Sakaeya Honten
The original shop that invented cold ramen (hiyashi ramen) in Japan in 1952. A Yamagata summer institution with long queues forming every summer. A beloved local restaurant for over 70 years.
Regular customers say: 'The original cold ramen. You'll regret not trying it in summer.' 'The unchanged taste for decades. I come back every year.' 'A must-visit every time I'm in Yamagata.'