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Chuka Soba Koyai

Rating82SCORE
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。
Google Maps 4.3 with 508 reviews (ranked #2 Tsuruoka ramen, April 2025).
Googleクチコミ4.3・508件（2025年4月ランキング鶴岡ラーメン2位）。
'The go-to shio chuka in Tsuruoka' recognized across multiple local food blogs.
「鶴岡の塩中華といえばここ」という地元の認知が複数のグルメブログで確認。
30-min wait confirmed even on weekday lunches.
平日昼でも30分待ちという実際の行列確認。
Owner-operated couple, small-scale genuine independent shop.
ご夫婦のワンオペ・小規模店舗の本物の個人経営。
850 yen flat pricing — accessible.
850円均一という庶民的な価格。
No sakura indicators (long-term specific food reviews).
サクラの兆候なし（長期間にわたる具体的な味の評価が多数）。
Single location confirmed.
チェーン確認なし（単独店舗）。
Popular Dishes
Chuka Soba (850 yen)
中華そば（850円）
Salt Chuka (850 yen)
塩中華（850円）
Miso Chuka (850 yen)
みそ中華（850円）
Chashu Ramen (1,200 yen)
チャーシューめん（1,200円）
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A long-established ramen shop run by a husband-and-wife team in a residential area of Jonancho, Tsuruoka. Known as the go-to spot for shio (salt) chuka in Yamagata, with Google Maps rating of 4.3 and 508 reviews — ranked #2 in Tsuruoka ramen (April 2025). Offers chuka, salt, and miso ramen, plus tsukemen and fried rice. Warm wood-interior ambiance; parking available so locals drive in. All ramen at 850 yen — genuinely accessible pricing.

Reviews say: 'Packed at weekday lunch, 30-min wait,' 'The salt broth is elegant,' 'Always stop here when visiting Tsuruoka,' 'Filled with what look like regulars.' Ranked #2 in Tsuruoka ramen on Google (April 2025). Google Maps 4.3 with 508 reviews — a proven powerhouse. No sakura indicators (long-term diverse reviews).

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday（第4Wednesdayも休みあり。要確認）
Phone0235-25-6939Call
Access
Counter and 2 tables for 4 (small capacity). Parking available (ample). About 10 min by car from Tsuruoka Station. Cash only. Warm wood-interior ambiance.
14-3 Jonancho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Chuka Soba Koyai

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chuka Soba (850 yen)
中華そば（850円）
Salt Chuka (850 yen)
塩中華（850円）
Miso Chuka (850 yen)
みそ中華（850円）
Chashu Ramen (1,200 yen)
チャーシューめん（1,200円）
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-15:00, 17:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Thursday（第4Wednesdayも休みあり。要確認）
Access
Counter and 2 tables for 4 (small capacity). Parking available (ample). About 10 min by car from Tsuruoka Station. Cash only. Warm wood-interior ambiance.
14-3 Jonancho, Tsuruoka, Yamagata
Phone0235-25-6939
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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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。
Google Maps 4.3 with 508 reviews (ranked #2 Tsuruoka ramen, April 2025).
Googleクチコミ4.3・508件（2025年4月ランキング鶴岡ラーメン2位）。
'The go-to shio chuka in Tsuruoka' recognized across multiple local food blogs.
「鶴岡の塩中華といえばここ」という地元の認知が複数のグルメブログで確認。
30-min wait confirmed even on weekday lunches.
平日昼でも30分待ちという実際の行列確認。
Owner-operated couple, small-scale genuine independent shop.
ご夫婦のワンオペ・小規模店舗の本物の個人経営。
850 yen flat pricing — accessible.
850円均一という庶民的な価格。
No sakura indicators (long-term specific food reviews).
サクラの兆候なし（長期間にわたる具体的な味の評価が多数）。
Single location confirmed.
チェーン確認なし（単独店舗）。
82SCORE
What a score of 82 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A long-established ramen shop run by a husband-and-wife team in a residential area of Jonancho, Tsuruoka. Known as the go-to spot for shio (salt) chuka in Yamagata, with Google Maps rating of 4.3 and 508 reviews — ranked #2 in Tsuruoka ramen (April 2025). Offers chuka, salt, and miso ramen, plus tsukemen and fried rice. Warm wood-interior ambiance; parking available so locals drive in. All ramen at 850 yen — genuinely accessible pricing.

Reviews say: 'Packed at weekday lunch, 30-min wait,' 'The salt broth is elegant,' 'Always stop here when visiting Tsuruoka,' 'Filled with what look like regulars.' Ranked #2 in Tsuruoka ramen on Google (April 2025). Google Maps 4.3 with 508 reviews — a proven powerhouse. No sakura indicators (long-term diverse reviews).

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