麺屋真菜 — Restaurant in Takayama

We came here early (around 6 PM), and luckily there was a table available, not easy to find in this area. But from the moment my boyfriend wasn’t even allowed to wait inside until I arrived, it already felt a bit unwelcoming.

Once seated, we asked for a beer and wanted to take a minute to look at the menu, but we were told we couldn’t order drinks until we had decided on our food. Not exactly the relaxed start we hoped for.

The ramen itself was really tasty, rich and well-made, but the atmosphere was far from hospitable. After about 45 minutes, while my boyfriend was still finishing his beer, the staff asked us to leave to make room for the next guests. Even the chef came over using Google Translate to ask us to hurry up.

In short: good noodles, but no sense of warmth or hospitality. If you just care about the food, fine. But if you’re looking for a pleasant dining experience, this...

This place only serves ramen and they do it very well. The place has a small bar seating area and three tables. The interior is cozy and although small, does not feel cramped. The staff is professional and service was quick. There are only a few options: 1. The standard Takayama pork ramen or the special version with more toppings like an egg and chestnuts. 2. A regular bowl or a large bowl. I really enjoyed the deep flavor of the broth and the quality of the noodles and pork. That fact that they only make ramen shows their...

Got the Deluxe (Regular). It was filling and just right for the weather. I ordered a non-alcoholic beer (Kirin) as well which is nice with the hot broth. I love that the chashu is not too thick and the noodles are curly which captures the flavor (well for me). There was a line when I went but did not wait too long.

There were only 2 menu options but considering the line and people waiting, shows that this is a go-to place for many. The shop + indoor area is small but cozy. The counter could sit 4 or 5 people.

Will definitely...