Yokohama's yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles)! 8 popular places for a hearty, tasty meal

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Azuma Shoten is a yakisoba (Japanese fried noodles) specialty restaurant about a 3-minute walk from JR Oguchi Station. You can enjoy filling yakisoba packed with plenty of ingredients.

Inside, the restaurant has a homey atmosphere, with natural wood counters and tables.

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For yakisoba (fried noodles), they offer the standard "sauce yakisoba" as well as "arranged yakisoba" such as "shio yakisoba (salt yakisoba)".

For the "sauce yakisoba," you can choose from pork, squid, or a mix with both, and you can also add a fried egg topping. The ingredients are said to be chunky and generously sized, making it satisfyingly filling.

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If you want to try yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles) other than the usual sauce kind, the arranged yakisoba options are a great pick.

The photo shows the Kuro Yakisoba, made with a squid ink black sauce. The sweet and savory sauce with the aroma of squid ink and salt has an addictive flavor.

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Noge Yakisoba Center Maruki Noge Honten is a popular place where you can enjoy carefully made yakisoba (fried noodles).

This standalone house restaurant is about a 5-minute walk from JR Sakuragicho Station. The interior has a homey feel, with counter seats and table seating that can be joined together to fit different group sizes.

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The yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles) is a carefully crafted menu item said to have been jointly developed by a noodle maker and a specialty sauce shop.

The popular "Yakisoba Special" is topped with fried egg and pork belly cooked with a salt-based sauce. The special sauce pairs perfectly with the extra-thick noodles.

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"Taisho no Napolitan" is a recommended dish made with ketchup sauce and the restaurant's special house sauce. It is said to use the same extra-thick noodles as the yakisoba (stir-fried noodles).

The noodles have a chewy texture, and people say the deep flavor of the sauce is irresistible.

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Okonomiyaki Yukari Yokohama Sky Building Ten is a branch of the Honten in Osaka, founded in 1953. You can enjoy authentic Osaka-style okonomiyaki and yakisoba (fried noodles).

It is located on the 11th floor of Sky Building, about a 3-minute walk from JR Yokohama Station, with great views. The interior has partitioned seating so you can relax and enjoy your meal without worrying about the people around you.

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The "Special Yakisoba" is a hearty plate of yakisoba (Japanese stir-fried noodles) loaded with head-on shrimp, pork, and squid. A fried egg topping adds a nice touch of color.

The crisp texture of the cabbage gives it a good accent, according to reviews.

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It is popular for serving tasty okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) made with fresh Domestic cabbage, rich Yodo ran (Yodo eggs), and specially developed okonomiyaki flour.

The recommended dish is the "beef tendon tama," packed with plenty of Domestic beef. It is said to be crisp on the outside and soft inside, with the beef tendon and konnyaku (firm yam cake) bringing out the flavor.

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Tonta, located just steps from JR Yokohama Station, is an izakaya with a full lineup of yakisoba and Teppan-yaki dishes.

The interior is decorated with retro posters, creating a bright and homey atmosphere. You can relax at the counter or table seats.

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The classic sauce yakisoba (fried noodles with sauce) is generously portioned, with juicy pork and cabbage. Benishoga (pickled red ginger) adds a nice accent, they say.

The springy medium-thick noodles and the sauce that is rich without being heavy make it easy to finish in no time.

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The signature menu item, "Negi Horumon Yakisoba," uses Domestic Horumon and Kujo-negi (Kujo green onions).

The plump Horumon is juicy and full of flavor, and it goes perfectly with the crisp Kujo-negi. The garlic chips on top are said to be addictively good.

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Obanyaki Matsumoto is a long loved shop that first opened in 1977. You can enjoy yakisoba (fried noodles) and obanyaki (thick round griddle cakes) here.

It stands along a road about 10 minutes by car from Sotetsu Kamihoshikawa Station, and the interior has a homey atmosphere.

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The yakisoba (fried noodles) seems to come in a choice of sauce, soy sauce, or kimchi flavor. The menu offers several versions with different toppings.

The photo shows the "Nikutama," which comes with vegetables, meat, and egg, and it is said to be very tasty, with the flavor of the vegetables and the sauce coating the noodles well.

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You can also order yakisoba (fried noodles) with udon noodles instead. The photo shows the “ika-tama yaki-udon,” topped with vegetables, squid, and egg. They recommend the light soy sauce flavor, which is said to be easy to enjoy.

The large pieces of squid are said to have a plump, springy bite that makes them satisfying to eat.

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Sofuren Yokohama Aoba Ten is the original Hita yakisoba (fried noodles from Hita), located about 5 minutes by car from Onda Station on the Tokyu Kodomonokuni Line. They say all ingredients used are managed at their own factory.

The restaurant is bright, with counter seats and spacious table seating.

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Oita (Oita Prefecture) specialty yakisoba (fried noodles), "Sofuren-yaki," is known for its thoroughly grilled noodles, which give it a nice crispy texture.

The rich sauce flavor and crunchy bean sprouts are said to strike a perfect balance.

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The hitokuchi gyoza (bite-size dumplings) comes in portions of 8 or 4 pieces. This popular dish is known for its small size that makes it easy to eat in one bite.

The chewy skin is pan-fried until crisp, and the juicy filling gives it an addictive taste. It also pairs perfectly with beer.

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Bairan Ichiba Dori Ten in Chinatown is a long-standing restaurant founded in 1995. You can enjoy their crispy grilled “Bairan yakisoba (Bairan fried noodles).”

This hideaway restaurant is about an 8-minute walk from JR Ishikawacho Station. The 1st and 2nd floors have spacious table seating, and the 4th floor has fully private rooms.

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“Bairan Yakisoba” has not only the standard version but also variations with beef or seafood.

Inside the crisply fried Bairan Yakisoba is piping hot ankake (thick savory sauce) that flows out smoothly. It is popular for its irresistible contrast of a crispy outside and a filling-packed center.

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The "gomoku soba (mixed topping noodles)" comes loaded with a wide range of ingredients, including shrimp, squid, and kikurage (wood ear mushrooms) with their pleasantly crunchy texture. It is a colorful, very filling dish.

The soup is said to have a good dashi flavor and a gentle taste.

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Apetaito Yokohama Totsuka Ten is a yakisoba specialist where you can enjoy ryo-men yakisoba (pan-fried noodles crisped on both sides), known for its crispy noodles.

It is located about an 11-minute walk from Maioka Station on the Yokohama Municipal Subway. The interior has a relaxed feel, with counter and table seating.

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The “ryomen yakisoba (pan fried noodles on both sides)” is this popular signature dish with a crisp texture. The carefully made house noodles pair perfectly with the sauce, while bean sprouts and pork bring out the good flavor of the yakisoba.

They also recommend adding a raw egg as a topping.

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The gyoza (dumplings) come in an order of 5, which is just the right amount to enjoy with yakisoba (fried noodles).

With one bite, juicy meat juices spread through your mouth, making them hard to resist. The seasoning is on the stronger side, so they also go great with beer.