On a hot September day in Onomichi, Shukaen was closed and Tsutafuji had a long a** line so my friend and I decided to try the flashy Ichibankan across the street, which featured a 人気No.1! (#1 most popular) Kakuni Ramen. Big Mistake!! If you ever encounter a similar situation in Onomochi, just wait in that long a** line! The ramen was somewhat okay, but compared to the aforementioned shops it was below average by all means. First of all, it was missing that heat and lastly, (in the words of another ramen blogger) "that place sucked!" Well...at least I got to meet an angel. :P
From Onomichi Station head Northeast (left out of the station) and follow the road for 15 minutes and it'll be on your right. It's open from 11am to 8pm and closed on Friday. Once again, it's across the street from Tsutafuji. I recommend you only go here if both Shukaen and Tsutafuji are closed.
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Wednesday, October 21, 2009
Tuesday, July 7, 2009
Shukaen (朱華園) - Onomichi City, Hiroshima, Japan
From the moment I first arrived in Hiroshima and began talking to people about my trip, I kept hearing subtle whispers of Shukaen in Onomichi. Even after I got back, people continued to ask me if I got to try Shukaen. Easily the most popular ramen shop in Onomichi (mostly with the tourists), Shukaen delivers with a distinct fish and chicken (torigara) based shoyu soup that is sure to delight the masses. The layer of oil and bits of chicken fat keeps the ramen hot all the way down to the last drop. The homemade noodles are wonderful and had me skipping like a little boy trotting like a grown man all the way back to the station. They also serve some Chinese dishes that I hear are great. I only wish I could've tried them all...
It's about a 20-minute walk from Onomichi Station and a few blocks around the corner from Tsutafuji. Just head towards the Onomichi Ropeway and enjoy the walk along the Seto Inland Sea. Open from 11am to 8pm. Closed on Thursdays and every third Wednesday of the month. Expect long lines.
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It's about a 20-minute walk from Onomichi Station and a few blocks around the corner from Tsutafuji. Just head towards the Onomichi Ropeway and enjoy the walk along the Seto Inland Sea. Open from 11am to 8pm. Closed on Thursdays and every third Wednesday of the month. Expect long lines.
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Sunday, July 5, 2009
Tsutafuji (つたふじ本店) - Onomichi City, Hiroshima, Japan
Tsutafuji has been serving up a HOT bowl of Onomichi-style ramen for 50+ years. And when I say hot, I mean tongue-and-cheek-cauterization-HOT. Aside from the intense heat due to the top layer of oil and fat that is boiled separately, Tsutafuji's soup is a refreshingly clean shoyu base made from pork and select items of the sea. I know you're tired of hearing about the heat, but this bowl stays unbearably hot from the first sip to the last. Don't even bother waiting for it to cool. Just slurp. The noodles stay remarkably firm throughout, which was also quite impressive. Often overlooked with the more popular Shukaen down the street, Tsutafuji (in my opinion) shares the bar in defining Onomichi Ramen.
From Onomichi Station head Northeast (left out of the station) and follow the road for 15 minutes and it'll be on your right. It's a beautiful walk along the sea so take your time to breathe it all in. There's also a nice little mall that parallels this street on your left. Open from 11am to 8pm and closed on Tuesdays. They also close early if they run out of soup.
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From Onomichi Station head Northeast (left out of the station) and follow the road for 15 minutes and it'll be on your right. It's a beautiful walk along the sea so take your time to breathe it all in. There's also a nice little mall that parallels this street on your left. Open from 11am to 8pm and closed on Tuesdays. They also close early if they run out of soup.
Other sites that mention Chuuka Soba Tsutafuji:
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Day 21 - Swaying in the Cool Onomichi Breeze...
Onomichi is technically still considered part of Hiroshima, but it is home to an entirely different breed of ramen. As you'll see in the pictures, the soup is clear aside from the island bits of fat floating on the surface. The people are genuinely friendly and will do whatever they can to help you enjoy your stay. It's a romantic artsy town located along the Seto Inland Sea. Another day here and I might have been inspired to write a book...
I'm back in Hiroshima for the night. I thought I'd get this post out a little early so I can be free to roam the town and eat okonomiyaki. Tomorrow I'm off to Osaka, which will be my hub for the next two days. I'm hoping to branch out from there and visit Wakayama, Tenri, and Kyoto. There's not really an "Osaka Ramen" but I may just consume a bowl for the sake of it. Only 7 days left...let's not even think about it.
I'm back in Hiroshima for the night. I thought I'd get this post out a little early so I can be free to roam the town and eat okonomiyaki. Tomorrow I'm off to Osaka, which will be my hub for the next two days. I'm hoping to branch out from there and visit Wakayama, Tenri, and Kyoto. There's not really an "Osaka Ramen" but I may just consume a bowl for the sake of it. Only 7 days left...let's not even think about it.
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