Miso Noodle

What Miso Noodle does

Miso Noodle, Inc. operates the TAKÉ-SAN (たけさん) ramen brand, founded in 2008 by Tetsuaki Takeda in Nagano, Japan. The chain specializes in clay-pot (donabe) miso ramen built around a proprietary Shinshu Miso blend produced exclusively for the brand by KOKUHEI MISO, a miso maker established in 1784. Following an October 2022 second-store opening in Mongolia and a subsequent Paris entry, the company is set to operate six locations across four countries (Japan, Mongolia, France, Poland) once the Warsaw franchise launches in June 2026, serving health-conscious domestic consumers, ski and urban tourists, and dietary-restricted segments including vegan and Muslim diners.

Name

Miso Noodle

Legal name

Miso Noodle, Inc.

Website

https://miso-noodle.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2008

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Miso Noodle operates the TAKÉ-SAN clay-pot miso ramen chain, founded in 2008 in Nagano, Japan, using proprietary Shinshu Miso from KOKUHEI MISO (est. 1784). It serves health-conscious, vegan, and Muslim-friendly consumers through company-owned and franchise stores across Japan, Mongolia, France, and Poland.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Japanese Ramen Restaurants

akta.pro primary industry

Noodle Manufacturing (instant, ramen, rice noodles) (AFAKABAC)

akta.pro secondary industry

Fermented & Specialty Condiments Manufacturing (Kimchi Base, Gochujang, Miso-Based Sauces) (AFAKADAO)

Keywords

• Japanese ramen restaurants
• Clay pot miso ramen
• Restaurant franchise chain
• Vegan japanese cuisine
• Fermented food service

Headquarters

HQ city

Obuse

HQ country

Japan

HQ region

Asia

Offices6 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Restaurant Sales: Direct revenue from ramen sales at company-owned and franchise locations in Japan and internationally. Customers pay per bowl of ramen.
2. Franchise Fees: Revenue from franchise partnerships where local operators pay for rights to use TAKÉ-SAN brand, receive training, and source Nagano products including Shinshu Miso and konbu tofu.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Miso Noodle operates the TAKÉ-SAN (たけさん) clay pot miso ramen restaurant chain, founded in 2008 in Nagano, Japan. The company serves signature ramen in heated clay pots using a proprietary Shinshu Miso blend developed with 245-year-old KOKUHEI MISO. It runs company-owned locations in Japan and a growing international franchise network spanning Mongolia (since 2019), France (since 2024), and Poland (since 2026). The company also offers vegan ramen options (no animal products, no MSG) and a seafood dashi miso ramen exclusive to its Paris Marais location.

Product overview

Miso Noodle operates TAKÉ-SAN (たけさん), a Nagano-based clay pot miso ramen restaurant chain founded in 2008. The core product is Claypot Miso Ramen (土鍋味噌ラーメン), served in heated clay pots with Shinshu miso base, featuring a unique 'zōsui' (rice porridge) option. The product portfolio includes signature 信州味噌蔵ラーメン (Shinshu Miso Brewery Ramen), a vegan/no-MSG variant developed with KOKUHAKU-established KOKUHEI miso brewery (1784), and regional exclusives like the 魚介味噌ラーメン (Seafood Dashi Miso Ramen) at Paris Marais. The company also sells TAKÉ-SAN Original Miso at its Obuse location. International expansion is pursued through a franchise program focusing on ski resort and tourist area locations.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• 信州味噌蔵ラーメン: Vegan ramen made without animal products or MSG, using Shinshu miso from KOKUHEI MISO

