I absolutely love Iekei ramen, and before I knew it, I was chasing after shops all over Japan.
"Which Iekei ramen shop should I go to today?" "What style is this shop?"—I created an app to answer all those common questions for Iekei ramen lovers. That app is "Iekei Search."
It specializes in Iekei ramen (Yokohama Iekei). It includes over 1,900 shops in all 47 prefectures of Japan. Nationwide data focused solely on Yokohama-style tonkotsu shoyu ramen, or "Iekei," is surprisingly scarce, and this is the foundation of Iekei Search.
■ What you can do with Iekei Search
▼ Find Iekei ramen shops nationwide on a map and in a list
・Over 1,900 shops nationwide are displayed as pins on the map. Easily find Iekei ramen shops near your current location.
・Supports searching by shop name and filtering by prefecture.
・The map pin colors can be switched between color-coding by style and color-coding based on customer reviews.
▼ Filter by Lineage
- You can filter restaurants by the "lineage" of Iekei ramen, such as Direct Lineage, Musashi-ya Lineage, Oriental Iekei Lineage, Classic Lineage, and Ichi Lineage (Capital Lineage).
- "I'm in the mood for Direct Lineage today"—this kind of search method is unique to this Iekei-specialized app.
▼ Filter by Soup Preparation Method (Currently Expanding)
- You can also filter by whether the soup is "made in-house" or "factory (central kitchen)," a key factor for Iekei ramen enthusiasts.
- We are registering preparation method data for each restaurant as we find it.
▼ Genealogy Chart — The "Family Tree" of Branches (Recommended Feature)
- This feature allows you to trace the relationships between restaurants, their master-apprentice relationships, and branch-offs, offering a deep and unique Iekei ramen experience.
- You can see "Where did this restaurant originate?" and "How many restaurants branched off from that famous restaurant?"
- Explore the profound lineage unique to Iekei ramen with this tree diagram. The data is still being expanded.
▼ Record your ramen and connect with fellow Iekei ramen enthusiasts
- You can record and post the bowl of ramen you've eaten, along with photos, the restaurant, and comments.
- In addition to a 100-point rating, you can record details about your preferred bowl, including noodle firmness, broth richness, amount of oil, and even how the rice was served.
- Connect with fellow Iekei ramen lovers through the timeline, follows, likes, and comments. "Not just searching, but recording and discussing"—that's Iekei Search.
▼ High-Rated Ranking
- This ranking lists restaurants based on the average score of ramen bowl records. You can narrow down your search by prefecture, style, and soup preparation method.
- This is a place that will become more reliable as more records are added. We will continue to develop this section.
■ When to use it
・When you want to find a nearby Iekei ramen shop while you're out and about
・When you want to know what style a shop you're visiting for the first time belongs to
・When you want to check if the shop's soup is made in-house
・When you want to trace the origins of your favorite shop
・When you want to record the details of the bowl you ate, including the noodle firmness and broth richness
■ About Iekei Search
・It's free to use. There are no ads.
・This app is for people who love Iekei ramen, and it cherishes the world of ramen.
This app was created solely out of love for Iekei ramen, something only possible because it was developed by an individual.
We will continue to carefully add shop data, lineage charts, and soup-making method information, one bowl at a time, one shop at a time. The voices of fellow Iekei ramen lovers who use this app are our greatest strength.
Now, let's go find your "perfect bowl"!
For comments and shop information, please contact us here:
iekei.search@gmail.com
#IekeiSearch
A specialized app that lets you find over 1,900 Yokohama Iekei ramen restaurants across all 47 prefectures of Japan on a map. Trace the lineage with a family tree and record your ramen visits. It's free to use.