Mr. Ramen
Nagaokakyo ramen institution since 1980. Retro atmosphere with red stools and yellow menus, beloved by locals for over four decades. Rich soy-tonkotsu broth with char siu and gyoza that are also crowd favorites. Lines at lunch, often full within 10 minutes of opening. Now in its second generation, still maintaining the original flavor. Yahoo Maps 4.02/62 reviews, Tabelog 3.49/250 reviews, 5,190 saves. 14 counter seats, takeout available.
Reviews: 'There's nothing around it but a line still forms — that says it all,' 'unchanged since 1980, and that itself is amazing,' 'huge queues on Golden Week.' Devoted local regulars. Yahoo Maps 4.02/62, Tabelog 3.49/250, 5,190 saves. Locals support the unchanged flavor maintained by the second generation.