Kure reimen is the local noodle dish of Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture. Although its name means “cold noodles,” it is a dish unique to Kure: flat Chinese-style noodles with a sweet and spicy soup. I had Kure reimen at “Kureboshi Seimenya,” a shop near JR Kure Station.
In this article, I introduce the “Kureboshi Reimen” at Kureboshi Seimenya, how to order, where the shop is, and how to fit a visit into your sightseeing in Kure.
I stopped by this shop at lunchtime on August 22, 2026, after visiting the Yamato Museum and the JMSDF Kure Museum (Tetsu no Kujira-kan). All photos in this article were taken that day.
About the information in this article
- Shop information checked on: October 17, 2026
- I could not find an official website for the shop. The address, phone number, opening hours and regular holiday are from the Japanese restaurant guide site “Retty” (updated August 27, 2026).
- The menu and prices are from the menu I photographed at the shop on August 22, 2026 (prices include 10% consumption tax).
- Please check the latest information before you go.
1. What is Kure reimen? | Flat noodles with a sweet and spicy soup
Kure reimen is a local noodle dish born in Kure City. It is said to have started around 1955, when “Chinraiken,” a food stall in Kure that served wonton noodles, created it for the summer, when wonton noodles did not sell well.
It is characterized by flat Chinese-style noodles made especially for reimen, served with a sweet and spicy soup. If you like, you add “sukarashi,” vinegar with chili peppers soaked in it. Eating reimen even in winter is said to be part of Kure’s noodle culture.
2. The “Kureboshi Reimen” I had at Kureboshi Seimenya
I ordered the “Kureboshi Reimen” (890 yen), number 24 on the menu. Cold noodles and soup came on a white plate. On top were two kinds of chashu (chicken and pork), a seasoned egg and thinly sliced cucumber.
The menu said, “Kure reimen, a dish you should try at least once when you come to Kure,” and “The flavorful niboshi (dried sardine) broth is irresistible!” Kureboshi Seimenya is a ramen shop that uses niboshi from the Seto Inland Sea. The reimen soup also uses niboshi broth.
Perhaps because the soup is made with niboshi, it was very easy to eat. The noodles are chewy and mix well with the soup, making it a truly delicious dish.
Chewy noodles
The noodles were slightly thick and smooth. The soup collects at the bottom, so mix it well with the noodles before eating.
Change the flavor with “sukarashi”
The menu said, “Try adding sukarashi for a change of flavor!” Adding sukarashi when you are about halfway through is a typical way to enjoy Kure reimen.
3. Menu and how to order
At Kureboshi Seimenya, you write the number of the noodles you want on an order sheet and hand it to the staff. The menu lists the numbers and prices with photos.
| No. | Menu item | Price (tax included) |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kureboshi Men (ramen made with niboshi from the Seto Inland Sea) | 790 yen |
| 2 | Aoshiso Men (green shiso) | 890 yen |
| 3 | Negibaka Men (lots of green onions) | 990 yen |
| 4 | Gyu Men (beef) | 990 yen |
| 5 | Aburi Chashu Men (seared chashu) | 1,100 yen |
| 6 | Rich Kureboshi Men | 890 yen |
| 7 | Tori Paitan Men (creamy chicken broth) | 890 yen |
| 21 | Setouchi Moshio Lemon Men (seaweed salt and lemon) | 890 yen |
| 24 | Kureboshi Reimen | 890 yen |
| 26 | Karaboshi Men (spicy) | 890 yen |
*Part of the menu I saw at the shop on August 22, 2026. Prices and menu items may change.
The menu said you can choose your ramen seasoning from three options: “niboshi soy sauce,” “Seto seaweed salt” and “aged miso.” However, for noodles marked with a star (such as the Kureboshi Reimen), you cannot choose on the order sheet, so you only write the number. You can also make requests such as no green onions.
4. Opening hours and access of Kureboshi Seimenya
| Item | Details |
|---|---|
| Name | Kureboshi Seimenya |
| Address | 1-9-4 Chuo, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture |
| Phone | 0823-25-1104 |
| Opening hours | Lunch 11:00-14:30 (daily), dinner 17:00-22:00 (Monday to Friday). Dinner ends when the noodles run out |
| Regular holiday | National holidays |
| Access | Near JR Kure Station (a 1-minute walk according to Retty) |
The opening hours and regular holiday are from the Japanese restaurant guide site “Retty” (updated August 27, 2026).
Combine it with sightseeing in Kure
On that day, I visited the Irifuneyama Memorial Hall in the morning, then the Yamato Museum and the JMSDF Kure Museum, and went to Kureboshi Seimenya for lunch. Since it is near Kure Station, it is an easy place to drop in after sightseeing, before you catch your train.
I introduce the sights of Kure in 5 Highlights of the Yamato Museum and The History of the Irifuneyama Memorial Hall.
5. Things to know before you go
- Order by writing the number. Write the number on the order sheet and hand it to the staff. The Kureboshi Reimen is number 24
- Dinner on weekdays only. According to Retty, dinner service is Monday to Friday and ends when the noodles run out
- Closed on national holidays. Please check the latest information before you go
6. FAQ
Q. What kind of noodles is Kure reimen?
A. It is a local noodle dish born in Kure City. Flat Chinese-style noodles are served with a sweet and spicy soup, and you can add sukarashi if you like.
Q. How much is the reimen at Kureboshi Seimenya?
A. The “Kureboshi Reimen” was 890 yen including tax (checked on the shop’s menu on August 22, 2026).
Q. Is the reimen only available in summer?
A. I went in August, and the Kureboshi Reimen was on the menu. Please ask the shop whether it is available in other seasons.
Q. Where is Kureboshi Seimenya?
A. It is at 1-9-4 Chuo, Kure City, Hiroshima Prefecture, near JR Kure Station.
7. Summary
Kureboshi Seimenya is a niboshi ramen shop near Kure Station where you can eat Kure reimen.
- Kure reimen is Kure’s local noodle dish of flat Chinese-style noodles and a sweet and spicy soup
- The Kureboshi Reimen (No. 24, 890 yen) has a soup made with niboshi broth, topped with chicken and pork chashu, a seasoned egg and cucumber
- Write the number on the order sheet and hand it in
- Add sukarashi for a change of flavor
- Near Kure Station, so it is easy to combine with sightseeing such as the Yamato Museum
Information referred to (checked on October 17, 2026)
- Kureboshi Seimenya | Retty (Japanese) (address, phone number, opening hours and regular holiday)
- What are Japan’s three great reimen? | Ryoko Yomiuri (Japanese) (the origin of Kure reimen)
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