Trying Takayama Ramen + Hida Beef in Takayama, Japan

Join us in Japan for this food episode as we sample Takayama Ramen with Hida Beef slices for the first time along with another bowl of Ramen with typical pork slices. It was another rainy day in Takayama, so instead of going sightseeing, we decided to base our day around food and more specifically bowls of Japanese ramen. Some of you may be wondering why another bowl of ramen? Haven't you covered in that Osaka and Tokyo thoroughly? Well, the answer is that ramen in Japan varies by region we wanted to see what Takayama ramen is all about.
The Takayama noodles came in a dark broth with chives, scallions, seaweed and a slice of pork. The Hida beef noodles featured exactly the same ingredients aside from swapping out the slice of pork for four slices of Hida beef and a price tag to match. We found the noodles thinner and curlier than previous ramen experiences. The broth also had more of a miso paste taste. Comparing the two bowls of ramen the Hida beef reigned supreme. If you have a chance to try Hida beef in Takayama you should not pass it up.
Overall, it was an excellent meal and we'd highly recommend this place. In terms of price point. Audrey paid 690 Yen for her bowl of Takayama ramen and my bowl of Hida Beef Ramen came to 1400 Yen for the Hida beef. It was over double the price for my bowl versus hers but it is still worth trying though for approximately $19-20 USD for the two bowls of ramen in Takayama, Japan.
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Trying Takayama Ramen + Hida Beef in Takayama, Japan:
Hey guys! We are Samuel and Audrey, a vlogging travel couple from Canada. In this travel channel we share our travel and food vlogs while touring the world. Our most recent trip was to Japan where we spent 2 months traveling around the country and visiting the following destinations: Osaka, Tokyo, Kyoto, Nara, Nikko, Takayama, Yokohama, Odaiba, Shirakawa-gō and Takao.
During our stay, we visited a mixture of big cities and small rural towns, where we enjoyed eating Japanese street food, trying traditional Japanese cuisine, visiting local attractions and staying in unique accommodations (such as capsule hotels and ryokans) that we are now going to share with you on this channel. The combination and contrast of visiting futuristic cities and traditional countryside areas is what makes travel to Japan so fascinating. Ultra modern versus traditional. This is the essence of Japan.
Our trip to Japan was unforgettable and until now it is one of our favorite countries that we have come to know. However, we only feel as though we just scratched the surface on this trip to Japan. If you want to see more videos from Japan in the future, let us know in the comments that places you'd like us to travel to and food experiences you would like to see on this travel channel.
Have you traveled to Japan before? What was your experience like? Please share your Japan travel tips, advice and experiences in the comments below.
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[@Swampzoid]

Looks delicious. I'd like the pork I think. I loved the sound of the rain hitting your umbrella in the beginning of your video.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Considering the price the pork one was excellent value. Ah, the rain definitely was a big part of our stay. We have some clips coming out soon showing just how hard it came down at times.

[@suzugyuuable]

Thanks for exceptional videos everyday! Thumbs up even before watching :)))))

[@KK-rz7lz]

Thanks for visiting!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We had a great visit and the weather improved later on.

[@nikkoworldtravels7806]

went to Takayama in winter and having hida beef ramen was perfect! not to mention the winter scenery outside was amazing!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Perfect dish for the winter and it must have been amazing outside!

[@effie-montreal]

That Ramen looked so tasty your videos are excellent

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much Effie! Ah, we miss ramen from Japan so much!!!

[@socaliforeverkaja6201]

Ramen! Perfect choice for a rainy day! Nice camera work on especially the close-up on ramen....! I was literally looking into my computer screen! Good thing that my keyboard still works after all that drooling. lol I stopped the video when you guys were showing the menu. All looked very good and love your choices of ramen! I love curly thin noodles(chjire(curly) men(noodles))😍 and the hidagyuu.....WOW. I have to try someday!! Thank you for the video!! (p.s. when the ramen noodles were arrived at your table on the video, you guys were so nice about explaining about each of the bowls, and I was talking to you guys "please eat, please eat, thank you, but eat!"😆)

[@aipooalice]

I have to say that I could never be bored by ramen 😋

[@samuelandaudrey]

We hear you! We sure miss it now.

