Ramen Yamato
Opened by a ramen master who ran a shop near Nagaoka Station for 24 years. Ranked #2 in Nagaoka City Google ramen reviews (4.3 stars, 370 reviews, 2024). Menu is refreshingly simple: just soy sauce and salt ramen. Clear broth using plenty of pork and chicken bones, with house-made noodles. A small shop in a residential area with a constant stream of loyal regulars.
Described in one review as 'a bowl so good it's like salvation for the masses'. Despite its simple menu, locals highly praise the concentrated umami of the pork and chicken broth. Expect a queue.