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Ramen Nishiya Garinko Main Store

Rating78SCORE
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。
Yahoo Maps 4.1/217 reviews (as of 2025, most in Monbetsu).
4.1
Tabelog 1,092 saves.
Introduced as 'the ramen locals can't stop loving' on Monbetsu's official tourism site and furusato tax website.
Locals say 'I've been coming for years' and 'This is what Monbetsu ramen means.' April 2025 blog visit confirmed ongoing operation.
Despite tourist facility location, heavily patronized by locals at non-tourist prices (from 700 yen).
No PR involvement.
Popular Dishes
Miso Ramen (from 900 yen)
味噌ラーメン(900円〜)
Salt Ramen
塩ラーメン
Spicy Salt Ramen (870 yen)
ピリ辛塩らーめん(870円)
Okhotsk Curry (1,200 yen)
オホーツクカレー(1,200円)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

The ramen shop locals call synonymous with Monbetsu. Located inside the Garinko Station (Kaiyokoryukan) — home of the famous icebreaker Garinko II — and known for its rich Okhotsk-inspired salt and miso ramen. Yahoo Maps 4.1/217 reviews and Tabelog 1,092 saves make it by far the most popular restaurant in Monbetsu. Ticket-machine ordering from 700 yen. Spacious 80-seat interior with Okhotsk Sea views. Confirmed still operating as of April 2025.

Yahoo Maps 4.1/217 reviews (most in Monbetsu). Reviews include: 'Locals all said to come here,' 'Both the rich and light varieties are excellent,' 'Best value in town, I always stop here when visiting Monbetsu,' 'I visit every time I come to Monbetsu.' TripAdvisor #2 in Monbetsu, rating 4.0. Tabelog 1,092 saves. April 2025 visit record confirmed (Spicy Salt Ramen).

Business Hours
Mon10:00-19:00
TueClosed
Wed – Sun10:00-19:00
Regular HolidayTuesday
Phone0158-24-1331Call
Access
Ticket machine ordering (no Japanese needed). Spacious 80-seat interior. 400 parking spaces (Garinko Station parking lot). About 10 minutes by car from Monbetsu Station.
Kaiyo Koen 1, Kaiyokoryukan, Monbetsu, Hokkaido
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Ramen¥

Ramen Nishiya Garinko Main Store

Rating78SCORE
Popular Dishes
Miso Ramen (from 900 yen)
味噌ラーメン(900円〜)
Salt Ramen
塩ラーメン
Spicy Salt Ramen (870 yen)
ピリ辛塩らーめん(870円)
Okhotsk Curry (1,200 yen)
オホーツクカレー(1,200円)
Business Hours
Mon10:00-19:00
TueClosed
Wed – Sun10:00-19:00
Regular HolidayTuesday
Access
Ticket machine ordering (no Japanese needed). Spacious 80-seat interior. 400 parking spaces (Garinko Station parking lot). About 10 minutes by car from Monbetsu Station.
Kaiyo Koen 1, Kaiyokoryukan, Monbetsu, Hokkaido
Phone0158-24-1331
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not 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。
Yahoo Maps 4.1/217 reviews (as of 2025, most in Monbetsu).
4.1
Tabelog 1,092 saves.
Introduced as 'the ramen locals can't stop loving' on Monbetsu's official tourism site and furusato tax website.
Locals say 'I've been coming for years' and 'This is what Monbetsu ramen means.' April 2025 blog visit confirmed ongoing operation.
Despite tourist facility location, heavily patronized by locals at non-tourist prices (from 700 yen).
No PR involvement.
78SCORE
What a score of 78 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

The ramen shop locals call synonymous with Monbetsu. Located inside the Garinko Station (Kaiyokoryukan) — home of the famous icebreaker Garinko II — and known for its rich Okhotsk-inspired salt and miso ramen. Yahoo Maps 4.1/217 reviews and Tabelog 1,092 saves make it by far the most popular restaurant in Monbetsu. Ticket-machine ordering from 700 yen. Spacious 80-seat interior with Okhotsk Sea views. Confirmed still operating as of April 2025.

Yahoo Maps 4.1/217 reviews (most in Monbetsu). Reviews include: 'Locals all said to come here,' 'Both the rich and light varieties are excellent,' 'Best value in town, I always stop here when visiting Monbetsu,' 'I visit every time I come to Monbetsu.' TripAdvisor #2 in Monbetsu, rating 4.0. Tabelog 1,092 saves. April 2025 visit record confirmed (Spicy Salt Ramen).

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