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Beppu is one of the most famous hot spring resorts in Japan. After warming your body from the inside out, Beppu cold noodles are the perfect cold gourmet dish to cool down your burning body.
The soup, noodles, kimchi, pork, and other ingredients of Beppu cold noodles have developed uniquely at each restaurant, each with its own unique flavor, and many people enjoy comparing them. Please try to find your favorite flavor.

Beppu cold noodles are a Korean dish brought back to Beppu by people who came back from Manchuria shortly after the war and lived in Beppu. It is said that this is the origin of Beppu cold noodles. There is no clear definition of Beppu cold noodles. Generally speaking, it is characterized by buckwheat flour-infused noodles, Japanese soup stock, cabbage kimchi, and beef chashu pork. However, there are also restaurants that serve Chinese cabbage kimchi and pork chashu, all of which are Beppu cold noodles. Yakiniku restaurants, ramen stores, and even restaurants and set menus have evolved their own unique flavors.
Beppu cold noodles are a gourmet treat for the body after a hot bath, but be careful if you are allergic to buckwheat, as most noodles are made with buckwheat flour.

Royal cold noodles in Beppu, near the station.

Tairiku Tokusimen
Tairiku Tokusimen" 750 yen. A large portion can be ordered for an additional 100 yen, or a jumbo portion for an additional 200 yen.

This old-fashioned ramen store was established around 1952-1953 (Showa 27-28). The interior of the restaurant is full of a Showa-era retro atmosphere.
Cold noodles are served in a light kelp-based Japanese-style soup. The fat is cut off and the taste is refreshing. The homemade noodles, which contain more buckwheat flour, are thick and have good elasticity. The noodles are pushed out from the cold noodle machine installed on top of the pot. The noodles are firm, but if you prefer softer noodles, you can adjust the degree of boiling. The chewy beef chashu pork stewed in the broth is also a distinctive feature.

Enjoy the same old taste in a traditional restaurant.

The restaurant has two U-shaped counters. It retains the atmosphere of a retro Showa-era mass diner.
The restaurant has two U-shaped counters. It retains the atmosphere of a retro Showa-era mass diner.

The kimchi cabbage, a specialty of the restaurant, has a crunchy texture and an excellent balance of spiciness and sourness. It is an indispensable part of the soup. Enjoy a sip of the soup without mixing in the kimchi. Next, we recommend mixing in the kimchi to change the taste.
The owner of the restaurant wants to offer something that you will never get tired of even if you eat it every day. He has kept the same taste since the establishment of the restaurant. With a mischievous smile, he says, "We don't do mail-order or chain stores, so I hope you will try the cold noodles that can only be found at this restaurant.

Local Guide Comment
The restaurant is also a place where you can be comforted by the friendly couple's interaction with each other. The cold noodles are very popular even in winter, and some people go out of their way to warm themselves in the hot spring before coming to eat.
Continental Ramen
  • Address 1-10-21 Kitahama, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 4 minutes walk from JR Beppu Station
  • Hours of Operation 11:00 - 20:00 (closing may be earlier)
  • Closed Tuesdays
  • TEL 0977-23-2657
  • Parking None

Many local fans. Popular Beppu cold noodle specialty restaurant.

Cold noodle
Cold noodle": 890 yen for a medium portion, 1,090 yen for a large portion, and 1,250 yen for a special portion.

One of Beppu's most popular cold noodle restaurants. The main restaurant opened in 2001, and the Tokiwa Beppu branch opened in 2019. The soup, made with thick leaf kelp and Rausu kelp from Kushiro, Hokkaido, is refreshing yet full of flavor and a good aroma. The fat is carefully removed and the soup is clear and beautiful, making you want to gulp it down to the last drop.
The noodles are made from an original blend of high-quality wheat flour, buckwheat flour, and starch, which was perfected through a process of trial and error. Compared to other restaurants, there is more buckwheat flour, and the color of the noodles is similar to that of soba noodles. The noodles are firm, elastic, and have an excellent texture.

