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The World’s 100 Best Ramen Shops

Ramen San

Takayama, Japan

  1. THE WORLD’S BEST RAMEN SHOPS WORTH A JOURNEY · 2026 ✦ ✦ N° 10 2026

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Ramen San

A small ramen shop in Takayama serving bowls built on Hida beef and Hida Jidori chicken. Its rich beef bone white broth differs from the light soy-based Takayama ramen found elsewhere in town.

Highlights

  • Hida beef shoyu chashu ramen
  • Beef tantanmen with sesame
  • House-made spicy sauce

Good to know

  • Order at ticket machine with English
  • Cash only
  • Small room, short queues outside

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