Rekka

Rekka (山系無双 烈火) is a Japanese ramen restaurant brand operated by JUN Group (株式会社JUN). The brand traces its origins to 2008, when the founder opened a ramen shop called 'Menou Hachiya' (麺王八八) in Yamagata Prefecture. After returning to Osaka to care for an ailing parent, the founder started a small counter-only ramen shop named 'Rekka' in Osaka. Despite early struggles, the brand grew to three stores and now operates multiple locations across Osaka and Kumamoto, including franchise (FC) stores. Rekka is known for bringing Yamagata-style ramen to the Osaka market, with a menu that includes cold meat soba (冷たい肉そば), spicy miso ramen (辛みそらーめん), tori chuka (鳥中華), tsukemen, maze-soba, and abura-soba. The brand emphasizes Yamagata ingredients and culture, and its signature 'Yamagata Hippari Maze-soba' is a registered trademark. The official website lists locations in Toyonaka, Osaka City (Joto, Tenmabashi, Senri Chuo, Meishinguchi), and Kumamoto (Shimotori, Mashiki Inter). The brand's concept is to deliver the warmth and flavors of Yamagata to a wider audience.

Rekka's history begins in 2008 when the founder, originally from Osaka, opened a ramen shop called 'Menou Hachiya' (麺王八八) in Yamagata Prefecture, thanks to connections made there. After his parent in Osaka fell ill, he returned to Osaka and started a small ramen shop named 'Rekka' with only five counter seats. The early days were challenging, but with support and connections, the shop grew to three locations. Over time, Rekka became known for introducing Yamagata ramen to Osaka. The brand emphasizes Yamagata's ingredients, including ramen, soba, and local food culture. Its signature dish, 'Yamagata Hippari Maze-soba,' is an original arrangement of Yamagata's local 'hippari udon' and has been registered as a trademark. The noodles are homemade, developed with guidance from the representative of the famous Yamagata shop 'Kinchan Ramen' and backed by Fuji Seiki Co., Ltd. As of the official website, Rekka operates multiple stores in Osaka (Toyonaka, Joto, Tenmabashi, Senri Chuo, Meishinguchi) and Kumamoto (Shimotori, Mashiki Inter), with some being franchise (FC) locations. The brand continues to promote Yamagata's warmth and flavors.

• 2008

  Founder opens 'Menou Hachiya' ramen shop in Yamagata Prefecture.

• Founder returns to Osaka and opens 'Rekka' with five counter seats.

• Rekka grows to three stores in Osaka.

• Expands to multiple locations including franchise stores in Kumamoto.

Yamagata-style ramen specialty shop bringing regional flavors to urban markets.

• Yamagata Hippari Maze-soba

  Original mixed noodles inspired by Yamagata's 'hippari udon'; registered trademark.

• Rekka Ramen

  Ramen created during the Yamagata era; spicy yet flavorful, popular with women.

• Spicy Miso Ramen

  A representative Yamagata ramen.

• Cold Meat Soba

  Specialty of Kahoku Town, Yamagata; summer-limited.

• Four Seafood Soy Sauce Ramen

  Double soup of chicken bones and seafood.

1. 1山系無双 烈火 Official Websiterekka88.com
2. 2Rekka - Wikidatawikidata.org