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Shokudo Namae

Rating88SCORE
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 1972, Kitakata ramen institution.
Tabelog 3.70 / 1,039 reviews, Tabelog Diner 100 2024, Ramen 100 East 2020-2021.
3.70
TripAdvisor 4.2 / 62 reviews.
4.2
Multiple sources confirm 'unbelievable value.' Frequent early closings due to sold-out soup prove genuine demand.
Regulars visiting 30+ years confirmed.
Extra-thick hand-pulled noodles are rare even in Kitakata — high uniqueness.
No fake review reports.
Price range 1 (from ¥570) — perfectly fits 'hidden gem' criteria.
Popular Dishes
Extra-thick Hand-pulled Ramen (¥570)
極太手打ちラーメン（570円）
Extra-thick Hand-pulled Chashu Ramen (¥620)
極太手打ちチャーシューメン（620円）
Fried Rice (¥700)
チャーハン（700円）
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A beloved Kitakata ramen institution since 1972, serving the region's signature extra-thick hand-pulled noodles. The shop closes when the soup runs out each day. Crystal-clear pork-based shoyu broth with thick, chewy hand-made noodles — one of Kitakata's finest at just ¥570. Selected for Tabelog Diner 100 2024 and Ramen 100 East 2020-2021.

Consistently praised as 'the essence of Kitakata ramen' and 'impossible value for money.' Tabelog 3.70 / 1,039 reviews, Tabelog Diner 100 2024, Ramen 100 East 2020-2021. TripAdvisor 4.2 / 62 reviews. Loyal regulars visiting 30+ years. Always draws a line locally; often closes early when soup sells out. No fake review reports found.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun10:00-スープ切れ次第終了
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Phone0241-22-6294Call
Access
About 10 min walk from Kitakata Station. 4 parking spaces. Closes when soup sells out — arrive early. Order verbally (no ticket machine). Cash only.
7693-3 Aza Eikyu, Kitakata, Fukushima
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Shokudo Namae

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Extra-thick Hand-pulled Ramen (¥570)
極太手打ちラーメン（570円）
Extra-thick Hand-pulled Chashu Ramen (¥620)
極太手打ちチャーシューメン（620円）
Fried Rice (¥700)
チャーハン（700円）
Business Hours
Mon – Sun10:00-スープ切れ次第終了
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Access
About 10 min walk from Kitakata Station. 4 parking spaces. Closes when soup sells out — arrive early. Order verbally (no ticket machine). Cash only.
7693-3 Aza Eikyu, Kitakata, Fukushima
Phone0241-22-6294
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Reserve on GnaviOpen in Google MapsView on Tabelog
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 1972, Kitakata ramen institution.
Tabelog 3.70 / 1,039 reviews, Tabelog Diner 100 2024, Ramen 100 East 2020-2021.
3.70
TripAdvisor 4.2 / 62 reviews.
4.2
Multiple sources confirm 'unbelievable value.' Frequent early closings due to sold-out soup prove genuine demand.
Regulars visiting 30+ years confirmed.
Extra-thick hand-pulled noodles are rare even in Kitakata — high uniqueness.
No fake review reports.
Price range 1 (from ¥570) — perfectly fits 'hidden gem' criteria.
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A beloved Kitakata ramen institution since 1972, serving the region's signature extra-thick hand-pulled noodles. The shop closes when the soup runs out each day. Crystal-clear pork-based shoyu broth with thick, chewy hand-made noodles — one of Kitakata's finest at just ¥570. Selected for Tabelog Diner 100 2024 and Ramen 100 East 2020-2021.

Consistently praised as 'the essence of Kitakata ramen' and 'impossible value for money.' Tabelog 3.70 / 1,039 reviews, Tabelog Diner 100 2024, Ramen 100 East 2020-2021. TripAdvisor 4.2 / 62 reviews. Loyal regulars visiting 30+ years. Always draws a line locally; often closes early when soup sells out. No fake review reports found.

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