Yokohama Iekei Ramen Shukichiya
Opened in 2012 by an owner trained at Yokohama's Rokkakuya, this is one of Shiga's premier iekei ramen shops. Always with long queues, even 10+ people waiting at 11:30 AM on weekdays. Locals unanimously say 'for iekei ramen in Shiga, it's Shukichiya'. Yahoo Maps 3.99/157 reviews, Tabelog 3.61/479 reviews.
Many say 'for iekei in Shiga this is the only choice', 'worth waiting in line', 'been coming for years'. Many positive Retty reviews too. Still has queues even late at night.