Shuhei — Restaurant in Matsuyama

Shuhei was a great discovery just a short walk from my hotel. I love ramen and especially enjoy the smaller ramen restaurants that might be a bit off the beaten path.

Such is Shuhei– located on what an American would call an alley. A place with no tables; just stools arrayed around the circular counter separating the customers from the cooks. Everyone in there at lunchtime seemed like a local and the only English-speaking cook struck up a conversation with me because I was obviously gaijin.

His name is Yoshi and I assume he's the owner because he told me about a second location he opened in San Mateo, California, close to the San Francisco suburb where I grew up!

Yoshi explained Shuhei makes its own noodles from Hokkaido wheat flour which apparently has special attributes. The noodles, pork belly and shoyu broth were perfect. What a treat!

BTW Google says Shuhei is cash only– but they happily accepted...

The Mog Champ sends his regards.

After having some kushikatsu earlier, I wanted to experience some Matsuyama-styled ramen so I found this ramen restaurant and ordered some tsukemen! Which was the first time I had it in this trip.

The tsukemen was great although a little saltier than I expected, it was still delicious though so of course I finished my food like any good customer would have! The service was fast and like many ramen restaurants, they'd take pride in their food.

They had a decent number of customers that night but still enough seats to fit in a solo eater like me or a few friends together. Thanks for the ramen experience in Matsuyama Shuhei!

Mogliest...

Such a yummy place to go to. It is down an alley way near the shopping district but so worth it to go and eat here. I loved the ramen and the noodles varieties that are here. The staff are super nice and helpful. I like how they make the noodles fresh from a machine you can see in the front part of the building in a room with glass you can see into as they are...