Enjoy the exquisite Kitakata ramen! Introducing all the popular ramen shops in Fukushima Prefecture!

Kitakata Ramen, which was born in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, is still a very popular Fukushima gourmet dish. There are many famous restaurants in Kitakata City where you can enjoy Kitakata Ramen. When you travel to Fukushima, be sure to stop by and enjoy the authentic taste!

Genraiken, the birthplace of Kitakata ramen

Genraiken, located within walking distance from Kitakata Station, is a long-established store that has been producing Kitakata ramen since the Taisho era. Kitakata ramen is often made with a soy sauce base and added miso and pork bones, but Genraiken's ramen is characterized by its simple soy sauce flavor. The chewy, medium-thick curly noodles are homemade and can only be tasted here. The menu also includes Aizu's specialty, ``Mizusoba'', so why not order that as well?

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``Sakauchi Shokudo'' where you can eat ramen from morning

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Although it is a ramen shop, it is no exaggeration to say that ``Sakauchi Shokudo'' is the most famous Kitakata ramen shop and is open from 7am.
There are often long lines at lunchtime and on weekends and holidays, so we recommend going outside during peak times. In addition to the ramen, the bowl of chashu noodles is a hugely popular dish.

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The mellow ramen is appealing! "Makoto Restaurant"

``Makoto Shokudo'', which is open from morning like ``Sakauchi Shokudo'', is a historic restaurant that was first introduced as Kitakata Ramen.
``Sakauchi Shokudo'' is known for its rich flavor, while ``Makoto Shokudo'' has a lighter texture, making it suitable for people who like refreshing flavors.
The Chinese noodles are reasonably priced at 650 yen, so why not order their other specialty, the sauce cutlet plate, as well?

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“Kiichi” is a stylish restaurant where you can enjoy ramen.

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``Kiichi'' is a ramen shop with a relatively short history, and is characterized by its black exterior, giving it a luxurious feel. In fact, many couples come here on dates.
Among the many Kitakata ramen types that are based on soy sauce, ``Kiichi'' is famous for its salt ramen made with mountain salt, and has received enthusiastic support from salt ramen fans.
The clear and beautiful soup will be refreshing to drink in the morning without making your stomach feel heavy.

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bonus! Shopping at “Aizu Kitakata Ramenkan Main Store”

Once you've tasted the delicious Kitakata ramen, you'll want to buy some souvenirs and enjoy Kitakata ramen at home.
"Aizu Kitakata Ramenkan Honten" has over 40 types of Kitakata ramen, so you might be confused about which one to try. There is a mini ramen factory within the facility, and if you make a reservation in advance, you can observe the ramen manufacturing process. You can sample ramen at the food stalls, so be sure to compare them.

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summary

Kitakata ramen is said to have started in the early Showa era, making it a Fukushima gourmet dish with a long history. There are many places where you can eat ramen from morning, so why not try it for breakfast? The light Kitakata ramen can be eaten even in the morning without feeling heavy on the stomach.