Is ramen from Japan? In 1859, Japan opened its port internationally and brought some Chinese and Western countries’ interpreters there. As usual, like in a lot of countries, Chinese always had their
own district which is called ‘China Town’ (Can we mention it as an invasion?
Hahaha......). And then, Chinese restaurants began to operate. Slow but sure,
this started causing Japanese ate noodle and built the noodle selling business by carts on street.
In order to get some unique experiences in eating ramen, we
walked from Shinyokohama station to reach Shinyokohama ramen museum (新横浜ラーメン博物館). Shinyokohama
ramen museum was founded in 1994 as world’s first food-themed amusement park.
They provide a one-stop place to enjoy ramen by presenting 9 famous ramen
restaurants in Japan, also the amazing 1958 year street scape replication
interior design that can be photographed freely.
Why year 1958? This was the year when instant ramen was
invented. Momofuku Ando (安藤百福) from Nishin Food
Products Co. Ltd. made this as the answer for lack of food stock after World
War II. At that moment, Japan’s Ministry of Health were trying to persuade
citizens to consume bread from wheat flour that was supplied by United States.
But why not noodle? He said noodle industry was too small and surely, can’t
fulfill Japanese citizens’ needs. At first, instant ramen cost 65 yen (6 times
more expensive than traditional udon and soba). But after some researches and
developments, the price could be cut and become one of the solutions.
First floor of the museum means present. They provide museum
shop where you can buy homemade ramen, sweets or any other Japanese souvenirs
and IRIS Slot (car toy’s race track).
Amusement park’s atmosphere shows up on Basement 1 and 2. On
Basement 1, there are 2 ramen restaurants that you can enjoy, Kateko cafe and
snack shop (soft drinks and alcohol beverages selection) also Dagashi-ya on
Yo-yaku shoten (old-fashioned sweet shops).
Next, on Basement 2, you’ll find 7
ramen restaurants which always make this floor the most crowded area.
Feeling confused in making choices? The museum will give you a
brochure that contains all recommended menus when you pay the admission fee
(Adult: 310 yen). The information of vegetarian variants, non-pork menu, noodle
thickness and soup richness are also written here.
Before entering the
restaurant, we have to purchase ticket of the chosen menu from the vending machine
first. Adults are expected to buy one bowl for each person. But if you want to try all the ramens, they provide half
portion ramen but it’s more expensive. Full portion costs about 780 yen while
small portion could cost about 500 yen (price varies on each restaurant).
The ramens are very tasty and the concept of bringing back the
old Japan’s atmosphere is so awesome. We found an interesting stuff when we
went upstairs. There is a writing ‘未来’ which means ‘Future’ and at the end of the stairs, here we are in the modern
Japan.
Business
hours: 11.00AM – 10PM
(on Sundays and National Holidays at 10.30AM)
Last
order : 30
minutes before closing time
Admission
fee:
Individual :
- Adults (13years or older) = 310 yen
- Children(6years–12years)&seniors(60 years or older)=100yen
- Children(younger than 6 years old) = free
Group (15 people or more) :
- Adults (13 years or older) = 260 yen
- Children(6years–12years)&seniors(60 years or older)= 50 yen
- Children (younger than 6 years old) = free
Location : 2-14-21 Shin-Yokohama,
Kohoku-ku, Yokohama City, 222-0033, Japan
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