Yosyusyounin Suratanmen Day

What Is Yosyusyounin Suratanmen Day?

September 14th is "Yosyusyounin Suratanmen Day," established by Whistle Miyoshi Co., Ltd., which operates the Chinese ramen restaurant chain "Yosyusyounin" (Yangzhou Merchant), and certified by the Japan Anniversary Association. Its purpose is to share the taste of the company's popular "Suratanmen," noodles served in suanla tang, the classic Chinese hot and sour soup.

A Day of Gratitude to the Woman Behind a Signature Dish

This day commemorates the story behind the birth of the restaurant's signature dish.

• Origin: September 14th is the birthday of Kotoko Miyoshi, mother of company founder Hiromi Miyoshi and the creator of the "Suratanmen" recipe
• Established by: Whistle Miyoshi Co., Ltd., operator of the Chinese ramen restaurant chain Yosyusyounin
• What is Suratanmen: Ramen in sour-and-spicy suanla tang, topped with egg, pork, shiitake mushrooms, bamboo shoots and shredded leek, and billed as the chain's most popular dish
• Origin of the name: "Yangzhou" refers to the Chinese city that the founder's grandfather came from. He moved to Japan in the Taisho era, ran a barbershop, and later ran the Chinese restaurant "Seika" in Asakusa, Tokyo, with his son
• Choose your noodles: Customers can choose extra-thick knife-cut noodles, thin noodles or medium-thick noodles

From a Home Recipe to a Signature Dish

Behind a recipe that has grown from one woman's creation into a beloved signature dish enjoyed by countless customers lies a story of family bonds and years of trial and error. Food-related anniversaries often carry these kinds of personal connections.

Ways to Mark the Day

• Visit Yosyusyounin and try a bowl of Suratanmen
• Learn about sour-and-spicy Chinese dishes like suanla tang (hot and sour soup)
• Try making a Suratanmen-inspired soup at home
• Ask family members about recipes with special meaning in your own family

A Family Story in Every Bowl

Yosyusyounin Suratanmen Day looks back on the story behind the creation of a single bowl of ramen. On September 14th, enjoy the bold sour and spicy flavors of Suratanmen while reflecting on the story behind it.