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    Wanwan

    わんわん

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    Located in Sekishibamachi east of central Kitakata, Wanwan serves traditional Kitakata ramen featuring hand-cut curly flat noodles in a clear pork-and-niboshi broth. The signature chashumen comes blanketed in thick-cut, braised pork belly slices.

    Chashumen at Wanwan
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    Chashumen

    Shoyu
    Ramen
    Up to ¥999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Known for generous portions of soft pork belly chashu; spacious seating suitable for families.

    Operational note: Sekishiba countryside ramen shop. Order at counter upon arrival, cash payment.

    Location

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    309-6 Sekishibamachi Nishikatsu Nishihara, Kitakata, Fukushima 966-0015

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Shoyu

    Typical price

    Up to ¥999

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    Recommended order

    Chashumen

    Getting there

    309-6 Sekishibamachi Nishikatsu Nishihara, Kitakata, Fukushima 966-0015

    22 min from Aizu-Toyokawa

    JR Ban'etsu West Line

    Hours

    11:00-19:30; Closed: Irregular

    Closed: Irregular

    Queue & entry protocol

    Known for generous portions of soft pork belly chashu; spacious seating suitable for families.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Sekishiba countryside ramen shop. Order at counter upon arrival, 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 Wanwan

    What is the nearest station to Wanwan?
    Aizu-Toyokawa, about a 22-minute walk away. Aizu-Toyokawa is served by JR Ban'etsu West Line.
    What should I order at Wanwan?
    Chashumen. The kitchen works in Shoyu. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Wanwan?
    A bowl runs Up to ¥999.
    When is Wanwan open?
    11:00-19:30; Closed: Irregular Closed Irregular.