"Chinese Soba Ichifuji" is a super famous ramen shop in Okuise 🍜 Warm yourself up with a nostalgic cup of ramen
掲載日：2023.12.05
Do you know the Chinese soba specialty store located in Odai-cho, OdaiTown, Mie Prefecture, right next to JR Misetani Station?
Once you try it, you'll definitely be addicted! A ramen shop that is supported not only by local residents but also by men and women of all ages both inside and outside the prefecture, and its name is ``Chinese Soba Ichifuji.''
This time, I, Caster Mami, who has been a fan of Ichifuji for 10 years, will thoroughly introduce the charm of Chinese Soba Ichifuji before the arrival of full-fledged winter!
If you go to Okuise, many people say it's a must-try if you're looking for the famous soup that is ``light and full-bodied.'' Warm your mind and body at Ichifuji♪
| 1. What is “Chinese Soba Ichifuji”? |
| 2. Ichifuji's recommended menu |
| 3. Visiting times where you don't have to line up and everything about Ichifuji |
| 4. Store details such as business hours and access |
| 5. Recommended spots nearby |
What is “Chinese Soba Ichifuji”?
2 minutes walk from JR Misetani Station.
The store has a nostalgic feel and fits well into a rural town.
The entrance is under the wall with the words ``Chuka Soba'' and ``Udon'' written across it, and is not through the sliding door in front of the photo with the curtain, but on the right side of the photo where the car is parked.
On many days, there are already lines of people lining up at Ichifuji before business hours start at 11am.
The most popular ``Chinese soba'' is Japanese-style soy sauce ramen.
Using generous amounts of delicious water from Miyagawa, Japan's clearest stream, and dried seafood from Kishu, the golden soup is made with great care and effort, and has a light yet rich flavor that has remained unchanged since its founding.
Comments from fans include, ``I can eat it every day and still not get tired of it,'' ``I don't feel sick to my stomach after eating it,'' ``I can safely feed it to my children,'' and most of all, ``I want to eat it again!''
It's such a delicious ramen that once you eat it, you'll get addicted to it, and you'll want to come back and eat it again.
Ichifuji's recommended menu
When you're in line, just look at the menu set up in front of the entrance and choose what you'd like to order, and you'll be able to order as soon as you're seated.
Not only Chinese soba and Champon, but also udon and Chinese rice are very delicious!
So without further ado, I'd like to introduce Ichifuji's teppan menu, which I recommend after having eaten most of the menu!
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Chinese noodles
A clear, golden soup made with plenty of seafood from Kishu, such as bonito flakes, dried sardines, and mackerel flakes.
Founded in 1929, Ichifuji's Chinese noodles in Odai-cho (photo) received the secret flavor from the OdaiTown established Chuka Soba Fujiya in MatsusakaCity, and has maintained the same taste since its establishment in 1975.
Popular menus include ``Gomoku Chinese'' and ``Vegetable Chinese'', but the differences between them are as follows.
Gomoku Chinese Soba: Vegetables are cut into thin strips so that you can eat the vegetables and noodles together. Eggs are half-lived.
Vegetable Chinese noodles: Vegetables are cut into large pieces so that you can enjoy them with vegetables and noodles with noodles. Eggs are hard-boiled eggs.
It is characterized by a very different texture. You can also change the eggs to half-cooked or hard-boiled depending on your preference.
The basic flavor is Japanese-style soy sauce, and there are variations such as miso flavor and curry flavor.
・Chinese soba ¥800
・Gomoku Chinese ￥900
・Vegetable Chinese food ¥900
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Champon
Champon is a Nagasaki specialty noodle dish.
Ichifuji's Champon is a hearty noodle dish with lots of meat, vegetables, and other ingredients, and is characterized by a thick soup that will keep you piping hot until the last bite.
During the cold season, when I want to warm up from the core of my body, I often choose Champon.
・Champon ￥850
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Curry Champon
On the day I took the photo, I was standing in line, and since it was very cold, I chose the curry-flavored Champon.
The photographer also ordered the same menu, but he also ordered rice (150 yen for regular, 200 yen for large) and added it to the soup at the end!
Each and every ingredient is sourced from a reliable vendor and only domestic ingredients are used, so you can enjoy this healthy and delicious soup without feeling guilty.
・Curry Champon ￥950
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Char siu men
For my meat-eating friends, Ichifuji's chashu is delicious! I order chashu men every time.
A rich flavor that goes well with the rice.
It goes well with light soups.
・Charshu men ¥850
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Udon and Chinese food are also delicious.
Many people order Chinese noodles and Champon at Ichifuji, but the udon and Chinese rice with soup stock are also delicious!
There are many variations such as meat udon, curry udon, and egg udon.
As a heavy Ichifuji user, when it's cold I drink all the udon noodles and soup to stay warm.
When you feel like eating rice, try Chinese food.
The bean paste is even thicker than Champon soup, and the flavor of the seafood is concentrated, making it a perfect match with rice.
I'm glad you're eating plenty of vegetables!
