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Fukuraitei Hakusancho

Rating76SCORE
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。
The grandson of the 1934-founded Tsubame backfat ramen originator (first owner Xu Changxing) trained at Koshu Hanten and opened this shop carrying the 'Fukuraitei' name.
Tabelog 3.50 (181+ reviews), Yahoo Maps 4.37.
Listed on official Tsubame City 'Seabura Ramen MAP.' Affordable at 800 yen for chuka soba.
Free rice and all-you-can-add onions continue the tradition started for metalworkers.
Also serves as overflow destination when Koshu Hanten has long queues—confirming real local demand.
Current 'Fukuraitei' brand has only 2 locations (Hakusancho + Sekiya in Niigata City), no FC.
Under chain threshold (4+ stores).
No sakura concerns.
Negative search found no closure/relocation/fake-review allegations.
Popular Dishes
Chuka Soba 220g (800 yen)
中華そば220g(800円)
Chashu Ramen (1,040 yen)
チャーシューメン(1,040円)
Menma Chuka (1,160 yen)
メンマ中華(1,160円)
Gyoza (350-700 yen)
餃子(350〜700円)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Carrying on the lineage of 'Fukuraitei,' the 1934-founded originator of Tsubame backfat ramen. The current owner—grandson of the original founder—trained at Koshu Hanten before opening this shop. Classic Tsubame-style: soy broth topped with drifting backfat. Free all-you-can-add onions and complimentary rice. Listed on the official Tsubame City 'Seabura Ramen MAP.'

Tabelog 3.50 (181+ reviews), Yahoo Maps 4.37, TripAdvisor 4.5 (5 reviews). Reviews: 'Keeping the orthodox Tsubame style,' 'A true successor of the original flavor,' '70+ years as a local institution,' 'The founder's grandson trained at Koshu Hanten.' Listed on official Tsubame City tourism map. Free rice and all-you-can-add onions embody the local metalworker culture. No sakura concerns.

Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
Regular HolidayThursday(ThursdayがPublic Holidayの場合はWednesdayまたはFridayに振替)
Phone0256-62-6453Call
Access
About 10 min walk from Tsubame Station (JR Yahiko Line). 10-car parking. 8 min by car from Sanjo-Tsubame IC. Verbal order in Japanese required.
1-9-21 Hakusan-cho, Tsubame, Niigata
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Fukuraitei Hakusancho

Rating76SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chuka Soba 220g (800 yen)
中華そば220g(800円)
Chashu Ramen (1,040 yen)
チャーシューメン(1,040円)
Menma Chuka (1,160 yen)
メンマ中華(1,160円)
Gyoza (350-700 yen)
餃子(350〜700円)
Business Hours
Mon – Wed11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
ThuClosed
Fri – Sun11:00-14:30,17:00-20:00
Regular HolidayThursday(ThursdayがPublic Holidayの場合はWednesdayまたはFridayに振替)
Access
About 10 min walk from Tsubame Station (JR Yahiko Line). 10-car parking. 8 min by car from Sanjo-Tsubame IC. Verbal order in Japanese required.
1-9-21 Hakusan-cho, Tsubame, Niigata
Phone0256-62-6453
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。
The grandson of the 1934-founded Tsubame backfat ramen originator (first owner Xu Changxing) trained at Koshu Hanten and opened this shop carrying the 'Fukuraitei' name.
Tabelog 3.50 (181+ reviews), Yahoo Maps 4.37.
Listed on official Tsubame City 'Seabura Ramen MAP.' Affordable at 800 yen for chuka soba.
Free rice and all-you-can-add onions continue the tradition started for metalworkers.
Also serves as overflow destination when Koshu Hanten has long queues—confirming real local demand.
Current 'Fukuraitei' brand has only 2 locations (Hakusancho + Sekiya in Niigata City), no FC.
Under chain threshold (4+ stores).
No sakura concerns.
Negative search found no closure/relocation/fake-review allegations.
76SCORE
What a score of 76 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Carrying on the lineage of 'Fukuraitei,' the 1934-founded originator of Tsubame backfat ramen. The current owner—grandson of the original founder—trained at Koshu Hanten before opening this shop. Classic Tsubame-style: soy broth topped with drifting backfat. Free all-you-can-add onions and complimentary rice. Listed on the official Tsubame City 'Seabura Ramen MAP.'

Tabelog 3.50 (181+ reviews), Yahoo Maps 4.37, TripAdvisor 4.5 (5 reviews). Reviews: 'Keeping the orthodox Tsubame style,' 'A true successor of the original flavor,' '70+ years as a local institution,' 'The founder's grandson trained at Koshu Hanten.' Listed on official Tsubame City tourism map. Free rice and all-you-can-add onions embody the local metalworker culture. No sakura concerns.

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