By 41ch

In this video, channel 41ch explores a newly opened ramen shop called Ramen Butayama (ラーメン豚山) located in Shizuoka City, Shizuoka Prefecture. The video addresses a key point for local ramen fans: authentic Jiro-style ramen is relatively rare in Shizuoka, making Butayama a welcome addition. This restaurant offers a hearty bowl of pork-filled, thick noodle ramen that aligns with the well-known Jiro-kei (Jiro lineage) style popular across Japan.

The YouTuber describes their experience and provides helpful advice for those planning a visit. Based on personal visits, the less crowded time between 3 PM and 4 PM is recommended to avoid lines during peak dining hours. Butayama’s unique selling point is that it does not charge extra for the signature pork fat (abura-mashi), a feature that sets it apart from other Jiro-style restaurants in the region where such toppings may come at a premium.

The Butayama chain is known for its rich bowls that include generous slices of pork (チャーシュー), thick and chewy noodles (太麺), a rich soy-based broth (スープ), and optional heaping amounts of garlic and back fat (アブラ). This kind of ramen originated from the famed Ramen Jiro in Tokyo and has grown into its own distinct cuisine category appreciated for its intensity and volume.

Shizuoka City, though a modern and well-connected urban area, has traditionally had fewer options for Jiro-style ramen compared to major cities like Tokyo and Osaka. With Butayama’s opening, locals and visitors now have a new go-to spot for a satisfying, bold bowl of ramen. Whether you're a ramen aficionado or just curious, this video gives a good look into the hearty world of Jiro-style offerings in a less typical ramen hotspot.