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Niboshi Chuka Soba Buttobitei

Rating80SCORE
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 3.51 with 144 reviews (#1 ramen in Yanai City), TripAdvisor 4.6, listed on Ramen Database.
食べログ3.51・144件（柳井市ラーメン1位）、TripAdvisor4.6、ラーメンデータベース掲載。
Lines form before opening despite being opened in 2017.
2017年開業ながら開店前から行列が続く。
Featured multiple times in local magazine 'tryangle'.
地元情報誌「tryangle」で複数回特集。
Authentic niboshi ramen with no MSG using Suo-Oshima sardines.
周防大島産いりこを使った無化調の本格煮干しラーメン。
Chef's background of training in Tokyo and Otaru then returning home to open shop marks him as a true craftsman.
店主が東京・小樽で修行後、地元帰郷独立という背景も本物の職人の証。
Active as of a February 2025 food blog confirming current operations.
2025年2月の食レポブログにも現役で登場し営業継続確認済み。
Praised by notable figures on Facebook.
著名人（俳優・古澤岩雄氏）がFacebookで「研究熱心なラーメン王子」と称賛。
No PR deals.
PR案件なし。
Cash-only policy demonstrates authentic stance.
現金のみという運営方針も本物の店の姿勢。
No negative information found.
ネガティブ情報なし。
Popular Dishes
Chuka Soba (790 yen)
中華そば（790円）
Special Chuka Soba
特製中華そば
Cold Niboshi Ramen (summer season)
冷やし煮干しラーメン（夏季）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

5-minute walk from Yanaiminato Station. The niboshi (dried sardine) broth using Suo-Oshima floating island sardines is considered top-class even within the prefecture. Opened in 2017. Chef trained in Tokyo and Otaru, then returned to his hometown Yanai to open the restaurant. Tabelog 3.51 with 144 reviews, TripAdvisor 4.6. Lines form before opening. Top ramen restaurant in Yanai City. Featured multiple times in local Yamaguchi magazine 'tryangle'. Counter seats only (10 seats). Cash only. Takeout available.

Reviews say 'Already several people waiting before opening, this place has truly established itself as a popular spot', 'Top-level niboshi ramen even within the prefecture', and 'The ever-researching ramen master keeps making it even better'. High ratings across multiple sources including a February 2025 food blog, Ramen Database, and TripAdvisor (4.6). No signs of PR deals. No closure information.

Business Hours
Mon – Sat11:00-15:00
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Public Holiday
Access
Counter seats (10) and table seats (3). Cash only. Takeout available. No parking (5 min walk from Yanaiminato Station). Lunch only, may close when sold out.
134-24 Yanai, Yanai City, Yamaguchi
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Niboshi Chuka Soba Buttobitei

Rating80SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chuka Soba (790 yen)
中華そば（790円）
Special Chuka Soba
特製中華そば
Cold Niboshi Ramen (summer season)
冷やし煮干しラーメン（夏季）
Business Hours
Mon – Sat11:00-15:00
Regular Holiday：Sunday・Public Holiday
Access
Counter seats (10) and table seats (3). Cash only. Takeout available. No parking (5 min walk from Yanaiminato Station). Lunch only, may close when sold out.
134-24 Yanai, Yanai City, Yamaguchi
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Open in Google MapsView on TabelogOfficial Website
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 3.51 with 144 reviews (#1 ramen in Yanai City), TripAdvisor 4.6, listed on Ramen Database.
食べログ3.51・144件（柳井市ラーメン1位）、TripAdvisor4.6、ラーメンデータベース掲載。
Lines form before opening despite being opened in 2017.
2017年開業ながら開店前から行列が続く。
Featured multiple times in local magazine 'tryangle'.
地元情報誌「tryangle」で複数回特集。
Authentic niboshi ramen with no MSG using Suo-Oshima sardines.
周防大島産いりこを使った無化調の本格煮干しラーメン。
Chef's background of training in Tokyo and Otaru then returning home to open shop marks him as a true craftsman.
店主が東京・小樽で修行後、地元帰郷独立という背景も本物の職人の証。
Active as of a February 2025 food blog confirming current operations.
2025年2月の食レポブログにも現役で登場し営業継続確認済み。
Praised by notable figures on Facebook.
著名人（俳優・古澤岩雄氏）がFacebookで「研究熱心なラーメン王子」と称賛。
No PR deals.
PR案件なし。
Cash-only policy demonstrates authentic stance.
現金のみという運営方針も本物の店の姿勢。
No negative information found.
ネガティブ情報なし。
80SCORE
What a score of 80 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

5-minute walk from Yanaiminato Station. The niboshi (dried sardine) broth using Suo-Oshima floating island sardines is considered top-class even within the prefecture. Opened in 2017. Chef trained in Tokyo and Otaru, then returned to his hometown Yanai to open the restaurant. Tabelog 3.51 with 144 reviews, TripAdvisor 4.6. Lines form before opening. Top ramen restaurant in Yanai City. Featured multiple times in local Yamaguchi magazine 'tryangle'. Counter seats only (10 seats). Cash only. Takeout available.

Reviews say 'Already several people waiting before opening, this place has truly established itself as a popular spot', 'Top-level niboshi ramen even within the prefecture', and 'The ever-researching ramen master keeps making it even better'. High ratings across multiple sources including a February 2025 food blog, Ramen Database, and TripAdvisor (4.6). No signs of PR deals. No closure information.

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