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Restaurant Overview
Features and Specialties
- Pitch-black Impact: The Quintessence of “Toyama Black” : A popular shop in Hasumachi, Toyama City, known for its highly addictive shoyu base. It is locally praised as “the world’s best accompaniment to rice,” offering a bowl dedicated to the rich and complex umami of soy sauce.
- Extreme Balance of Salinity and Umami: “Secret Black Tare” : It looks pitch black, but one sip reveals the savory aroma and deep body of soy sauce. The intense stimulation of black pepper provides an accent, creating a “Makotoya” magic where the appetite accelerates as you eat.
- “Special Medium-thick Curly Noodles” Absorbing the Tare : The noodles have such great affinity with the broth that they soak up the pitch-black soup and dye themselves brownish. These noodles, enjoyed for their chewy texture, are full of the joy of “wrestling” with the soup.
Basic Information
| Item | Description |
|---|---|
| Address | 1-12-25 Hasumachi, Toyama City, Toyama |
| Access | Approx. 5-minute walk from Toyama Chihō Railway Hasumachi (Baba Kinen Kōen-me) Station |
| Phone | - |
| Opening Hours | 11:00–15:00, 18:00–21:00 (Tue 11:00–15:00) |
| Closed | Tuesday nights and occasional irregular holidays |
| Special Holidays | - |
| Seats/Facilities | Counter and table seating |
| Smoking/Non-smoking | Entirely non-smoking |
| Parking | Available (directly in front of the shop) |
| Official SNS | - |
| Official Website | - |
| Gourmet Sites | Google Map: https://maps.google.com/?cid=16542322109831096855 |
Main Menu
| Recommended | Category | Item | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ | Ramen | Shoyu Ramen (Black) | 850 yen |
| ★ | Ramen | Shoyu Ishiyaki (Stone-grilled) Ramen | 950 yen |
Instant Ramen Introduction
Raw-noodle gift sets replicating Makotoya’s flavor are sold at major souvenir shops and service areas throughout Toyama Prefecture. Its intense personality makes it a popular gift choice.
Google Reviews Analysis
| Item | Content |
|---|---|
| Overall Rating (★) | 4.1 / 5.0 |
| Review Count | Over 350 reviews |
(As of March 21, 2026)
Positive Review Trends
- A must-try when in Toyama. The soy concentration that makes rice unstoppable is the best.
- The black pepper punch is effective, making me feel that “this is truly Toyama Black.”
- The stone-grilled ramen can be enjoyed piping hot until the end, providing a unique experience.
Improvements/Negative Review Trends
- For “Toyama Black” beginners, the saltiness might feel quite strong, so visit according to your physical condition.
- The parking lot can fill up quickly depending on the time of day.
Summary & Recommendations
Recommended For:
- Anyone wanting to feel the impact of Toyama’s pride, “Toyama Black,” firsthand.
- Carbohydrate lovers who want to enjoy ramen as the ultimate “side dish for rice.”
- Those seeking the stimulating combination of savory soy sauce and massive amounts of black pepper.
Tips for Your Visit:
- Ordering “Rice” is almost mandatory! Neutralize the soup’s salinity with the rice while savoring its umami. Also, the menma (bamboo shoots) are known for being quite salty. Challenge yourself to this bowl—unrefined yet dearly loved—a true Toyama soul food.