01 / ABOUT THE PLACE
About this place
Plump, tender oysters blanket the bowl, sending up the briny fragrance of the sea from a clear, simmering broth. Located on the 3rd floor of the Administration Building at Toyosu Market, Yajiman has long been famous for this seasonal autumn and winter oyster ramen. Its salt-based shio broth is gentle yet deeply nourishing, and each spoonful of oyster bursts with hot, succulent flavor. The kitchen also prepares a rich miso variation spiked generously with grated garlic, as well as a compact mini bowl for those seeking a lighter meal.
Handmade Jumbo Shumai, Market Style
Alongside the noodle soups, virtually every table orders the handmade jumbo shumai steamed fresh to order. The filling relies simply on pork and minced onion, delivering an honest contrast between robust savory meat and sweet, tender aromatics. While well-seasoned enough to enjoy unadorned, the market custom is to eat them dabbed with Worcestershire-style brown sauce and pungent hot mustard. They can be ordered as a full plate of 4 or as a half-portion of 2 to accompany your noodles.
Hearty Morning Fare for Market Appetites
Opening at 6:00, Yajiman caters to market workers with a broad spectrum of chuka staples. The piping-hot Nira Soba—stir-fried with garlic chives, pork, and thick wood-ear mushrooms—coats thin noodles in a punchy, fragrant soup. Other stalwarts include morning sets matching classic shoyu ramen with moist fried rice, and tender stir-fried liver with leeks. With counter-focused seating suited to solo visitors, it makes a comforting, reliable destination for an early breakfast or an unhurried market lunch.
