Menya Yousuke

At this buzzing spot you’ll find bowls of Sano Ramen, a local dish that hails from Sano City in Tochigi Prefecture. The noodles and broth can vary slightly depending on which shop you pick, but with the standard bowl you can always expect a shoyu-based broth and chewy noodles hand-made with a bamboo roller.

At Menya Yousuke, you’ll find bouncy, chewy noodles made lovingly by hand with every step from dough to the finished bite, made perfectly with a bamboo roller. The savory, meaty broth has a light but deep flavor that pairs perfectly with the noodles. This full-on noodle shop is also the winner of many ramen accolades and has been covered by a number of media outlets.

For ramen, you can get a tasty bowl of noodles and rich broth for 740yen, a ginger/garlicky kick with their garlic ramen for 810yen, or the volume-packed char siu ramen with 6-pieces of pork for 1,010yen. For sides, there’s plenty to pick like the crowd-favorite gyoza with juicy filling and crispy skin for 300yen. With such a great menu there’s plenty to love for everyone from ramen-lovers to families alike.