麺 Collekiyo' — Restaurant in Utsunomiya

They delivered an exceptional Tsukemen experience that stood out even in Japan’s highly competitive noodle scene. The noodles were beautifully presented, tightly coiled and gleaming, served in a delicate broth that hinted at clarity and finesse rather than intensity. The dipping soup was a revelation—light in color but deeply umami and salt savory, with tender slices of pork. Topped with smoky ham, a strip of crisp nori, and microgreens, the presentation was minimalist yet elegant.

The Tamagokake Gohan (raw egg over rice) was elevated here with a rich, vibrant yolk, soy sauce, and a generous flurry of katsuobushi that enhanced its umami depth. Simple yet luxurious.

The Gyoza came golden-brown with a lacy crisp skirt, offering the perfect crunch before giving way to a juicy, well-seasoned filling. They’re executed with precision—balanced, flavorful, and visually beautiful.

They may appear unassuming from the outside, but what awaits inside is a thoughtful, quietly confident take on Japanese comfort food with...

This is a must try if you are in Utsunomiya. The soup is thick, rich and very flavorful. Choice of shio or shoyo base. Both are excellent. Broth is creamy and sticky of rich collagen. Noodles are cooked just right hardness with a good chew. Have to beware though some times they dont open for lunch. Have to take note of opening days specified on the shop. But usually dinner service starts daily after 6pm. Expect crowd if you are late as there is only around 10 bar seats. Queue can always be seen. Tsukemen is...

大衆居酒屋でも日付変更前に閉店になるのが多い中で、日付が変わった深夜でも開いている数少ないお店の一つです。とは言え、流石に深夜の利用客はいないも同然で、ほぼ貸切状態でした。 ラーメンなどのチケットは、店外に設置されている自動券売機で予め購入する必要があります。店内は今まで見たこともないような細長い作りで、どちらかというと立呑みのお店をそのまま活用したかのような雰囲気です。席はカウンターのみでテーブル席はありません。店内の通路は非常に狭く、座席の後ろの移動はまず出来ないと思った方がよさそうです。それは大きな荷物を置くスペースも皆無に等しいため、トランクなどはホテルやロッカー等に預けてから来店するといいかもしれません。 一人で切り盛りをしているように見受けられますので、食器・盛り付け共に少し汚れていたり雑だったりなところが見られますが、不快に感じる程ではなく、むしろ典型的な大衆食堂の雰囲気を漂わせます。味付けもあっさり目で誰もが食べやすいラーメンだと思います。

Although most restaurants around Utsunomiya station close before the date changes, this ramen restaurant is one of the few restaurants that is open until midnight. Even so, there is almost no one in the restaurant at midnight. You need to purchase the tickets in advance at the ticket vending machine outside the restaurant. You'll be surprised that the interior of the restaurant is very slender. It seems like a standing bar. All are counter seats, there is no table seat. In the aisle behind the counter seat, there are few spaces to move the seats and space to put the luggage. You should not bring big baggage such as a trunk to this restaurant. I recommend you to go to this restaurant after depositing the luggage at the hotel or locker. It seems that a owner run by himself, Handling dishes and serving may seem somewhat rough. But they are not as uncomfortable, they are atmosphere like a typical mass eatery. Ramen is somewhat thin taste that everyone is...