Jikasei Ramen Imazato
Chuka soba specialty restaurant founded in 2012 near Hofu's JSDF base. The calling card is daily hand-made noodles and a chicken-back fat soy sauce broth. Queue mandatory for chuka soba at just 600 yen. Beloved by all ages and called 'Hofu's most popular ramen.' Ranked 2nd in Hofu City on Tabelog (3.60, 346 reviews).
'Best ramen in Hofu at this price point.' 'The shimmering back-fat soy broth and house-made noodles are one of a kind.' 'Regulars line up before opening time.' 'Runs out of ingredients early—get there soon after opening.'