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    Goju Ban

    五十番

    Local Favorite
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    A local pillar of southern Yamagata's Takahata ramen culture. Boils a clear, aromatic soy sauce broth infused with subtle beef bone and dried bonito essence, poured over hand-crimped, medium-wavy curly noodles.

    Takahata Chuka Soba (高畠中華そば) & Chashu-men at Goju Ban
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    Takahata Chuka Soba (高畠中華そば) & Chashu-men

    Takahata Chuka Soba
    Shoyu
    Gyukotsu
    Ramen
    ¥1,000-¥1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Lunchtime service only (closes at 15:00). Best reached by taxi or rental car from JR Takahata Station (approx 8 min drive). Hand-crimped curly noodles have exceptional broth cling. Cash only.

    Location

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Takahata Chuka Soba
    Shoyu
    Gyukotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000-¥1,999

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    Recommended order

    Takahata Chuka Soba (高畠中華そば) & Chashu-men

    Getting there

    山形県東置賜郡高畠町大字高畠702-7

    35 min from Takahata

    JR Yamagata Shinkansen, JR Ou Main Line

    Hours

    11:00–15:00 daily (lunch only). Irregular holidays.

    Queue & entry protocol

    Lunchtime service only (closes at 15:00). Best reached by taxi or rental car from JR Takahata Station (approx 8 min drive). Hand-crimped curly noodles have exceptional broth cling. Cash only.

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

    Allergy card

    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Goju Ban

    What is the nearest station to Goju Ban?
    Takahata, about a 35-minute walk away. Takahata is served by JR Yamagata Shinkansen and JR Ou Main Line.
    What should I order at Goju Ban?
    Takahata Chuka Soba (高畠中華そば) & Chashu-men. The kitchen works in Shoyu and Gyukotsu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Goju Ban?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000-¥1,999.
    When is Goju Ban open?
    11:00–15:00 daily (lunch only). Irregular holidays.