nisicho-taiki-honten
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Restaurant Overview
Features and Specialties
- “Toyama Black”: The Legend Started Here : The undisputed headquarters of Toyama Black ramen located in Ōtaguchi-dori, Toyama City. Conceived during the post-war reconstruction period to provide salt replenishment for laborers, this pitch-black soup is now a cultural heritage of Toyama known nationwide.
- Shocking Salt Concentration: “Ramen as a Side Dish” : Defined by its intense soy-sauce saltiness that surprises first-timers. It is based on a unique design philosophy where one is meant not to “drink the soup” but to eat the noodles and toppings “together with white rice.”
- Coarse Black Pepper and Salty Menma Sunk in the Broth : The stimulation of ample coarse black pepper sprinkled atop the pitch-black soup, combined with salty menma (bamboo shoots) soaked in the broth for long periods. These elements meld together to create a powerful addiction once you fall for it.
Basic Information
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-1-7 Ōtaguchi-dori, Toyama City, Toyama |
| Access | Approx. 3-minute walk from Toyama Chihō Railway Nishichō stop |
| Phone | 076-423-3001 |
| Opening Hours | 11:00–20:00 |
| Closed | Wednesdays |
| Special Holidays | - |
| Seats/Facilities | Table and “koagari” (tatami) seating |
| Smoking/Non-smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Parking | Not available (use nearby coin parking) |
| Official SNS | - |
| Official Website | http://www.nisicho-taiki.com/ |
| Gourmet Sites | Google Map: https://maps.google.com/?cid=2488575319309314210 |
Main Menu
| Recommended | Category | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Ramen | Chuuka Soba (Small) | 800 yen |
| ★ | Ramen | Chuuka Soba (Large) | 1,200 yen |
| ★ | Side | Rice | 160 yen |
Instant Ramen Introduction
As the “original Toyama Black,” cup noodles and pouch noodles from major manufacturers are sold nationwide. Additionally, raw-noodle sets reproducible at home are extremely popular at shops and souvenir stores.
Google Reviews Analysis
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating (★) | 3.3 / 5.0 |
| Review Count | Over 1,100 reviews |
(As of March 21, 2026)
Positive Review Trends
- This is the real Toyama Black. Its overwhelming personality, allowing no followers, is wonderful.
- The satisfaction when eaten with white rice is exceptional. A taste you won’t forget after eating once.
- The shop front feels historical, making it a great memory of Toyama sightseeing.
Improvements/Negative Review Trends
- Because it’s so salty, those who drink the soup without prior knowledge might regret it.
- The customer service is old-fashioned; it might not suit those seeking modern-day politeness.
Summary & Recommendations
Recommended For:
- Brave souls wanting to experience the origin of Toyama’s local “Toyama Black” ramen.
- Those wanting to enjoy ramen heartily as a “side dish for rice.”
- Fans wanting to taste the history and unique atmosphere at the main shop of a nationally famous establishment.
Tips for Your Visit:
- Ordering “Rice” is mandatory! Do not drink the soup; first mix the noodles and toppings well, then shove rice into your mouth using them as side dishes. Since the saltiness is extremely strong, you might feel a “baptism” like being rejected as a first-timer, but that is exactly the “Taiki” style. Feel the history of Toyama with your throat.