Chuka Soba Marui
A lunch-only, additive-free niboshi Chinese noodle specialty shop in Hachinohe's Nejiro district. Lines form before opening—one of Hachinohe's most popular ramen spots. Signature dish is 'Back Fat Niboshi Chinese Noodles' combining a back fat and niboshi broth with thick house-made noodles. Famous for generous Awaji Island green onion topping. Google rating approx. 4 stars, Tabelog 3.50/140 reviews. Rated '#1 niboshi ramen in Hachinohe' by multiple Hachinohe ramen media.
Reviews call it '#1 niboshi in Hachinohe,' 'perfect balance of back fat and niboshi,' 'the extra green onion topping is a must,' 'a punch of umami despite no additives,' and 'lines inevitable before opening.' Google rating approx. 4 stars. Tabelog 3.50/140 reviews. Yahoo Maps 3.97/36 reviews. May 2025 TripAdvisor visit confirms current operation.