Menya Tonboan
Opened in April 2018 by a chef trained at Tokyo's renowned BASSO Drillman. The exceptional broth combining chicken, pork bone and seafood, paired with house-made noodles, earned this shop the #1 spot in Akita Prefecture's Google ramen rankings (4.4 stars / 371 reviews). Only 9 counter seats; closes when sold out. About 7 minutes walk from Akita Station.
Reviews rave: 'Authentic flavors from training at a top Tokyo shop', 'Worth queuing for', 'Unbelievable to find this quality in Akita'. Known for MSG-free, carefully crafted broth.