“Yarōramen Shibuya Center-gai Souhonten (referred to hereafter as “Yaro Ramen”)” located in Shibuya, is a ramen shop that never sleeps, operating 24 hours a day.
The shop’s hearty ramen is known as “Yaro-style” and it is gaining recognition as a new genre of ramen!
“豚野郎,” Tonkotsu Ramen with char siu pork 1,430 JPY (tax included)
What is Yaro-style? The key to it lies in the toppings
One of the features of Yaro Ramen is its use of stir-fried vegetable toppings.
It uses five types of vegetables: cabbage, onion, chives, carrot, and bean sprouts, piled so high they nearly hide the noodles.
The Yaro-style originated by Yaro Ramen is often confused with Jiro-style (another type of hearty ramen), but these toppings are the key difference between the two genres.
While Jiro-style uses boiled vegetables, Yaro-style uses stir-fried vegetables as toppings.
The ever-popular “Tonkotsu Ramen with char siu pork” (referred to as Buta Yaro in Japanese) at Yaro Ramen is the shop’s signature dish, topped with a large amount of stir-fried vegetables and three slices of special thick-cut chāshū pork (Japan’s version of char siu).
The chashu is slow-thawed in the refrigerator and then simmered to preserve the texture and taste of the ingredient, making it so tender it can be pulled apart with chopsticks.
Additionally, the secret soy-based sauce is well-soaked into the meat, providing a punchy flavor.
As you chew, the umami of the pork marinated in the sauce oozes out.
Yaro Ramen’s rich soup that you won’t tire of even if you eat it every day
The soup paired with the chewy medium-thick noodles is made by simmering pork bones for over 18 hours to extract the umami.
It’s combined with a secret soy sauce blend created through trial and error to ensure it doesn’t become tiresome even if eaten daily.
While rich flavors generally have a strong impact but can become cloying as you eat, Yaro Ramen achieves the perfect balance of soup and sauce that leaves a lingering flavor without being too heavy.
Customize the taste to your liking with condiments at your table
To fully enjoy the ramen at Yaro Ramen you can’t overlook the use of tabletop condiments. All the condiments offered go well with any of the dishes at Yaro Ramen.
(Top row from left) spicy tenkasu tempura bits, garlic, vinegar, “punch sauce,” (bottom row from left), black pepper, curry power, special chili powder
The classic condiment to use is garlic. The more you add, the more the flavor of the broth intensifies. Don’t worry about garlic breath—just add as much as you desire and enjoy!
The punch sauce, a condiment unique to Yaro Ramen, is also recommended. This is Yaro Ramen’s secret sauce blend for the soup.
It’s very versatile – you can add it to the soup or use it as a topping! It’s a must-try condiment for those who want a richer taste.
There are many other ways to customize your ramen: add the special chili powder for heat, vinegar for a lighter taste, and so on.
The freedom for visitors to customize the taste to their liking is part of Yaro Ramen’s appeal!
Big eaters should take on the yakisoba challenge at Yaro Ramen
Yaro Ramen offers a variety of menu items besides their staple ramen.
Their “Yakisoba Monster” is a yakisoba dish featuring an original blend sauce.
“焼きそば怪獣（並盛り）,” Yakisoba Monster (regular size) 1,080 JPY (tax included)
The sauce is blended considering three aspects: richness, tanginess, and sweetness.
It is full of umami, with a robust and fruity flavor.
The Yakisoba Monster is topped with a generous amount of garlic, pickled ginger, and mayonnaise. Break the egg yolk and mix all the toppings and noodles thoroughly before eating!
The noodles used are the same medium-thick noodles as in the ramen
If asked to describe a high-calorie taste, Yakisoba Monster would be a prime example.
The tartness of the mayonnaise and the richness of the egg yolk make the sauce even more intense, giving you a sense of indulgence with just one bite.
For extra spice, you can add the spicy tenkasu tempura bits from the table. The harmonious blend of various flavors creates a “monster-level” deliciousness.
Moreover, the volume of the Yakisoba Monster is substantial
You can choose from five levels of quantity, with the regular size alone weighing around 700g, including noodles and vegetables. The largest size, “super-extra large” exceeds 1kg. If you consider yourself a big eater, challenge yourself!
User-friendly ordering system for first-time visitors
Yaro Ramen is committed to creating a shop that never compromises, focusing on taste and customer satisfaction.
Not only is the taste delicious, but they’ve also implemented an easy-to-use ordering system for beginners, in line with the shop’s principles.
Touch panel ticket vending machine with English and Japanese language
Yaro Ramen doesn’t use the ordering system where customers tell the staff about noodle firmness, portion size, and topping preferences. Instead, they’ve categorized the menu items in detail based on noodle and topping quantities.
It’s a smooth system where you simply hand over the ticket issued by the touch panel vending machine to the staff to complete your order.
The menu display installed in front of the shop
The touch panel vending machine that supports English and the system that allows ordering with minimal conversation is perfect for international tourists visiting a Japanese ramen shop for the first time.
Yaro Ramen, which satisfies people’s appetites 24 hours a day, is a reassuring presence for those gathering in Shibuya!
Yaro Ramen’s exterior
Information
| Store name | 野郎ラーメン 渋谷センター街総本店 Yarōramen Shibuya Center-gai Souhonten |
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| Address | Prince Building 1F, 25-3 Udagawachō, Shibuya-ku, Tokyo
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| Access |
Shibuya Station（SBY） 3-minute walk from Shibuya Station Hachikō Exit
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| Phone number | 03-3462-1586 |
| Reservations | Not accepted |
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| Service charge/Table charge | None |
| Hours | 24 hours |
| Closed | No holidays Unscheduled holidays |
| Seating | 24 counter seats |
| Smoking | All seats are non-smoking |
| Official website | https://yaroramen.jp/ |
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※Menu contents, prices, store information, etc. are current as of July 2024.
