About Chanpon Irifune

Hello travelers! This is Asukarando, writer for [Sarukuma].

Today I’m introducing a gem located in Oyano Town, Kamiamakusa City:
[Chanpon Irifune]

Just cross the 1st Bridge heading toward Amakusa and drive about 5 minutes — you’ll spot the bold “Chanpon” sign of “Chanpon Irifune” on your right. My family stopped by recently and left completely satisfied, so let me share the experience with you (*^o^)／＼(^-^*)

Good news for road-trippers: “Chanpon Irifune” has a spacious parking lot, so you can pull in with peace of mind (^^)

Inside, “Chanpon Irifune” offers counter seating, regular tables, and traditional sunken-kotatsu (horigotatsu) seating. The interior is roomy and welcoming, perfect for groups of any size.

Standard floor-style table seats are also available — great news if you’re traveling with little ones (*^.^*)

Here’s the “Chanpon Irifune” menu ↓↓↓

〈Amakusa Irifune Chanpon〉

Irifune Chanpon — 930 yen

Amakusa Seafood Chanpon — 1,350 yen

Jumbo Chanpon — 1,200 yen

Special Miso Chanpon — 1,100 yen

Special Miso Jumbo Chanpon — 1,300 yen

〈Set Meals〉

・Irifune Chanpon Set — 1,300 yen
(chanpon, gyoza, salad or vinegared dish, pickles, rice ball or white rice)

・Chanpon & Fried Rice Set — 1,400 yen

・Miso Chanpon Set — 1,450 yen

・Ramen Set — 1,100 yen

・Miso Ramen Set — 1,280 yen

・Fried Rice Set — 1,280 yen

・Kids Set (elementary age and under) — 900 yen
(half-portion ramen, fried rice, fried chicken, juice)

Take a look — these set meals are seriously generous (*^.^*)
The kids menu makes this a stress-free stop for families!!

The oden was beautifully simmered and full of flavor too (^^)

Chanpon Irifune Recommended Menu

When in Amakusa, you simply have to try the Seafood Chanpon!!

Loaded with plump shrimp, asari clams, fish-paste cakes, and hijiki seaweed — it’s a bowl bursting with the bounty of the sea (^-^)v

The dish even carries the restaurant’s name!

This one is the signature Irifune Chanpon (^^)Piled high with vegetables!!

The broth is light and clean, yet packed with concentrated umami!!

And then there’s the noodles!

Beautifully chewy, perfectly coated in broth — soup, toppings, and noodles together create pure deliciousness (*^o^)／＼(^-^*)

Now check out this renge (Chinese-style soup spoon) on the side!!
It’s not just oversized because a child’s hand is holding it!!
It’s genuinely massive — too big to fit in your mouth!!
A bold, hearty way to eat (>.<)y-~

Children’s tableware is also provided (*^.^*)

The chanpon at “New Irifune” is so good you’ll want to drink every last drop of broth (^^)

The bowl was already shockingly huge… but wait — was that actually a suribachi (Japanese grinding mortar)?! Surprise on top of surprise!! ( ; ﾛ)ﾟ ﾟ

When you’re traveling around Amakusa, this is a must-stop restaurant!!
At “Chanpon Irifune,” you can enjoy heaps of fresh vegetables alongside the treasures of the sea, all in a relaxed, family-friendly setting (*^.^*)

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