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Ramen Totochimaru (Local Kokoku Black Ramen)

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。
Tabelog 3.55/326 reviews, saved 12,107 (ranked #2 in Otsu City ramen).
食べログ3.55/326件・保存12,107人（大津市ラーメン2位）。
3.55
Popularity maintained even after being featured on Banana Man's TV show.
バナナマンのせっかくグルメ（TV）紹介後も人気継続。
Located in a residential area with only 4 parking spaces — authentic feel.
住宅街の中にある店・駐車場4台という本物感。
Takeout available and popular with local regulars.
テイクアウト可で地元ファンに支持。
Unique identity: original Kokoku Black local ramen.
湖国ブラックという独自のご当地ラーメン開発という独自性。
Single location (not a national chain).
1店舗のみ（ナショナルチェーンではない）。
No PR content.
PR案件なし。
'Famous shop, always has a queue' (Yahoo review).
「有名店でいつも人が並んでいる」（Yahoo口コミ）。
Numerous real-name reviews on Ramen Database and Retty.
ラーメンデータベース・Rettyでも実名レビュー多数。
Popular Dishes
Kokoku Black (tamari soy, back fat, curly noodles, wheat gluten, 1,250 yen)
湖国ブラック（たまり醤油・背脂・縮れ麺・麩、1,250円）
Seafood Soy Ramen (900 yen)
魚介醤油ラーメン（900円）
Bushi-style Ramen
ぶし系ラーメン
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A celebrated fish-based ramen restaurant tucked away in a residential area of Oe, Otsu City. The owner developed the original 'Kokoku Black' ramen, aiming to create a local Shiga specialty — a unique bowl featuring tamari soy sauce from Mizutani Shoyu in Hikone, back fat, curly noodles, wheat gluten, and pork belly chashu. Featured on Banana Man's 'Sekkaku Gourmet' TV show. Tabelog 3.55/326 reviews, saved 12,107 (ranked #2 in Otsu City ramen). Yahoo Maps 3.8/81 reviews. 17 seats, 4 parking spaces. Takeout available.

Reviews say 'The seafood dashi has a delicate, clear umami,' 'The richness of tamari soy and back fat in Kokoku Black is sublime,' 'A hidden gem in a residential area, easy to enter alone,' and 'The taste hasn't changed since the Banana Man TV feature.' Tabelog 3.55/326 reviews, saved 12,107. No PR or fake review signals.

Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30-13:30,18:00-20:00
Wed11:30-13:30
Thu – Sun11:30-13:30,18:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Monday（第1・3・5Thursday夜・Wednesday夜不定休）
Phone077-548-9112Call
Access
About 17-min walk from JR Seta Station (residential area). 4 parking spaces. Cash only. Takeout available. 17 seats (counter, table, tatami). Note: lunch ends at 1:30 pm last order, dinner at 8 pm last order — hours are limited.
6-30-18 Oe, Otsu City, Shiga
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Ramen Totochimaru (Local Kokoku Black Ramen)

Rating78SCORE
Popular Dishes
Kokoku Black (tamari soy, back fat, curly noodles, wheat gluten, 1,250 yen)
湖国ブラック（たまり醤油・背脂・縮れ麺・麩、1,250円）
Seafood Soy Ramen (900 yen)
魚介醤油ラーメン（900円）
Bushi-style Ramen
ぶし系ラーメン
Business Hours
MonClosed
Tue11:30-13:30,18:00-20:00
Wed11:30-13:30
Thu – Sun11:30-13:30,18:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Monday（第1・3・5Thursday夜・Wednesday夜不定休）
Access
About 17-min walk from JR Seta Station (residential area). 4 parking spaces. Cash only. Takeout available. 17 seats (counter, table, tatami). Note: lunch ends at 1:30 pm last order, dinner at 8 pm last order — hours are limited.
6-30-18 Oe, Otsu City, Shiga
Phone077-548-9112
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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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。
Tabelog 3.55/326 reviews, saved 12,107 (ranked #2 in Otsu City ramen).
食べログ3.55/326件・保存12,107人（大津市ラーメン2位）。
3.55
Popularity maintained even after being featured on Banana Man's TV show.
バナナマンのせっかくグルメ（TV）紹介後も人気継続。
Located in a residential area with only 4 parking spaces — authentic feel.
住宅街の中にある店・駐車場4台という本物感。
Takeout available and popular with local regulars.
テイクアウト可で地元ファンに支持。
Unique identity: original Kokoku Black local ramen.
湖国ブラックという独自のご当地ラーメン開発という独自性。
Single location (not a national chain).
1店舗のみ（ナショナルチェーンではない）。
No PR content.
PR案件なし。
'Famous shop, always has a queue' (Yahoo review).
「有名店でいつも人が並んでいる」（Yahoo口コミ）。
Numerous real-name reviews on Ramen Database and Retty.
ラーメンデータベース・Rettyでも実名レビュー多数。
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

A celebrated fish-based ramen restaurant tucked away in a residential area of Oe, Otsu City. The owner developed the original 'Kokoku Black' ramen, aiming to create a local Shiga specialty — a unique bowl featuring tamari soy sauce from Mizutani Shoyu in Hikone, back fat, curly noodles, wheat gluten, and pork belly chashu. Featured on Banana Man's 'Sekkaku Gourmet' TV show. Tabelog 3.55/326 reviews, saved 12,107 (ranked #2 in Otsu City ramen). Yahoo Maps 3.8/81 reviews. 17 seats, 4 parking spaces. Takeout available.

Reviews say 'The seafood dashi has a delicate, clear umami,' 'The richness of tamari soy and back fat in Kokoku Black is sublime,' 'A hidden gem in a residential area, easy to enter alone,' and 'The taste hasn't changed since the Banana Man TV feature.' Tabelog 3.55/326 reviews, saved 12,107. No PR or fake review signals.

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