Ramen Adventures

Ramen Shop Reviews from Japan and Abroad

  • Food Tours
  • Ramen School
    • Tokyo School!
    • Osaka School!
  • More
    • News and Events
    • Area Guides
    • Best of the Best
    • Print and Media
    • Ramen T-Shirts – Ramen Books
  • Ramen Map
Primary
  • Food Tours
  • Ramen School
    • Tokyo School!
    • Osaka School!
  • More
    • News and Events
    • Area Guides
    • Best of the Best
    • Print and Media
    • Ramen T-Shirts – Ramen Books
  • Ramen Map

支那そばや (Shinasobaya in Tsurugamine)

Rating5 Star
0 Reviews
Add Photos
Write a Review

支那そばや 鶴ヶ峰店

DSCF2406.jpg

I’d only ever had the chance to slurp at the Shinasobaya branch at the Shin-Yokohama Raumen Museum. Shinasobaya is, at least among hardened ramen lovers, considered one of the most important shops in the story of Japanese ramen.

DSCF2393.jpg

Sano-san, Shinasobaya’s founder, is credited as transforming ramen from a simple dish of Chinese origin into gourmet Japanese cuisine. Of course, this journey meant having disciples who not only work at his shop, but carry on his legacy at shops of their own.

DSCF2394.jpg

The Shinasobaya in Tsurugamine is one of those shops. I can’t imagine the hardships that the master endured (Sano-san was well known for being a harsh perfectionist with both his staff and customers). But it was that hard work, that struggle, that eventually led to this, the perfect bowl.

DSCF2404.jpg

And, yes, this is the perfect bowl. In the way that Michalangelo’s David is the perfect representation of the male form. There’s nothing crazy going on. No nouveau toppings, just your standard nori seaweed, menma, and a few sliced green onions.

DSCF2402.jpg

The chashu is tender, the farm-raised egg cooked and flavored correctly, and the noodles matched perfectly. The wontons are an added bonus.

DSCF2407.jpg

One of those bowls that really makes you love your ramen adventure.

DSCF2411.jpg

Expect a bit of a line, and remember they are only open until the soup runs out.

DSCF2391.jpg

 

神奈川県横浜市旭区鶴ヶ峰本町1-29-8
Kanagawa-ken, Yokohama-shi, Asahi-ku, Tsurugaminehoncho 1-29-8
Closest station: Tsurugamine

Open 11:00-15:00 (or when the soup runs out)
Closed Mondays

 

Rate & Write a Review

Cancel reply

You must be logged in to post a comment.

ramendb.supleks.jp
Get Directions

Nearby Shops

    Ramen Adventures is 3rd-party ad free and has no cookie tracking nonsense. If this makes you happy please consider supporting for $1 on Patreon.

    Login

    Lost your password?

    Next Up
    山手ラーメン (Yamate Ramen in Shibuya)

    山手ラーメン Summer means rain in Tokyo, and I spent the entire rainy day binge watching the latest season of True…

    Previous
    ごとう (Goto in Komagome)

    麺屋ごとう Goto moved from Ikebukuro recently, and I decided to check out the new basement shop in Komagome. Known for…