Chiba-ya
Founded in 1999 by a former Honmoku-ya employee, this is one of Chiba's most beloved ie-kei ramen shops. One of the 'four kings of Chiba ie-kei.' Despite being in a suburban residential area, it always has lines at lunchtime. Features a clean, deep broth without any unpleasant pork bone smell. Google Maps 4.4 with 1,270+ reviews.
Reviews: 'A famous shop always with lines despite being in the suburbs.' 'Soup from Honmoku-ya lineage — light yet concentrated with umami.' 'The pinnacle of Chiba ie-kei.' 'Many repeat customers for 23 years.'