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Kenchan Ramen Yamagata
A signature bowl from our Yamagata guide. See what to order, why this counter stands out, and how to plan the visit.
Cold ramen · Spicy miso
Order this
Small ramen, normal oil and seasoning
The story behind the bowl
A repeated Tabelog Top 100 selection, Kenchan serves rugged hand-crimped thick noodles in a punchy niboshi-and-animal soup. The uneven chew is the bowl's signature.
Before you go: Small is generous. First-timers should keep oil and seasoning normal before customizing.