Try 2 Types of Niigata’s Unique Ramens in Tsubame-Sanjo Area

Do you know Niigata prefecture is famous for not only rice but also Ramen? There are lots of authentic Ramen shops, and some of people are head to Niigata prefecture to experience ‘Niigata’s 5 Gratest Ramens.’ This time, from Ramen shops around Tsubame Sanjo Washington Hotel, we picked up 3 shops where you can savor 2 types of Niigata’s 5 gratest ramens: ‘Backfat Ramen’ and ‘Curry Ramen.’

“Koshu Hanten” with 90 years of history and the original Tsubame-Sanjo backfat ramen

Koshuhanten was established in 1933 and was the first ramen restaurant in Japan to serve backfat ramen. Many people line up every day from all over Japan because people love the original ramen. ‘Chinese Soba’ contains finely chopped onions, so you can always enjoy the fresh taste of the onions while taking rich backfat soup. The soup is made from Niboshi (dried small sardines) soy sauce and matches excellently with its thick noodles. That soup itself is deliciously light, but the sweetness of the backfat adds a new flavor. That ramen restaurant has an old-fashioned atmosphere, therefore it makes you feel a sense of nostalgia.

Hours	11:00AM – 8:00PM, Closed on Mondays
Address	49-4 Tsubame, Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture
Access	A 10-minute drive from Tsubame-Sanjo Washington Hotel
URL	https://tabelog.com/niigata/A1501/A150102/15000002/

“Ramen Wang Fu Chin” offers a traditional type of ramen that using noodles made from Niigata’s flour!

Ramen Wang Fu Chin is a popular restaurant that serves backfat ramen. There are various eating spaces such as counter seats, table seats, and tatami rooms so that everyone can enjoy ramen alone or with the family. Its noodles are homemade using special wheat flour and local flour from Niigata Prefecture, and all noodles are very comfortable to slurp. Featured ‘Backfat Ramen’ has a pleasantly light taste, with the sweetness of the backfat in the seafood broth going well with the homemade noodles. Another item, ‘Wang Fu Men,’ is available in two ways: ‘Red’ with spicy leeks and ‘White’ with non-spicy leeks. In addition to ramen, that restaurant also offers various menu items, such as fried chicken, etc., popular among all ages. Try it out casually with your friends, co-workers, and family.

Hours	11:00AM – 10:00PM, Closed on Mondays
Address	2955-2 Shimoaozu, Tsubame City, Niigata Prefecture
Access	A 15-minute drive from Tsubame-Sanjo Washington Hotel
URL	https://chuetsu.ramen-walker.com/shop_669.html

“Ramen Joint Masahiro” allowing you to enjoy the combination of their original noodles and curry

“Ramen Joint Masahiro” is a long-established restaurant that offers curry ramen, a Sanjo specialty, and is supported by families, business people, etc. The restaurant has a classical atmosphere because it was established in 1966. “Sanjo Curry Ramen” is a collaboration of curry and ramen. That menu item has homemade thin noodles and carrots, potatoes, onions, and pork belly, plus the secret sauce of the Fukujinzuke pickles, so you can enjoy rich flavors. You will enjoy a different taste from a homemade curry. Of course, we also offer rice, so you should try it as an additional item to finish your curry ramen.

Hours	11:00AM – 9:00PM, Closed on Mondays
Address	2-13-38 Ishigami, Sanjo City, Niigata Prefecture
Access	A 10-minute drive from Tsubame-Sanjo Washington Hotel
URL	https://tabelog.com/niigata/A1501/A150102/15000414/