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Akayu Ramen Ryushanghai Akayu Honten

Rating90SCORE
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。
Originator of spicy miso ramen since 1958.
1958年創業のからみそラーメン発祥本家。
Overwhelming Tabelog 3.60/1,351 reviews.
食べログ3.60/1,351件と圧倒的。
3.60
Numerous ramen fans visiting from across Japan.
全国から訪れるラーメンファン多数。
No fake review signs (60+ years in operation).
サクラの兆候なし(創業60年以上の実績店)。
Cash-only, no reservations — classic local diner style.
現金のみで予約不可という地元食堂スタイル。
Price ¥990.
価格990円。
Has chain locations but the main store is treated as a pilgrimage site.
チェーン展開あるが本店は別格の聖地扱い。
Popular Dishes
Akayu Spicy Miso Ramen (¥990)
赤湯辛味噌ラーメン(990円)
Salt Ramen
塩ラーメン
Soy Sauce Ramen
醤油ラーメン
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1958, this is the originator of 'Akayu Spicy Miso Ramen.' Customers dissolve housemade spicy miso (made from Akayu-grown chili peppers) into the soup at their own pace — a unique eating style that draws ramen pilgrims from across Japan. 1,351 Tabelog reviews attest to its overwhelming popularity. Committed to housemade noodles and the original flavor since founding.

Overwhelming Tabelog 3.60/1,351 reviews. Regular comments like 'the original Akayu flavor' and 'have been coming for 40 years.' Ramen enthusiasts visit from across Japan. Parking for 24 cars, but queues form.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-19:00
Thu – Sun11:30-19:00
Regular HolidayWednesday(Public Holidayは営業)
Phone0238-43-2952Call
Access
Cash only. No reservations. About 20 min walk or 5 min by car from Akayu Station. Free parking for 24 cars.
6-18 Futamone, Nanyo, Yamagata
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Akayu Ramen Ryushanghai Akayu Honten

Rating90SCORE
Popular Dishes
Akayu Spicy Miso Ramen (¥990)
赤湯辛味噌ラーメン(990円)
Salt Ramen
塩ラーメン
Soy Sauce Ramen
醤油ラーメン
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-19:00
Thu – Sun11:30-19:00
Regular HolidayWednesday(Public Holidayは営業)
Access
Cash only. No reservations. About 20 min walk or 5 min by car from Akayu Station. Free parking for 24 cars.
6-18 Futamone, Nanyo, Yamagata
Phone0238-43-2952
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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。
Originator of spicy miso ramen since 1958.
1958年創業のからみそラーメン発祥本家。
Overwhelming Tabelog 3.60/1,351 reviews.
食べログ3.60/1,351件と圧倒的。
3.60
Numerous ramen fans visiting from across Japan.
全国から訪れるラーメンファン多数。
No fake review signs (60+ years in operation).
サクラの兆候なし(創業60年以上の実績店)。
Cash-only, no reservations — classic local diner style.
現金のみで予約不可という地元食堂スタイル。
Price ¥990.
価格990円。
Has chain locations but the main store is treated as a pilgrimage site.
チェーン展開あるが本店は別格の聖地扱い。
90SCORE
What a score of 90 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 1958, this is the originator of 'Akayu Spicy Miso Ramen.' Customers dissolve housemade spicy miso (made from Akayu-grown chili peppers) into the soup at their own pace — a unique eating style that draws ramen pilgrims from across Japan. 1,351 Tabelog reviews attest to its overwhelming popularity. Committed to housemade noodles and the original flavor since founding.

Overwhelming Tabelog 3.60/1,351 reviews. Regular comments like 'the original Akayu flavor' and 'have been coming for 40 years.' Ramen enthusiasts visit from across Japan. Parking for 24 cars, but queues form.

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