I happened to find it while out running.
I went to try the “Mongolian Lake Salt Ramen” at 「夢楽童子つるちゃん」, a hidden-away salt ramen specialty shop west of Nishinomiya Shrine!
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Salt Ramen Specialty Shop 「夢楽童子つるちゃん」 Food
Inside this tucked-away shop, the place was full of retro charm.
This is one of the four signature salt ramen varieties served at “Tsuruchan”: “Mongolian Lake Salt Ramen” (730 yen tax included)
This salt ramen is based on a special paitan white broth, with the rich umami of Mongolian rock salt.
The mellow paitan soup draws out the appeal of the rock salt from deep within, making it an aromatic bowl.
It didn’t taste overly salty at all, and it was so good I ended up drinking every last drop of the soup.
In addition to the Mongolian Lake Salt Ramen, the four signature salt ramen options include Andes Red Salt Ramen (760 yen), Okinawa Blue Sea Salt Ramen (760 yen), and Nuchi Maasu Okinawa Ramen (780 yen).
Next time, I’m plotting to take on the Andes Red Salt.
Salt Ramen Specialty Shop 「夢楽童子つるちゃん」 Menu
The menu has a wonderfully old-school feel.
The first page explains the salt ramen.
As expected from a salt ramen specialty shop!
They also have lunch set menus.
I wanted to enjoy Mongolia in full, not as a half portion, so I ordered it on its own.
They also have salt ramen and salt butter ramen.
It is thoroughly all about “salt”!
There are various toppings too. Someone nearby who seemed like a regular had added this “free-range chicken egg” topping, and it looked so good I couldn’t help sneaking a sideways glance.
They also have rice dishes.
Salt Ramen Specialty Shop 「夢楽童子つるちゃん」 Interior
There is counter seating.
There are two tables, plus a tatami seating area for four.
The walls are covered with lots of well-worn notices.
Salt Ramen Specialty Shop 「夢楽童子つるちゃん」 Exterior
Here’s the exterior. It feels like it suddenly appears in a recessed space between houses.
This is the entrance. It is so hidden-away that you can barely see it unless you stand right in front.
You can’t see it from the opposite direction.
However, there are three salt ramen signs, so use those as your landmark.
Salt Ramen Specialty Shop 「夢楽童子つるちゃん」 Shop Information
Here it is on the map↓
The address is 2-25 Miyanishicho, Nishinomiya City, Hyogo Prefecture.
Hours
[Sun-Tue, Thu]
Around 12:00-14:00
18:00-22:30
[Fri, Sat]
Around 12:00-14:00
18:00-23:30
Open Sundays
Closed
Wednesdays
*Hours and regular holidays may change, so please check with the shop before visiting.
Phone Number
090-9868-3842
Payment Method
Cards not accepted
Parking
None
Related Link
Tabelog
(*Prices, menu items, hours, and other details are as of the time of our visit. Please check directly with the shop for the latest information.)
