10 Must-Try Regional Ramen Varieties in Japan

Across Japan, each region has its own unique ramen influenced by local culture, climate, and history. Here are 10 famous and delicious ramen varieties, each paired with a popular local restaurant.


1. Sapporo Miso Ramen (Hokkaido)

Rich, creamy miso broth with stir-fried bean sprouts, onions, and minced meat. Perfect for the cold winters of Hokkaido.

Recommended Shop:
Sumire (Sapporo)

Recommended Toppings: Butter, Corn

2. Asahikawa Shoyu Ramen (Hokkaido)

A soy sauce-based ramen with a dual broth of seafood and meat, topped with a layer of lard to keep the soup hot in the cold climate.

Recommended Shop:
Ramenya Tenkin (Asahikawa)

Recommended Toppings: Extra green onions

3. Kitakata Ramen (Fukushima)

Light soy sauce broth with thick, curly noodles, known for its chewy texture. Popular even for breakfast.

Recommended Shop:
Bannai Shokudo (Kitakata)

Recommended Toppings: Bamboo shoots, Chashu pork

4. Tokyo Ramen (Tokyo)

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Clear chicken-based soy sauce broth with thin noodles. A simple yet delicious traditional style.

Recommended Shop:
Chukasoba Ito (Kita-ku, Tokyo)

Recommended Toppings: Soft-boiled egg, Seaweed

5. Yokohama Iekei Ramen (Kanagawa)

Hearty pork broth with thick noodles and a soy sauce kick. Goes perfectly with rice for a filling meal.

Recommended Shop:
Yoshimuraya (Yokohama)

Recommended Toppings: Spinach, Extra seaweed

6. Toyama Black Ramen (Toyama)

A dark, soy sauce-rich broth known for its salty, addictive flavor. Often enjoyed with a bowl of rice.

Recommended Shop:
Nishicho Taiki (Toyama)

Recommended Toppings: Extra green onions

7. Nagoya Taiwan Ramen (Aichi)

Spicy minced pork and chives top this fiery ramen. Popular as late-night food and post-drink snack.

Recommended Shop:
Misen Imaike Main Store (Nagoya)

Recommended Toppings: Bean sprouts, Chives

8. Kyoto Seabura Shoyu Ramen (Kyoto)

Rich soy sauce broth topped generously with pork back fat, offering a surprisingly balanced taste.

Recommended Shop:
Shinpuku Saikan Main Store (Kyoto)

Recommended Toppings: Extra chashu pork

9. Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen (Fukuoka)

Thick, creamy pork broth with ultra-thin noodles. Known for its “kaedama” (noodle refill) culture and bustling late-night ramen stalls.

Recommended Shop:
Ichiran Headquarters (Fukuoka)

Recommended Toppings: Red pickled ginger, Garlic

10. Kumamoto Ramen (Kumamoto)

Distinctive pork broth enhanced by roasted garlic oil (Ma-yu) and medium-thick noodles, delivering an unforgettable flavor.

Recommended Shop:
Kokutei (Kumamoto)

Recommended Toppings: Garlic chips


Conclusion

Sampling local ramen allows you to deeply experience the charm of each region. Choosing your travel destination based on your ramen preferences might be a fun approach. Every area has many attractive sightseeing spots, so why not add this tasty option to your itinerary?


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