Birds, Flowers, Wind, and Moon: Japan's No.1 Ramen - Sakata Shrimp Wonton Ramen

Birds, Flowers, Wind, and Moon Sakata Main Store ✓ Address: 1 Chome-3-19 Azumacho, Sakata, Yamagata 998-0875, Japan ✓ Atmosphere/Facilities: Located in Sakata, Yamagata Prefecture in Japan's Tohoku region, "Birds, Flowers, Wind, and Moon" is a renowned ramen shop that has earned the title of Japan's No.1 ramen! The main store is conveniently situated near JR Higashi-Sakata Station, with a parking lot across the street, making it accessible whether you're driving or taking public transportation. A unique feature of this ramen shop is its use of fresh seafood from Sakata's coastal catches, incorporating them into the ramen. ✓ Specialty: The signature dish of "Birds, Flowers, Wind, and Moon" is soy sauce-based wonton ramen, topped with two fresh shrimp wontons, pork wontons, two slices of char siu, half a boiled egg, and a broth with a subtle seafood flavor. The broth is mild, not overly salty, and refreshingly light, perfectly complementing the thin-skinned wontons. It's a truly surprising and delightful culinary experience. ✓ Average Price: ¥1,000-2,000 ✓ Rating: 4.6 stars (out of 5)