Short Verdict
Tsurumiya Honten (横浜家系ラーメン 鶴見家本店) is a classic neighborhood ramen shop serving rich Yokohama-style iekei ramen.
If you want to experience true, deeply comforting Yokohama-style ramen, you need to try “Iekei Ramen.”
It’s not a polished Tokyo ramen destination — but for those who love bold pork broth and soy sauce, it can easily become a lifelong favorite.
🟦 Quick Info
| Item | Info |
|---|---|
| 📍 Area | Tsurumi, Yokohama |
| 🍽 Type | Ramen (Yokohama Iekei style) |
| 💰 Price Range | ¥900–¥1,200 per person |
| 🍽 Ordering Style | A la carte |
| 💳 Payment | Cash only |
| 🌍 English Menu | Japanese only |
| 🗣 English Spoken | Minimal |
| 🚭 Smoking Policy | Non-smoking indoors |
| 👥 Seating | Counter seating and some tables |
| 🧭 Tourist Friendly | Low |
Note: The shop is compact with limited space for luggage.
Address:
〒230-0051 Kanagawa, Yokohama, Tsurumi Ward, Tsurumichuo, 4 Chome−25−15 八橋ビル １階
https://maps.app.goo.gl/HTSdDCi7XyGLaPYy8
🗣 English Support & Practical Notes
There is no English menu, and English communication is minimal. However, ordering is relatively simple: the main choice is between soy sauce–based with pork tonkotsu broth or salt-based with pork tonkotsu broth ramen .
Like many traditional ramen shops, seating is limited and the space is compact, making it best suited for solo diners or quick meals rather than large groups.
Visitors should not expect a tourist-oriented experience. This is a local neighborhood ramen shop serving regular customers.
A Personal Favorite for Nearly Two Decades
I have been coming to this ramen shop for more than 18 years.
No matter what Google reviews say, and regardless of how many new ramen shops appear in Tokyo, this remains one of my personal favorites.
My order has never changed: tonkotsu shoyu ramen.
When I first started coming here around 2008, a bowl cost about ¥750. Today it is closer to ¥1,000 — still quite reasonable.
Back then I was younger, and the combination of rich pork broth and punchy soy sauce tasted almost addictive.
The soup is thick and bold, coated with pork fat that leaves your lips glossy after each bite.
Nearly twenty years later, I sometimes request less oil, but this is still a place I make a point of visiting whenever I return to Japan.
The Secret: Fresh Ginger
One small detail makes the experience especially satisfying.
On the table sits a container of fresh chopped ginger.
Adding a generous amount transforms the bowl:
rich pork fat
＋
bright ginger freshness
The balance between richness and sharpness becomes perfect.
This is my favorite way to eat it.
Atmosphere
The shop is exactly what you would expect from a neighborhood ramen restaurant.
Counter seating dominates the small room, and space is limited.
Cleanliness is typical for a ramen shop — nothing fancy, but perfectly functional.
It’s not the kind of stylish ramen bar you might find in places like Roppongi or Ginza.
And that’s completely fine.
What to Expect
This is not a destination ramen restaurant designed for tourists.
It’s simply a local ramen shop in Yokohama, with a loyal base of regular customers.
If you arrive expecting polished service or modern ramen theatrics, you may be disappointed.
But if you love rich, classic iekei ramen, this place can be deeply satisfying.
⭐ Final Thoughts
Rating: ★4.3 / 5
This rating is admittedly personal.
But sometimes the restaurants we love most are the ones tied to years of memories.
And for me, this bowl of ramen will always be worth returning for.
👤 About the Author
I’m a Japanese based in London, returning to Tokyo regularly.
I share only restaurants I personally visit and would confidently recommend to friends traveling to Japan.