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Niigata Ramen Namifuku Kakudahama Main Store

Rating82SCORE
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。
Google review 4.3/355 (Netlab Research Nov.
4.3
2024 Niigata City #4).
Opened by Hi-STANDARD vocalist to carry on legacy of veteran Rakukyu.
3 total locations: Kakudahama main + Nishi Ward Shindai (seasonal) + Asakusa (opened June 9, 2025).
Currently 3 stores, below the 4-store chain threshold.
Popularity proven by numbered tickets and 120+ person queue at Asakusa opening.
Popular Dishes
Light soy sauce ramen (inherited from Rakukyu)
あっさり醤油ラーメン(楽久の味継承)
Fried rice
チャーハン
Ramen and fried rice set
ラーメンチャーハンセット
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A ramen restaurant with stunning views overlooking Kakudahama Beach. Opened by Akihiro Namba, vocalist of Hi-STANDARD, to carry on the flavors of the long-loved Niigata ramen institution 'Rakukyu' after its closure. The light dried fish (niboshi) soy sauce ramen is the signature dish. Google review 4.3 / 355 reviews (4th in Netlab Research Nov. 2024 Niigata City ramen ranking). Numbered tickets distributed due to high popularity.

Google review 4.3 (355 reviews). 4th in Netlab Research Nov. 2024 Niigata City ramen. Reviews say 'the taste of Rakukyu lives on,' 'ramen with an ocean view is unbeatable,' 'Namba's passion comes through.' Note: closed in winter.

Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-14:00
WedClosed
Thu・Fri11:00-14:00
Sat・Sun11:00-14:30
Regular HolidayWednesday(冬季一時休業あり・その間は西区新大店で営業)
Access
Located near Kakudahama Beach (numbered tickets from 10:30 AM). Basically by car (parking available). Closed in winter (Dec-Mar) — the Shindai store in Nishi Ward operates during that period.
1069 Kakudahama, Nishikan Ward, Niigata City, Niigata
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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Niigata Ramen Namifuku Kakudahama Main Store

Rating82SCORE
Popular Dishes
Light soy sauce ramen (inherited from Rakukyu)
あっさり醤油ラーメン(楽久の味継承)
Fried rice
チャーハン
Ramen and fried rice set
ラーメンチャーハンセット
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-14:00
WedClosed
Thu・Fri11:00-14:00
Sat・Sun11:00-14:30
Regular HolidayWednesday(冬季一時休業あり・その間は西区新大店で営業)
Access
Located near Kakudahama Beach (numbered tickets from 10:30 AM). Basically by car (parking available). Closed in winter (Dec-Mar) — the Shindai store in Nishi Ward operates during that period.
1069 Kakudahama, Nishikan Ward, Niigata City, Niigata
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
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。
Google review 4.3/355 (Netlab Research Nov.
4.3
2024 Niigata City #4).
Opened by Hi-STANDARD vocalist to carry on legacy of veteran Rakukyu.
3 total locations: Kakudahama main + Nishi Ward Shindai (seasonal) + Asakusa (opened June 9, 2025).
Currently 3 stores, below the 4-store chain threshold.
Popularity proven by numbered tickets and 120+ person queue at Asakusa opening.
82SCORE
What a score of 82 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A ramen restaurant with stunning views overlooking Kakudahama Beach. Opened by Akihiro Namba, vocalist of Hi-STANDARD, to carry on the flavors of the long-loved Niigata ramen institution 'Rakukyu' after its closure. The light dried fish (niboshi) soy sauce ramen is the signature dish. Google review 4.3 / 355 reviews (4th in Netlab Research Nov. 2024 Niigata City ramen ranking). Numbered tickets distributed due to high popularity.

Google review 4.3 (355 reviews). 4th in Netlab Research Nov. 2024 Niigata City ramen. Reviews say 'the taste of Rakukyu lives on,' 'ramen with an ocean view is unbeatable,' 'Namba's passion comes through.' Note: closed in winter.

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