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    Shokudo Ito

    食堂いとう

    Local Favorite
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    Operating since 1957, this historic counter invented Kitakata's cult-favorite 'Itame Soba'—bouncy high-hydration ramen noodles sautéed on an iron flat top with pork and sweet-savory tare.

    Itame Soba (炒めそば - stir-fried ramen noodles) at Shokudo Ito
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    Itame Soba (炒めそば - stir-fried ramen noodles)

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Order the signature Itame Soba alongside a classic Shoyu Ramen to compare griddled and soup-based preparations. Located near the central kura street.

    Operational note: Kitakata kura historic district diner; renowned for Itame Soba, flat ramen noodles stir-fried on the griddle with sour-savory sauce; cash payment

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    福島県喜多方市1丁目4625

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Itame Soba (炒めそば - stir-fried ramen noodles)

    Getting there

    福島県喜多方市1丁目4625

    17 min from Kitakata

    Hours

    10:30–17:00 (ends when soup sells out). Irregular holidays.

    Closed: Irregular

    Queue & entry protocol

    Order the signature Itame Soba alongside a classic Shoyu Ramen to compare griddled and soup-based preparations. Located near the central kura street.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Kitakata kura historic district diner; renowned for Itame Soba, flat ramen noodles stir-fried on the griddle with sour-savory sauce; cash payment

    How to Order
    Native Japanese audio

    This shop likely uses a ticket machine (食券機 / kenbaiki). Buy your ticket before sitting down.

    Order your bowl

    醤油ラーメンをください

    Shoyu ramen o kudasai

    Customise your noodles
    麺かためでMen katame de (firm noodles)
    麺やわらかめでMen yawarakame de (soft noodles)
    替え玉くださいKaedama kudasai (extra noodles)
    Useful phrases
    おいしい！Oishii! — Delicious!
    お会計お願いしますOkaikei onegai shimasu — Check, please
    ごちそうさまでしたGochisousama deshita — Thank you for the meal (said when leaving)
    大盛りでOomori de — Large portion, please
    少なめでSukuname de — Smaller portion, please

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    Select your restrictions. Show the generated card to restaurant staff.

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    Questions about Shokudo Ito

    What is the nearest station to Shokudo Ito?
    Kitakata, about a 17-minute walk away.
    What should I order at Shokudo Ito?
    Itame Soba (炒めそば - stir-fried ramen noodles). The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Shokudo Ito?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Shokudo Ito open?
    10:30–17:00 (ends when soup sells out). Irregular holidays. Closed Irregular.