Akayu Ramen Ryushanghai Akayu Honten
赤湯ラーメン 龍上海 赤湯本店
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Founded in 1958, Ryushanghai Akayu Honten is the historic creator of Yamagata's spicy miso ramen. The rich soup blends pork bone stock, dried seafood, and local fermented miso, topped with a fiery sphere of scarlet red pepper and garlic miso paste. Diners gradually dissolve the red paste into the hot broth to modulate the spicy garlic kick. Thick, wavy noodles kneaded by hand have a chewy elasticity that stands up to the rich soup.

Akayu Karamiso Ramen (赤湯からみそラーメン)
Good to know & entry protocol
Located a 20-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Akayu Shinkansen Station. Lines often reach 30 to 60 minutes on weekends. Order at your table. Cash only. Tatami tables and counter seats accommodate both groups and solo diners.
Location
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山形県南陽市二色根6-18
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山形県南陽市二色根6-18
20 min from Akayu
JR Yamagata Shinkansen, JR Ou Main Line
Hours
11:30–19:00. Closed Wednesdays.
Closed: Wednesday
Queue & entry protocol
Located a 20-minute walk or 5-minute taxi ride from Akayu Shinkansen Station. Lines often reach 30 to 60 minutes on weekends. Order at your table. Cash only. Tatami tables and counter seats accommodate both groups and solo diners.
Ticketing & operational notice: ryushanhai.com (Spicy miso ramen origin)
Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:
How to OrderNative Japanese audio
This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.
味噌ラーメンをください
Miso ramen o kudasai
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Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.
Questions about Akayu Ramen Ryushanghai Akayu Honten
- What is the nearest station to Akayu Ramen Ryushanghai Akayu Honten?
- Akayu, about a 20-minute walk away. Akayu is served by JR Yamagata Shinkansen and JR Ou Main Line.
- What should I order at Akayu Ramen Ryushanghai Akayu Honten?
- Akayu Karamiso Ramen (赤湯からみそラーメン). The kitchen works in Spicy Miso and Tonkotsu-Gyokai. Noodles: thick flat hand-kneaded wavy curly noodles.
- How much does ramen cost at Akayu Ramen Ryushanghai Akayu Honten?
- A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards.
- When is Akayu Ramen Ryushanghai Akayu Honten open?
- 11:30–19:00. Closed Wednesdays. Closed Wednesday.
- What should I know before visiting Akayu Ramen Ryushanghai Akayu Honten?
- Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter and children are welcome.