Onomichi Ramen Yamacho (尾道ラーメン 山長) Moriguchi

尾道ラーメン / Onomichi Ramen / Onomichi Ramen Yamacho — Moriguchi, Osaka

Shoyu soup contains chicken carcasses, pork bones, gyokai and large chunks of pork back fat. High-hydration medium-thin flat noodles are provided and shipped in by Hasebe, a noodle company based in Onomichi, Hiroshima. The water used to boil the noodles is changed frequently to ensure maximum deliciousness. Topped with stewed pork chashu, menma and negi. After finishing all noodles and toppings, the staff will offer to add ponzu to the remaining soup for a refreshing finish. Soup spoons are not provided so that customers can enjoy the taste and aroma of the soup by drinking directly from the bowl.

Master Noriko Hasebe-san is the daughter of sushi chef Satoru Hasebe, who opened a sushi restaurant named Yamacho in 1970. Inspired by the spirit of sushi chefs and Hasebe noodles made in her father’s hometown of Onomichi, Noriko opened Onomichi Ramen Yamacho. The restaurant moved once in February of 2002 to its current location near Moriguchi Station. Only open for lunch, 11am-2:30pm. 12 seats. No photos of the shop interior allowed. Open since June 22nd, 1996. Less