[Kanagawa Prefecture] 17 Great Ramen Spots by Area

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Menya Kaisei is a ramen shop in an easy-to-reach location from the Minatomirai and Yokohama Chinatown areas of Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is popular for its truffle ramen, which is rare in Kanagawa.

The interior has a clean feel, and some say it is easy to drop in by yourself. There are 10 seats in total, all at the counter.

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All of the ramen at this restaurant use white truffle oil, and the light aroma of truffle is said to be irresistible.

A double soup made with Awaodori (a Japanese chicken breed) and houbinosu-gai (hard clam) is one of its highlights, offering a rich and full taste. The menu is also wide-ranging, with soy sauce and salt ramen at the center.

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The house made noodles use an original blend of ingredients such as wheat flour from Hokkaido and durum semolina flour. They are said to be especially nutritious.

From nama koshou (fresh pepper) with great aroma to Kujo negi (Kyoto green onions) sourced from a contracted farm in Kyoto, the toppings also show real attention to detail.

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Ramen Oohashi is a ramen shop inside Yokohama Chuo Oroshiuri Shijo (Yokohama Central Wholesale Market) in Yokohama, Kanagawa, and it is popular for its chuka soba (Chinese-style noodles).

The front of the shop is all glass, so you can see inside, giving it an easy-to-enter atmosphere.

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You can enjoy chuka soba (Chinese-style noodles) made with additive-free, no-chemical-seasoning soup and house-made noodles prepared fresh every morning.

The soup uses shirokuchi iwashi (round herring) niboshi (dried sardines) and pork belly, along with broth made from Domestic chicken bones and Hokkaido kombu kelp. The photo shows the richly topped "Tokusei Chuka Soba."

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The menu has a wide variety of options, including ramen with oysters and seasonal limited-time ramen, and the limited-quantity “natto ramen” is also popular.

It uses the rare Tsukui Zairai Daizu (heirloom soybean), giving it a rich and full flavor. The overall balance is good, and the distinctive natto aroma does not stand out too much.

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Toku Ki, located in Yokohama Chinatown, a popular sightseeing spot in Yokohama, Kanagawa, is a Chinese restaurant with a long 70-year history since its founding. It is popular for its wide variety of Chinese à la carte dishes and noodle menu.

The interior is stylish, and it is said to have a warm, homey atmosphere as well.

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The noodle menu is extensive, and among it, there are especially many positive reviews for "Tokki Tonsoku Soba (pork trotter noodles)."

This ramen is said to pair a light soy sauce chintan (clear broth) soup perfectly with house-made noodles. The stewed tonsoku (pork trotters), served separately from the noodles, are said to have an outstanding melt-in-your-mouth texture with plenty of collagen left in them.

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They also offer an appealing lineup of Chinese noodle dishes, including shisen tantanmen (Sichuan dan dan noodles) and sanratanmen (hot and sour soup noodles), among others.

The photo shows their classic and popular wantanmen (wonton noodles). The wontons let you really taste the flavor of the wheat, and their smooth yet chewy texture is said to be irresistible.

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Gyoza to To finish no Mise Nood e is located in the food court on the 8th floor of NEWoMan, directly connected to Yokohama Station. One of its main draws is the wide range of options, including izakaya dishes, ramen, and parfaits.

Depending on whether you are dining or stopping by for a cafe visit, there are two different types of seating areas. The atmosphere is casual and easy to drop into.

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They offer several kinds of ramen, and you can choose from five types of noodles, including the standard chuka-men (Chinese-style noodles) as well as yuzu noodles and fresh pepper noodles.

The "Special Taru-jukusei (barrel-aged) Shoyu Ramen with chicken and duck" is said to stand out for its rich, creamy flavor with a mellow seafood aroma.

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The tokusei gyoza (special gyoza) is also popular, and many people seem to enjoy it along with ramen. One nice point is that you can choose whether or not to add garlic.

In addition to "yasai gyoza (vegetable gyoza)" and "tare nashi gyoza (gyoza without sauce)," creative gyoza such as "ao togarashi to habu no niku gyoza (meat gyoza with green chili peppers and herbs)" and "tokusei chiizu soosu gyoza (special cheese sauce gyoza)" are also popular.

