Ramen Hamanoya
Opened December 2020. A genuine Iekei ramen shop in Ichihara's Goi district, run by the owner who trained at the prestigious Sugita-ya Chiba store. Google rating 4.4/700+ reviews, holding the top spot in Ichihara ramen rankings (2024-2025). Winner of the '12th Iekei Ramen Newcomer Award.' Selected for Tabelog Ramen 100 Famous Shops EAST. Only 7 seats, but a true Iekei ramen from a disciple of Yoshimura-ya's lineage.
Google reviews frequently say 'Number one Iekei in Ichihara' and 'Faithfully inheriting the Sugita-ya taste.' Many repeat posts from regulars: 'I come every week,' 'So glad I live nearby.' Negative reviews mostly cite distance or long queues, with virtually no complaints about the taste itself.