Ramen

Koshu Hanten

Rating95SCORE
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。
Founded 1934.
1934年創業。
Nationally recognized as the birthplace of Tsubame-Sanjo backfat ramen.
燕三条系背脂ラーメンの発祥店として全国的に認知。
Tabelog 3.75 (1,526 reviews), selected for Hyakumei-ten 2025.
食べログ3.75・1526件、百名店2025選出。
Many regulars from the area visit monthly; New Year's Eve tradition.
「燕育ちが月1で通う」「年越しラーメンの定番」という地元密着の常連多数。
Unique combination of backfat, extra-thick noodles, dried sardine broth.
背脂・極太麺・煮干しという唯一無二の個性。
Affordable at 950-1,050 yen.
価格950〜1,050円と庶民的。
No sakura concerns (many detailed long reviews, natural distribution).
サクラの疑惑なし（具体的な長文レビューが多く、修正歴ある自然な分布）。
Popular Dishes
Chuka Soba ramen (950-1,050 yen)
中華そば（950〜1,050円）
Gyoza 2pcs (400 yen)
餃子2個（400円）
Gomoku Chahan fried rice
五目チャーハン
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Founded in 1934, the birthplace and shrine of Tsubame-Sanjo style backfat ramen. The first owner, Xu Changxing from Zhejiang Province, created this style for local metalworkers: extra-thick flat noodles, generous backfat, and dried sardine soy broth. Now famous nationwide. 70 seats, always full. Selected for Ramen East Hyakumei-ten 2025.

Tabelog 3.75 (1,526 reviews), TripAdvisor 4.5 (47 reviews), #2 in Tsubame. Reviews: 'Grew up in Tsubame, crave it and come once a month,' 'No matter how many times I eat it, it's the origin and the perfection,' 'New Year's Eve tradition is to come for year-end ramen.' No sakura concerns.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Thu11:00-14:30,17:00-19:50
Fri11:00-14:30,17:00-19:00
Sat・Sun11:00-19:50
Regular Holiday：Monday（Public Holidayの場合は翌Tuesday）
Phone0256-64-3770Call
Access
50-car parking available. Large restaurant with 80 seats. Orders taken verbally (no ticket machine). Japanese communication needed.
49-4 Tsubame, Tsubame, Niigata
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Koshu Hanten

Rating95SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chuka Soba ramen (950-1,050 yen)
中華そば（950〜1,050円）
Gyoza 2pcs (400 yen)
餃子2個（400円）
Gomoku Chahan fried rice
五目チャーハン
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Thu11:00-14:30,17:00-19:50
Fri11:00-14:30,17:00-19:00
Sat・Sun11:00-19:50
Regular Holiday：Monday（Public Holidayの場合は翌Tuesday）
Access
50-car parking available. Large restaurant with 80 seats. Orders taken verbally (no ticket machine). Japanese communication needed.
49-4 Tsubame, Tsubame, Niigata
Phone0256-64-3770
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。
Founded 1934.
1934年創業。
Nationally recognized as the birthplace of Tsubame-Sanjo backfat ramen.
燕三条系背脂ラーメンの発祥店として全国的に認知。
Tabelog 3.75 (1,526 reviews), selected for Hyakumei-ten 2025.
食べログ3.75・1526件、百名店2025選出。
Many regulars from the area visit monthly; New Year's Eve tradition.
「燕育ちが月1で通う」「年越しラーメンの定番」という地元密着の常連多数。
Unique combination of backfat, extra-thick noodles, dried sardine broth.
背脂・極太麺・煮干しという唯一無二の個性。
Affordable at 950-1,050 yen.
価格950〜1,050円と庶民的。
No sakura concerns (many detailed long reviews, natural distribution).
サクラの疑惑なし（具体的な長文レビューが多く、修正歴ある自然な分布）。
95SCORE
What a score of 95 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1934, the birthplace and shrine of Tsubame-Sanjo style backfat ramen. The first owner, Xu Changxing from Zhejiang Province, created this style for local metalworkers: extra-thick flat noodles, generous backfat, and dried sardine soy broth. Now famous nationwide. 70 seats, always full. Selected for Ramen East Hyakumei-ten 2025.

Tabelog 3.75 (1,526 reviews), TripAdvisor 4.5 (47 reviews), #2 in Tsubame. Reviews: 'Grew up in Tsubame, crave it and come once a month,' 'No matter how many times I eat it, it's the origin and the perfection,' 'New Year's Eve tradition is to come for year-end ramen.' No sakura concerns.

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