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Ekimae Kaiei Ramen

Rating74SCORE
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 148 reviews, 3.46; TripAdvisor 4.1, 22 reviews (Rumoi #2).
Established reputation as 'the place for ramen in Rumoi.' Confirmed word-of-mouth propagation via TripAdvisor post: 'Recommended by someone from Haboro.' Adopted under rural exception given Rumoi's depopulation despite potential sub-100 Google reviews.
Wednesday closing and cash-only—signs of a genuine local shop.
No taste complaints in negative reviews (only wait times and finding the location).
Popular Dishes
Kaiei Special (soy-miso blend)
海栄スペシャル（醤油・味噌ブレンド）
Salt Ramen
塩ラーメン
Ryuko-men
龍虎麺
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A ramen shop facing the old Rumoi Station rotary, reportedly the only place in Rumoi where lines form. Ranked #2 in Rumoi on TripAdvisor. About 70% of customers order the Kaiei Special—a unique blend of soy and miso. Looks like an izakaya outside but is a dedicated ramen specialty shop inside. Tabelog 148 reviews, 3.46. Established as 'the place for ramen in Rumoi.'

Reviews say: 'The place for ramen in Rumoi,' 'The Kaiei Special has great depth,' 'Local regulars fill the seats,' 'Easy to enter solo.' Tabelog 148 reviews; TripAdvisor 4.1, 22 reviews. Multiple regular-customer posts confirmed.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-14:00,17:30-19:00
WedClosed
Thu・Fri11:30-14:00,17:30-19:00
Sat・Sun11:30-14:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday
Access
Cash only. In front of the old Rumoi Station rotary. Tatami seating available.
1-1-10 Sakaemachi, Rumoi, Hokkaido
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Ekimae Kaiei Ramen

Rating74SCORE
Popular Dishes
Kaiei Special (soy-miso blend)
海栄スペシャル（醤油・味噌ブレンド）
Salt Ramen
塩ラーメン
Ryuko-men
龍虎麺
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:30-14:00,17:30-19:00
WedClosed
Thu・Fri11:30-14:00,17:30-19:00
Sat・Sun11:30-14:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday
Access
Cash only. In front of the old Rumoi Station rotary. Tatami seating available.
1-1-10 Sakaemachi, Rumoi, Hokkaido
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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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 148 reviews, 3.46; TripAdvisor 4.1, 22 reviews (Rumoi #2).
Established reputation as 'the place for ramen in Rumoi.' Confirmed word-of-mouth propagation via TripAdvisor post: 'Recommended by someone from Haboro.' Adopted under rural exception given Rumoi's depopulation despite potential sub-100 Google reviews.
Wednesday closing and cash-only—signs of a genuine local shop.
No taste complaints in negative reviews (only wait times and finding the location).
74SCORE
What a score of 74 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A ramen shop facing the old Rumoi Station rotary, reportedly the only place in Rumoi where lines form. Ranked #2 in Rumoi on TripAdvisor. About 70% of customers order the Kaiei Special—a unique blend of soy and miso. Looks like an izakaya outside but is a dedicated ramen specialty shop inside. Tabelog 148 reviews, 3.46. Established as 'the place for ramen in Rumoi.'

Reviews say: 'The place for ramen in Rumoi,' 'The Kaiei Special has great depth,' 'Local regulars fill the seats,' 'Easy to enter solo.' Tabelog 148 reviews; TripAdvisor 4.1, 22 reviews. Multiple regular-customer posts confirmed.

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