Mendokoro Ohki
A chicken paitan ramen specialist quietly operating in a residential area of Sekijo, Chikusei. Features 100% chicken broth (no chemical seasonings) and handmade noodles. Frozen ramen (wonton noodles, chicken paitan salt) is sold at the roadside station 'Gran Terrace Chikusei' and via Yahoo Shopping nationwide. TripAdvisor 7th in Chikusei (of 118), rating 4.5. Ibanavi 4.4/40 reviews. Ramen Database score 91.125 (2nd in Chikusei). YouTube video featuring lines available.
Reviews: 'the clarity and depth of the 100% chicken broth is amazing,' 'surprising quality for Chikusei,' 'even sells frozen ramen at the roadside station—deeply rooted in the community,' 'popular shop with lines.' TripAdvisor 4.5 (7th in Chikusei), Ibanavi 4.4/40. YouTube video titled 'Ibaraki ramen with lines' available.