Joetsu, Niigata, Japan｜Haruki

Excellent ramen! 赤いみそ was very rich and delicious. My favorite ramen in Niigata so far!

A fantastic bowl of ramen! The tamarijoyu is a rich bowl of soy sauce-based ramen that really complements the thick pieces of slow roasted char-siu Haruki is famous for. The staff are also some of the friendliest I’ve met in Japan so if you have any questions or get a second to chat with them it can definitely enhance the experience. Expect a bit of a wait if you arrive later than 11:30 but this bowl of ramen is well worth it!

This place lives up to the hype, though I'm not sure if it's worth the wait. I went on a Wednesday at noon and waited for an hour. Becareful, the place closes when it's out of broth so if you get there late then it's possible they will close shop while you're still in line. Definitely worth the visit if you have the time.