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Ramen can now be considered a national dish. Fukushima Prefecture has local ramen varieties such as Kitakata Ramen and Koriyama Black Ramen, but one of the most popular is Shirakawa Ramen
Shirakawa ramen has many fans due to its deliciousness, and is a ramen that is well-known nationwide. In this article, we will introduce Shirakawa ramen and three popular restaurants. Ramen that warms your body is the best, especially in the cold season or on a tiring weekend. Please refer to this article when you visit Fukushima
What kind of area is Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture?
Shirakawa City, located in the southern part of Fukushima Prefecture, was once the gateway to the Tohoku region, where the Shirakawa Barrier was located. It became one large city through the merger of municipalities in the Heisei era. Overlooking the Nasu Mountains, the area is blessed with a rich natural environment
The Shirakawa Daruma Market, held every winter, is famous and attracts many visitors
Shirakawa City is a ramen battleground with over 100 ramen restaurants. Each restaurant has its own unique style and competes fiercely to serve the best ramen. Due to this bustle, Shirakawa ramen has become a valuable tourist attraction for Shirakawa City and has become well-known
Shirakawa ramen is a local ramen served in the area around Shirakawa City, Fukushima Prefecture
The soup is a clear soy sauce base. It is made with the rich flavor of pork bones and chicken bones, resulting in a light soup. It is characterized by a stronger soy sauce flavor than the famous local ramen in the prefecture, Kitakata Ramen
The noodles are smooth and curly with a lot of water. Wide noodles are often used, which allow the noodles to cling to the soup. The traditional style is to hand-make the noodles with a wooden stick, then knead them by hand to make them curly and chewy. You can enjoy the chewy texture
The char siu pork is distinctive for being charcoal-grilled with the edges painted with food coloring. The light pink char siu pork is chewy and brings out the umami of the soy sauce
In addition to Chinese noodles, wonton noodles are also popular at many stores
As you sip, the umami flavor of soy sauce spreads throughout your mouth. This ramen has an elegant and fragrant taste that will have you becoming addicted
Introducing 3 popular Shirakawa ramen restaurants
Here we will introduce three popular Shirakawa ramen restaurants. They include a well-known, long-established restaurant and a popular restaurant loved by locals. Please use this as a reference when choosing a restaurant
Tora Shokudo, said to be the originator of Shirakawa ramen
It goes without saying that this is a very popular Shirakawa ramen restaurant. Due to its deliciousness, many chefs from inside and outside the prefecture come to train here, and it is said that they have contributed to spreading the name of Shirakawa ramen
There is always a line in front of Tora Shokudo, and many people visit in search of delicious ramen
The menu includes standard handmade Chinese noodles, pork noodles, wonton noodles, etc. All of them have simple yet unforgettable flavors that reflect the careful selection of ingredients
"Teuchi Chuka Suzuki" has been loved by locals for a long time
It is a popular restaurant that has been loved for a long time and is frequented by many locals. The interior is spacious, so you can often see families there
The carefully hand-made noodles are smooth and easy to swallow, and go perfectly with the soup that has a strong soy sauce flavor
The char siu noodles, topped with generous portions of pork slices, are sure to leave you completely satisfied with the delicious flavor of the tender meat. The wonton noodles, made with homemade wontons, are also popular
Handmade Ramen Hanabusa: A commitment to flavor without any pretense
The restaurant is located close to JR Shirakawa Station, making it easily accessible for those traveling by train
This ramen is topped with simple, traditional ingredients and is a bowl that embodies the honesty of the owner, who focuses on flavor. This popular restaurant has long queues of customers every day looking for this flavor
This shop also serves salt ramen, which is rare for a Shirakawa ramen shop, and is also popular among locals
summary
In this article, we introduced Shirakawa Ramen, a local ramen from the Shirakawa area of Fukushima Prefecture
Shirakawa ramen is simple and unpretentious. At each store, you can see the passion that has gone into the pursuit of delicious ramen
If you visit Fukushima, why not try Shirakawa ramen for a bowl that will warm you from the inside out?
