Toyo-ken (Original Omuta Ramen)
Founded in 1951 (Showa 26). The oldest surviving ramen restaurant in Omuta City, loved by locals for over 70 years. Using a method of boiling large quantities of pork bones with kerosene to extract the broth creates the distinctive creamy Omuta ramen. 294 Tabelog reviews (3.55). 3 minutes walk from JR/Nishitetsu Omuta Station. Ramen price increased from 600 yen to around 700 yen in 2024-2025.
Reviews say 'still captivating the local appetite after more than half a century of operation,' 'the gyoza and fried rice set is a classic combination.' 294 Tabelog reviews with specific dish descriptions and many regular customer voices. Continuously listed on Omuta City's official tourism site and furusato nozei products. No sakura suspicion.