address: 2F, 2-15-4 Minamisaiwai Nishi-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa-ken, Japan
Website: Ichiran, Yokohama Nishiguchi
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
6. Trick
Just around the block from Yoshinocho Station, Trick is a famous ramen joint in Yokohama. They’re unique in the sense that they specialize in chicken toppings for their ramen. Pork is usually used for the broth and as the meat paired in typical ramen but Trick has a way of making chicken as delicious as its pork counterpart. Their ramen is simple yet rich in taste. You also have the option to choose your toppings and add more if you wish. Trick also has a unique feature called Asari Nokke Gohan, which allows you to add rice to your soup when you’ve slurped up all the noodles.
Trick
Address: 4-20 Yoshinocho, Minami-ku, Yokohama 232-0014 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Opening hours: Tue - Fri: 11am - 2pm, 6pm - 9pm; Sat - Sun: 11am - 3pm (closed on Mon)
7. Afuri
With several branches in Japan and all over the world, Afuri is a popular ramen restaurant in Yokohama. The restaurant was named after Mt. Afuri, which according to legend, is said to be the father of Mt. Fuji. With that said, they try to remain true to their native roots in the way they present their ramen. Their ramen is light yet flavorful and simple yet special. Their signature ingredient is the yuzu, a small type of citrus fruit that can only be found in Asia. The staff is very friendly and polite as well so it adds to the already great ambiance the restaurant gives off.
Afuri
Address: B1F Yokohama-joinus, 1-5-1 Minamisaiwai, Nishi-ku Yokohama-shi, Kanagawa
Website: Afuri
Opening hours: 11am - 11pm (daily)
8. Ichiran Ramen
There is another branch of Ichiran Ramen on the other end of Yokohama. Located this time near the Sakuragicho Station, Ichiran Ramen stays true to its roots and what it promises to deliver. The star of their menu will always be tonkotsu-style ramen and will continue to deliver quality ramen to their guests. Like their other branches, Ichiran Ramen maintains its unique way of serving ramen through individual booths for guests to customize and personalize their ramen. The Sakuragicho branch is also open 24 hours.
Ichiran Ramen
Address: 1-46 Hanasakicho Naka-ku Yokohama-shi Kanagawa-ken, Japan
Website: Ichiran Ramen
Opening hours: 24 hours (daily)
9. Ishin Shoten
Hidden in a little alley near Yokohama Station, Ishin Shoten is a “blink and you’ll miss it” kind of hidden gem so you will have to really look for it with some effort. But once you discover its location, it’s like completing a treasure hunt. Ishin Shoten is known for its handmade noodles swimming in its rich and flavorful broth. They have their own takes on different ramen styles like tonkotsu, yuzu, and others. Though the staff speaks minimal English, ordering won’t be much of a problem because you will be ordering via a vending machine.
Ishin Shoten
Address: 2-10-21 Kitasaiwai 1F Yokohama Taiyo Bldg., Nishi, Yokohama 220-0004 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Website: Ishin Shoten
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 3pm, 6pm - 9:30pm (closed on Sun)
10. Shina Sobaya Honten
Shina Sobaya Hoten is known as the creation and innovation of the late Chef Minoru Sano. He became famous for bringing nearly 30 ingredients and turning it into a flavorful bowl of ramen. Because of this, the highlight of the ramen is the soup which is rich in flavor. Favorites among these include the salt ramen and soy sauce ramen. Shina Sobaya Hoten has a branch in the famous Shinyokohama Ramen Museum but their original branch is at Totsuka Station, which is a great place to have authentic ramen in a traditional setting.
Shina Sobaya Honten
Address: 4081-1 Totsukacho, Totsuka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 244-0003, Japan
Website: Shina Sobaya Honten
Opening hours: 11am - 8:30pm (daily)
11. Kuriyama
Tsukemen is another popular ramen style frequently used in Japan. Tsukemen ramen is composed of separate bowls of noodles and broth and eaten by dipping the noodles into the soup. It has eventually become a traditional way to eat ramen. The noodles itself are thick and tasty. The broth uses more fish essence rather than pork, which is the commonly used broth in most ramen. Nevertheless, the quality is retained and it often leaves people craving for more.
