Ramen Ippei

Ramen Ippei is a ramen shop in Kitakata City, Fukushima Prefecture. Since opening in 1994, it has carried on the tradition of Kitakata ramen, one of Japan’s three great ramen styles. With the concept of “ramen you can eat every day,” it stays open continuously from 7:00 am and supports the local asara culture of eating ramen in the morning. It is one of the most popular shops, with a steady stream of customers throughout the day.

The standard ramen features medium-thick curly noodles and a crisp soy sauce-based soup. The clear broth is made with a pork bone and dried sardine base, then blended with light soy sauce produced locally in Kitakata. The house-made chashu pork, simmered for three hours, is also a perfect match. The flavor is light, making it an easy bowl to enjoy even in the morning. The most popular item is the Jito Jito Ramen, topped with high-quality pork back fat. The shop takes pride in its well-balanced flavor, where the sweetness of the back fat adds depth to the soup.

The restaurant has 34 seats in total, including counter seats, tables, and raised tatami-style seating. It is located Approx. 5 minutes by car from central Kitakata City. Parking for over 20 cars is available. In addition to local regulars, many travelers stop by for breakfast before sightseeing or for lunch.