Gafu-an
An ultra-popular ramen shop in Itami. The signature salt ramen features homemade thin noodles made from Hokkaido wheat and a broth harmonizing Chiranodori chicken, bonito, and kelp. Winter limited 'Sake Lees Salt Ramen' uses local Itami ingredients. 9 counter seats. Tabelog Ramen WEST Top 100 (consecutive from 2017-2025). 5 min walk from Hankyu Itami Station. The 2021 Awaji Island relocation plan fell through and the shop returned to Itami in 2022.
Reviews: 'This is the only place when you come to Itami', 'It changed my concept of salt ramen', 'A miracle to have this taste at this price'. 1,004 Tabelog reviews. Many posts on X saying 'worth queuing for'. Tabelog rating 3.69 (as of 2026).