Menya Ukarakarakara
High-rated ramen shop near Fukushima Station (Google Maps 4.0, 561 reviews). Additive-free Kitakata-style chuka soba with a blended broth of whole chicken, bonito flakes, and dried sardines. Regulars say they come back 10+ times. Closes when soup runs out, so an early visit is recommended. Cash only.
Reviews say 'so much umami without additives', 'Kitakata-style at this price', 'never gets old no matter how many times I visit', 'the special bean sprouts pairing is perfect'. Google Maps 4.0 with 561 reviews proves its quality near Fukushima Station.