Menya Shirakawa

One of the best specialty foods in Hida Takayama is Takayama ramen. This ramen noodle soup is called Chuka-soba locally, and uses thin wavy noodle and tasty broth based with soy sauce.

Menya Shirakawa is located in the shopping area along the Takayama Kokubunji Street which connects the JR Takayama Station and the Historical District, the heart of Hida-Takayama sightseeing. Here is the most well-known and popular shop among Takayama Ramen many shops. Here, people don’t mind waiting in line to enjoy these tasty noodles. Since first established in 2012, Menya Shirakawa has kept up the Takayama’s Chuka-soba tradition and maintained their unique flavor. Their noodle dish is admired by fans and is listed in the Michelin Guide - Aichi, Gifu, Mie 2019 Special Edition.

The menu is quite straightforward; Chuka-soba regular size, large size, and optional ramen eggs (cured soft-boiled egg). The broth is made cooking the soup over 7 hours with chicken bones, dried bonito fish, dried small sardines, and various local vegetables. The broth is filled with umami of soy sauce and goes very well with the thin wavy noodles. The toppings of flavorful roasted pork, sliced crispy Hida Leeks, and a perfect black pepper spice, all contributes to make this a tasty dish.