Ramen

Nishiwaki Ohashi Ramen (Banshu Ramen Pioneer)

Rating90SCORE
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。
Pioneer of Banshu ramen, listed by both Nishiwaki Tourism Board and North Harima Tourism Portal.
播州ラーメン発祥店として西脇市観光物産協会・北播磨観光ポータル双方に掲載。
Tabelog 483 reviews, 3.56 — #1 in the area.
食べログ483件・3.56はエリアダントツ1位。
Yahoo 4.07 (194 reviews).
Yahoo4.07・194件。
April/May 2025 visit reviews confirm operation.
2025年4月・5月の訪問口コミで営業確認。
60+ years in business.
60年超の老舗。
Single location, no chain.
単独店（チェーンなし）。
Coordinate confirmed by address.
座標は4桁だが住所で確認済み。
Popular Dishes
Banshu ramen (Chinese-style noodles, ~900 yen)
sweet soy sauce broth with bean sprouts
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

The legendary originator of Banshu ramen, famous throughout Japan. Founded in the Showa 30s, relocated in 1991. The pioneering shop that spread sweet soy sauce Banshu ramen nationwide. Tabelog #1 in Nishiwaki area (3.56, 483 reviews), Yahoo rating 4.07 (194 reviews). April/May 2025 visit reviews confirm operation. Listed as a tourism attraction by North Harima.

"Simple, honest, and delicious — noodles, soup, and service all excellent." "A bit far, but worth the trip." "Crisp bean sprouts, and the soup has a good balance of sweetness and dashi." "First time having Banshu ramen and I immediately understood this is the real thing."

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-15:00
Thu・Fri11:00-15:00
Sat・Sun11:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday定休（Public Holidayの場合はThursday）
Phone0795-22-4886Call
Access
About 10 min by car from JR Banshin Line Nishiwaki Station. 13-car parking. Likely cash only.
432-7 Ueno, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo
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Ramen

Nishiwaki Ohashi Ramen (Banshu Ramen Pioneer)

Rating90SCORE
Popular Dishes
Banshu ramen (Chinese-style noodles, ~900 yen)
sweet soy sauce broth with bean sprouts
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-15:00
Thu・Fri11:00-15:00
Sat・Sun11:00-20:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday定休（Public Holidayの場合はThursday）
Access
About 10 min by car from JR Banshin Line Nishiwaki Station. 13-car parking. Likely cash only.
432-7 Ueno, Nishiwaki City, Hyogo
Phone0795-22-4886
English Menu：Not AvailableCredit Card：Not Available
View larger map

Links to reservation and restaurant-guide sites include affiliate advertising. If you book through a link, the operator may receive a referral fee — but this never affects which restaurants we list, how they rank, or how they are rated.

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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。
Pioneer of Banshu ramen, listed by both Nishiwaki Tourism Board and North Harima Tourism Portal.
播州ラーメン発祥店として西脇市観光物産協会・北播磨観光ポータル双方に掲載。
Tabelog 483 reviews, 3.56 — #1 in the area.
食べログ483件・3.56はエリアダントツ1位。
Yahoo 4.07 (194 reviews).
Yahoo4.07・194件。
April/May 2025 visit reviews confirm operation.
2025年4月・5月の訪問口コミで営業確認。
60+ years in business.
60年超の老舗。
Single location, no chain.
単独店（チェーンなし）。
Coordinate confirmed by address.
座標は4桁だが住所で確認済み。
90SCORE
What a score of 90 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

The legendary originator of Banshu ramen, famous throughout Japan. Founded in the Showa 30s, relocated in 1991. The pioneering shop that spread sweet soy sauce Banshu ramen nationwide. Tabelog #1 in Nishiwaki area (3.56, 483 reviews), Yahoo rating 4.07 (194 reviews). April/May 2025 visit reviews confirm operation. Listed as a tourism attraction by North Harima.

"Simple, honest, and delicious — noodles, soup, and service all excellent." "A bit far, but worth the trip." "Crisp bean sprouts, and the soup has a good balance of sweetness and dashi." "First time having Banshu ramen and I immediately understood this is the real thing."

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