Yajima at Tokyo's Fish Market

Incredible miso oyster ramen

Peter Lin Dec 21, 2015 - 1 min read

<p>The oysters are meaty and seasonal in winter.</p>

<p>There is a single counter for diners.</p>

<p>Most customers go for the ramen on a cold winter's day</p>

<p>Yajima is a tiny shop located inside the Tsukiji fish market in Building 8. </p>

<p>The miso oyster ramen is a delicious bowl of creamy oysters, vegetables and miso stock.</p>

<p>Closeup of the restaurant sign for Yajima</p>

Yajima is a seafood restaurant in the Tsukiji fish market. In winter, the seasonal seafood specialty is oysters, and the oyster (kaki) miso ramen is a must-have. There are other dishes including fried rice, shumai and salt flavored (shio) ramen as well as yakisoba. Yajima is busy but rarely has the lines of the popular sushi restaurants in the inner market. It is a unique type of ramen worth making the morning trip for.

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Peter Lin @peter.lin

I first visited Japan in 2001 and since then have returned many times. With the efficiency and reliability of its transportation, the graciousness of the people, and the dedication to quality in food and service, Japan has been my standard for modern travel convenience. Every return has reminded...