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    Shokudo Hasegawa

    食堂 はせ川

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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Buy Ticket First

    Purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside the door before joining the queue outside.

    Payment Acceptance
    ¥1,000 Notes Only

    The ticket machine rejects ¥10,000 and ¥5,000 notes. Break large notes at a convenience store before arriving.

    Typical Wait

    20 to 45 minutes at lunch

    Peak rush runs 11:45 to 13:15 on weekdays. Arrive 15 minutes before opening for shorter waits.

    Best for

    One of Kitakata premier countryside ramen destinations. The broth balances pork bones with niboshi dried sardine dashi and chicken frames. Thick-cut rolled chashu melts upon contact with the hot soup. On weekends, the shop operates under the moniker Kuro Hasegawa with a distinct dark soy sauce recipe.

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    醤油らーめん (Shoyu Ramen) / チャーシュー半面盛り (Half-Cover Chashu Ramen) / 喜多方担々麺 (Kitakata Dandanmen)

    Kitakata Shoyu
    Niboshi & Tonkotsu
    Flat thick curly noodles (平打ち縮れ太麺)
    Ticket machine
    ¥1,000–¥1,999 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

    Good to know & entry protocol

    Take a taxi from Kitakata Station or drive; walking takes roughly 40 minutes along country roads. Weekday lunch serves the classic golden shoyu, while Saturday and Sunday feature the Kuro Hasegawa weekend broth. Cash or electronic money accepted.

    Operational note: Landmark handmade curly noodle Kitakata ramen institution. Operates without an official social media feed. Check on-site board for queue numbers and broth depletion.
    Kids welcome
    Counter seating

    Location

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    6 Oarai, Kitakata, Fukushima 966-0015 (福島県喜多方市大荒井6)

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    What to expect

    Noodles

    Flat thick curly noodles (平打ち縮れ太麺)

    Broth

    Kitakata Shoyu
    Niboshi & Tonkotsu

    Typical price

    ¥1,000–¥1,999 lunch · ¥1,000–1,999 dinner

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    Recommended order

    醤油らーめん (Shoyu Ramen) / チャーシュー半面盛り (Half-Cover Chashu Ramen) / 喜多方担々麺 (Kitakata Dandanmen)

    Located 3 kilometers north of JR Kitakata Station. A 25-car parking lot accommodates drivers. The shop contains 46 seats across counter stools, tables, and tatami floor sections. Lines form 30 minutes before opening on weekends. Arrive before 13:00 to ensure the signature Chashu Men does not sell out.

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    Getting there

    6 Oarai, Kitakata, Fukushima 966-0015 (福島県喜多方市大荒井6)

    40 min from Kitakata

    JR Ban-etsu West Line

    Hours

    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00–15:00; Saturday & Sunday 10:30–15:00. Closes when soup sells out. Closed Thursdays and first Wednesdays.

    Closed: Thursday, First Wednesday of the month

    Queue & entry protocol

    Take a taxi from Kitakata Station or drive; walking takes roughly 40 minutes along country roads. Weekday lunch serves the classic golden shoyu, while Saturday and Sunday feature the Kuro Hasegawa weekend broth. Cash or electronic money accepted.

    Ticketing & operational notice: Landmark handmade curly noodle Kitakata ramen institution. Operates without an official social media feed. Check on-site board for queue numbers and broth depletion.

    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

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    Questions about Shokudo Hasegawa

    What is the nearest station to Shokudo Hasegawa?
    Kitakata, about a 40-minute walk away. Kitakata is served by JR Ban-etsu West Line.
    What should I order at Shokudo Hasegawa?
    醤油らーめん (Shoyu Ramen) / チャーシュー半面盛り (Half-Cover Chashu Ramen) / 喜多方担々麺 (Kitakata Dandanmen). The kitchen works in Kitakata Shoyu and Niboshi & Tonkotsu. Noodles: flat thick curly noodles (平打ち縮れ太麺).
    How much does ramen cost at Shokudo Hasegawa?
    Lunch runs ¥1,000–¥1,999 and dinner ¥1,000–1,999. Order from the ticket machine by the door before sitting down.
    When is Shokudo Hasegawa open?
    Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday 11:00–15:00; Saturday & Sunday 10:30–15:00. Closes when soup sells out. Closed Thursdays and first Wednesdays. Closed Thursday and First Wednesday of the month.
    What should I know before visiting Shokudo Hasegawa?
    Expect a queue at peak hours, seating is at the counter and children are welcome.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Shokudo Hasegawa?
    At Shokudo Hasegawa, purchase your food ticket at the vending machine inside by the entrance, then take your place in the line outside. Staff collect tickets before seating.
    What payment methods does Shokudo Hasegawa accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.