Tonkotsu Ramen Butamaruki
6 min walk from Shibusawa Station north exit. Opened September 2024. The owner, Atsushi Matsuhashi, who trained at Nantsu-tei for 24 years, opened independently at Nantsu-tei's original location with the founder's blessing. Won #1 in new tonkotsu ramen at the TRY Grand Prix 2024-2025. The broth is simmered for 36 hours; the signature black ma-oil uses 9 types of charred garlic. Tabelog 3.66/404 reviews (within first year of opening).
'Authentic tonkotsu that inherits the soul of Nantsu-tei.' 'The aroma of black ma-oil stimulates the appetite.' 'When in Hadano, this is the only choice.' Many such reviews. Since winning the TRY Grand Prix, fans from afar have increased. 404 Tabelog reviews within the first year is exceptionally fast. Instagram posts praising 'super delicious' continuing into May 2025.