Nagaoka-style Ramen
Warm up with a bowl of ginger-infused soy sauce ramen: Nagaoka-style Ramen

About Nagaoka-style Ramen

Nagaoka-style Ramen (長岡系ラーメン, Nagaoka-kei ramen) is a beloved local specialty from Nagaoka City in Niigata Prefecture, also known as "Nagaoka Ginger Soy Sauce Ramen." Its most defining feature is the savory soy-based broth made from pork and chicken bones, enriched with an abundance of fresh ginger. The bold soy sauce flavor combined with the refreshing aroma of ginger creates a perfect harmony, making this ramen a bowl that warms you from the inside out.

The rich, flavorful soup has a full-bodied soy sauce taste yet finishes cleanly, allowing the fragrant ginger to shine with every bite. Toppings like tender simmered chashu pork, spinach, bamboo shoots, and sliced green onions add a satisfying yet simple touch to round out the dish.

This ramen first emerged in the 1960s at the restaurant "Aoshima Shokudo" and has since remained a favorite among ramen enthusiasts. In Nagaoka, this ginger-infused ramen is cherished as a way to fend off the harsh winter cold, and it has now become one of Niigata's signature local dishes.

Experience the exquisite balance of rich soy sauce and vibrant ginger in Nagaoka-style Ramen for yourself!

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