Fuunji Yokohama

Fuunji Yokohama is a rich seafood tsukemen shop located on the 1st floor of "The Yokohama Front", which opened in 2024, about a 3-minute walk from Yokohama Station's Kita-Nishi Exit. It is a branch of Fuunji, a famous Shinjuku shop that spearheaded the rich seafood tsukemen boom of the 2000s, and is known as a place to enjoy classic tsukemen in an area dominated by Iekei ramen around Yokohama Station. Facing it is the popular toripaitan shop "Hamatora," but a characteristic of Fuunji Yokohama is that it's relatively easier to get into compared to the often-long queues at Hamatora. The signature dish is tsukemen with a double soup combining chicken paitan and seafood. The thick, highly viscous dipping soup has a rich, mellow chicken broth flavor that is layered with the aroma of fish powder, dried sardines, and bonito flakes. With the addition of sweet and savory tare and a light acidity, it achieves a balance that is rich yet easy to eat until the end. The noodles are glossy, medium-thick straight noodles with a chewy texture and rich wheat flavor that coats the thick dipping soup well. Char siu, ajitama (seasoned egg), menma (bamboo shoots), and nori (seaweed) are served as toppings, and choosing the "Tokusei" (special) option provides an even more generous array of toppings. Regular and large portions of noodles are available for the same price, making it highly satisfying for those who want a larger meal. Shichimi (seven-spice blend) and coarsely ground black pepper are provided on the table, allowing you to change the flavor mid-meal or finish mellowly with soup-wari, offering two or three ways to enjoy one bowl. The interior is wider and cleaner than the main store, with counter and table seating, making it easy to use for families and groups.