Chanpon Maruyama
Founded in 1948 (Showa 23), known as the originator of Yawatahama chanpon. A small restaurant with only 5 tables, but recognized by locals as 'the original Yawatahama chanpon.' Features a golden broth made from chicken, katsuobushi and kombu dashi seasoned with soy sauce—a completely different style from Nagasaki's rich pork-bone soup.
Reviews say 'this is the original Yawatahama chanpon,' 'soy-based broth with excellent seafood dashi flavor,' and 'tiny 5-table restaurant that's always lively.' Tabelog 3.42 (144 reviews). TripAdvisor 4.3 (13 reviews). Queue at busy times.