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Isago Shokudo

Rating84SCORE
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。
A local veteran diner founded in 1970, regarded as one of Yamagata's Four Kings of ramen.
Yahoo!
Maps 3.96/33, Tabelog 3.47/160 reviews, 3,905 saves confirms long-standing popularity.
3.96
Hand-kneaded noodles and lunch-only (closes when soup runs out) prove authenticity.
Relocated to Izumicho 6-4 in September 2025 with continued queues confirmed via Instagram reviews.
Single location, no PR deals.
Price range 1.
Popular Dishes
Temomi Chuka (hand-kneaded ramen)
手もみ中華(ラーメン)
Set meal with curry rice
カレーライス付き定食
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A veteran diner said to be one of Yamagata's 'Four Heavenly Kings' of ramen, founded in 1970. Features hand-kneaded curly noodles made daily and a rich, slow-cooked broth. Lunch-only with closing when soup runs out — a testament to its local popularity. Renovated and relocated to the adjacent property in September 2025.

Locals say: 'The real taste of one of Yamagata's Four Kings.' 'The hand-kneaded noodles have the best texture.' 'Lunch only but the parking lot fills up instantly.' Yahoo! Maps 3.96 stars. 3,905 Tabelog saves.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-14:30
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-14:30
Regular Holiday毎月1日・10日・20日(土日祝の場合は翌日)
Phone023-632-1040Call
Access
Lunch only, closes when soup runs out. Cash only. Parking available (3 + 6 nearby spaces). Relocated to Izumicho 6-4 in September 2025.
6-4 Izumicho, Yamagata City, Yamagata
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Ramen¥

Isago Shokudo

Rating84SCORE
Popular Dishes
Temomi Chuka (hand-kneaded ramen)
手もみ中華(ラーメン)
Set meal with curry rice
カレーライス付き定食
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-14:30
WedClosed
Thu – Sun11:00-14:30
Regular Holiday毎月1日・10日・20日(土日祝の場合は翌日)
Access
Lunch only, closes when soup runs out. Cash only. Parking available (3 + 6 nearby spaces). Relocated to Izumicho 6-4 in September 2025.
6-4 Izumicho, Yamagata City, Yamagata
Phone023-632-1040
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。
A local veteran diner founded in 1970, regarded as one of Yamagata's Four Kings of ramen.
Yahoo!
Maps 3.96/33, Tabelog 3.47/160 reviews, 3,905 saves confirms long-standing popularity.
3.96
Hand-kneaded noodles and lunch-only (closes when soup runs out) prove authenticity.
Relocated to Izumicho 6-4 in September 2025 with continued queues confirmed via Instagram reviews.
Single location, no PR deals.
Price range 1.
84SCORE
What a score of 84 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A veteran diner said to be one of Yamagata's 'Four Heavenly Kings' of ramen, founded in 1970. Features hand-kneaded curly noodles made daily and a rich, slow-cooked broth. Lunch-only with closing when soup runs out — a testament to its local popularity. Renovated and relocated to the adjacent property in September 2025.

Locals say: 'The real taste of one of Yamagata's Four Kings.' 'The hand-kneaded noodles have the best texture.' 'Lunch only but the parking lot fills up instantly.' Yahoo! Maps 3.96 stars. 3,905 Tabelog saves.

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