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

Kitakata ramen, which originated in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, is a Fukushima gourmet dish that remains extremely popular to this day. There are many famous restaurants in Kitakata where you can eat Kitakata ramen. If you're traveling to Fukushima, be sure to stop by and enjoy the authentic taste!

Genraiken, the birthplace of Kitakata ramen

Located within walking distance of Kitakata Station, Genraiken is a long-established restaurant that dates back to the Taisho era and is the birthplace of Kitakata ramen. While Kitakata ramen is often based on soy sauce with miso or pork bone added, Genraiken's ramen is characterized by its simple soy sauce flavor. The chewy, medium-thick curly noodles are homemade and can only be enjoyed here. The menu also includes Aizu specialty Mizu Soba, so why not try ordering that as well?

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name Genraiken
address 7745 Ipponkikami, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, 966-0849
telephone number 0241-22-0091
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Sakauchi Shokudo: Enjoy ramen in the morning

Although it is a ramen shop, Sakauchi Shokudo is open from 7am and is arguably the most famous Kitakata ramen restaurant. There are often long lines at lunchtime and on weekends and holidays, so we recommend going outside of peak times. In
addition to the ramen, the bowl-filled ramen topped with pork slices is a popular menu item that is very filling.

INFORMATION

name Sakauchi Restaurant
address 7230 Hosoda, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, 966-0816
telephone number 0241-22-0351
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"Makoto Shokudo" - Enjoy the mellow ramen!

Makoto Shokudo, which is open from the morning like Sakauchi Shokudo, is a historic restaurant that was the first to introduce Kitakata ramen.
While Sakauchi Shokudo is known for its rich flavor, Makoto Shokudo has a lighter taste and is suitable for those who prefer a refreshing flavor.
The Chinese noodles are reasonably priced at 650 yen, so why not try ordering their other specialty, the sauce cutlet plate, as well?

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name Makoto Shokudo
address 7116 Odatsume Michishita, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, 966-0813
telephone number 0241-22-0232
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Enjoy ramen at a stylish restaurant "Kiichi"


Kiichi, a ramen restaurant with a relatively short history, features a black-walled exterior that exudes a luxurious feel. In fact, many couples visit on dates
Among the many types of Kitakata ramen that are soy sauce-based, Kiichi's specialty is salt ramen made with mountain salt, which is enthusiastically supported by salt ramen fans
The beautiful, clear soup is refreshing and won't leave you feeling bloated, even if you drink it in the morning

INFORMATION

name Kiichi
address 635-7 Takano Sakaida, Sekishiba-cho, Kitakata-shi, Fukushima Prefecture, 966-0015
telephone number 0241-24-2480
URL http://kiichi.co/
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Bonus! Shopping at Aizu Kitakata Ramenkan Main Branch

Once you've tasted the delicious Kitakata ramen, you'll want to buy some as souvenirs so you can enjoy it at home. Aizu Kitakata Ramenkan Main Branch has over 40 different types of Kitakata ramen, so you might have a hard time deciding which one to choose.
There's also a mini ramen factory within the facility, where you can watch the ramen manufacturing process if you make a reservation in advance. You can also sample the ramen at the food stalls, so be sure to try them all and compare them.

INFORMATION

name Aizu Kitakata Ramenkan main store
address 7254-1 Umetake, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, 966-0821
telephone number 0241-21-1414
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summary

Kitakata ramen is said to have originated in the early Showa period and is a Fukushima gourmet dish with a long history. There are many places where you can eat ramen in the morning, so why not try it for breakfast? Kitakata ramen is light and can be eaten in the morning without feeling heavy

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