Oyster Ramen at Tsukiji Yajima 築地やじ満

Tsukiji Yajima oyster ramen
Tsukiji Yajima oyster ramen

Tsukiji Market breakfast options abound and oyster ramen (1,200 JPY) is one can only be had this time of year. Creamy oysters are a unique topping for ramen and are served with nira (garlic chives), onions, bamboo shoots, and fresh wood-ear mushrooms. The noodles are straight and thin, a nice contrast to the large oysters. It’s a large bowl and very filling so come hungry, and come while oysters are in season.

Most of the diners at Yajima are fishmongers from the inner market. Many of them were ordering fried rice or shio (salt) ramen and a half order of shumai (steamed pork dumplings). They are in and out quickly and pay when they order. It was the tourists (myself included) who ordered the oyster ramen (kaki ra-men) and paid after eating.

Tsukiji Yajima exterior
Tsukiji Yajima exterior

Plenty of other restaurants serving fried oysters at Tsukiji Market including:

https://foodsaketokyo.com/2014/07/28/deep-fried-oysters-at-tsukiji-markets-odayasu/

http://www.chowzter.com/fast-feasts/asia-pacific/Tsukiji?rest_id=5111&rest_name=Toyo-chan%20(Tsukiji%20Market)&item_id=5144

Yajima やじ満

Chuo-ku, Tsukiji 5-2-1 Bldg. 8

http://www.tsukijigourmet.or.jp/29_yajiman/index.htm

5 Comments Add yours

  1. Apple says:

    Will this Oyster Ramen still be available in February 2015? Sure looks yummy!

    1. Should still be oyster season in February. I hope you enjoy it!

  2. wintus says:

    Look very delicious, i will try it when i travel to Japan – the target of mine in the next year 😀

  3. That bowl of oyster ramen looks delicious. I did not indulge in ramen nearly enough when I was in Japan!

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