[@user-bt9um5ip5q]

お商品な食べ方に好感が持てます♡。これからも頑張ってくださいね♡。

[@STOPsignforRT]

When in Japan do as the natives do - Slurp Away!! I understand that Ramen slurping is considered a compliment to the 👩‍🍳Chef so... Make Some Noise Guys! Let us hear that Slurpy!!! Audrey needs to start and Sam needs to ramp it up a notch. You don’t want to hurt their feelings now do you? 😋😋

[@samuelandaudrey]

Slurps up! Love that advice.

[@COLOMBIAFRANK]

And in Takayama you find a tepanyaki with a shark thank, expensive but exceptional! I spoke french to the Japanese chef and had an unforgettable night

[@waikikitaiyaki6229]

Takayama is a wonderful place. That ramen looks amazing. I’m glad that Sam is starting to learn how to properly eat ramen. Try the broth first, and always slurp noodles! Audrey gotta get on that slurping train. It’s cools down the noodles and incorporating air allows you to taste all the flavors

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! All aboard the slurping train!

[@waikikitaiyaki6229]

Thank you guys so much for making great videos. Your Nikko footage was beautiful as well. It’s awesome to see how the quality of your video footage keeps getting better and better!

[@howard50603]

Lovin in your English accent! It's fairly clear and suitable to the non-native speakers.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@dhanurekha6978]

Hi Sam, great food review! Having a bowel of ramen while it's pouring outside is a heavenly experience! As an Indian, I always get depressed watching Japan videos! The clean and disciplined environment is the reason!! Now rain is added to the list :-)

[@mountanarivera4450]

Well thank you kindly, your share is awesome

[@julesenasie2364]

Always a pleasure to watch your videos, I had the same ramen in the same restaurant few months ago, nice memories!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! That is great to hear. It is so tasty.

[@joneoh9492]

Hi, can I know the name of the restaurant?

[@bajlandia2025]

Wow ! I love to see food of Japan :) it looks so special !

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you! Have more videos soon.

[@gtmc]

Hida beef is delicious! Hope you enjoyed it.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! We loved it and we try it again soon :)

[@AnneEWilliamson]

The Ramen looks amazing, especially to warm you up against all the rain. Gosh, it rains a lot in Japan. At least, during your visit.

[@RuthiDemir]

Great video❤️ greetings from turkey 🇹🇷

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much!

[@marsdoria189]

One day I'll eat hida ramen. Great video guys!

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank you very much! Hope you can try it soon.

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Have tried Kobe, Miyazaki & Matsuzaka beef in teppanyaki & yakiniku restaurants.... Hida beef will be next on the list

[@samuelandaudrey]

That's awesome to hear John! One of the last ones to try I suppose. What is your fav amongst those 3?

[@meat_loves_wasabi]

Samuel and Audrey - Travel and Food Videos IMO authentic Kobe beef brings back the best memories

[@michaelsylvester7272]

Seems it rains a lot. Oh you always make me hungry well done 👍

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Michael! It rained really hard when we visited.

[@nonfoodon]

enjoy food

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks!

[@yp8285]

Ive been wanting to try ramen for a long time 🍜😋😁 that looks so tasty!

[@icecorebaby]

Man I wish we had these ramen shops in the Chicagoland area. Looks so good!Especially that beef.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Scott it was delicious!

[@karanjitngangbam1485]

First time seeing bamboo shoot and ramen combination, looks yummy though. Takayama looks like my kind of place and I definitely am envying the rain .

[@sarawinardi6745]

Here I am watching and eating Wonton noodle soup

[@samuelandaudrey]

Sounds delicious Sara!

[@effie-montreal]

WOW its raining again when were you there we plan to be in Japan January and February 2021.............LOVE your video

[@samuelandaudrey]

Effie we visited in the middle of summer (peak rainy season). You might get snow when you go!

[@susie2251]

The Takayama just looks like a really delicious shoyu ramen. That used to be the main ramen you could get at one time before the rise of tonkotsu ramen. The Takayama version looks delicious.

[@ramsen_]

Now I want some 😍

[@samuelandaudrey]

Wish we could share!

[@abelquiroga1319]

Aca este canal sam habla hasta por loa codos es un genio jajaj

[@samuelandaudrey]

Gracias Abel!

[@abelquiroga1319]

Una pregunta cuando vinieron a Argentina vinieron a San Juan ?

