Kanaya Shokudo
A family-run diner with about 40 years of history in the Kanaya district of Hirakawa City. The handmade noodles using traditional methods are a point of pride, sold out each day. The miso ramen features thick curly noodles in a piping hot broth topped with stir-fried vegetables, with a slight spicy edge that keeps local regulars coming back. Filled with local regulars from opening time, with visitors traveling from outside the prefecture too. Featured on the official Hirakawa City gourmet site 'Gurume-e! Hirakawa' as 'Hugely popular by word-of-mouth! A local diner worth traveling a long way to visit.' A cozy, homey space with 6 counter seats and 12 tatami seats.
Tabelog 3.06/7 reviews (82 saves), Yahoo! Maps 4.0. Listed on both the official Hirakawa City gourmet site and tourism association. Regular customer voices on Retty and blogs include 'the homey atmosphere is so relaxing,' 'I come every week for the handmade ramen,' and 'incredible value for the quality.' A staple everyday diner for locals, frequented by taxi drivers too. No closure or relocation info.