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This Chinese dining restaurant is located next to the Shin-Yokohama Raamen Museum in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture. It serves additive-free Chinese food that is gentle on the body.

Inside, the bar-like interior is filled with pleasant music, and the stylish atmosphere makes it a comfortable place to spend time.

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At lunchtime, the menu centers on tantanmen, with set meals that also include curry and Rice bowls.

The tantanmen is made with a focus on no chemical seasonings and no additives, using a soup made from kombu kelp from Hokkaido's Hidaka region, chicken bones, and vegetables. It is said to be the kind of good flavor that sinks into both body and soul.

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They offer a very wide range of tantanmen (Dan Dan noodles), including "Shisen tantanmen (Sichuan Dan Dan noodles)" and "Shiro tantanmen (white Dan Dan noodles)." For some menu items, you can also choose the spice level from five levels.

In reviews, "Shirunashi tantanmen (soupless Dan Dan noodles)" stands out with lots of positive comments. It has the aroma of various spices, and the addition of tomato makes it light and easy to eat.

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This is a place where you can enjoy ramen at lunch and mainly izakaya (Japanese pub) dishes at night. It is about a 4-minute walk from Bashamichi Station in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture.

The warm-toned lighting creates a nice atmosphere, and the tasteful interior is said to stand out. The space can accommodate up to 30 people.

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The ramen here is Hakata tonkotsu (pork bone) style, made in the authentic local way. It uses a house-made soup prepared by simmering pork bones for about 2 days.

Simple yet packed with umami and richness, the soup pairs perfectly with the thin noodles. There is also a wide variety of topping options.

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For seafood lovers, the recommended choice is the "Ebi Tonkotsu Ramen" (shrimp and pork bone ramen), where you can enjoy a marriage of shrimp and tonkotsu (pork bone) soup.

The flavor of shrimp is concentrated into the tonkotsu broth, and it is popular for its rich shrimp taste that people cannot get enough of. The photo shows the deluxe version of the Ebi Tonkotsu menu, "Ebi Amazing Ramen."

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Menhan Chubo Aobadai is a Chinese restaurant near Aobadai Station in Aoba Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa, with a wide range of noodle dishes.

The many regulars show how much this place is loved by locals. It also has table seating, but the lively counter seats seem to be the best choice.

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They offer a great selection of daily set meals, and the combo menus with ramen are popular.

The classic "Shoyu Ramen" pairs thin straight noodles with a chicken-bone soy sauce broth, giving it a light old-school taste.

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They also offer noodle dishes unique to Chinese cuisine, such as "tantanmen (spicy sesame noodles)" and "jajaamen (noodles with meat sauce)".

The "Kantonmen" is enjoyed with a sweet soy-based thick sauce, and is said to be a very well-balanced bowl packed with plenty of vegetables. The piping hot sauce also seems to have a great aroma.

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About an 8-minute walk from Higashiyamata Station in Kohoku-ku, Yokohama, Kanagawa, Ramen Asakawa is a ramen shop run by two classmates who grew up in Hachioji.

The compact interior has about 13 seats in total, with counter and table seating, and it is said to make a good impression with its clean and tidy decor.

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Hachioji ramen, a local ramen specialty from Hachioji City in Tokyo, is known for its soy sauce based soup.

Despite its dark color, the soup is said to taste surprisingly light. All the toppings are Homemade, and the onion and kaiware (radish sprouts) add a nice accent.

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If you like Shio Ramen, Salt is a great pick. It seems to have a lighter, cleaner taste than the soy sauce-based Hachioji Ramen.

Some say the soup is outstanding, letting you fully enjoy the mellow umami of the salt, with the aroma of the nori (seaweed) standing out nicely. The chashu also has a strong reputation for being very good.

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Men Dining Fuku is a well-reviewed restaurant where you can take your time enjoying ramen and Hakata meibutsu (local specialties) in a calm atmosphere.

