Kajibashi – Hida Wagyu Beef Ramen in Takayama

“Kajibashi” is a popular restaurant in the heart of Takayama well known for its soba and ramen topped with Hida beef, a specialty Wagyu beef from the Gifu prefecture. A must-eat regional specialty if you are in the area and Kajibashi is a great place to try it!

This ramen shop can be easily found for its appealing exterior and as you enter you will find the inside is just as stylish. Not your usual ramen shop more of a hip cafe meets traditional. It’s spacious and clean, so either if you come here with a group or by yourself you will be able to make yourself comfortable.

The menu is pretty straightforward, with variations of ramen including Hida beef and deluxe Hida beef soba. And as you may guess, there is a substantial price difference with the deluxe ramen starting at 1820¥ for the M size. But they also have a few other dishes to choose from, however, the noodles topped with delicious prime wagyu beef is what to come here for.

I ordered the normal Hida beef soba, which at 1650¥ for the L size, seems still on the pricier side. But it is the price one needs to pay in order to get a slice (or three) of this premium beef and it is well worth it. Also, compared to other shops Kajibashi is the best value in town if you do want to give it a try.

When my ramen arrived it did not just look utterly delicious, as I dug in, the meat was incredibly juice and tender. Together with the flavorsome broth and the thin eggy curly noodles, Takayama style, it was the perfect combination. Great to have on a cold day to warm you up but equally nice on a sunny day. Sure is there ever a time not to eat ramen if it is that tasty?

Check out the full Hida beef ramen experience from this YouTube video to see what the hype is all about.

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〒506-0011 Gifu, Takayama, Honmachi, 3 Chome−６２

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