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Tuesday, December 9, 2014

Honmokuya - 本牧家

Honmokuya is a little ramen shop that is a favorite spot for some Yokosuka expats. 

Small place with red noren
 Honmokuya is a very simple place. You will see that from the menu below. There is just one counter with about 12 seats. The English menu makes it easy. You will have to use a ticket machine though to buy your meal.

 Honmokuya in Kanji is 本牧家　
本 - real, true (among other things - like book)

牧 - breed or pasture

家 - shop, restaurant

The kanji above this on their sign says "Yokohama Ramen" - Yokohama broth tends to be heavier, and shoyu based.
Yum

 I ordered ramen with corn and nori. Nori is dried seaweed paper. If you think the thought of that is unappetizing, I suggest you give nori a try. It's great as a snack! Even my daughter likes it.

Ordering is really simple. Just follow the menu below from top to bottom. Small, medium, or large bowl. If you don't want any toppings or rice, beer, etc. then you're done. If you want toppings your choices are corn, nori, onions, or extra roast pork. The ticket machine will have the same choices, insert your money, select your choices, then get your tickets.

Take your tickets to the counter and then (referring to the sign below that is behind the counter), tell the chef how you want your soup and noodles. Thick or thin broth, more or less oil, and noodle attributes.

There are some additional condiments you can add that are available on the counter. Oil, garlic, miso (I think), or some hot sauce. I didn't try them so I can't be sure what they are.

The broth is really good. There you have it. A really simple, no-nonsense ramen shop. Watch out though the floor is really slippery for some reason.

Menu outside
 Honmokuya is open from 1100 and is closed on Mondays.  You can find it on the blog map. But it's across the street from Daiei Mall if you use the crosswalk in front of Mos Burger.  Their number is 046-827-8807.

Explain to the chef your choices


The chef and his really simple but effective kitchen

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5 comments:

  1. TyroneJanuary 1, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    I found your food blog today via Google. I just wanted to thank you for putting in the time to write about all these places. It really saves me a lot of time searching around for all the good places out in town! Keep up the great work!

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    1. RichJanuary 2, 2015 at 7:44 AM

      Thanks Tyrone. It's nice to receive feedback like yours! Much appreciated.

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  2. UnknownJanuary 3, 2015 at 11:10 AM

    I've eaten at well over 50 different ramen shops all over Japan, and this place is easily in my Top 3. I go there at least once a week, and it's always delicious. Try it with the bamboo shoots and boiled egg.

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    1. RichJanuary 4, 2015 at 7:01 AM

      Great insight Nick. If you have another favorite near Yokosuka let me know. Thanks for the feedback.

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  3. AnonymousFebruary 23, 2015 at 11:12 AM

    Great blog. On a side note, 家 is actually "house [ie]" (but pronounced "ya") because this is "house-style" (iekei) ramen. This distinction is important however, as the use of this kanji for "ya" is an homage to the place that started it all (he gave his tonkotsu-shouyu recipe away), and remains hands-down the best iekei shop anywhere: Yoshimura-ya in Yokohama. The best iekei (and highest rated) in Yokosuka is Kitakuriya, outside of Kitakurihama station (much better than any other in town).

    Yoshimurya is a must-visit; if you like iekei, then you must travel to Mecca.

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