Tsuchinotomi Ramen Yokohama: Duck, Chicken, and Pork Broth Done Right

Tsuchinotomi Ramen Yokohama

Tucked a few minutes from Sakuragicho Station, in the middle of Noge's tangle of izakayas, sits a ramen shop with one of the more unusual names in Japan: 己巳, or Tsuchinotomi.

It's a zodiac reference — one of the sixty combinations in the old Japanese calendar, associated with good fortune and new beginnings. Fitting, because their ramen is built to feel refined rather than heavy, and it pulls that off.

Duck, Chicken, and Pork — All in One Pot

The ramen broth at Tsuchinotomi (full name: 淡麗拉麺 己巳 野毛本店) is a three-way combination of duck, chicken (including Oyama chicken, a well-regarded breed), and pork, simmered into a clear, clean-tasting soup.

What stands out to me the most is the chicken flavors, including the chicken oil finished into the broth. I'm a sucker for a salty, chicken-forward shio (salt seasoned ramen), and Tsuchinotomi's is exactly that kind of bowl.

The shoyu is the more assertive of the two standard bowls if you want stronger seasoning to come through. The shio is where that chicken oil really gets to shine. And the cold rich chicken version is a good reminder to check what's seasonal here before you go — this isn't a shop that only runs the same two bowls year-round.

Pick Your Noodle

One thing I appreciate: you get an actual choice of noodles here. Thin and dry, thick and wavy takasui (high-hydration), or a whole wheat option. I went with the takasui noodles and they were great (I'm a sucker for this style too). The soup itself comes out properly hot too, which matters more than people give it credit for. But just be careful with that first sip.

Duck toppings are worth ordering if they're on your bowl — they add a wilder richness compared to the pork toppings.

Bring the Kids

Tsuchinotomi's main branch is genuinely family-friendly — high chairs, tables instead of just counter seats, and a kids' ramen set with a smaller portion of noodles and soup. It's a nice touch if you're traveling through Yokohama with family in tow.

They've also crossed over into convenience store territory — Myojo put out a cup noodle version of their truffle chicken oil abura soba a while back, which you can still occasionally find at Seven-Eleven and other stores nationwide.

I like this shop, and I like Yokohama generally — it doesn't get enough ramen attention next to Tokyo. If you want something warm and well-built without a wait that punishes you for it, Tsuchinotomi for ramen in Yokohama is a no brainer.

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