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    Ibaraki's legendary poultry ramen pioneer. Dragon Ramen crafts deep broth from Okukuji Shamo, Ibaraki Prefecture's prized free-range gamecock. Muscular Shamo bones produce a lean, deeply gamey broth with layered poultry sweetness, balanced alongside their famous spicy Devil Dragon chili noodles.

    Okukuji Shamo Rich Chicken Soba & Devil Dragon Ramen (奥久慈しゃもの濃厚鶏そば) at Dragon Ramen
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    Okukuji Shamo Rich Chicken Soba & Devil Dragon Ramen (奥久慈しゃもの濃厚鶏そば)

    Paitan
    Spicy
    Ramen
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–1,999

    Good to know & entry protocol

    6 minutes by taxi from Kanto Railway Shimotsuma Station (spacious on-site parking for motorists). Ticket machine at entrance. Choose between the rich Okukuji Shamo chicken soba or the spicy Dragon series.

    Operational note: Official website at dragon1999.com. Okukuji Shamo gamecock poultry pioneer; famous Devil Dragon spicy series.
    Live announcements:𝕏@dragon_noodles@dragon_noodles1999dragon1999.com
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    茨城県下妻市堀篭968-1

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Ramen

    Broth

    Paitan
    Spicy

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–1,999

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    Recommended order

    Okukuji Shamo Rich Chicken Soba & Devil Dragon Ramen (奥久慈しゃもの濃厚鶏そば)

    Getting there

    茨城県下妻市堀篭968-1

    20 min from Shimotsuma

    Kanto Railway Joso Line

    Hours

    11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30. Closed Mondays.

    Closed: Monday

    Queue & entry protocol

    6 minutes by taxi from Kanto Railway Shimotsuma Station (spacious on-site parking for motorists). Ticket machine at entrance. Choose between the rich Okukuji Shamo chicken soba or the spicy Dragon series.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Official website at dragon1999.com. Okukuji Shamo gamecock poultry pioneer; famous Devil Dragon spicy series.

    Check official accounts before heading over for unscheduled closures or early soup cutoffs:

    𝕏@dragon_noodles@dragon_noodles1999dragon1999.com

    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

    これをください

    Kore o kudasai (This one, please)

    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

    Allergy card

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

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    Questions about Dragon Ramen

    What is the nearest station to Dragon Ramen?
    Shimotsuma, about a 20-minute walk away. Shimotsuma is served by Kanto Railway Joso Line.
    What should I order at Dragon Ramen?
    Okukuji Shamo Rich Chicken Soba & Devil Dragon Ramen (奥久慈しゃもの濃厚鶏そば). The kitchen works in Paitan and Spicy. Noodles: ramen.
    How much does ramen cost at Dragon Ramen?
    A bowl runs ¥1,000–1,999. Bring cash: the shop does not take cards. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Dragon Ramen open?
    11:30–14:30, 17:30–21:30. Closed Mondays. Closed Monday.
    What should I know before visiting Dragon Ramen?
    Seating is at the counter and children are welcome.