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Akita Komenkai at Tokyo Ramen Festa 2025 | Tokyo, Japan | 85/100

At Tokyo Ramen Festa 2025, Akita Komenkai is serving a limited “Lobster and Hinai Jidori Local Chicken Miso Ramen,” a bowl that brings Akita Prefecture’s prized ingredients to Tokyo’s Komazawa Olympic Park. The collaboration highlights Hinai jidori—one of Japan’s top three regional chicken breeds—paired with a deep, regional miso and a touch of lobster richness that nods to northern coastal influences.

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Kane Kitchen at Tokyo Ramen Festa 2025 | Tokyo, Japan | 95/100

Kane Kitchen Noodles (カネキッチンヌードルズ) returns to the spotlight at Tokyo Ramen Festa 2025 with a Festa-only “Local Chicken Extreme Soy Sauce Ramen,” billed by organizers as the comeback of a Bib Gourmand–recognized shop. It’s a Tokyo name with roots in Higashi-Nagasaki (Toshima), long noted by ramen watchers and guides, and now back on the big festival stage. 

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伊駄天 ONLY ONE RAMEN | Shizuoka, Japan | 85/100

I actually came here hoping to try their matcha-infused noodles after spotting them on another blog — only to realise later that it was an old, undated post about a limited seasonal item that’s no longer on the menu. So, no green noodles this time. But even without the novelty, Idaten’s measured approach and quiet confidence make it a worthwhile stop for anyone exploring Shizuoka’s modern ramen scene.

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Ramen Dining WaiWai らーめんダイニング ワイワイ| Shizuoka, Japan | 90/100

Billing itself as Shizuoka’s first dedicated tomato ramen shop, WaiWai leans into a lighter, café-like ramen experience that’s become popular with female diners, with a menu built around tomato-based bowls and a neat “finish with rice” risotto-style add-on that regulars swear by. It’s a compact neighborhood stop with practical access and on-site parking—handy if you’re planning a ramen hop around the city.

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鶏白湯 最高の一日 Tori Paitan Saikō no Ichinichi | Takamatsu, Japan | 80/100

鶏白湯 最高の一日 (Tori Paitan Saikō no Ichinichi) is tucked in a compact corner of Takamatsu’s Furubaba-dōri, just a 6-minute walk from Kawaramachi Station. It’s a night-only ramen spot specializing in rich chicken paitan ramen—available in three levels of broth intensity: kōttori (thick), kossari (balanced), and assari (light).

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Shokudo Sayo しまの店さよ | Setoda, Japan | 70/100

Just off the Shiomachi Shopping Street in Setoda, Sayo is a small eatery with a red awning and a hyper-local twist on ramen—one that reflects the town’s citrus-loving identity. While the shop keeps a low profile, it’s known among travelers cycling the Shimanami Kaido for its Setouchi lemon ramen, a clear-broth bowl that arrives with fresh lemon slices floating like a garnish from the region’s orchards.

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