Japanese Insight

While Nagasaki is famous for its Chinatown, some of the best flavors are found in established local favorites like Ryuen Shinkan. This restaurant specializes in Shanghai-style cuisine but has perfected the city’s most iconic dish: Nagasaki Champon.

If you visit Ryuen Shinkan, ordering the Champon is an absolute must.

• Rich & Creamy Soup: Their signature broth is deeply flavorful, created by simmering pork and chicken bones to a rich, creamy consistency that coats the noodles perfectly.

• Mountain of Ingredients: True to the Nagasaki tradition, the bowl is packed with a generous variety of stir-fried vegetables, seafood (shrimp, squid), and pork, providing a satisfying crunch and a natural sweetness to the soup.

• Perfectly Chewy Noodles: They use authentic, thick champon noodles that have a unique "koshi" (chewiness), absorbing the delicious umami of the broth.

• Hours: 11:00 AM – 8:30 PM (Sometimes after lunch break)