Sasaya Shokudo
A 70-year-old diner established in 1955, located right next to the Iwanai roadside station. A soul food of the town for generations. The signature 'Ebi Ten Ramen' features a light salt broth made from chicken bones combined with bonito and kelp dashi, topped with two large shrimp tempura (940 yen) — a dish unique to Iwanai since the Showa 30s (1955+). Featured on the TV show 'Himitsu no Kenminsho.' Fills up with regulars the moment the doors open. Cash only; takeout available.
"Soul food of Iwanai. The broth in the shrimp tempura ramen is surprisingly refined." "70 years in business — proof that locals have been coming for generations." "The combination of salt broth and shrimp tempura is found nowhere else."