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    Shokudo Ito

    食堂いとう

    Local Favorite
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    Ground Intel & Counter Rules

    Queue Protocol

    Line Up First

    Join the line outside. Staff will direct you inside to buy your ticket when seats open up.

    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

    Usually under 15 minutes

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

    Best for

    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.

    Order This

    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

    Location

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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)

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    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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    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.
    Do I line up first or buy a ticket first at Shokudo Ito?
    Join the queue outside. Staff will invite you inside to sit and order at the counter.
    What payment methods does Shokudo Ito accept?
    Cash is recommended. Keep ¥1,000 notes ready for the ticket machine.