[Niigata ]Famous 5 great ramen, too! 7 attractive ramen shops in Niigata area
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2023-05-12
This may seem surprising to people from other parts of Japan, but Niigata Prefecture is a region where ramen has developed to such an extent that the locals call it "a ramen superpower ". Notably, there are five main categories of ramen called Niigata's five major ramen: "Nagaoka ginger soy sauce ""Tsubame back fat ""Niigata thick miso ""Niigata light soy sauce ""Sanjo curry ". It is interesting to note, however, that there are popular restaurants that do not belong to any of these categories. So, please take a look at the seven popular ramen stores we have picked up for you.
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In Niigata, known as the ramen kingdom, the most popular ramen restaurant is "Ichii ", which does not belong to any of the five major categories of Niigata ramen. Although it is not open at night, but only during lunch time, it is famous for always having a huge line of customers, whether it is on weekdays or weekends. Please try the taste and service that has made many people say "is Niigata's leading ramen shop ".
Unusual salt to play with
Ichii's identity is that it offers only salt ramen, which is relatively rare among famous restaurants. The soup, which is a combination of grilled sardines and pork bone broth, is rich despite its saltiness, but not overly salty. We highly recommend this dish to those who are looking for a thick ramen like that of pork bone broth. Try it and you will surely be tempted to drink up all the soup.
Of course, the conditions for a popular restaurant are that it does not skimp on elements other than the soup. For example, the noodles are straight, medium-thin noodles that are well mixed with the broth, and have a sticky yet firm texture that is irresistible. The toppings are all of high quality, and the shrimp wontons are highly recommended. The filling, consisting of plump shrimp and minced meat, is a mouthwatering treat. The soft and tender pork chashu pork is also very popular.
Although the restaurant is so popular that you usually have to be prepared to wait in line to get in, you will be glad to know that the benches next to the entrance are covered. Once inside, you are greeted by a stylish café-like space with high ceilings and a relaxed Japanese style. It gives a very refreshing impression, not unlike a ramen shop in a good way. The staff in the restaurant is also reputed to be very attentive and friendly. It is indeed a restaurant that makes you want to "come to eat even if you have to wait in line ".
<店舗情報>
Store name：Ichii
Address: 1-1-5 Akebono, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata
Hours of operation: 11:30 - 14:00 approx.
Regular day off: irregular
Phone number: 0258-37-6521
Hangzhou Hotel Swallowback Fat
The originator of Tsubame back fat ramen, one of Niigata's top five ramen restaurants, is "Hangzhou Restaurant ". Back fat ramen spread from this restaurant in Tsubame City, but many people say that Hangzhou Restaurant is outstanding because it is the pioneer. In the end, people seem to come back to this restaurant. This lively and bustling restaurant is supported by people of all ages, from children to the elderly, and there is always a long line of people waiting in line.
The soup is slightly salty and soy sauce-based, with the back fat adding a mildness. The key point is that it has a hint of niboshi (dried sardines). Despite its greasy appearance, the soup is light in the mouth, making you want to finish it off. The chewy, elastic, extra-thick noodles absorb the soup well, doubling the flavor.Gyoza must be ordered.
The dumplings, an essential side dish, are large, filling, and very satisfying. It is no wonder that many repeat customers always order gyoza whenever they visit the restaurant, even if they do not order it in preference to ramen. The chives and other vegetables are full of flavor.
<店舗情報>
Store Name: Hangzhou Hotel
Address: 49-4 Tsubame, Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture
Phone number: 0256-64-3770
Noodle Shop Ajosuke
It is already quite well known as it is sold in convenience stores "Menya Agosuke ". This is another of Niigata's representative ramen shops that never ceases to draw long lines. Even if you arrive during the opening hours, you may be forced to wait for several dozen minutes. For a ramen shop in the relatively fast-turnover category of restaurants, this is quite a long wait. Like Ichii, this store's main lineup is based on salt soup.
Our Commitment to Sago Dashi Soup
The most popular soup, which pursues a two-layered flavor with broth made from baked sardines and aged ham, combines the sardine broth that asserts its presence in the front with the delicious flavor of the aged ham that supports the foundation. The soup is mellow, rich, and superbly delicious, and the small amount of dried tomatoes floating in the soup add a wonderful harmony to the soup. This attention to detail is now reflected in the fact that the ramen and the ingredients are served separately. This is probably the best solution to avoid the clash of flavors between the ingredients and the soup.
Salt tonkotsu, a combination of savory grilled sardines and mild pork bone broth, is another popular menu item that should not be forgotten. Customers are faced with the ultimate choice of clear salt or mild tonkotsu. If there is a line before entering the restaurant, you will be asked to order in advance, so it is best to decide early on according to your preference and mood of the day.
The ingredients, which are deliberately served separately on separate plates, are as assertive as the soup itself. The lineup includes chicken thigh, chicken breast, greens, and pickled bamboo shoots. Each is carefully cooked to bring out the full flavor and individuality of the ingredients.
