Menya Kaname
A ramen shop 2 minutes' walk from Anegasaki Station in Ichihara City. Google rating 4.2/380 reviews, ranked #5 in Ichihara. Specializes in chicken paitan ramen drawing out natural umami, with both rich and light broth options. Takeout available. Open until midnight on Fridays. Popular among younger locals. Only 2 locations (main store + 2nd store); below chain threshold.
Many reviews note 'the quality is exceptional for a station-front shop in Anegasaki' and 'a broth packed with concentrated chicken umami.' Late-night hours on Fridays attract after-work diners. Takeout reviews also confirmed.