Extremely popular! Local specialty: Soup-filled fried noodles
It looks like ramen, but the bowl is filled with the fragrant aroma of a savory sauce—this is Shiobara’s specialty, “soup-filled yakisoba.” Long before the term “local gourmet” was coined, this dish has been loved by locals and tourists alike and can only be tasted in Shiobara. You’ll definitely get hooked after just one bite!
What is soup-filled yakisoba?
One of Shiobara's specialties is "soup-filled yakisoba." The preparation is simple: freshly stir-fried yakisoba noodles are placed in a bowl, and soy sauce-based soup is poured over them. While some may be surprised, this is the "soup-filled yakisoba" that has been loved in Shiobara Onsen for over 50 years. It looks like ramen, but tastes like yakisoba! The soy sauce-based soup gradually blends with the sauce, creating a unique flavor. This dish is an essential part of any Shiobara Onsen experience, so please give it a try.
Kobaya Restaurant
This yakisoba is simple, with only pork and cabbage as ingredients, but they've made a point of using straight ramen noodles for their texture and appearance. The special sauce has a good balance of sweetness and sourness, and gradually dissolves into the soy sauce soup, transforming into a unique flavor. You can also choose from regular, large, and extra-large portions, which is a nice touch. Address: 795 Shiobara, Nasushiobara City Phone: 0287-32-2371 Parking: 10 spaces Closed: Irregular (mainly Wednesdays) *Please check SNS for the latest information Business Hours: 11:00 - 15:00
Kamahiko
The thin, curly noodles, specially made for this dish, are perfectly coated in the soup. The toppings include chicken, cabbage, and naruto (fish cake), and the sauce is spicy but surprisingly light, making it popular with women as well. Other menu items include katsudon (pork cutlet rice bowl) and fried rice with sauce, showing their dedication to sauce-based flavors. Address: 2611 Shiobara, Nasushiobara City Phone: 0287-32-2560 Parking: 20 spaces Closed: Wednesdays *Please check social media for the latest information Business Hours: 11:00 - 14:00
Kanro no Sato Waterwheel
This casual diner is located near the main gate of the ancient temple Myounji. Its distinctive feature is the pickled ginger. The pickled ginger, a common accompaniment to yakisoba (fried noodles), really enhances the yakisoba experience. The thin, curly noodles, seasoned with sauce, are perfectly coated in the soy sauce-based soup. It's also great that they're open late, from 11:00 AM to 6:00 PM. Address: 708 Shiobara, Nasushiobara City Phone: 0287-32-2640 Parking: 10 spaces Closed: Tuesdays Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Forest Station Restaurant
This restaurant is located at the foot of the Momijidani Suspension Bridge. Their soup-based yakisoba is characterized by its fried noodles and pickled ginger topping. It comes with a small bowl of rice and is quite filling. We recommend adding the leftover soup after finishing the noodles, or pouring the soup over the rice. Address: 1425-60 Sekiya, Nasushiobara City Phone: 0287-34-1037 Parking: Available Closed: Irregularly Hours: 11:00 AM - 2:00 PM (April - November)
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