Mizuta Shoten
A rich tonkotsu ramen restaurant that opened in Tobe-cho Aso in July 2021. Owner trained in Tokyo (Kamata) before returning to Ehime. Two styles popular: white (chicken fat, mild and smooth) and black (burnt garlic, bold). Yahoo Maps 4.44/126 reviews. Tabelog 3.47/120 reviews. So popular that soup runs out daily; fans even come from Tokyo. Free extra noodles (kaedama) well received.
Many reviews say 'hard to choose between white and black, both are delicious,' 'rich but not heavy tonkotsu soup is exceptional,' 'free extra noodles appreciated,' 'line forms but turnover is quick.' Yahoo Maps 4.44/126 reviews. Despite opening in 2021, quickly became a beloved local spot. Even fans from Tokyo visit.