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YOKOKURA STOREHOUSE

Rating92SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Despite opening in 2019, this shop ranks #1 in Tochigi on Tabelog (3.89/1,044 reviews).
2019年開業ながら食べログ3.89・1,044件で栃木1位。
3.89
Two consecutive selections for Ramen East Top 100 (2024, 2025).
ラーメン百名店EAST 2024・2025連続選出。
2024 Japan #1 tsukemen competition winner.
2024年つけ麺日本一決定戦優勝。
Featured on SUSURU TV.
SUSURU TV出演。
Queues of 30+ regularly form before opening.
開店前から30名超の行列が常態化。
Visitors come from Utsunomiya and Tokyo.
宇都宮・東京からも遠征者が訪れる。
Unique kombu water tsukemen style earned national recognition.
昆布水つけ麺という独自スタイルで日本一の称号を獲得。
No sakura evidence (critical Tabelog reviews only complain about queuing system, all praise the food).
サクラの証拠なし（食べログの批判的レビューは行列システムへの不満のみで全て味を絶賛）。
Popular Dishes
Kombu water tsukemen (salt / soy)
昆布水つけ麺（塩・醤油）
Ramen
らぁ麺
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Opened November 2019, this is Tochigi's top-ranked ramen shop known for its kombu water tsukemen. Selected for Ramen East Top 100 in both 2024 and 2025. Winner of the 2024 'Tsukemen Japan No.1 Championship.' The golden clear chicken-seafood broth, served with kombu-soaked noodles, is outstanding. Regulars recommend eating the noodles plain first (with salt), to appreciate the pure umami. Queues form 30+ minutes before opening. Takeout available. Stylish warehouse interior with cafe latte service.

Tabelog 3.89/1,044 reviews (Tochigi #1), Yahoo 4.34/293. Reviews say 'Just eating the kombu-soaked noodles plain first reveals incredible aroma and texture,' 'Japan's #1 tsukemen lives up to the title,' 'The store Tochigi can be proud of nationally.' No sakura concerns (detailed long-form Tabelog reviews, negative reviews focus on wait times, not the food).

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:30,18:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-14:30,18:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday
Phone0285-37-6162Call
Access
About 20 min walk from Odabayashi Station; driving recommended. 10 parking spaces. Queue 30+ min before opening. Ticket machine ordering. Queuing number system. Takeout available.
596-76 Yokogura, Oyama, Tochigi
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
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YOKOKURA STOREHOUSE

Rating92SCORE
Popular Dishes
Kombu water tsukemen (salt / soy)
昆布水つけ麺（塩・醤油）
Ramen
らぁ麺
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:30,18:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-14:30,18:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday
Access
About 20 min walk from Odabayashi Station; driving recommended. 10 parking spaces. Queue 30+ min before opening. Ticket machine ordering. Queuing number system. Takeout available.
596-76 Yokogura, Oyama, Tochigi
Phone0285-37-6162
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Available
View larger map
Open in Google MapsView on Tabelog
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Despite opening in 2019, this shop ranks #1 in Tochigi on Tabelog (3.89/1,044 reviews).
2019年開業ながら食べログ3.89・1,044件で栃木1位。
3.89
Two consecutive selections for Ramen East Top 100 (2024, 2025).
ラーメン百名店EAST 2024・2025連続選出。
2024 Japan #1 tsukemen competition winner.
2024年つけ麺日本一決定戦優勝。
Featured on SUSURU TV.
SUSURU TV出演。
Queues of 30+ regularly form before opening.
開店前から30名超の行列が常態化。
Visitors come from Utsunomiya and Tokyo.
宇都宮・東京からも遠征者が訪れる。
Unique kombu water tsukemen style earned national recognition.
昆布水つけ麺という独自スタイルで日本一の称号を獲得。
No sakura evidence (critical Tabelog reviews only complain about queuing system, all praise the food).
サクラの証拠なし（食べログの批判的レビューは行列システムへの不満のみで全て味を絶賛）。
92SCORE
What a score of 92 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Opened November 2019, this is Tochigi's top-ranked ramen shop known for its kombu water tsukemen. Selected for Ramen East Top 100 in both 2024 and 2025. Winner of the 2024 'Tsukemen Japan No.1 Championship.' The golden clear chicken-seafood broth, served with kombu-soaked noodles, is outstanding. Regulars recommend eating the noodles plain first (with salt), to appreciate the pure umami. Queues form 30+ minutes before opening. Takeout available. Stylish warehouse interior with cafe latte service.

Tabelog 3.89/1,044 reviews (Tochigi #1), Yahoo 4.34/293. Reviews say 'Just eating the kombu-soaked noodles plain first reveals incredible aroma and texture,' 'Japan's #1 tsukemen lives up to the title,' 'The store Tochigi can be proud of nationally.' No sakura concerns (detailed long-form Tabelog reviews, negative reviews focus on wait times, not the food).

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