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Ramen Tetsuzankou Seta Main Store (Seta Shijimi Clam Ramen)

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。
Tabelog 3.51/219 reviews, saved 5,078 (ranked 5th in Otsu City ramen).
3.51
Authentic local sourcing: direct procurement from Seta Town Fisheries Cooperative.
Track record: runner-up in 2013 Shiga Ikemen Battle.
2 direct-managed locations only, no FC expansion (Minami-Kusatsu and Omihachiman stores confirmed closed; current 2-store operation is Seta main store and Ishiyama store).
Uniqueness: original Seta Shijimi Ramen, the only local specialty ramen from Shiga.
No PR content.
Established customer base of regulars.
Popular Dishes
Seta Shijimi Clam Ramen (1,000 yen)
瀬田しじみラーメン(1,000円)
Soy Sauce Tonkotsu Ramen (900 yen)
醤油とんこつラーメン(900円)
Tsubame-Sanjo-style Back Fat Niboshi Ramen (1,200 yen)
燕三条風背脂煮干しラーメン(1,200円)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A local Shiga ramen specialty shop whose signature is Seta Shijimi Clam Ramen, using shijimi freshwater clams from the Seta River. The local clams are sourced directly from the fishermen of Seta Town Fisheries Cooperative. Tabelog 3.51/219 reviews, saved 5,078 (ranked 5th in Otsu City ramen). Won runner-up in the 2013 Shiga Ikemen Battle. 2-location direct management only (Seta main store and Ishiyama store). A pioneer of locally-sourced ramen in Shiga.

Reviews say a delicate bowl where the umami of Seta shijimi clams spreads throughout the soup, original ramen you can only eat in Shiga, the artisan dedication to local ingredients really comes through, and parking available with a welcoming atmosphere for families. Tabelog 3.51/219 reviews, saved 5,078. No PR or fake review signals.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-14:30,18:00-21:00
Regular HolidayMonday
Phone077-548-9756Call
Access
About 10-min drive from JR Ishiyama Station. 2 parking spaces in front of the store. Cash only. Non-smoking throughout. Closed Mondays. Counter, table, and tatami seating available, family-friendly.
1F ALTA Kayano-ura View, 25-1 Kayano-ura, Otsu City, Shiga
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Ramen¥

Ramen Tetsuzankou Seta Main Store (Seta Shijimi Clam Ramen)

Rating78SCORE
Popular Dishes
Seta Shijimi Clam Ramen (1,000 yen)
瀬田しじみラーメン(1,000円)
Soy Sauce Tonkotsu Ramen (900 yen)
醤油とんこつラーメン(900円)
Tsubame-Sanjo-style Back Fat Niboshi Ramen (1,200 yen)
燕三条風背脂煮干しラーメン(1,200円)
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue – Sun11:00-14:30,18:00-21:00
Regular HolidayMonday
Access
About 10-min drive from JR Ishiyama Station. 2 parking spaces in front of the store. Cash only. Non-smoking throughout. Closed Mondays. Counter, table, and tatami seating available, family-friendly.
1F ALTA Kayano-ura View, 25-1 Kayano-ura, Otsu City, Shiga
Phone077-548-9756
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。
Tabelog 3.51/219 reviews, saved 5,078 (ranked 5th in Otsu City ramen).
3.51
Authentic local sourcing: direct procurement from Seta Town Fisheries Cooperative.
Track record: runner-up in 2013 Shiga Ikemen Battle.
2 direct-managed locations only, no FC expansion (Minami-Kusatsu and Omihachiman stores confirmed closed; current 2-store operation is Seta main store and Ishiyama store).
Uniqueness: original Seta Shijimi Ramen, the only local specialty ramen from Shiga.
No PR content.
Established customer base of regulars.
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 local Shiga ramen specialty shop whose signature is Seta Shijimi Clam Ramen, using shijimi freshwater clams from the Seta River. The local clams are sourced directly from the fishermen of Seta Town Fisheries Cooperative. Tabelog 3.51/219 reviews, saved 5,078 (ranked 5th in Otsu City ramen). Won runner-up in the 2013 Shiga Ikemen Battle. 2-location direct management only (Seta main store and Ishiyama store). A pioneer of locally-sourced ramen in Shiga.

Reviews say a delicate bowl where the umami of Seta shijimi clams spreads throughout the soup, original ramen you can only eat in Shiga, the artisan dedication to local ingredients really comes through, and parking available with a welcoming atmosphere for families. Tabelog 3.51/219 reviews, saved 5,078. No PR or fake review signals.

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