A grand old public dining hall founded in 1925 (Taisho 14), just 1 minute's walk from Hita Station. This is the birthplace of Hita chanpon—locals say 'chanpon means Takaraya.' The signature dish features a soy-and-dried-sardine broth loaded with vegetables. Over 100 set-meal options; a 230-seat, 5-floor institution. Tabelog 3.44/188 reviews, 4,851 saves. Regulars span generations: 'I used to come here with my parents as a child,' 'We stop here every year.' Full takeout menu available.

Multigenerational regulars post: 'We always stop here on the way back from Yufuin every year' and 'My parents brought me here as a child.' Specific food praises include 'the soy-based sweet broth with pork, vegetables, and seafood is perfectly balanced,' 'enormous portions packed with vegetables,' and 'the croquettes are softball-sized.' No suspicious or accusatory comments. TripAdvisor 4.0/24, 9th in Hita.