Japanese Insight

Located in the beautiful, cool highland resort of Karuizawa, RAMEN Takeri is a highly unique contemporary noodle shop that has captured the attention of both local foodies and traveling culinary enthusiasts.
The kitchen skillfully incorporates the pristine, rich agricultural bounty of Nagano Prefecture into their recipes, resulting in an exceptional, high-satisfaction masterclass in modern regional ramen.

• The Innovative Karuizawa Broth (Featuring Fresh Apple Slices): The absolute signature of Takeri's creative spirit is their inclusion of unique local ingredients directly inside the ramen bowl—most famously, crisp, fresh apple slices. Since Nagano is legendary for producing Japan's finest apples, the kitchen beautifully utilizes this local fruit to impart a subtle, naturally sweet crispness and a refreshing aroma that cuts through the savory, rich elements of the broth, creating an incredibly fun and unforgettable flavor profile.

• The Velvet-Smooth Rich Mushroom Tsukemen: For those seeking deep, comforting flavors, their Kinoko Tsukemen (Mushroom Dipping Ramen) is an absolute masterpiece. Slow-simmered to achieve an ultra-dense, concentrated consistency, this rich dipping soup captures the intense, earthy, and aromatic essence of premium local Japanese mushrooms. The velvety glaze grips flawlessly to their thick, chewy noodles, releasing a spectacular burst of forest-fresh fragrance and savory umami with every single dip.

• Hours: 11:30 AM – 3:00 PM | 5:30 PM – 8:30 PM

  Closed Thursdays (It is best to check their Instagram)