Ramen restaurant • 1-chōme-13-21 Chūōchō, Tsuruga, Fukui 914-0811, Japan
Located in the heart of Tsuruga City, Chuka Soba Ichiriki Main Store is a historic ramen shop with over 60 years of tradition. It has maintained its unchanged flavor since its food cart days and is loved by locals. Featured in the Michelin Guide Hokuriku 2021 Special Edition, the shop is highly acclaimed nationwide.
The signature dish at Ichiriki Main Store is the Chuka Soba, which features a light soy sauce base yet delivers rich flavors. The soup, carefully simmered from pork and chicken bones, offers a comforting, traditional taste that incites cravings time and again.
The thin noodles have a high water content, making them a perfect match with the soup. The char siu is thick and juicy, and the bamboo shoots offer a perfect crunch. Order the wonton noodles to savor small, juicy wontons as well.
Unique for a ramen shop, offerings like boiled dumplings and large, juicy shu mai enrich the menu. Pair these delicious snacks with drinks at night for an enjoyable experience.
The shop features a signed autograph from Leiji Matsumoto, and the entire street offers a vibe of collaboration with Galaxy Express 999. The nostalgic atmosphere and delicious ramen can make you feel like embarking on a galactic train journey.
As a popular spot, expect lines, especially during lunchtime. Due to staff shortages, service may occasionally be slow. However, the wait time only adds to the special experience at Ichiriki Main Store.
Chuka Soba from Ichiriki is so rooted in the locale that it’s even sold at convenience stores near Tsuruga Station. When visiting Tsuruga, you must try this traditional flavor born of over 60 years of history, a bowl that will surely leave a cherished memory in your heart.
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