Ramen Tetsuzankou Seta Main Store (Seta Shijimi Clam Ramen)
A local Shiga ramen specialty shop whose signature is Seta Shijimi Clam Ramen, using shijimi freshwater clams from the Seta River. The local clams are sourced directly from the fishermen of Seta Town Fisheries Cooperative. Tabelog 3.51/219 reviews, saved 5,078 (ranked 5th in Otsu City ramen). Won runner-up in the 2013 Shiga Ikemen Battle. 2-location direct management only (Seta main store and Ishiyama store). A pioneer of locally-sourced ramen in Shiga.
Reviews say a delicate bowl where the umami of Seta shijimi clams spreads throughout the soup, original ramen you can only eat in Shiga, the artisan dedication to local ingredients really comes through, and parking available with a welcoming atmosphere for families. Tabelog 3.51/219 reviews, saved 5,078. No PR or fake review signals.