It is a 5-minute walk from the Kita West Exit of Yokohama Station in Yokohama, Kanagawa Prefecture, and the seating can accommodate groups from small to large. There are also Semi-private rooms.

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The ramen also comes in set meals with rice or small side dishes, and a nice bonus at lunchtime is that 1 extra serving of noodles is free.

Their tonkotsu (pork bone) ramen, just like you would expect in Hakata, is known for its creamy pork bone broth with no off notes. If it is your first visit, they recommend "Shiro," the standard style of Hakata tonkotsu ramen.

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If you care about nutritional balance, the vegetable loaded Chanra (ramen topped with plenty of vegetables) is a great choice. It comes topped with 350g of vegetables, the recommended daily amount.

The soup is said to be full of flavor from the vegetables and seafood, and the extra thin noodles pick it up well.

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Rabu Ranuudoru, located a 1-minute walk from Kamakura Station in Kamakura, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a restaurant you can use casually during the day and as a neo-sakaba (modern Japanese pub) at night.

Popular choices include authentic Kyushu (southwestern Japan) dishes and ramen made by a chef from Kyushu. It is said to have a stylish atmosphere with a warm and welcoming feel.

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They offer a lineup of carefully made tonkotsu ramen (pork bone ramen) with plenty of Domestic ingredients.

The signature soup is made by simmering the bones of Domestic pork for 3 days, and is said to strike an appealing balance with rich flavor but no overpowering distinctive notes. Reviews say the thick, high-viscosity soup pairs perfectly with the thin noodles.

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You can choose from three kinds of soup. If you want to enjoy a classic, reliable flavor, the recommended choice is Hakata tonkotsu (Hakata pork bone broth).

Pakuchi Lemon (Coriander Lemon) has a mild heat and the fresh tang of lemongrass, making it perfect for people who want to try a different flavor than usual.

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J.B.B F'st, about a 15-minute walk from Fujisawa-Hommachi Station, is a popular spot where you can enjoy tasty ramen made with beef tendon.

The small interior has 8 seats in total, with 6 counter seats and 2 table seats, and it is said to have a homey atmosphere that draws many locals as well.

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Among the ramen menu, the especially popular item is the "Oni Suji Ramen." It is made by extracting collagen from tendon of Japanese Black Wagyu, so it seems you can enjoy it as a beauty ramen.

It is topped with tender beef tendon that has a melt-in-your-mouth texture, and it is said to go very well with the soup.

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"Beef Tendon Fried Rice" is a popular menu item alongside the "Oni-suji Ramen." The generous topping of beef tendon on top of the fried rice really stands out.

The fried rice is cooked to a moist finish, and it is said to pair perfectly with the rich, tender beef tendon.

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Menya Sakaba Morimori is an izakaya where you can enjoy a wide range of a la carte dishes, snacks, and drinks, and reviews say the ramen menu is popular too.

It is conveniently located a 1-minute walk from Enoshima Station in Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture, and is also a good pick for ramen To finish after a quick drink. There are counter and table seats.

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They offer about 15 kinds of ramen on the menu alone, and the topping options are plentiful.

On this day, they ordered the "Karamiso (spicy miso)" ramen and really enjoyed its rich spicy miso flavor. It apparently had a surprisingly clean finish. They also have a full lineup of mildly spicy dishes.

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They also have some unique ramen options, and the Miso Curry Milk Ramen is said to have an addictive taste that will keep you coming back after just one bowl.

The rich depth of Hokkaido miso (soybean paste) is joined by the mellow creaminess of milk and fragrant curry spices, creating an overall balance that is spot on.

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"Ramen Shop Ichirei" is a ramen restaurant in the Shonandai area of Fujisawa, Kanagawa Prefecture. It is popular for ramen that you can casually order from a ticket machine.

The interior has both counter and table seating, and they say it has the friendly feel of a classic ramen shop. Some also say it is easy to visit on your own.

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The basic ramen menu item is the shoyu (soy sauce)-based "ramen." It features a light chicken-bone broth with a hint of spice, according to reviews.

The medium-thin curly noodles bring Hokkaido ramen to mind, and they are said to be cooked just right with a nice wheat aroma.

