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Ramen Nikkou

Rating92SCORE
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。
Founded 2005, 20 years of proven track record.
2005年創業・20年の実績。
Selected 10 consecutive years (2017-2025) for Tabelog Ramen WEST 100 Best.
食べログ「ラーメンWEST百名店」10年連続選出(2017〜2025年)。
Tabelog 3.70 with 1,431 reviews demonstrates long-term local popularity.
食べログ3.70(1431件)という極めて多いレビュー数は長年の地元人気を示す。
Queue photos and regular customer posts confirmed on social media.
平日行列・常連の声をSNSで多数確認。
Chicken paitan at 900 yen is genuinely affordable.
鶏白湯900円という庶民価格。
Continuing operation post-July 2024 renovation confirmed independently.
2024年7月リニューアル後も継続営業を確認(Googleレビュー最新件数・Instagram更新を独立確認済み)。
Popular Dishes
Chicken Paitan Ramen salt broth (900 yen)
鶏白湯(塩)(900円)
Nikko Ramen soy broth (900 yen)
日香麺(醤油)(900円)
Kokoku Black soy ramen (950 yen)
湖国ブラック(950円)
Yuzu Tsukemen (950 yen)
柚子白湯つけ麺(950円)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 2005, this is one of Shiga's most iconic ramen restaurants. Offers chicken paitan, clear soy, and tsukemen styles. Selected for Tabelog Ramen WEST 100 Best for 10 consecutive years (2017-2025). Features Kokoku Black ramen using local Hikone soy sauce and wheat gluten. Renovated in July 2024. Lines form even on weekdays.

Called the maestro of Shiga ramen. Many loyal regulars, monthly special menus attract attention. Tabelog 3.70 (1,431 reviews). 10 consecutive years as a top 100 ramen shop. Abundant queue photos and regular customer posts on social media confirm authenticity.

Business Hours
Mon・TueClosed
Wed – Fri11:30-14:30,17:30-21:00
Sat・Sun11:30-21:00
Regular HolidayMonday・Tuesday(Public Holidayは営業, 翌日休)
Phone0749-28-2035Call
Access
15 parking spaces available. Order verbally (no ticket machine). Cash, credit cards, and PayPay accepted.
1366-2 Uocho, Hikone, Shiga
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Available
MESHI MAP
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Ramen Nikkou

Rating92SCORE
Popular Dishes
Chicken Paitan Ramen salt broth (900 yen)
鶏白湯(塩)(900円)
Nikko Ramen soy broth (900 yen)
日香麺(醤油)(900円)
Kokoku Black soy ramen (950 yen)
湖国ブラック(950円)
Yuzu Tsukemen (950 yen)
柚子白湯つけ麺(950円)
Business Hours
Mon・TueClosed
Wed – Fri11:30-14:30,17:30-21:00
Sat・Sun11:30-21:00
Regular HolidayMonday・Tuesday(Public Holidayは営業, 翌日休)
Access
15 parking spaces available. Order verbally (no ticket machine). Cash, credit cards, and PayPay accepted.
1366-2 Uocho, Hikone, Shiga
Phone0749-28-2035
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card: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。
Founded 2005, 20 years of proven track record.
2005年創業・20年の実績。
Selected 10 consecutive years (2017-2025) for Tabelog Ramen WEST 100 Best.
食べログ「ラーメンWEST百名店」10年連続選出(2017〜2025年)。
Tabelog 3.70 with 1,431 reviews demonstrates long-term local popularity.
食べログ3.70(1431件)という極めて多いレビュー数は長年の地元人気を示す。
Queue photos and regular customer posts confirmed on social media.
平日行列・常連の声をSNSで多数確認。
Chicken paitan at 900 yen is genuinely affordable.
鶏白湯900円という庶民価格。
Continuing operation post-July 2024 renovation confirmed independently.
2024年7月リニューアル後も継続営業を確認(Googleレビュー最新件数・Instagram更新を独立確認済み)。
92SCORE
What a score of 92 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Founded in 2005, this is one of Shiga's most iconic ramen restaurants. Offers chicken paitan, clear soy, and tsukemen styles. Selected for Tabelog Ramen WEST 100 Best for 10 consecutive years (2017-2025). Features Kokoku Black ramen using local Hikone soy sauce and wheat gluten. Renovated in July 2024. Lines form even on weekdays.

Called the maestro of Shiga ramen. Many loyal regulars, monthly special menus attract attention. Tabelog 3.70 (1,431 reviews). 10 consecutive years as a top 100 ramen shop. Abundant queue photos and regular customer posts on social media confirm authenticity.

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