BRAND STORY
At the end of the Tensho period (1573-1592), Kayabacho was transformed into a bustling town as the sea was reclaimed in line with the realization of Edo city planning (= "this is how we wanted it"). The area was given its name because many thatch merchants lived there.
Three centuries later, in 1886, Kayabacho continued its tradition of incorporating new ideas, such as opening the first Western-style restaurant in Japan, Yayoiken, which was innovative at the time. In this way, Kayabacho is known as a town where people who are always pursuing new possibilities gather.
We have interpreted and developed the word "KAYABA" as a name that expresses "what we want to do" rather than "what will become." The period in the logo represents completion and symbolizes the highest quality of "The Ramen." The red represents warmth and passion, promising a heartwarming moment.
THE RAMEN -Artisan Ramen-
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Powered by Masuo ONISHI, won a Best of Boston award
- Tsurumen Davis won the Best of Boston award. A ramen shop supervised by its owner, Masuo Onishi, has opened in Kayabacho. Enjoy the flavors that will make you happy, made with attention to detail, in a casual setting. We hope that as many people as possible will try this ramen, and contribute to increasing the happiness of the local community.
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Addicting Deliciousness
- This ramen is addictive. Once you take a sip, you won't be able to stop eating, and you'll savor every last drop of soup. Delicious food makes people happy and energetic. This is the bowl that will make you feel like doing your best tomorrow.
- KAYAVA. embodies the cutting edge of modern Japan. In this space, we pursue the best ramen available today, backed by tradition.
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Less is more. Pursuing every detail
- The white, rich and powerful chicken broth and the deep and delicate clear broth with the golden ratio. Both are flavors that are achieved by refining the best ingredients to the utmost, rather than adding more and more seasonings.
- It's not that it's rich because a lot of it is used, but rather that it's the result of using carefully selected ingredients and bringing out the hidden flavors.
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Freshly Crafted Noodles
- Japanese ramen continues to be loved by many people due to its deep history and tradition. In particular, handmade noodles are an important element of its deliciousness. The noodles are carefully made one by one, and are characterized by their chewy texture and the strong flavor of the wheat flour.
- The noodles are made using wheat from Fukuoka Prefecture, which is characterized by its supple texture and flavor, and are cut into noodles that are perfectly matched to the soup.
- The noodles, which are painstakingly made, go perfectly with the soup, providing diners with a moment of bliss. This traditional ramen-making method is one of the valuable aspects of Japanese food culture.
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Freshly Made Soup
- The soup stock is made with plenty of Awaodori chicken, a local chicken produced in Tokushima Prefecture, and by simmering plenty of fresh ingredients in the pot every day, the rich flavor of the ingredients is brought out, resulting in a rich, flavorful soup.
- The chicken broth is made by slowly simmering local chicken and is creamy, with a deep richness and flavor.
- The clear soup is made from local chicken and is characterized by the rich flavor of the special sauce.
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The Finest Ingredients
- By making everything from the soup, noodles, pork fillets, bamboo shoots, and boiled eggs by hand, they are able to provide their customers with delicious ramen. The soup is simmered slowly to bring out the flavor of the ingredients, and the noodles are carefully handmade to give them a chewy texture.
- The pork slices are slow-cooked at low temperature to create a perfect balance of fat and lean meat, and are finished so that they melt in your mouth. The bamboo shoots are cooked with seasonings that bring out their natural flavor. By taking the time to do this and pouring love into each and every ingredient, the ramen is brought to a whole new level, resulting in a special bowl of ramen.
What is Artisan Ramen?
- Nowadays, there are two categories of ramen restaurants.
- One is the traditional ramen-making method that has been passed down in Japan for a long time. The soup stock is made by simmering chicken, pork, vegetables, etc., and the noodles are made by mixing flour and water, rolling it, cutting it thinly considering the compatibility with the soup, and boiling it in the store. We call this Artisan Ramen.
- On the other hand, the other category is ramen shops that use ramen products brought about by the development and spread of ramen factories and noodle factories. Nowadays, we no longer have to make noodles by hand like in the past; we can purchase high-quality noodles from factories. Soup base can also be purchased from factories. This type of ramen shop has also contributed greatly to the spread of ramen.
- What we want to spread to the world is the greatness of Artisan Ramen. With Artisan Ramen, we offer our customers a ramen experience where they can truly enjoy delicious ramen. By hand-making all the ingredients, including the soup, noodles, char siu, and bamboo shoots, we want our customers to enjoy a unique ramen that is unlike any other.
Features
- The soup is made every day using fresh ingredients cooked in a large pot, so it is full of the flavor of the ingredients.
- The noodles are made from wheat flour produced in Fukuoka Prefecture. They have a strong wheat flavor and a chewy texture. The shape of the noodles is changed to suit the soup.
- All toppings are fresh and unique, adding color to the ramen.
Goals
- It is difficult to make this Artisan Ramen at home because it takes time and the soup can only be recreated by simmering a large amount of ingredients in a large pot. If you simmer a small amount of soup, it will evaporate quickly and you won't be able to make the same ramen as you would in a restaurant. For ramen that you can easily eat on a daily basis, it's great to enjoy ramen made in a factory by cooking it at home.
- We will continue to make special ramen for when you want to splurge a little or to enjoy as a reward. We take pride in our commitment to high-quality, delicious ramen. In Japan, we want to be evangelists for Artisan Ramen.
A bowl of rice decorated with delicious flavors
- KAYAVA. uses "Arita ware Ramen bowl by Sano Minoru."
Using Arita dough, Sano has created a shape that keeps the ramen hot until the very end.
In order to allow you to fully enjoy the flavor of the soup and drink it all up without using a spoon, the rim is curved to improve the feel in your mouth. - The dishes and the ingredients
KAYAVA.'s ramen is served in this bowl, and we aim to achieve 120% perfection in terms of taste and beauty, so we create the bowl as one of the ingredients.