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When you search for ramen in Suwa, there are many shops, so where should I go?
This article will solve this kind of question.
Hello, I’m Gourmet Husband.
Actually, in the Suwa area, there are many types of ramen shops, and all of them are popular.
Each has its own character, so you might be confused about where to go.
For those people, I, who used to eat ramen more than twice a week when I lived in Suwa, will introduce 8 carefully selected shops!
Ramen you can only eat in Suwa
Harupin Ramen Main Store
If you are a Nagano resident, you have probably seen the shop sign of Harupin Ramen at least once.
This shop, which has loyal fans even outside the prefecture, actually has its main store in Suwa.
There are always cars with license plates from other prefectures in the parking lot, and there is usually a line.
The origin of Harupin Ramen is Harbin City in China.
During World War II, a Japanese soldier encountered a sauce where multiple ingredients including garlic were aged, and after returning to Japan, opened a ramen shop in Suwa.
The person who inherited this flavor is Mr. Yamazaki, the founder of Harupin Ramen.
This explanation got long.
What makes it different from other shops is the soup made with a unique sauce.
This thick soup with a garlicky flavor has an addictive taste.
The thin curly noodles go perfectly with it.
The shop is open until late, so it’s also recommended as a ramen after drinking.
Including Okaya City next door, there are several stores in the prefecture, so if you are nearby, definitely try visiting.
Popular Nagano ramen chain
Tenho Suwa Jonan Branch
Another ramen shop originating in Suwa is “Tenho.”
It has 33 stores across the prefecture.
Recently, frozen and instant ramen are also sold, and you might see them in nearby service areas more often.
This shop is currently operating as the main store. Next to it is a related store called “Chukasoba Tenho”, which is a rare arrangement even within the prefecture.
The ramen itself has a comforting, gentle flavor. The slightly sweet soup is addictive.
It’s also budget-friendly, making it easy to drop by.
They make each soup—pork, chicken, etc.—and blend them at their own factory.
The recommended dishes are Nikuage Ramen, Tantanmen, and Char-men.
After a while, you’ll want to eat it again.
Here is the link to the official site.
Tenho Suwa Jonan Branch (Ramen/Gyoza/Suwa City)
Related ranking:Ramen | Kami-Suwa Station
Rich seafood and pork bone ramen ranked high in Suwa City
Menya Shirushi
This shop is located right near Suwa Interchange.
There are a decent number of parking spaces, but on holidays it can be hard to find a spot due to popularity.
The ramen lineup includes pork bone, seafood pork bone, and tsukemen.
The recommended dish is seafood pork bone. The sweetness of the seafood broth and pork bone go perfectly together.
The chashu is thick and tender, making it hard to resist ordering rice as well.
Related ranking:Ramen | Chino Station
As a side note, the owner of the popular yakitori shop “Yawari” near Kami-Suwa Station used to work at this ramen shop.
Please also check out this article.
Hot iron pot miso ramen
Menya Kuroudo Minato Branch
This shop is a miso ramen restaurant with its main store in Okaya.
The biggest feature is that the ramen is served in a hot iron pot.
It stays hot, so you can enjoy it until the last bite.
The signature menu item is Yaki Miso Ramen.
The soup made with Shinshu miso and sesame clings to the noodles beautifully, creating an exquisite taste.
This is a bowl you especially want on chilly days.
Related ranking:Ramen | Okaya Station, Kawagishi Station, Shimosuwa Station
Xiao Long Bao × Excellent Tantanmen
Paozuya Hinata
Authentic Xiao Long Bao and soy milk tantanmen are the highlights of this shop.
Since it is located in a residential area, you might be unsure if you are at the right place the first time you go.
The owner, Mr. Hoshino, started the shop wanting to share the deliciousness of Xiao Long Bao he encountered in Taiwan.
The juicy Xiao Long Bao can be eaten endlessly, and the tantanmen has a creamy soup with a rich sesame flavor that is irresistible.
There are also rice porridge and lunch sets, so you can enjoy it at a good value.
Personally, among all the tantanmen I have eaten, this one ranks very high.
Please give it a try. The official site is linked below.
Handmade Xiao Long Bao and Delicious Tantanmen Paozuya Hinata, Suwa City, Nagano Prefecture
Related ranking:Chinese cuisine | Kami-Suwa Station
If you want to eat tsukemen in Suwa, this is the shop
Tsukemen Sanjo
The shop is located along Route 20 from Okaya Interchange toward Lake Suwa.
There are 8 parking spaces. There are 5 counter seats and 4 table seats.
You buy a meal ticket first, but only cash is accepted, so be careful.
There are also limited-time dishes such as shrimp tsukemen and tantan tsukemen.
You can choose the noodle portion from Small 280g, Regular 400g, Large 640g, so you can eat heartily.
There are few tsukemen specialty shops in the Suwa area, so I often went here when I wanted tsukemen.
Of course, “atsumori” (hot noodles) is also available, so choose according to your preference.
Related ranking:Tsukemen | Shimosuwa Station
Popular Iekei-style ramen along Lake Suwa
Yokohama Tonkotsu Shoyu Ramen Kujiraya
This shop along Lake Suwa is a true Iekei-style ramen shop.
Buy a meal ticket at the vending machine beforehand. Cash only, so be careful.
They have the classic Yokohama tonkotsu ramen, as well as chashumen, chuka soba, and abura soba.
Iekei-style ramen often tastes similar across shops, or some places have mediocre flavors.
However, this shop has character and a truly delicious taste, which is why it’s popular.
If you enjoy it with ajitama (flavored egg), spinach, and nori with rice, happiness is guaranteed.
Be careful, as parking may be unavailable when it’s crowded.
Related ranking:Ramen | Kami-Suwa Station
Classic Chinese soba available from morning
Chuka Soba Oishiya Suwa Branch
Classic, old-style Chinese soba is what this shop represents.
Outside the Koshinetsu region, it might not be well known, but this is the Suwa branch of Oishiya, whose main store is in Tajimi City, Gifu Prefecture.
Interestingly, there are only 2 stores in Gifu including the main store, but 8 stores in Nagano Prefecture.
Perhaps Nagano residents just eat a lot of ramen…
The menu includes Chinese soba, Menma soba, and Chashu soba. The soup is the same for all.
The thick square-shaped menma, thick chashu, and long green onions match perfectly.
Another unique feature is that it opens from 7 a.m.. Some bosses would even have morning ramen here before going to work.
Related ranking:Ramen | Kami-Suwa Station
Easy-to-eat Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen
Noroshi Suwa Branch
This is a classic Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen shop.
The main store is in Matsumoto.
The creamy, not too heavy tonkotsu ramen makes you want to order extra noodles 2-3 times.
You can even order “kona-otoshi” (very firm noodles) as in Hakata, depending on your preference.
By adding sesame, red pickled ginger, or spicy bean sprouts from the table, you can enjoy various flavors.
The aromatized ramen with roasted oil is also recommended for its pleasant aroma.
There are also seafood pork bone Oniumi (limited quantity) and tsukemen, so you can choose according to your mood.
Related ranking:Ramen | Kami-Suwa Station
Summary
This time, we introduced 8 recommended ramen shops in the Suwa area.
How was it?
There are other delicious ramen shops as well, so please explore them!
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