Ramen Nishiya Garinko Main Store
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).