Products and services

• TAKÉ-SAN (たけさん) Restaurant Chain Nagano-based clay pot miso ramen restaurant chain offering signature Shinshu miso ramen served in heated clay pots with a zosui (rice porridge) finish option using remaining broth. Operates company-owned locations across Japan (Nagano City, Obuse, Nozawa Onsen) and franchise locations internationally (Mongolia, Paris, Warsaw).
• Claypot Miso Ramen (土鍋味噌ラーメン) Signature dish served in heated clay pots with a generous Shinshu miso base, featuring a unique zosui (rice porridge) option using remaining broth at end of meal. Traditional warming vessel suited for Nagano's cold climate and a signature differentiator versus standard ramen bowls.
• Shinshu Miso Brewery Ramen (信州味噌蔵ラーメン) Vegan ramen with no animal products and no MSG, using miso made by KOKUHEI in wooden barrels. Targets vegetarian/vegan customers, halal-conscious diners, the elderly, and those with dietary restrictions while delivering authentic Shinshu miso flavor.
• Seafood Dashi Miso Ramen (魚介味噌ラーメン) Seafood-based miso ramen series combining kelp, dried sardines, and bonito dashi with Shinshu miso ferment umami. Paris Marais location exclusive menu designed to differentiate the 2nd Paris store from the 1st and appeal to Parisians who favor seafood and fermented foods.
• TAKÉ-SAN Original Miso Signature Shinshu miso brand created specifically for TAKÉ-SAN by KOKUHEI (established 1784). Made using traditional wooden barrel method. Available for retail purchase at the Obuse restaurant location.
• TAKÉ-SAN Franchise Program International and domestic franchise opportunities for TAKÉ-SAN clay pot miso ramen restaurants. Franchisees receive brand access, training, and Nagano-origin supply chain (Shinshu Miso, konbu tofu). Target locations include ski resorts and tourist areas for inbound international customers. International expansion is supported by Asentia Holdings.

Quantifiable outcome

• Sales grew to 3x original levels within 3 years at Mongolia location
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers4 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Partnerships

Five partnerships are on record, tiered major and core.

• Warsaw (Ukraine-origin) Franchise PartnersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 January 2026Ukrainian company executives operating Warsaw franchise. Originally planned Ukraine location but shifted to Poland due to war. Opened June 2026 at Marszałkowska 85.
• Paris Franchise PartnersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 April 2024Local French food service company operating Paris locations. Opened 1st store April 2024 near Opera, 2nd location in Le Marais July 2025. Third location planned for September 2026.
• Asentia Holdings (アセンティア・ホールディングス)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2024Manages overseas expansion for TAKÉ-SAN, identifying and supporting local franchise partners in Mongolia, France, Poland, and future markets.
• Mongolia Franchise PartnersmajorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor · 1 August 2019Local operators running two franchise locations in Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia. Opened 1st store August 2019, 2nd store October 2022. Sales grew to 3x original levels within 3 years.
• KOKUHEI MISO (穀平味噌醸造場)coreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018245-year-old miso manufacturer (founded 1784) that developed proprietary Shinshu Miso blend for TAKÉ-SAN. Provides land for Obuse restaurant location and participates in company management. Key differentiator enabling authentic miso ramen internationally.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Ippudo: Major Japanese ramen chain (Hakata-style) with established international presence across North America, Asia, and Europe. Comparable as a Japanese ramen concept with global franchise ambitions and multi-country locations.
• Jinya Ramen Bar: US-based Japanese ramen franchise chain operating dozens of locations in North America. Comparable as a Japanese-inspired ramen franchise targeting international markets outside Japan.
• Nakamura Shiki: Hokkaido-style miso ramen chain in Japan. Comparable as a regional Japanese ramen operator with a miso-focused menu identity similar to Miso Noodle's signature positioning.
• Afuri: Japanese yuzu-shio ramen chain with locations in Japan, the US (Portland, LA), and Europe. Comparable as a premium, ingredient-driven Japanese ramen brand pursuing international expansion.
• Ichiran: Japanese tonkotsu ramen chain with extensive global franchise footprint (Japan, US, Europe, Asia). Directly comparable as a single-category Japanese ramen brand pursuing international franchise expansion with strong brand recognition.

Broad incumbents

• Marugame Seimen: Large Japanese udon chain (operated by Toridoll Holdings) with extensive international franchise locations across the US, Asia, and Europe. Comparable as a broader Japanese noodle franchise brand operating at much larger scale internationally.

Regional players

• Kikanbo: Specialty Tokyo-based ramen shop known for its spicy miso ramen. Comparable as a miso-ramen-focused specialty operator with a strong local reputation, though it does not pursue international expansion like Miso Noodle.

Emerging players

• Menya Inoichi: Japan-based ramen chain with growing domestic presence. Comparable as an emerging single-category Japanese ramen brand pursuing expansion outside its home market.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat3 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/takesan.obuse.donabe

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles2 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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