Ramen restaurant • 6023-5 Kuriharachō, Onomichi, Hiroshima 722-0022, Japan
The long-established Onomichi Ramen Hoteiyoshi in Onomichi City, Hiroshima Prefecture, has been preserving the taste of authentic soy sauce ramen since its founding in 1973. The rich animal-based soup and thin straight noodles are an exquisite match, and the richness and depth of the lard spread throughout the mouth. The warmth of the soup, which doesn't cool down easily even after some time, is one of the reasons for its popularity.
In addition to ramen, Chinese dishes such as Tenshinhan, fried rice, and gyoza are also highly praised. The generous portion of Tenshinhan uses multiple eggs, making it a luxurious dish. The set menu is also rich, and it is recommended to enjoy Tenshinhan with mini ramen. Oden, stewed dishes in the ramen soup, also offer an authentic taste.
There are counter seats in the front and tatami and table seats on the left and right, with a banquet hall on the second floor. It is relatively empty on weekdays in the morning, but it becomes a popular spot after 12 o'clock, and the speed of service and high turnover rate are also charming.
The address is 6023-5 Kurahara-cho, Onomichi-shi, Hiroshima-ken. There are accommodation facilities within walking distance, making it an ideal base for sightseeing. There are two parking spaces next to the shop, but it is difficult to park as it uses the sidewalk. There is another parking lot nearby.
The cherry blossom viewing season on the Shimanami Kaido in Onomichi is very crowded. It is recommended to enjoy the long-cherished authentic taste during this season when many tourists from inside and outside the prefecture gather. In contrast, in the summer, they also serve refreshing abura soba and hiyashi ramen.