🍜 Chuka SOBA INOTANI Main Store

Chūka SOBA INOTANI is a well-known establishment representing Tokushima's culinary specialty, "Tokushima Ramen." It offers only two menu items: ramen and white rice. Not only is it beloved by the local community, but it also attracts ramen enthusiasts from all over Japan. During lunch hours or on weekends, you can often see long lines of customers waiting to get in. The restaurant's signature soy sauce pork bone broth is made by simmering a large amount of dried fish and vegetables, resulting in a rich and flavorful soup. The homemade noodles are smooth and chewy, perfectly complementing the broth. The slices of pork belly in the toppings are cooked to be sweet and flavorful, making them very delicious. Meat lovers can pay extra to add more meat to their dish. A traditional way to enjoy the ramen is to crack a raw egg into it. Although it's rare to find raw eggs as a topping in regular ramen, it's worth a try. Mixing the egg yolk with the hot broth and noodles creates a unique flavor. Tokushima Ramen is one of the long-time favorites among Japanese ramen, and visiting Chūka SOBA INOTANI is the best choice to taste Tokushima Ramen.

A famous shop for Tokushima ramen. The homemade noodles are smooth and chewy, perfectly complementing the broth. The authentic way to enjoy it is to crack a raw egg into the ramen, which is highly recommended. It's a local favorite, and during lunch hours and holidays, there is often a long line. The menu only offers ramen and white rice.