Marutetsu Nidaime
A popular niboshi ramen shop in Hirosaki's Sakanoseki area, committed to house-made noodles and additive-free soup. Founded 2009, relocated 2019. Two signature styles: 'Best Chuka' (light) and 'Best Extreme Niboshi' (rich), with an in-store noodle-making facility. Consistently top-ranked in Hirosaki ramen rankings. Yahoo Maps 4.13/62 reviews. Tabelog 109 reviews. Has secret menu items beloved by regulars. Local fans describe craving it regularly: 'I feel like stopping by on the way home from work.'
Reviews say 'this is the definitive niboshi ramen in Hirosaki,' 'the house-made noodles have a different texture,' 'you want to drink the soup to the last drop,' 'strong umami despite no additives,' and 'the secret menu Kagura is the best.' Yahoo Maps 4.13/62 reviews. Tabelog 109 reviews. Consistently top-ranked in Hirosaki ramen rankings. Selected in Takumen.com's 'Top 10 Popular Ramen Shops in Hirosaki.'