Kobe Beef Yakiniku Touma (神戸牛焼肉 當麻), a yakiniku restaurant offering a premium grilled-meat experience centered on top-grade Kobe beef, is adding a new lunch-only dish on Monday, October 12, 2026: the "Special White Taiwan Ramen – Kobe Beef Tallow Green Onion Salt × Shigureni." It is the second installment in a series of noodle dishes created in collaboration with Chef Nishimura (西村貴仁) of "Nishimura Men" (ニシムラ麺), a Michelin-starred chef who also serves as Chief Creative Officer (CCO) of Trailhead Global Holdings, the restaurant group's parent company.
Alongside the existing "Red Taiwan Ramen (Spicy Umami Style)," which showcases the ingredients and craftsmanship of a yakiniku restaurant, the new "White" bowl contains no spice and focuses entirely on umami. Together, they give lunch guests two signature dishes to choose from in addition to the restaurant's Kobe beef yakiniku.
Background: A New Option for Yakiniku Lunch
The first installment, "Red Taiwan Ramen (Spicy Umami Style)," has been served at lunchtime only and has been well received. Guests have reportedly shared comments such as "I'm not great with spicy food, but I'd like to try the soup made by Chef Nishimura with Kobe beef bouillon" and "I'd like more variety to choose from depending on my mood."
In response, Chef Nishimura and Touma developed the second installment as a new dish that broadens the enjoyment of lunch without taking away from the appeal of yakiniku: "a bowl that creates overwhelming satisfaction from the umami of dashi and ingredients alone, without any spiciness."
Collaboration With Chef Nishimura
Chef Nishimura earned one Michelin star in the fusion category and now serves as CCO of Trailhead Global Holdings, the group's parent company. The collaboration brings together his "dashi and noodle creativity that is not bound by convention" and the ingredient quality and craftsmanship of Touma's top-grade Kobe beef, with the aim of delivering authentic noodle dishes that go beyond what a typical yakiniku restaurant offers.
About the Special White Taiwan Ramen
The Special White Taiwan Ramen: a green onion salt soup with aroma drawn out by fine Kobe beef tallow, combined with Touma's sweet-savory shigureni.
Special green onion salt soup made with Kobe beef tallow
Fine Kobe beef tallow is used to slowly bring out the aroma of the special green onion salt, which adds depth and rich flavor to the clear soup.
"Kobe Beef Shigureni" simmered in Touma's special warishita
Generous amounts of Kobe beef are simmered in Touma's special warishita (sweet-savory sauce) to concentrate the umami, creating a sweet-savory contrast with the saltiness of the soup.
Zero spice, 100% umami
Rather than relying on a spicy kick, the bowl is built only from beef broth, the savory aroma of green onion oil, and the sweetness of the meat, resulting in a gentle yet powerful soup that invites guests to drink it down to the last drop.
For the end of the meal, the set comes with "hitokuchi gohan" (a small portion of rice) to enjoy with the leftover soup. Guests can also switch the rice to the "Kobe Beef Yakiniku Meshi," topped generously with Kobe beef grilled over an open flame, so the meal moves from noodles to a meat-and-rice finale unique to a yakiniku restaurant.
The "Kobe Beef Yakiniku Meshi," topped generously with Kobe beef grilled over an open flame, to be enjoyed with the soup left after the noodles.
Choose Between "Red" and "White"
Touma offers the intensely spicy, umami-rich "Red" and the "White," which features the gentle umami of Kobe beef tallow green onion salt and shigureni. Guests can pick whichever suits their mood or taste, making the two bowls the signature dishes of the lunch menu.
The new bowl is positioned as a regular lunch item that guests can enjoy casually in addition to the restaurant's yakiniku.
"Which Touma are you?" Spicy "Red" or soothing "White": two signature lunch dishes to choose from.
Product Details
Product name: Special White Taiwan Ramen – Kobe Beef Tallow Green Onion Salt × Shigureni
Release date: Monday, October 12, 2026
Serving hours: Lunchtime only, 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (last order 2:00 PM)
Availability: Offered as a regular lunch menu item; limited quantities
Prices (tax excluded / tax included):
| Item | Price (excl. tax) | Price (incl. tax) |
|---|---|---|
| Special Taiwan Ramen (with hitokuchi gohan and mini dessert) | ¥1,200 | ¥1,320 |
| Set upgrade (hitokuchi gohan changed to "Kobe Beef Yakiniku Meshi"): Small (light bowl of rice) | ¥1,600 | ¥1,760 |
| Set upgrade: Medium (hearty bowl) | ¥1,800 | ¥1,980 |
| Set upgrade: Large (extra-large rice portion) | ¥2,000 | ¥2,200 |
Bib Gourmand refers to the Michelin Guide's evaluation of Nishimura Men's Seoul, Korea location.
This product has not been rated or certified by the Michelin Guide.
Restaurant Information
The interior is unified in chic colors with extraneous details stripped away, bringing out the "fine food" and "conversation" at the table.
With 46 seats centered on private and semi-private rooms, the space is designed as a special place away from the bustle of the city where guests can focus purely on the meal. It suits anniversaries, treating yourself, and casual business occasions.
Name: Kobe Beef Yakiniku Touma (神戸牛焼肉 當麻, pronounced "Touma")
Address: B1F, 2-31 Aioicho, Naka Ward, Yokohama, Kanagawa
Phone: 045-900-2990
Hours:
- Mon and Wed: Lunch 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (last order 2:00 PM) / Dinner 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (last order food 10:00 PM, drinks 10:30 PM)
- Tue: Dinner only, 5:00 PM – 11:00 PM (last order food 10:00 PM, drinks 10:30 PM)
- Fri: Lunch 11:30 AM – 2:30 PM (last order 2:00 PM) / Dinner 5:00 PM – 12:00 AM (last order food 11:00 PM, drinks 11:30 PM)
- Sat: Dinner only, 4:00 PM – 12:00 AM (last order food 11:00 PM, drinks 11:30 PM)
- Sun: Dinner only, 4:00 PM – 11:00 PM (last order food 10:00 PM, drinks 10:30 PM)
- Lunch is not served when a Monday, Wednesday, or Friday falls on a public holiday. On the day before a public holiday, the restaurant stays open until 12:00 AM.
Closed: Thursdays
Total seats: 46
- Fully private rooms: 7 (4 rooms for 2 to 4 guests, 3 rooms for 2 to 6 guests)
- Semi-private rooms: 3 (3 rooms for 2 to 4 guests)
Maximum capacity: 34 guests (for banquets and private hire)
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The private rooms can accommodate up to 22 guests when the partitions are opened. Seating can be arranged flexibly to suit the occasion, and guests interested in private hire are asked to consult the restaurant in advance.
Restaurant exterior
