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Ramen Noren

Two famous Kitakata ramen restaurants recommended by Kitakata natives!

Kitakata ramen , one of Japan's three most famous ramen varieties ,
has captivated many people not only in the local area but throughout Japan with its thick, curly noodles and refreshing soy sauce-based broth.

Sakauchi Restaurant

First upBannai Shokudo.
The defining characteristic of Bannai Shokudo is, without a doubt, its signature dish,"niku soba" (meat soba).

The "meat soba"is piled so high with char siu that it almost overflows from the bowl, giving it an overwhelming presence.

To be honest, even if you're worried about whether you can eat the whole thing, the salty soup is very light, making it a relatively easy dish to eat. The noodles are thick and curly, so the soup clings to the noodles, doubling the flavor

Those who try it for the first time will be surprised and wonder, "Is Kitakata ramen really this delicious?"

Why not try the Niku Soba from Sakauchi Shokudo, which has spread its wings not only in Kitakata but throughout Japan and the world?

Sakauchi Shokudo <Information>

  • Name: Sakauchi Shokudo
  • Address: 7230 Hosoda, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, 966-0816
  • Phone number: 0241220351
  • Official URL:https://www.bannaisyokudou.jp/

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Genraiken

Next, I'd like to introduce"Genraiken,".

This restaurant was opened by my grandfather, Han Kinsei, who came to Japan from China during the Taisho era, andthe birthplace of Kitakata ramen.

Its defining feature is the simple "hand-made ramen" that has been made using the same methods as back then

Genraiken's soup is a soy sauce-based broth made from pork bones, chicken bones, niboshi, kelp, and vegetables, and the noodles are homemade flat noodles. The way the soup is made has not changed at all since the Taisho era, making it a bowl that evokes the history of Kitakata ramen

Although it is less well known than Sakauchi Shokudo, I personally recommend it as a long-established restaurant that continues to be loved by locals. It is the perfect ramen for those who want to experience the history of Kitakata ramen

Genraiken＜Information＞

  • Name: Chinese restaurant Genraiken
  • Address: 7745 Ipponkikami, Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture, 966-0849
  • Phone number: 0241-22-0091
  • Official URL:Old Menkai – Genraiken

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