Ide Shoten
RamenKansai(Wakayama)
Price Range
Budget(¥700 — ¥1,000)
Opening Hours
11:30-23:30
Reservation
Walk-in OK
Legendary Wakayama ramen shop known for rich, soy-tonkotsu broth served since 1953.
Ide Shoten is the most revered ramen shop in Wakayama, serving the city's distinctive style of rich, soy-sauce-based tonkotsu ramen since 1953. The dark, savory broth—a hallmark of Wakayama ramen—is simmered for days, creating an intensely flavorful soup. The shop gained national fame after winning a televised ramen competition and remains a pilgrimage site for ramen enthusiasts across Japan.
Signature Dish
Chuka Soba (Wakayama-style)
Menu Highlights
Chuka soba (Wakayama-style ramen); Chashu-men; Hayazushi (pressed mackerel sushi, traditional side); Boiled egg; Large portion noodles
Access
15-minute walk from JR Wakayama Station. Head north along the main road towards the city center.
Tips for Visitors
Open 11:30 to 23:00. Grab a hayazushi (pressed sushi) from the counter—it's a Wakayama tradition to eat it with ramen. Waits are typically 15-30 minutes on weekends. Self-service water.