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Gincho

Rating78SCORE
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。
Solid review base: Tabelog 197 reviews, Yahoo 40 reviews.
Long-standing support for incredible value at 530 yen.
Most recent visit confirmed March 2025.
Reviews highlight 'famous locally for decades in a Showa-era atmosphere' and 'authentic taste made carefully by an elderly owner.' TikTok independently rates it among 'Iwate's 3 great chuka soba.' No PR deals.
Regular holiday corrected to 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
Popular Dishes
Chinese-style Ramen 530 yen
中華そば530円
Chashu Ramen
チャーシューメン
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A 2-minute walk from Mizusawa Station East Exit. This Showa-era shop serves the famous 'Mizusawa Black Ramen'. At just 530 yen for a bowl, the carefully made soup and noodles shine. A longstanding local favorite where regulars say 'I crave it out of nowhere.' Counted among 'the 3 greatest Iwate chuka soba' by enthusiasts.

Yahoo rating 3.67 (40 reviews). Tabelog 3.46 (197 reviews). Visited as recently as March 2025. Reviews from local regulars: 'Genuine quality at 530 yen.' 'A classic long-loved local spot.' 'Run by an elderly lady, great value.' Also featured on TikTok as one of 'Iwate's 3 great chuka soba.'

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-19:30
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-19:30
Regular Holiday第2・第4Wednesday
Phone0197-23-6020Call
Access
About 2 minutes walk from Mizusawa Station East Exit. Counter and tatami seating. Solo diners welcome. Closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month.
1-7-5 Higashiodori, Mizusawa, Oshu, Iwate
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Ramen¥

Gincho

Rating78SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chinese-style Ramen 530 yen
中華そば530円
Chashu Ramen
チャーシューメン
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-19:30
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-19:30
Regular Holiday第2・第4Wednesday
Access
About 2 minutes walk from Mizusawa Station East Exit. Counter and tatami seating. Solo diners welcome. Closed on the 2nd and 4th Wednesdays each month.
1-7-5 Higashiodori, Mizusawa, Oshu, Iwate
Phone0197-23-6020
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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。
Solid review base: Tabelog 197 reviews, Yahoo 40 reviews.
Long-standing support for incredible value at 530 yen.
Most recent visit confirmed March 2025.
Reviews highlight 'famous locally for decades in a Showa-era atmosphere' and 'authentic taste made carefully by an elderly owner.' TikTok independently rates it among 'Iwate's 3 great chuka soba.' No PR deals.
Regular holiday corrected to 2nd and 4th Wednesdays.
78SCORE
What a score of 78 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A 2-minute walk from Mizusawa Station East Exit. This Showa-era shop serves the famous 'Mizusawa Black Ramen'. At just 530 yen for a bowl, the carefully made soup and noodles shine. A longstanding local favorite where regulars say 'I crave it out of nowhere.' Counted among 'the 3 greatest Iwate chuka soba' by enthusiasts.

Yahoo rating 3.67 (40 reviews). Tabelog 3.46 (197 reviews). Visited as recently as March 2025. Reviews from local regulars: 'Genuine quality at 530 yen.' 'A classic long-loved local spot.' 'Run by an elderly lady, great value.' Also featured on TikTok as one of 'Iwate's 3 great chuka soba.'

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