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).

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 was chosen to mark the birthday of Kotoko Miyoshi, the founder's mother, who created the recipe for the signature dish "Suratanmen"
• Established by: Whistle Miyoshi Co., Ltd., operator of the Chinese ramen restaurant chain Yosyusyounin
• What is Suratanmen: A Chinese-style ramen featuring bold sour and spicy flavors, beloved as the restaurant's signature menu item
• Track record: Since its launch in 2000, the dish has sold more than 5.3 million bowls

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.