Gojuban
2-minute walk from Nakatsugawa Station. A salt yakisoba (grilled noodles) specialty restaurant founded in the 1960s, considered the soul food of Nakatsugawa. The unique recipe — homemade thick noodles with cabbage, bean sprouts, and pork in a garlicky salt sauce — has been passed down unchanged from the original owner. Beloved by locals for its incredible value at under 500 yen per serving. Takeout available.
Unanimously called 'the place for salt yakisoba in Nakatsugawa' by locals. 259 Tabelog reviews, Yahoo! Maps 4.11/68, TripAdvisor 4.0/11. Featured in multiple food media as 'exceptional' and 'one of a kind'. Extremely high repeat customer rate among locals.