Yamagata Ramen Hachiya

Yamagata Ramen Hachiya (山形らーめん八八) is a Japanese ramen brand operated by JUN Co., Ltd. The brand traces its origins to 2008, when the founder opened 'Menou Hachiya' in Yamagata Prefecture. After returning to Osaka due to family circumstances, the founder started a counter-only ramen shop called 'Rekka' (烈火), which grew to three locations. The Hachiya name was later revived in Osaka, and the brand has since expanded to multiple stores across Japan, including locations in Osaka, Kumamoto, and Miyazaki. The brand emphasizes Yamagata's food culture, offering ramen, soba, and local ingredients. Its menu includes signature items such as Hachiya Ramen, Yamagata Hippari Maze Soba (a registered trademark), Rekka Ramen, Spicy Miso Ramen, and Cold Meat Soba (a summer-limited item). The official website lists six stores as of the latest update, with new openings in Kumamoto and Miyazaki in 2022. The brand is positioned as a purveyor of Yamagata-style ramen with a focus on soup and house-made noodles, supported by Fuji Seiki Co., Ltd. and guided by the representative of the famous Yamagata shop 'Kinchan Ramen'. In 2025, the brand announced a unified brand name and a price revision.

The history of Yamagata Ramen Hachiya begins in 2008 when the founder, originally from Osaka, opened 'Menou Hachiya' in Yamagata Prefecture. This first store was established with the support and connections gained in Yamagata. Due to a family situation—the founder's parent in Osaka fell ill—the founder was forced to return to Osaka. There, he started a small ramen shop called 'Rekka' with only five counter seats. Over time, Rekka expanded to three stores, thanks to the support of many people in Osaka. Despite this success, the founder's attachment to Hachiya remained strong. With the cooperation of many, the Hachiya brand was revived in Osaka two years prior to the website's latest update (circa 2023). The brand has since grown to multiple locations: the second store, 'Hachiya Meishinguchi' in Osaka, opened in 2020; the third store in Kumamoto Shimotori opened in 2022; the fourth in Miyazaki Kobayashi also in 2022; the fifth in Kumamoto Mashiki Inter in 2022; and the sixth in AEON Town Toyonaka Shonai in 2022. The brand continues to focus on Yamagata's ramen, soba, and ingredients, aiming to deliver delicious ramen to a wider audience. In 2025, the brand announced a unification of its brand name and a price revision.

• 2025

  Brand unification announced.

• 2025

  Price revision announced for all stores.

• 2022

  Third store opened in Kumamoto Shimotori.

• 2022

  Fourth store opened in Miyazaki Kobayashi.

• 2022

  Fifth store opened in Kumamoto Mashiki Inter.

• 2022

  Sixth store opened in AEON Town Toyonaka Shonai.

• 2020

  Second store 'Hachiya Meishinguchi' opened in Osaka.

• 2008

  First store 'Menou Hachiya' opened in Yamagata.

Yamagata-style ramen with a focus on soup and house-made noodles, bringing Yamagata's food culture to a wider audience.

• Hachiya Ramen

  Original ramen created during the Yamagata era, incorporating Osaka's beef tendon culture.

• Yamagata Hippari Maze Soba

  Original mixed soba inspired by Yamagata's local 'hippari udon', registered trademark.

• Rekka Ramen

  Spicy ramen with rich umami, popular among women.

• Spicy Miso Ramen

  Representative Yamagata ramen.

• Cold Meat Soba

  Specialty of Kahoku Town, Yamagata; summer-limited item.

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