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Sanchu Shokudo (Main Branch)

Rating88SCORE
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。
Century-old diner founded in Meiji 40 (1907).
Cultural recognition through manga 'Oishinbo' vol.
100 and film.
Yahoo Maps 3.85, Tabelog 231 reviews/3.50 (high review count strongly suggests 100+ Google reviews).
Unique Tsugaru soba prepared over 3 days — a method found nowhere else.
Though slightly far from Hirosaki Station, regulars never stop coming.
No PR deals.
No chain expansion.
Affordable price point of around 450 yen.
Popular Dishes
Tsugaru soba (450 yen)
津軽そば(450円)
Chinese-style ramen
中華そば
curry rice
カレーライス
udon
うどん
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A historic Hirosaki diner founded in Meiji 40 (1907), operating for over 100 years. Widely known as a Tsugaru soba specialty, even appearing in the manga 'Oishinbo' vol. 100. The model for the movie 'Tsugaru 100-Year Diner.' The distinctive Tsugaru soba, prepared over 3 days, is characterized by its soft, easily-cut texture. Also serves Chinese ramen, curry rice, and rice bowls. The Showa retro atmosphere is also popular. 20-min walk from Hirosaki Station.

Reviews say 'Founded in Meiji 40, authentic Tsugaru flavors remain here,' 'the 3-day Tsugaru soba is unlike anything else,' 'the Showa retro atmosphere is cozy,' and 'local grandparents come here as naturally as breathing.' Yahoo Maps 3.85. Tabelog 3.50/231 reviews.

Business Hours
Mon11:00-19:30
TueClosed
Wed – Sun11:00-19:30
Regular HolidayTuesday
Phone0172-32-0831Call
Access
20-min walk from Hirosaki Station (bus recommended). 6 parking spaces. Verbal ordering (no ticket machine, no English menu). Cash only.
164 Wadokucho, Hirosaki City, Aomori
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Soba¥

Sanchu Shokudo (Main Branch)

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Tsugaru soba (450 yen)
津軽そば(450円)
Chinese-style ramen
中華そば
curry rice
カレーライス
udon
うどん
Business Hours
Mon11:00-19:30
TueClosed
Wed – Sun11:00-19:30
Regular HolidayTuesday
Access
20-min walk from Hirosaki Station (bus recommended). 6 parking spaces. Verbal ordering (no ticket machine, no English menu). Cash only.
164 Wadokucho, Hirosaki City, Aomori
Phone0172-32-0831
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。
Century-old diner founded in Meiji 40 (1907).
Cultural recognition through manga 'Oishinbo' vol.
100 and film.
Yahoo Maps 3.85, Tabelog 231 reviews/3.50 (high review count strongly suggests 100+ Google reviews).
Unique Tsugaru soba prepared over 3 days — a method found nowhere else.
Though slightly far from Hirosaki Station, regulars never stop coming.
No PR deals.
No chain expansion.
Affordable price point of around 450 yen.
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A historic Hirosaki diner founded in Meiji 40 (1907), operating for over 100 years. Widely known as a Tsugaru soba specialty, even appearing in the manga 'Oishinbo' vol. 100. The model for the movie 'Tsugaru 100-Year Diner.' The distinctive Tsugaru soba, prepared over 3 days, is characterized by its soft, easily-cut texture. Also serves Chinese ramen, curry rice, and rice bowls. The Showa retro atmosphere is also popular. 20-min walk from Hirosaki Station.

Reviews say 'Founded in Meiji 40, authentic Tsugaru flavors remain here,' 'the 3-day Tsugaru soba is unlike anything else,' 'the Showa retro atmosphere is cozy,' and 'local grandparents come here as naturally as breathing.' Yahoo Maps 3.85. Tabelog 3.50/231 reviews.

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