Menya Hidetsugu
A renowned chemical-additive-free niboshi (dried sardine) ramen restaurant in Takajo, Aoi Ward, Shizuoka City. Uses carefully selected dried sardines and kelp from across Japan to make a pure broth with no artificial seasoning. Opens at 7 AM for 'morning ramen' service and closes when soup runs out. Tabelog score 3.58 with 303 reviews.
Reviews highlight the concentrated umami of dried sardines, depth of flavor without artificial additives, and morning queues. The back-fat niboshi ramen is especially popular with repeat customers.