Kuriyama
Address: 1-17-29 Rokukakubashi, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama 221-0802 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Opening hours: Mon - Fri: 11:30am - 3pm, 6pm - 9pm; Sat - Sun: 11:30am - 9pm
12. Shimomae Shoten
If you’re in the mood for some unique Japanese fusion, head over to Shimomae Shoten in Yokohama. It’s another hidden restaurant waiting to be discovered. They specialize in combining two Japanese dishes - ramen and curry. Their signature Curry Ramen is what you shouldn’t miss. Imagine having your usual delicious ramen but adding a kick of Japanese curry for a burst of new flavors. You can pair this with an order of wonton, barbecued pork, and even curry rice.
Shimomae Shoten
Address: 1-54-1 Motomachi Naka-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Japan
Opening hours: 12pm until soup runs out (daily)
13. Hechikan
Hechikan offers something different to the table when it comes to serving ramen. Their signature dish is the Niboshi Soba, which uses the niboshi, or a type of sardine. This is then filled with thin yet flavorful noodles and topped with thinly sliced medium-rare steak strips as the chasu. It’s not your usual kind of ramen but it’s worth a try, especially if you’re willing to wait in line for a while.
Hechikan
Address: Nakadori-2-4 Fukutomicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 231-0043, Japan
Opening hours: Tue - Sat: 11am - 3pm, 6pm - 10:30pm; Sun - Mon: 11am - 3pm
14. Ramen Suehiroya
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Located near Hakuraku Station, Ramen Suehiroya is one of the trending ramen restaurants in Yokohama. For such good ramen, you will be surprised to pay a small amount on your bill. Their ramen is indeed superb yet affordable. You will often find locals dining at the restaurant and the peak hours are usually during the lunch break. The unique and fun thing about their ramen is that the pork toppings are so big it covers the noodles underneath. The seaweed helpings on top are also huge. With this kind of serving, you definitely won’t leave this restaurant with an empty stomach.
Ramen Suehiroya
Address: 1 Chome-14-7 Rokukakubashi, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0802, Japan
Opening hours: Mon - Sat: 11am - 9pm (closed on Sun)
15. Ramen Mu
A different experience awaits guests at Ramen Mu. The restaurant only sits seven people at the counter and this might make people turn their heads away but it really shouldn’t. If you don’t have a seat yet, then it will be worth the wait. Unlike many ramen restaurants that serve the dish already fully made and prepared, Ramen Mu is a little different. It allows you to modify and personalize your ramen order. There are a variety of condiments and toppings laid in front of you so you can customize your ramen based on your preference.
Ramen Mu
Address: 1-21 Futatsuyacho, Kanagawa-ku, Yokohama 221-0823 Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Opening hours: Tue - Thu: 11am - 3pm, 6pm - 8pm (closed Fri - Mon)
16. Hamatora Hiyoshi Shop
Editor's Note: Photo taken from the establishment's official social account
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Hamatora Hiyoshi Shop offers traditional ramen with a little bit of a twist. Their noodles are charcoal black! No, they’re not burnt noodles– they’ve actually used charcoal powder to concoct the noodles. It doesn’t look enticing at first, but hey, don’t judge a book by the cover, right? Once you’ve tried it, you will likely get hooked. On top of that, the broth is flavorful and overall the ramen itself is very tasty. Although, a quirky thing about this restaurant is that they have a cotton candy machine randomly placed at the store from which you can get free cotton candy which is what people strangely remember the place for.
Hamatora Hiyoshi Shop
Address: 1 Chome-6-21 Hiyoshihoncho, Kohoku Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 223-0062, Japan
Website: Hamatora Hiyoshi Shop
Opening hours: 10:30am - 1am (daily)
17. Tamagatta
Like a taste of home, previous guests have described the ramen at Tamagatta as similar to what their mothers would make. The soup’s broth is rich and flavorful while the noodles, though thin, are just the right quality to chew on. They offer many of the popular ramen flavors beloved by many including the crowd favorite, tonkotsu. Outside the restaurant, there is a vending machine system that helps you with your order. It is best to go during off hours though because the lines can get long during the lunch and dinner rush hours.
Tamagatta
Address: 2 Chome-8-23 Minamisaiwai, Nishi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 220-0005, Japan
Opening hours: 10:45am - 5am (daily)
Go on a ramen food trip in Yokohama, Japan
If you’re looking for some of the best ramen in Japan, Yokohama is the place to be. Many world-famous ramen brands first started and began in Yokohama. They try to keep up with the tradition of the beloved Japanese dish with occasional twists and fusions to surprise guests. Many of them are near train stations so it’s easily accessible but some are also hidden gems that are still waiting to be discovered. Be prepared to wait in long queue lines too because many of these restaurants are popular not just with tourists but with locals as well. What are you waiting for? Have your ramen fix as soon as you can!
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