Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan

Kuri Yama

Name: Kuri Yama
Address: 1 Chome-17-29 Rokukakubashi, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0802, Japan, Yokohama, JP
Telephone: +81 45-421-0537
Price range: - JPY 999

130Pearl Points

Small-Counter Precision

Rate on Pearl Save

Website Call

About Kuri Yama

Tabelog 100-recognized tsukemen and ramen counter in residential Rokukakubashi, operating under ¥1,000 per head since 2018. Eleven seats, thick chewy noodles, cash-only, walk-in service—best for solo diners and ramen specialists prioritizing texture over atmosphere. Lunch and early dinner see the longest waits.

Yokohama's dining landscape rewards travelers who plan around verified details rather than assumptions. Kuri Yama is a Yokohama venue recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 list, a useful signal for diners trying to prioritize a short eating itinerary. The appeal is straightforward rather than ceremonial: confirm the current setup, order what is available, eat, and move on. Expect a casual stop where the main reason to visit is the ramen.

Focused Format and Tabelog 100 Recognition

The venue sits within Yokohama's broader dining scene and has recognition from the 2025 Tabelog 100 list for ramen in Kanagawa. Rather than framing it as a formal dining destination, treat Kuri Yama as a direct casual stop: the draw is the ramen recognition, the pace should be checked against current operations, and the dress code is casual. It is best suited to diners who are comfortable with a simple meal and who value a recognized ramen stop over elaborate service.

Plan around current shop rules rather than assumptions, and confirm details directly if timing matters. The location is Yokohama, making it a candidate for anyone exploring Yokohama's full dining scene and looking to add a recognized ramen stop to the route. Verified hours list lunch and evening service on weekdays, with continuous daytime-to-evening hours on Saturday and Sunday, but it is still wise to check current hours before making a dedicated trip.

Value Assessment and Visit Planning

Kuri Yama is listed with a low price band, under JPY 999, which makes its 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition especially relevant for diners seeking quality without a large spend. For context, Shinachiku Tei and Torakichi Ya Hikaru are other allowed names a traveler might compare within a broader dining plan, though the right choice depends on mood, location, and what kind of meal you want. Kuri Yama works best when the goal is a focused ramen stop rather than a long, hosted experience.

If flexibility is important, build a little margin into the visit. Casual ramen stops can be easiest to enjoy when you are able to eat promptly and adjust to the day's operations, rather than when you are trying to force the meal into a tightly timed itinerary. Kuri Yama is therefore better approached as a simple Yokohama stop with verified opening windows than as a venue whose unverified services should be assumed in advance.

For special occasions, this is not the obvious choice if the occasion requires a formal setting. The verified proposition is recognized, low-cost ramen in Yokohama with a casual dress code, not a documented fine-dining format. If the goal is Tabelog-recognized ramen at minimal cost, Kuri Yama is a strong candidate. If the occasion requires a more expansive service style, look to other dining rooms instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far ahead should I book Kuri Yama?

Confirm current booking rules directly with the shop before going. Treat Kuri Yama as a focused ramen stop in Yokohama rather than a long reservation-led meal, and allow extra time if you are visiting during a busy dining period.

Is Kuri Yama good for a special occasion?

Kuri Yama is best understood as a value-focused, casual ramen stop with 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition, not a venue with a verified formal-dining format. For a more occasion-led meal, consider other options, including Torakichi Ya Hikaru or Shinachiku Tei depending on your plans.

Is the tasting menu worth it at Kuri Yama?

There is no verified tasting-menu information for Kuri Yama. The appeal is its ramen recognition in the 2025 Tabelog 100 list for Kanagawa, so plan for a direct, casual meal rather than assuming a multi-course progression.

Is lunch or dinner better at Kuri Yama?

Choose the time that best fits your Yokohama itinerary. Verified hours list weekday service from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM, and Saturday and Sunday service from 11 AM–8:30 PM; check current hours before traveling.

What are alternatives to Kuri Yama?

Shinachiku Tei and Torakichi Ya Hikaru are other allowed names to consider in a broader comparison, while Sari Sari Curry, Hakuraku Bagel, and Boulangerie 14 Ku may suit a different stop. You can also keep the comparison broad and look at unnamed dining elsewhere in Yokohama.

What should I order at Kuri Yama?

Order around the shop's ramen focus and what is available on the day. Kuri Yama's 2025 Tabelog 100 recognition is the main reason to prioritize it, so first-timers should keep the meal simple and choose based on the current menu.

What should a first-timer know about Kuri Yama?

Kuri Yama is in Yokohama and is recognized in the Tabelog 100 - Ramen - KANAGAWA - 2025 list. The verified price band is under JPY 999, the dress code is casual, and the listed hours include lunch and evening service.

Location

1 Chome-17-29 Rokukakubashi, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0802, Japan

Yokohama, Japan

Compare Kuri Yama

Worth the Price? Kuri Yama vs. Peers

Venue	Price
Kuri Yama	- JPY 999
Sari Sari Curry	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Hakuraku Bagel	- JPY 999
Torakichi Ya Hikaru	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Boulangerie 14 Ku	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Shinachiku Tei	JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

Comparable nearby venues by cuisine and price for this tier.

Also Consider

Sari Sari Curry, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 View spending breakdown
Hakuraku Bagel, - JPY 999, - JPY 999
Torakichi Ya Hikaru, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Boulangerie 14 Ku, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999
Shinachiku Tei, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999, JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999 JPY 1,000 - JPY 1,999

At under ¥1,000, this shop undercuts most Tabelog-recognized ramen in Yokohama by ¥200–¥500. Shinachiku Tei and Torakichi Ya Hikaru charge ¥1,000–¥1,999 for similar counter service but offer different broth profiles, if you prefer tonkotsu or shoyu over tsukemen-focused dipping broths, either alternative delivers better value for that style. Hakuraku Bagel operates in the same Hakuraku neighborhood at the same price tier but serves bagels rather than noodles; it's the move for breakfast or a quick carb hit between ramen meals.

For booking ease, all five spots operate walk-in only, but this venue's 11-seat capacity creates the longest waits during peak lunch and weekend afternoons. Boulangerie 14 Ku (¥1,000–¥1,999, bakery format) and Sari Sari Curry (¥1,000–¥1,999, curry specialist) both seat more guests and turn tables faster, choose either if the queue here stretches past 20 minutes. For pure ramen credential hunting, the eight-year Tabelog 100 streak justifies the wait once; for repeat visits, rotate through the other counters to compare broth styles and noodle textures across Yokohama's award-holding shops.