[@chiaweinam]

I like having takayama ramen with hida beef sushi

[@samuelandaudrey]

Oh, the best of both!

[@UranijaZeus]

Ramen is the best dish!

[@samuelandaudrey]

It sure is!

[@ts-vx6iw]

Yessssss more ramen!!!!!!!

[@Noselodeseoanadie]

Mmmmmmm delicious

[@sherj0729]

U should try the matsuzaka or kobe beef’s highest grade of steak that costs ¥30,000 for a 100 grams. It’s to die for.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Oh my gosh, the best of the best!

[@chiaweinam]

I went to that same restaurant. Loved the noodles but prefer the usual thicker broth.

[@rotemglikman7234]

what's the name of the place? i don't think they mentioned it in the video and i would love to go there on my trip

[@gadsoz]

Me and my wife went to the same place back in March and I had the premium needle. I swear to god, it was one of the top three ramen I had there. Just the one turn off about the place was the one tune on repeat through out the entire time we were there. I think its so they can move customers on quickly but thats just a guess.

[@samuelandaudrey]

So cool to hear Tim!

[@khs118]

Hello, can I ask what the restaurant is called ?

[@floraniavilla6306]

You should do japanese food cooking video

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Florania! That would be fun to try.

[@sleddy01]

Y'all can't let each other talk.

[@Ranerdar]

Never enough ramen.

[@samuelandaudrey]

Indeed, never enough!

[@neeners4266]

Good to know re: the Hida beef! We are going to Takayama this month so I'm excited. Do you recommend this restaurant in particular, and if so do you know the name of it? Also, do you recommend anything else in Takayama? Thanks! Great video, as usual!

[@gastev]

Wow! I never tried the Hida Beef Ramen. But we did have it on cooked on coals in a restaurant .... And on a skewer from the street... Did you guys manage to try the Hida Beef cooked in any other methods? Or as Nigiri? I'd love to know your thoughts 😋

[@DannyRwdc]

What is the name of the restaurant?

[@nunodeazevedo]

Been there great food :D

[@samuelandaudrey]

COol to hear!

[@khs118]

Can I ask what the name of the restaurant is pls? I can’t find it in the video or description 😢

[@peterkelly1406]

Ahhhhh .... the promised rain has really arrived , bigtime !

[@samuelandaudrey]

Wait until what comes next Peter...lol

[@RealSpaceHobo]

Top comments Sam: 3:29 / Aud: 5:13 ......:-).......when it rains, bring it on, guys....:-)

[@NativeExplorer]

May I ask what is your camera and sound setup?

[@samuelandaudrey]

Panasonic GH5 and now a Rode VideoMic Pro + (VideoMic Go in this video).

[@redoctober6521]

Can you ever get enough ramen🍜? No, no you can’t /and it rained so much even the koi got soaked...

[@samuelandaudrey]

You can never get enough ramen!

[@redoctober6521]

The best bowl of ramen is your next bowl of ramen

[@fatdoi003]

Hida is champion wagyu winning region..... hope you had enough beef there @ the source as it'd be the cheapest you can get anywhere else

[@barbroevanderlindquist4128]

Hej ! You never eat dikon in Japan?! You talk aboy lotus root? Is that the same as dikon?! Barbro Sweden

[@samuelandaudrey]

our mistake with that

[@hikaru1117]

I went to there May1st

[@samuelandaudrey]

Great to hear! How is the weather now?

[@hikaru1117]

May 1st it’s raining but it’s so beautiful and comfortable

[@divi1985]

Too much Ramen is just not possible ;)

[@noobjoker1179]

I like you misses

[@beautifulvibedynamic6155]

🏖💙❤😛👌

[@Lalunabreeze]

💋😋👍🏼❤️

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thanks Sarah!

[@donnarichey144]

My husband was brought up to never where your hat at the table. Its disrespectful. Every time I see someone with a hat on at the table I think of that.

[@samuelandaudrey]

A bad habit of mine for sure.

[@Anitha9394]

Audrey you look so cute Pretty with that Umbrella Kisses💋💋 from India Sis

[@samuelandaudrey]

Thank yoU!

[@nilanjanakarmakar7940]

do u have skin disease or sthing? why ur hand become like that.. look weird.

[@samuelandaudrey]

freckles