Why Are Famous Japanese Ramen Shops More Expensive? Industry Insiders Reveal Three Key Reasons

Published: 2026-09-24 👁 100 views

Last updated 2026-09-24 — Because the Japanese head office requires anonymity when commenting on other businesses, the manager of a well-known Japanese ramen chain with nearly 10 outlets in Taiwan analyzed: “The price difference between affordable and premium ramen can be over 100 yuan. Aside from high franchise fees required by purely Japanese brands, the broth simmering time and quality control are also key factors affecting the price.”

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Yoshizaki Takao, who came to Taiwan at the end of 2007 to learn Chinese and pursue a PhD, founded Mr. Ramen in Taipei at the end of 2011 after his juniors and seniors at National Taiwan University complained that Japanese ramen sold in Taiwan was too expensive.

Yoshizaki Takao explained: “At that time, the pricing of Japanese-style ramen in Taiwan was very polarized. Japanese ramen chain brands were too expensive, while the cheaper ones leaned toward Taiwanese-style ramen and weren’t authentic enough. So I wanted to create an option where everyone could enjoy affordable Japanese ramen without spending too much.”

The signature dish of Mr. Ramen is an affordable Japanese ramen that you can enjoy for the cost of just one hour’s part-time work. (110 NT$/bowl)

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