Mendo Hitohira
The only ramen shop in Konan to earn selection into the AICHI 100 Best Ramen 2025 list. Signature: house-made noodles using Kyoto wheat, with the blend adjusted each morning per menu item. Broth drawn separately for each menu — true craftsman dedication. Yahoo Maps 4.02/134, Tabelog 3.65/434. Featured on CBC TV (June 2025). Single-location, fully independent. 16 seats (6 counter, 10 table). Regulars visit even during busy Golden Week — that's how trusted it is.
Reviews describe 'a rich bowl where niboshi depth and pork umami combine perfectly', 'exquisite balance of noodles, broth, and toppings', 'a regular who has visited 15+ times'. Featured on CBC TV.