Ramen Honten

Ramen Honten in Okayama has built its following on a blended pork and chicken broth that hits a middle ground between lighter shoyu styles and heavier tonkotsu. The soup has good depth and a rounded savory quality without being overwhelming. It is straightforward, well-made ramen at honest prices, the kind of place that office workers return to twice a week. Located along a main road outside the central tourist area, which is part of why it stays busy with local customers rather than visitors.