Mensho Ikiya
Opened in 2018, a locally-rooted ramen restaurant dedicated to Mie Prefecture ingredients. The broth showcases local chicken (Nishikisakatori) and locally-milled wheat flour. Paitan ramen comes in both salt and soy varieties, maximizing the umami of local ingredients. 21 counter seats. Yahoo Maps rating of 4.12 (116 reviews).
Reviews note: 'An incredible level of perfection for ramen using local ingredients,' 'The depth of the paitan broth is completely different from other places,' 'A hidden gem in the Hisai area.' Despite opening in 2018, quickly earned local trust. Yahoo Maps 4.12; Tabelog 326 reviews.