Chewy beef chashu pork has an addictive taste!

You can eat at the spacious food court in the department store
You can eat at the spacious food court in the department store "Tokiwa Beppu

Another key point is the Japanese beef shank chashu pork. The beef is braised well and the flavor spreads as you bite into it, matching the soup. The crisp cabbage kimchi has a strong sour and spicy flavor, and it brings out the flavor of the whole cold noodle soup.
The owner dares not to add vinegar or other spices because he wants you to enjoy the flavor of the noodle as it is. Some customers even take a portion of kimchi first and eat it while changing the flavor little by little. The satisfying noodles, beef chashu pork, and cabbage kimchi make for a hearty and satisfying cold noodle dish.

Local Guide Comment
For families with small children or large groups, Tokiwa Beppu is recommended over the main store. While you need to be prepared to wait in line at the main restaurant, the Tokiwa Beppu branch has plenty of seats, so you can enjoy your meal without hesitation.
Rokusori
  • Address Tokiwa Beppu B1F, 2-9-1 Kitahama, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 7 min. walk from JR Beppu Station
  • Hours of Operation 11:00-19:00 (closes when soup runs out)
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 0977-23-1111
  • Parking Charged

Traditional taste passed down by fans

Cold noodles
Cold noodles": 800 yen for a medium portion, 1,050 yen for a large portion. Double 1,400 yen and jumbo 1,850 yen include mini kimchi.

A long-established restaurant for cold noodles in Beppu, this popular restaurant was established in 1970, but closed once in 2017. However, a regular customer became the successor, saying, "I can't stand to lose my delicious cold noodles," and in February of the following year, the restaurant was revived and reopened for business. The restaurant has kept the taste of its predecessor, serving Beppu cold noodle without changing the recipe or flavor.
The restaurant features thick noodles with a powerful firmness. The noodles are made from buckwheat and wheat flours and kneaded by hand in the restaurant, and many people are shocked when they try them for the first time.

Light Japanese-style soup that can be drunk in large gulps is a must-try!

The first floor has a counter and tables, and the second floor has tatami rooms.
The first floor has a counter and tables, and the second floor has tatami rooms.

The noodles are complemented by a light soy sauce-based soup. The soup is clean and clear. The cabbage kimchi is mild and slightly less sour and spicy than at other restaurants. The sweetness of the cabbage can be felt and adds a nice accent to the overall dish. The jerky-like flavor of the beef chashu pork is salty and goes well with the soup.
A wide variety of cold and hot noodles are available. The "chashu cold noodle" with so much meat on top that you can hardly see the noodles is very popular and is said to sell out quickly.

Local Guide Comment
You can also enjoy "Negi Cold Noodle," which is made with plenty of Oita Prefecture's Ajiichi scallions, "Bibin Cold Noodle," a spicy noodle without soup, and "On-men," which is made with almost the same ingredients but with noodles that are firmer and have a different taste from cold noodles.
Hugetsu
  • Address 8-1-26 Ishigaki-Higashi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approximately 9 minutes from JR Beppu Station by car
  • Direction From JR Beppu Station, take the bus. 4 min. walk from Minamisuga Iriguchi bus stop.
  • Hours of Operation Wednesday - Sunday, 11:00 - 17:30 (Monday - 16:00)
    Closes when sold out
  • Closed Tuesdays
  • TEL 0977-25-2735
  • Parking Free of charge

A famous cold noodle restaurant with many local fans

Beppu cold noodles
Beppu cold noodles" is 700 yen. Can be changed to a large portion for an extra 100 yen.

A five-minute walk from Beppu Station, this restaurant offers the royal road to Beppu cold noodles. Since 90% of the orders in summer and half of the orders even in winter are for cold noodles, the name was changed from "Ramen Tei Ichiban" and the word "cold noodles" was added to the trade name to give the restaurant its current name. This popular restaurant has a wide range of fans, from locals to tourists, and has maintained the same taste since its establishment in 1985.
The cold noodles are made from Japanese beef in a Japanese broth with bonito and kelp. The beef from which the soup is made becomes tender beef chashu pork.