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There are also many positive reviews for the Miso Ramen. The miso broth is easy to drink, and it is said to be just right To finish after enjoying some drinks.

It also comes topped with plenty of vegetables, so it seems satisfying in terms of volume as well. There are also many favorable comments about the chashu.

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Odawara Jokamachi Torimatsu is a ramen shop in Odawara, Kanagawa Prefecture, tucked down a narrow alley from Odawara Station.

Inside, the space has a clean and stylish feel. In addition to counter seats facing the open kitchen, there are also table seats that are perfect for groups.

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The ramen broadly falls into two types: "Tanrei Shoyu Raamen (light soy sauce ramen)" and "Kinmedai Shio Raamen (golden eye snapper salt ramen)".

The soy sauce based ramen uses chicken and duck, with a hint of yuzu aroma. The "Tokusei Tanrei Shoyu Raamen" is a luxurious bowl loaded with a wide assortment of toppings.

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"Kinmedai (golden eye snapper) Shio Ramen" is a limited menu item served only at this restaurant. The photo shows the "Tokusei Kinmedai Shio Ramen".

It uses oil extracted from kinmedai, which gives the soup deep flavor and rich umami. With onion and shiso (perilla), it also tastes light and refreshing.

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Tanrei Shoyu Ramen Torimatsu in Oi, Ashigarakami District, Kanagawa, is a popular spot where you can enjoy luxurious ramen made with carefully selected ingredients.

With a stylish atmosphere almost like a cafe, it is said to be easy to visit whether on your own or in a group. You can choose between counter seats and table seats.

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The restaurant’s most popular item, the "Tokusei Tanrei Shoyu Ramen (special light soy sauce ramen)," uses low temperature cooked duck, chicken, and pork loin.

The cooking method is just as carefully thought out as the ingredients, and the yuzu scented soup goes perfectly with the firm noodles made with whole wheat flour.

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The "Tokusei Goku Porcini Shio Ramen," made with the high end aromatic ingredient porcini, is also popular.

The salt based soup, packed with the rich flavor of chicken and duck, is said to pair very well with the taste of porcini mushrooms. Another popular option is Tsukemen with noodles soaked in kombu kelp water, enjoyed with a dipping sauce made from duck and chicken.

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RAMEN KURAICHI is a ramen shop in Hakone, Ashigarashimo District, Kanagawa, founded in 1961. It is one of three sister restaurants along with Makoto Shokudo and Abe Shokudo, both known for Kitakata ramen.

It has an easy-to-stop-by location along the national highway, and there is a sales area next door for souvenirs and other items.

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The ramen here is based on a traditional soy sauce broth made with niboshi (dried sardines), chicken bones, pork bones, and more.

For the "Kuraichi Ramen," you can choose from three flavors: soy sauce, salt, or miso. The standard noodles are Kitakata-style curly noodles, but you can also switch to Odawara-men (thin straight noodles).

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They also offer a wide range of rice dishes centered on their famous cutlets. They also have set menus paired with ramen.

The traditional Kitakata menu item "Sauce Katsu Rice bowl" features cutlet coated in a secret sauce served over cabbage. People say the perfectly balanced sauce, rich but not too strong, is irresistible.

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Shokusai Tamura, about a 12-minute walk from Hashimoto Station in Sagamihara, Kanagawa Prefecture, is a creative Japanese restaurant with a strong point of view, serving Hokkaido Miso Ramen for lunch and food and drinks at night.

The interior has a stylish, unified design, with an atmosphere that feels almost like a cafe or a Western-style restaurant.

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There are three kinds of ramen available at lunch in total. The "Kodawari Hokkaido Miso Ramen" is one of the restaurant's recommended menu items.

It has a refined taste with a light hint of ginger, and is said to be easy to eat with a rich miso flavor while still feeling light.

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For those who want a stronger miso flavor, the "Rich Miso Ramen" is recommended.

This bowl is made with a blend of several kinds of miso for a rich finish. It comes packed with stir-fried bean sprouts and ground meat, making it very filling. They also offer "Spicy Miso Ramen," where you can choose the level of heat.