After enjoying some sightseeing, we went to a ramen shop for lunch. Takayama ramen is a must-try whenever we visit Takayama. This ramen features a simple soy sauce-based broth made with chicken stock, offering a light flavor. My hometown is Chiba, which is close to Tokyo and far from Takayama, and I often ate similar simple ramen when I was a child. I think Takayama ramen is very similar to Tokyo-style ramen.
Takayama has many ramen shops, and most of them serve Takayama ramen. One popular spot is Tsuzumi soba (つづみそば).
Tsuzumi Soba is located near JR Hida Takayama Station and the Nohi Bus Terminal. It’s also close to Maruaki, a popular yakiniku restaurant known for serving Hida beef.
Tsuzumi Soba has been in business since 1956. The cozy shop, with its long history, offers a comfortable dining experience. It has several counter seats and tables, providing more seating than typical ramen shops in Tokyo.
The menu is simple and straightforward. They don’t use the term “Takayama-style ramen” because it’s just the standard flavor for them. If you’re unsure what to order, simply ask for “Chuka-soba (中華そば).” They even offer a half-size ramen called “Okosama Chuka (お子様中華)” for children, priced at 500 yen.
Unlike many ramen shops, Tsuzumi Soba doesn’t use a ticket vending machine. Instead, payment is made when you leave the shop.
I ordered wonton noodles B, which came with wonton, roasted pork, menma (bamboo shoots), and green onions. The wonton was very smooth with a great texture. The soup was a clear soy sauce broth, as expected.
The curly, narrow noodles absorbed the flavorful soy sauce soup made with pork bone extract, vegetables, and more. It was simple, but delicious. The soup wasn’t overly salty, making it easy to drink up.
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Name Tsuzumi Soba (つづみそば)
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