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Gafu-an

Rating90SCORE
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.69 (slight decrease from 3.71), 1,004 reviews.
食べログ3.69（上限の3.71から微減）・口コミ1,004件。
Tabelog Ramen WEST Top 100 consecutive for 9 years (2017-2025).
ラーメンWEST百名店2017〜2025連続選出（9年連続）。
Hundreds of posts on X and Tabelog saying 'this is the only place in Itami'.
「伊丹に来たらここだけ」系の投稿がX・食べログで数百件。
Artisan skill using Hokkaido wheat homemade noodles and Chiranodori chicken.
北海道産小麦の自家製麺・知覧鶏使用の職人技。
Local Itami sake lees used in seasonal menu.
地元伊丹の酒粕を使った季節限定メニューで地産地消実践。
Despite failed Awaji Island relocation in 2021, remained in Itami supported by local love.
2021年淡路島移転計画失敗後も地元の愛に支えられ伊丹に残留。
No sakura suspicion.
サクラ疑惑なし。
Popular Dishes
Chicken Rich Salt Ramen (¥750)
鶏のこく塩ラーメン（750円）
Itami Sake Lees Salt Ramen - winter limited (¥800)
伊丹酒粕塩ラーメン（冬限定・800円）
Cabbage Garlic Salt Ramen (¥1,000)
白菜にんにく塩らーめん（1,000円）
What kind of place?
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An ultra-popular ramen shop in Itami. The signature salt ramen features homemade thin noodles made from Hokkaido wheat and a broth harmonizing Chiranodori chicken, bonito, and kelp. Winter limited 'Sake Lees Salt Ramen' uses local Itami ingredients. 9 counter seats. Tabelog Ramen WEST Top 100 (consecutive from 2017-2025). 5 min walk from Hankyu Itami Station. The 2021 Awaji Island relocation plan fell through and the shop returned to Itami in 2022.

Reviews: 'This is the only place when you come to Itami', 'It changed my concept of salt ramen', 'A miracle to have this taste at this price'. 1,004 Tabelog reviews. Many posts on X saying 'worth queuing for'. Tabelog rating 3.69 (as of 2026).

Business Hours
Mon11:00-14:00
Thu – Sun11:00-14:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday, 第1・第3Tuesday
Phone072-779-2272Call
Access
5 min walk from Hankyu Itami Station. Counter seats only (9). Lunch only. Cash only. Occasional irregular closures due to race participation.
2-1-11 Nishidai, Itami, Hyogo
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Gafu-an

Rating90SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chicken Rich Salt Ramen (¥750)
鶏のこく塩ラーメン（750円）
Itami Sake Lees Salt Ramen - winter limited (¥800)
伊丹酒粕塩ラーメン（冬限定・800円）
Cabbage Garlic Salt Ramen (¥1,000)
白菜にんにく塩らーめん（1,000円）
Business Hours
Mon11:00-14:00
Thu – Sun11:00-14:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday, 第1・第3Tuesday
Access
5 min walk from Hankyu Itami Station. Counter seats only (9). Lunch only. Cash only. Occasional irregular closures due to race participation.
2-1-11 Nishidai, Itami, Hyogo
Phone072-779-2272
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Tabelog 3.69 (slight decrease from 3.71), 1,004 reviews.
食べログ3.69（上限の3.71から微減）・口コミ1,004件。
Tabelog Ramen WEST Top 100 consecutive for 9 years (2017-2025).
ラーメンWEST百名店2017〜2025連続選出（9年連続）。
Hundreds of posts on X and Tabelog saying 'this is the only place in Itami'.
「伊丹に来たらここだけ」系の投稿がX・食べログで数百件。
Artisan skill using Hokkaido wheat homemade noodles and Chiranodori chicken.
北海道産小麦の自家製麺・知覧鶏使用の職人技。
Local Itami sake lees used in seasonal menu.
地元伊丹の酒粕を使った季節限定メニューで地産地消実践。
Despite failed Awaji Island relocation in 2021, remained in Itami supported by local love.
2021年淡路島移転計画失敗後も地元の愛に支えられ伊丹に残留。
No sakura suspicion.
サクラ疑惑なし。
90SCORE
What a score of 90 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

An ultra-popular ramen shop in Itami. The signature salt ramen features homemade thin noodles made from Hokkaido wheat and a broth harmonizing Chiranodori chicken, bonito, and kelp. Winter limited 'Sake Lees Salt Ramen' uses local Itami ingredients. 9 counter seats. Tabelog Ramen WEST Top 100 (consecutive from 2017-2025). 5 min walk from Hankyu Itami Station. The 2021 Awaji Island relocation plan fell through and the shop returned to Itami in 2022.

Reviews: 'This is the only place when you come to Itami', 'It changed my concept of salt ramen', 'A miracle to have this taste at this price'. 1,004 Tabelog reviews. Many posts on X saying 'worth queuing for'. Tabelog rating 3.69 (as of 2026).

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