Kan2ya: A Direct Descendant of Yokohama’s Original “Iekei” Ramen in Kamata

The pleasure of iekei or “house style” ramen is the opportunity to customize it to your tastes. At Kan2ya (pronounced “Kanniya”), you are free to choose the firmness of the noodles, the richness of the broth, and the amount of fat topping. There are also a variety of additions like garlic, shredded ginger, tōbanjan spicy miso, or vinegar you can use to adjust the flavor to suit your mood. And, of course, you mustn’t forget the rice. Wrapping a bite of rice in broth-soaked seaweed is simply joyful, and eating that rice along with spinach or char siu pork topping from the bowl is the pinnacle of satisfaction.

• Address: 7-1-10 Nishi Kamata, Ōta, Tokyo
• Official website: https://kan2ya.com/

Authentic Regional Ramen in Tokyo: The 2025 Guide

Originally a continental import, today ramen is all Japanese. From north to south, the nation boasts countless takes on the noodle dish—but you don’t need to travel the entire country to sample them all. In this series we look at some of the classic regional ramen types that can be eaten in Tokyo. Take a ramen tour without ever leaving the capital!

(Originally published in Japanese. Banner photo: Char Siu Men at Kan2ya. ¥1,100. © Yamakawa Daisuke.)