A Break from the Everyday with a Bowl of Ramen

Mori Shoten

Tabiiro’s picks: signature dishes

Golden chuka soba with the rich umami of jidori chicken and pork

"Golden Chuka Soba" with a Golden Broth Rich in Jidori Chicken Umami

The golden, shimmering broth of "Golden Chuka Soba" brings together the umami of jidori (chicken bred from native Japanese breeds) and pork. The chicken's robust flavor takes center stage, while the carefully extracted essence of pork provides a rich, flavorful foundation. White soy sauce brings the flavors together while allowing the natural taste of each ingredient to shine, creating a broth that is rich yet delicate on the palate. Each sip reveals the deep umami of the chicken layered with the richness of pork, leaving a lingering flavor to savor. The result is a harmonious bowl of ramen that brings out the best in each ingredient.

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  A Broth Prepared with Attention to Detail

  The broth is the foundation of "Golden Chuka Soba," developed to highlight the flavor of white soy sauce. Three types of jidori chicken are used, with umami extracted from each ingredient using methods suited to it. The richness of pork is layered with the chicken, then balanced with white soy sauce to create a clear golden broth with depth and a clean finish. The result brings the flavors of the individual ingredients together in a well-balanced bowl.

Popular pairings

A gently flavored bowl with the aroma of house-made miso

"Miso Ramen with Natural Koji"

A popular choice at "Mori Shoten" is the "Miso Ramen with Natural Koji." It uses handmade miso produced through traditional fermentation methods passed down in the Higashi-Nasu area, where the main restaurant is located. Natural koji gives the miso a mellow character and deep umami. The ramen carries on not only the region's long-established miso-making methods, but also the values preserved by the artisans who have maintained them. The broth has a rounded richness and a subtly nostalgic flavor, offering a taste of the area's food culture and local ingredients in a single bowl.

Must-try signature dish

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  "Chashu Pork"

  Three types of "Chashu Pork" are prepared using different methods suited to each cut: "Pork Belly Chashu" is slowly cooked at low temperature, "Pork Leg Chashu" is finished over charcoal, and "Pork Loin Chashu" is roasted in the oven until fragrant. Matching the cooking method to the texture and fat content of each cut gives each chashu its own distinct texture and flavor.

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  "Soft Serve Ice Cream"

  The "Soft Serve Ice Cream" comes in three flavors: vanilla, mocha, and swirl. Served after ramen, its cool sweetness provides a refreshing finish to the meal. Choose vanilla or mocha according to your preference, or the swirl to enjoy both flavors together. It is an easy dessert to round out the meal.

Restaurant highlights

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  A sensory experience of Nasu's natural beauty and ramen

  A Ramen Shop Where the Time Spent Dining Matters

  The setting and atmosphere can shape the impression a meal leaves. At "Mori Shoten," there's more to enjoy than the ramen itself: Nasu's natural beauty, the journey to the restaurant, the scenery as it changes with the seasons, and the peaceful atmosphere inside. The umami of the ingredients in each bowl is only part of the experience; the time spent here is equally memorable. Together, these elements create an experience that engages all five senses and adds a little color to everyday life.

Interior

Counter seating where solo diners can feel at ease

Calm tatami seating for relaxing at your own pace

Table seating for enjoying a meal and conversation

The interior offers counter seating, floor seating, and raised tatami areas, accommodating everything from solo diners to meals with family or friends. Tables and chairs are chosen to suit the restaurant's character, while antique furniture adds a calm, nostalgic feel. The soft atmosphere is almost cafe-like, allowing diners to settle into the setting and take their time over a bowl of ramen.

From the Tabiiro Editorial Team

Set amid the natural surroundings of Nasushiobara, Tochigi, "Mori Shoten" begins to feel removed from everyday life even before you arrive, with the journey itself leaving a lasting impression. Our conversation revealed a desire for visitors to enjoy not just the meal, but the time spent at the restaurant as a whole. The interior has a nostalgic feel that makes it easy to relax. Along with the ramen, it is a place to take in the scenery and atmosphere of Nasu at an unhurried pace.