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Menya Iori

Rating85SCORE
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。
Despite opening in 2019, ranks among Morioka's top ramen on Yahoo Maps (4.33 stars) and Tabelog (548 reviews, grown from 281).
Queue evidence confirmed across multiple sources.
Regular customers dominate.
No fake review or PR signals.
Price 850-1,200 yen.
Tiny 14-seat counter shop.
Popular Dishes
Goku Niboshi Soba - rich sardine ramen (1,050 yen)
極煮干蕎麦（濃厚銀煮干・1,050円）
Niboshi Soy Sauce Ramen (850 yen)
煮干醤油らーめん（850円）
Special Ramen (1,200 yen)
特製らーめん（1,200円）
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

Though opened in 2019, it has become Morioka's definitive niboshi (dried sardine) ramen specialist. The grey-tinted, rich broth has none of the usual bitterness, delivering a unique blend of sweetness and depth. The in-house wholegrain noodles pair perfectly. Sunday evenings see 40-minute queues before opening. Tabelog 548 reviews (grown significantly). Local regulars dominate.

Reviews consistently note 'niboshi with zero bitterness - the balance of sweetness and depth is on another level.' One reviewer has visited 11 times. Featured as a queue-forming spot across multiple sources. No PR campaign traces. Tabelog reviews grew from 281 to 548 since initial research - growth confirms authentic popularity.

Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Phone019-656-0019Call
Access
6 counter + 8 table seats (14 total). Ticket machine ordering. Check social media for hours as holidays are irregular.
1-10-6 Chuo-dori, Morioka, Iwate
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
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Menya Iori

Rating85SCORE
Popular Dishes
Goku Niboshi Soba - rich sardine ramen (1,050 yen)
極煮干蕎麦（濃厚銀煮干・1,050円）
Niboshi Soy Sauce Ramen (850 yen)
煮干醤油らーめん（850円）
Special Ramen (1,200 yen)
特製らーめん（1,200円）
Business Hours
Mon – Sun11:00-15:00, 18:00-23:00
Regular Holiday：Irregular
Access
6 counter + 8 table seats (14 total). Ticket machine ordering. Check social media for hours as holidays are irregular.
1-10-6 Chuo-dori, Morioka, Iwate
Phone019-656-0019
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map
Reserve on GnaviOpen in Google MapsView on Tabelog
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。
Despite opening in 2019, ranks among Morioka's top ramen on Yahoo Maps (4.33 stars) and Tabelog (548 reviews, grown from 281).
Queue evidence confirmed across multiple sources.
Regular customers dominate.
No fake review or PR signals.
Price 850-1,200 yen.
Tiny 14-seat counter shop.
85SCORE
What a score of 85 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

Though opened in 2019, it has become Morioka's definitive niboshi (dried sardine) ramen specialist. The grey-tinted, rich broth has none of the usual bitterness, delivering a unique blend of sweetness and depth. The in-house wholegrain noodles pair perfectly. Sunday evenings see 40-minute queues before opening. Tabelog 548 reviews (grown significantly). Local regulars dominate.

Reviews consistently note 'niboshi with zero bitterness - the balance of sweetness and depth is on another level.' One reviewer has visited 11 times. Featured as a queue-forming spot across multiple sources. No PR campaign traces. Tabelog reviews grew from 281 to 548 since initial research - growth confirms authentic popularity.

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