<店舗情報>
Store Name：Menya Agosuke
Address: 1650 Oaza-Shimomomae, Joetsu City, Niigata Prefecture
Closed: Wednesday
Phone number: 025-545-3335
Aoshima Shokudo Miyauchi Ekimae Branch
One of the five best ramen in Niigata "Nagaoka Ginger Shoyu Ramen "is popular as a representative of "Aoshima Shokudo Miyauchi Ekimae Branch ". In Nagaoka City, it is a famous restaurant that shares popularity with "Ichii ". It also has branches in Niigata City and Akihabara, Tokyo. Although it is not labeled as the main restaurant, the Miyauchi Ekimae branch can be said to be the representative of the first restaurant established in the city.
At this restaurant, which has the atmosphere of a classic, long-established Chinese noodle shop, you can taste authentic ginger soy sauce soup. The soup is composed of a base of pork bone, chicken bones, and other flavorful animal broth, which is then seasoned with dark shoyu. Despite its dark color, the liquid is not salty, making it easy to gulp down. The moderate amount of oil floating in the soup is accented by the flavor of ginger. Overall, the dish is light, but the amount of oil is well balanced, making it a very satisfying dish.
The punchy and well-balanced soup is served with medium thin, slightly wavy and curly rice noodles. The noodles, which have a slightly high water content, have a smooth and chewy texture that mixes well with the soup and carries it to your mouth. The toppings, including chashu pork, are also substantial.
The first store that attracts people from Akihabara
It can be acknowledged through various reviews that the Tokyo and Akihabara branches have contributed considerably in terms of raising the profile of Niigata-based Aoshima Shokudo. Many fans prefer to visit Niigata after trying one at the nearest location, and the Miyauchi Ekimae branch offers the hospitality they have come to expect. If you are interested in trying Miyauchi Ekimae Store, please give it a try.
<店舗情報>
Store Name：Aoshima Shokudo Miyauchi Ekimae Branch
Address; 3-5-3 Miyauchi, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata
Business hours: 11:00-19:00
Closed: 3rd Wednesday of the month, January 1
Phone number: 0258-34-1186
Noodle Wind Shoki
Nagaoka City is crammed with talented ramen shops, and "Men no Kaze Shoki "is one of them. The chuka soba (Chinese noodle) soup is made from water and chicken, with a simple soy sauce sauce. You can feel the depth of the chicken broth and the richness of the soy sauce flavor in this dish. The fact that the soup is rich while you are eating it, but has no aftertaste is one of the main characteristics of using chicken as the main ingredient.
Often, due to the owner's insatiable inquisitiveness, he announces new menu items that are only available for a limited time. For example, "Tai-Shiou-Soba "is a past menu item. The chicken broth is replaced by tai (sea bream), and while it does have a tai-ish flavor, it has a reputation for being delicious as it is. In addition, "they also offered sake miso ramen ". It was made with sake and sake lees from "Hakkaisan ", a local sake that is a staple in Niigata, and was reminiscent of kasujiru (sake lees). If you check the store's pasteboard often, you may come across fun new menu items like these.
<店舗情報>
Store Name：Men-no-Kaze Shoki
Address: 729 Terashima-cho, Nagaoka-shi, Niigata
Closed: Monday
Phone number: 0258-29-6232
first-class arrow
One of the most popular restaurants in Niigata City is reputed to be "Itokobiya ". This is another soy sauce-based soup restaurant, and its signature menu "Kasane Shoyu "is complex and rich, with an exquisite yet sharp aftertaste. It is layered with the aroma of seafood and the richness of pork bones. The low-padded noodles also play a role in lifting the rich soy sauce, leaving you with a satisfying aftertaste. It is no wonder that the restaurant is so crowded that people line up even on weekdays.
Large chashu pork is also very popular.
The first thing that catches the eye when the ramen is served is the incredibly large chashu pork. It is oversized, as if it were cut out of a hunk of bacon. The texture is both crispy on the surface and tender inside.
<店舗情報>
Name: Ramen Noodle Shop
Address: 3-5-23 Shichikuyama, Chuo-ku, Niigata-shi, Niigata
Business hours: 11:00 - 21:00
Phone number: 025-241-8325
Jackie Chan
At first glance, the name of this restaurant reminds one of a famous action actor. In fact, the owner of "Cheng Long "has trained at "Hangzhou Restaurant "in the past. It is inevitable that the restaurant is popular as a restaurant that follows in the footsteps of famous restaurants. It is located about a 15-minute walk from "Kamo "station on the JR Shinetsu Main Line, and is classified, of course, as Tsubame back fat ramen.
Served in a high-impact stainless steel bowl
The quality of the ramen and gyoza, the main menu items, is impeccable, as the menu is based on Hangzhou Restaurant. In general, ramen is served in ceramic bowls, but at this restaurant, it is served in stainless steel bowls. It is a nice service to be able to eat it while keeping it warm until the end. The irregularly shaped, extra-thick, flat noodles are popular for their firmness and elastic texture.
<店舗情報>
Store Name: Jackie Chan
Address: 2-4-20 Yanagimachi, Kamo-shi, Niigata
Closed: Tuesday
Phone number: 0256-52-3829
summary
These are seven attractive ramen shops that are sure to be the first choice in the Niigata area. The unbiased variety of ingredients is remarkable, and the way they have developed is unique to the Niigata region. Whether you live in another part of Japan or in Niigata, we encourage you to go out and find the best bowl of ramen for your taste buds.
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