Enjoy the homemade noodles that take a lot of time and effort to make.

The restaurant has a counter with 6 seats and tables with 8 seats. Customers are always coming and going, no matter what time of day it is.
The restaurant has a counter with 6 seats and tables with 8 seats. Customers are always coming and going, no matter what time of day it is.

The noodles are kneaded and prepared in the morning on the same day. The ingredients are buckwheat flour, wheat, and starch. The process of kneading, stepping, and letting the noodles rest is repeated three times, and the noodles are made using a method similar to that used for udon noodles. The medium-thick noodles are boiled for a long time and have an exquisite texture, not too hard and not too soft.
The cabbage kimchi has a strong sour and spicy flavor. However, the saltiness is kept to a minimum so that the flavor and deliciousness of the kimchi can be appreciated. The homemade noodles, cabbage kimchi, and beef chashu pork make this Beppu cold noodle a classic. It is a superb dish, full of flavor in a clean and refreshing way.

Local Guide Comment
This is a traditional ramen restaurant with a TV playing and a counter. The beef chashu pork is also very tender and tender.
Beppu Cold Noodle No.1
  • Address 8-31 Chuo-machi, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction Approx. 5 min. walk from JR Beppu Station
  • Hours of Operation 11:00 - 16:00 (close when sold out)
  • Regular holiday Sundays (irregular holidays, please check the website)
  • TEL 0977-23-8155
  • Parking Free of charge

Special noodle which is hand-kneaded to order

Cold noodles
Cold noodles" is 800 yen for a medium portion, 900 yen for a large portion, and 1,000 yen for a special portion. The photo shows a large portion.

The restaurant opened in the early 1970s, and its predecessor is a long-established yakiniku restaurant that has been in business since the 1950s. The restaurant has been serving cold noodles since its opening, and has improved the taste according to the times.
The restaurant's cold noodles are homemade by hand and made of medium-thin noodles. The noodles are hand-kneaded in hot water upon receiving an order, then pushed through a noodle-making machine and immediately boiled. The noodles are characterized by their smooth and silky texture. The seafood soup, based on dried sardines, kelp, and dried bonito flakes, is light in flavor so that it is "easy to drink even after grilled meat.

A restaurant where you can easily enjoy yourself in a large group or by yourself.

The restaurant is spacious, with a total of about 300 seats. Each table is spacious enough to accommodate a group of people comfortably.
The restaurant is spacious, with a total of about 300 seats. Each table is spacious enough to accommodate a group of people comfortably.

The taste of the cold noodles is enhanced by the homemade kimchi. Three kinds of kimchi, including Chinese cabbage, radish, and cucumber, are served on top of the noodle, making it a hearty dish. It is characterized by its long-aged and sour taste. The chashu pork is made from large-sized pork belly. Another key point is the fruit on top, which is rare for Beppu cold noodles. The type of fruit changes with the seasons, with watermelon often appearing in summer, and pears and cherries in other seasons.
The spacious restaurant is lively and lively, and the menu is extensive. Although it is a barbecue restaurant, you are welcome to order cold noodles alone.

Local Guide Comment
Since it is crowded on weekends, reservations are recommended to wait your turn, and the best time to go is from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., when there are relatively empty seats.
Harukaen
  • Address 4-1 Minami Tateishi Ikku, Beppu City, Oita Prefecture MAP
  • Direction 10 minutes drive from JR Beppu Station
  • Direction Take a bus from JR Beppu Station, get off at "Kankaiji Iriguchi" and walk 2 minutes.
  • Hours of Operation 11:00-22:00 (LO.21:30)
  • Closed Closed on weekends and holidays
  • TEL 0977-24-3377
  • Parking Free of charge
  • Memo Reservation site: https: //epark.jp/shopinfo/fsp582534/

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