Chuka Soba Shunyoken
A beloved Tokushima ramen institution that operated from 1993 for about 28 years made a long-awaited comeback in April 2024. Locals kept asking the owner 'Are you not making ramen anymore?' until family encouragement led to the reopening. Lines formed immediately after reopening, with over 200 bowls sold on some days. The brown-style ramen features a pork bone and chicken carcass soup with a special soy sauce tare. The menu is simple - just chuka soba and rice.
Lines formed immediately after the April 2024 reopening. Locals responded with 'I've been waiting!' and 'I can eat this again!' Jalan.net 4.1 (42 reviews), Yahoo Maps 4.33 (15 reviews). Selling over 200 bowls on some days. STRAIGHT PRESS May 2026 article confirms continued operation and positive reception.