Ramen restaurant • 5-chōme-5-16 Yakō, Tsurumi Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 230-0001, Japan
'The Taste of Zetsu' stands in a residential area of Tsurumi-ku, Yokohama, as a famous store that exudes the atmosphere of the good old days in the downtown area. From the exterior of the building to the ticket vending machine inside the store, a nostalgic Showa retro ambiance permeates.
The most attractive feature of this store is its high cost performance. The basic 'The Taste of Zetsu' ramen is priced at only 650 yen, yet you can enjoy a solid broth and exquisite seasoning in the soup. The option to add extra seaweed costs only 50 yen, making it a modest pricing.
Once inside, you can see a kitchen with pots of various sizes. The soup is carefully handmade, and you can feel the dedicated craftsmanship. The noodles are also made with the medium-thick straight noodles from the prestigious local 'Ohashi Seimen' and served freshly boiled.
The soup of 'The Taste of Zetsu' ramen has a balanced flavor with a subtle pork bone base, added chicken oil, and a hint of pork aroma. The chashu is soft and juicy, and the texture and flavor of the spinach are also excellent. However, a personally concerning point is the high salt concentration. Therefore, you may want to avoid drinking up all the soup. Nevertheless, at this price range, it is well within an acceptable range.
A superb ramen served with the dignity of a long-established store and the skill of artisans. Yet, the prices remain affordable. In this respect as well, it feels like this store is carrying on the goodness of downtown culture.
Since it is located near the station, I hope you will visit at least once. You should encounter an excellent bowl of ramen enveloped in nostalgia and reassurance.