True Nagano natives don’t call it Nagano; they call it Shinshu. This is an old custom from people long ago, stemming from historical integration.
Miso Ramen Houshin
Nagano Prefecture is famous for its miso. Many mountainous regions specialize in products that skillfully utilize koji.
The traditional construction of an old folk house. It has character.
The store has a pleasant atmosphere.
Nagano Prefecture is a basin region with cold winters and humid summers, so its signature ramen features miso broth that warms you to the core. This ramen is extremely popular and delicious throughout Japan.
Review
It’s been a while since I visited Kōshin. What I ordered, of course! The fatty tuna meat noodles. Packed with gelatin, it was incredibly tender and delicious~. The soup has a thick layer of back fat floating on top, but it’s lighter than it looks and you can easily finish it all. It pairs perfectly with the noodles.
Retty
I’ve been meaning to try Kōshin for a while. I ordered the miso chashu noodles for 1000 yen. The medium-thick curly noodles cling to the soup nicely and are delicious. The chashu pork was melt-in-your-mouth tender and also very tasty. Maybe I’ll try the soy sauce version next time?
Retty
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📍〒380-0826 1398 Minami-Nagano Nagano City, Nagano Prefecture
- Monday
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Tuesday
- Closed
- Wednesday
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Thursday
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 9:00 PM
- Friday
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Saturday
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 10:00 PM
- Sunday
- 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM, 5:30 PM – 8:00 PM
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