Our Story - Hikawa Maru
What makes ramen an authentic Japanese food, is its uniqueness and representation. Each town, each household has it own Ramen recipe. Yokohama, my hometown has its own, with much history and tradition to represent. It is the second largest city after Tokyo (once a small fishing village), and served as the base of foreign trade in Japan since 1859 when the country ended its seclusion. Hokawa-Maru, the city’s beloved ship made her maiden voyage to Seattle in 1930, serving as the bridge between Japan and the U.S. As a Business person who appreciates both the American and Japanese cultures, I hope to build a restaurant that can serve as the bridge between two cities; such as Hikawa-Maru: I want to deliver the authentic Yolohama taste to Wichitans. The ship will be part of the restaurant logo, as a reminder of the history and as a celebration of this international exchange.
Passionate Professionals at Your Service
At Yokohama Ramen Izakaya, our vibrant team brings together passionate culinary experts and warm-hearted service professionals who share a deep love for authentic Japanese cuisine and hospitality. From our experienced chefs who masterfully craft each bowl of ramen to our attentive servers who ensure every guest feels like family, our team works in perfect harmony to create an unforgettable dining experience. We take pride in our commitment to excellence while maintaining a fun, welcoming atmosphere that makes both our staff and guests feel right at home.
Featured by USA Today
We were deeply honored to be featured by USA TODAY as one of their "50 STATES : 50 RAMEN DESTINATIONS". The article, published on January 2, 2018 , celebrated our mission to "bridge the culture between the Midwestern U.S. and coastal Japan in Wichita, Kansas". We are incredibly proud of this national recognition and grateful for the opportunity to share the authentic flavors of Yokohama with our community.
Featured by Food Network
We were thrilled when Food Network selected us for their feature, "Where to Slurp Great Ramen from Coast to Coast". The article highlighted chef-owner Yasunari Fukuda's dedication to sharing his home style of ramen and his own unique creations. They specifically mentioned the B.T.T.M., or spicy beef tongue tantanmen, noting its secret savory broth and use of local farm-to-table micro sprouts. We are honored by this recognition of our commitment to authentic, craveworthy bowls.
Voted "Best Japanese" in Wichita
We were thrilled when Food Network selected us for their feature, "Where to Slurp Great Ramen from Coast to Coast". The article highlighted chef-owner Yasunari Fukuda's dedication to sharing his home style of ramen and his own unique creations. They specifically mentioned the B.T.T.M., or spicy beef tongue tantanmen, noting its secret savory broth and use of local farm-to-table micro sprouts. We are honored by this recognition of our commitment to authentic, craveworthy bowls.
Voted "Best Ramen Restaurants" in Kansas
Voted one of the Best Ramen Restaurants in Kansas, Yokohama Ramen Izakaya proudly serves authentic ramen crafted with true Japanese passion.
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