Kuri Yama
Kanagawa, Yokohama
Restaurant in Yokohama, Japan
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Price
- JPY 999
Dress
Casual
Why go
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.
About Kuri Yama
Yokohama's dining landscape rewards travelers who plan around key 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: check the current setup, order what is available, eat, 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, 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, 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. 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 names a traveler might compare within a broader dining plan, though the right choice depends on mood, location, 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 defined opening windows than as a venue where extra services should be assumed in advance.
For special occasions, this is not the obvious choice if the occasion requires a formal setting. The proposition is recognized, low-cost ramen in Yokohama with a casual dress code, not a 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.
Planning details
- Location
- 1 Chome-17-29 Rokukakubashi, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0802, Japan
- Website
- hakuraku-kuriyama.jp
- Phone
- +81 45-421-0537
Venue details
Ambiance
A focused, no-frills ramen shop atmosphere centered on rich tsukemen rather than elaborate dining theatrics.
Tags
Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Counter Service
- Meal Pacing
- Quick Bite
- Capacity
- Small
Signature Dishes
- tsukemen
- shirasu oroshi hiyakake
Planning details
Location
1 Chome-17-29 Rokukakubashi, Kanagawa Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa 221-0802, Japan · Directions
Recognition and awards
Also consider
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
Restaurant context
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.
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FAQ
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, 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 formal-dining venue. 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?
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. Hours list weekday service from 11 AM–2:30 PM and 5–8:30 PM, 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 names to consider in a broader comparison, while Sari Sari Curry, Hakuraku Bagel, 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 price band is under JPY 999, the dress code is casual, the listed hours include lunch and evening service.
