Hita Yakisoba Rairaiken, a yakisoba specialty restaurant with a chic, masculine atmosphere, created by the vintage clothing store BerBerJin. Read in Japanese

Hita Yakisoba Rairaiken Harajuku by BerBerJin

We revisited the popular yakisoba specialty restaurant "Hita Yakisoba Rairaiken Harajuku by BerBerJin" in Jingumae!
If you like yakisoba, you must visit this restaurant at least once.
This time, I had the yakisoba with hot egg (1,150 yen), and was again impressed by its deliciousness.

In this article, we will introduce not only the actual food report but also the characteristics of Hita Yakisoba, access information, menu, official SNS, and map links in detail!

What is Hita Yakisoba Raiken Harajuku? A chic collaboration of fashion and yakisoba!

Hita Yakisoba Rairaiken Harajuku is a Hita yakisoba specialty restaurant created by BerBerJin, a vintage clothing store famous for its vintage denim.
BerBerJin is a very famous denim store that is also frequented by Best Jeanist winners. Recently, it has appeared on YouTube with various celebrities and is attracting attention from the younger generation.

This store, created by such a master of the fashion world, is a stylish space with a chic masculine look.
In the back of the store, the goodwill of the former store "Mikoshino" is still hung with great care, showing the store's respect for history and culture.

The Japanese Discovered the Value of Vintage: Denim as Cultivation [ Yutaka Fujiwara ].

Rakuten Books, Inc.

¥1,760 (as of 2025/05/02 22:38 | Rakuten Ichiba)

Rakuten Ichiba

Mercari

Amazon

Pochip

What is Hita Yakisoba? ｜It is different from ordinary yakisoba here!

Hita Yakisoba is a local delicacy originating from Hita City, Oita Prefecture. It is different from ordinary yakisoba noodles with sauce.

Characteristics of Hita Yakisoba

• The noodles are grilled to perfection.
  The most distinctive feature of Hita Yakisoba is that the noodles are grilled to a crisp on a large griddle. You can enjoy the unique texture of crispy on the surface and chunky on the inside.
• Ingredients are simple
  Ingredients are basically simple, such as bean sprouts, green onions, and pork. This is a style that allows you to directly taste the deliciousness of the noodle itself.
• Lightly seasoned sauce
  Compared to regular yakisoba noodles with thick sauce, the flavor is lighter. The light flavor is addictive.

Origin of Hita Yakisoba

After World War II, Hita City's food culture spread along with the teppan-yaki culture.
It is characterized by the process of grilling a large amount of food on a teppan at once, and was initially a menu item offered by ramen stores.

Rairaiken Harajuku offers such Hita yakisoba in Jingumae, a town at the forefront of fashion!

What is the charm of Hita Yakisoba with Ontama (soft-boiled egg)?

It was a little past 3:00 p.m. on a Sunday when I visited Rai Rai Ken.
Rairaiken is open from 11:00 to 16:00 (closing when the noodles run out), so be careful if you come late.

The restaurant is mainly a counter, with a few box seats in the back, and is just about full.
There was a wide range of customers, both men and women, including men alone, women alone, couples, and even foreign tourists.

Exquisite texture of soft and crispy!

I ordered the "Yakisoba with hot egg. The yakisoba noodles were freshly cooked on a teppan (iron plate).
The crispy surface and the soft interior are the perfect double texture that only Hita Yakisoba can offer!
The thick, thick hot egg mixture adds an even richer flavor to the dish.
The combination of the thickened hot egg and yakisoba makes the dish even richer and more exquisite.

Stylish interior design down to the smallest detail

The bandana-patterned tissue covers placed on the tables are cute and show a casual sense of style.
The restaurant is also decorated with autographs of many famous people, but please note that taking pictures is prohibited.

Access to Hita Yakisoba Rairaiken Harajuku Store

Hita Yakisoba Rairakken Harajuku Branch is conveniently located about a 5-minute walk from Meiji-jingumae (Harajuku) Station on the Tokyo Metro Line or about a 7-minute walk from JR Harajuku Station.
It is also close to Omotesando and Cat Street, making it easy to stop by while sightseeing or shopping!

Menu (a partial list)

Purchase from the ticket machine located just to the left of the entrance of the restaurant.

• Hita Yakisoba
• Hita Yakisoba with Ontama (soft-boiled egg)
• Hita Yakisoba with raw egg
• Toppings (extra hot egg, extra green onion, etc.)
  *Menu items are subject to change, so please check the official Instagram for the latest information.

There are two sizes: a standard serving and a large serving, so you can order according to how hungry you are. You can also get a paper apron if you ask the staff.

Summary｜If you want to taste authentic hita-yakisoba in Jingumae, go to "Rairaiken Harajuku"!

Enjoy the crispy and sticky texture of authentic Hita Yakisoba.
The chic atmosphere of the restaurant and the carefully grilled dish are worth the trouble of visiting!

The restaurant is open only for a short time (closing when they run out of noodles), so we recommend coming early if you want to be sure of getting a bowl. The days of the week when the restaurant is closed have changed, so we recommend that you check the schedule before visiting the restaurant.
If you want to enjoy the authentic taste in Jingumae, please visit "Hita Yakisoba Rairaiken Harajuku Branch"!

Summary of basic information

• Genre: Hita yakisoba specialty restaurant
• Official Instagram: @rairaiken_harajuku