Ramen Akita Hinaiken
A long-established ramen shop in Shogunnominami, Akita City, with 45 years dedicated to perfecting umami-rich broth. Features a MSG-free soup made from 20+ ingredients including Hinai chicken, kelp, and bonito. Ranked 2nd in Akita on Ramen DB (March 2025). Affordable at ¥850 for soy sauce ramen. Tabelog 3.52/250 reviews.
Praised as 'a deliciously sweet broth with the character of Hinai chicken', 'a refined evolution of nostalgic Chinese noodle soup', '45 years of research in a single bowl', and 'at ¥850, this flavor puts it at Akita's top tier'. Ranked 2nd in Akita on Ramen DB (March 2025). Tabelog 3.52/250, Yahoo Maps 4.07/89. Seats fill up from opening time.