・Meat udon ¥850
・Curry udon ¥850
・Egg noodles ￥750
・Chinese meal ¥850
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Chinese soba souvenir set
Many people purchase ``Chinese soba souvenir sets'' at stores as souvenirs.
A one-serving set includes special soup, raw noodles, raw vegetables, kamaboko, and seasoned oil.
Freshly prepared food is packed daily to maintain its freshness.
The recipe is written on the box, so even beginner cooks can easily make this set.
The expiration date is two days from the date of purchase when stored refrigerated.
Ordering from Ichifuji's official website is also popular. It is also registered as a return gift for hometown tax donations from OdaiTown.
・Chinese soba souvenir set ¥800
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Chilled Chinese noodles
The last item we would like to introduce is a hot season limited item that Chinese Soba Ichifuji fans will know.
This is "chilled Chinese noodles" with a sesame sauce base.
This will become a habit! When I eat Ichifuji's hiyashi chuka, I get excited and think, "Summer has arrived!"
It's a bit early, but please keep this in mind for next year.
・Hiyashi chuka soba (summer only) ¥900
Visiting times where you don't have to line up and everything about Ichifuji
Ichifuji requires a long line, but I asked the owner if there was a time when I could eat without lining up.
During lunch time, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., there is often a line.
Ichifuji is open from 11:00 to 20:00. From the end of lunch time until the number of evening customers starts to increase, from 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM, you can relax in the restaurant without waiting in line.
Since this was a great opportunity, we asked the owner of the store about a number of things that interested him.
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History of Ichifuji's founding
The founder is the current owner's father. We asked the above-mentioned MatsusakaCity "Chinese soba restaurant Fujiya" to teach us and inherited the secret taste.
Founded in May 1975 in the Misetani district OdaiTown, Odai-machi, Ichifuji has continued to increase its fan base over the 48 years since its founding, following the words of Fujiya: ``It is important to continue to protect.''
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2nd generation store owner who became the successor
The second-generation store owner first got a job at a securities company to become strong in finance, with the intention of taking over the store.
After that, he trained at a Japanese restaurant in Nagoya. I had planned to take over at the age of 30, but when I returned home at the age of 29, the store had closed.
At that time, my father, the first owner of the store, had to close the store for three months due to an injury.
The second-generation owner made a U-turn, moving his plans forward by a year.
After that, we will focus on advertising.
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Reasons for increased media coverage
At that time, with the support of OdaiTown of Commerce and Industry, I had the opportunity to choose between creating my own homepage or having a company create it for me and paying the maintenance costs through subscriptions.
The second generation chooses to make their own and work on creating a homepage. The store manager's diary has also been updated and things are starting to move smoothly.
We have carried out various promotions, including intentionally posting job advertisements in the Hokusei area of Mie Prefecture.
With the opening of the Omiya Odai IC in 2006, access has improved and the frequency of media visits from urban areas has increased.
When a number of well-known celebrities visited for interviews and the event was broadcast on TV, the number of telephone inquiries and visitors to the website increased.
The store is filled with autographs of famous people.
Store details such as business hours and access
Before the arrival of full-fledged winter, we introduced ``Chuka Soba Ichifuji,'' a ramen restaurant in OdaiTown that has long lines.
For those of you who haven't tried it yet, please come to OdaiTown to experience the traditional taste that you'll never forget!
Apparently there are many orders from repeat customers. It's sure to become a habit!
Business hours 11:00-20:00
Closed every Wednesday (the next day if it is a public holiday)
Phone number 0598-82-2072
Address 456-2 Sawara, Odai-cho OdaiTown Mie Prefecture
Access by public transportation: 2 minutes walk from JR Misetani Station
Access by car Get off at Omiya Odai IC on the Kisei Expressway, turn left on National Route 42 toward Tsu/Matsuzaka, turn left at the Sawara intersection, then immediately turn right.
Recommended spots nearby
Lastly, I would like to introduce recommended spots in the surrounding area that you might want to enjoy when you come to Chinese Soba Ichifuji.
You can also explore the area on foot, so even if you are coming by public transportation, please take a stroll around OdaiTown /Miseya district!
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Misetani Shrine
Misetani Shrine is located 200 meters away, 1 minute walk from Ichifuji.
There is also a jungle gym and slide next to the first torii gate.
The goshuin stamps, which are popular for their soft and cute illustrations depicting the four seasons, are installed at the shrine office.
It is also possible to make original amulets.
Address 439 Sawara, Odai-machi OdaiTown Mie Prefecture
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Misetani Dam
How about enjoying a 1.3km walk, an 18-minute walk from Ichifuji, and seeing the scenery of Misetani Dam?
In front of the dam is the Kisei Main Line iron bridge, making it kachiji that is visited by many railway fans.
If you take a photo of Misetani Dam and present it at OdaiTown Tourism Association's Okuise Terrace, which is a 5-minute walk away, you will receive a Misetani Dam Card.
Make sure to use it as a souvenir of your trip!
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Michi-no-eki Okuise Odai
You can purchase souvenirs at the `` Michi-no-eki Okuise Odai'' next to Okuise Terrace.
650 meters from Ichifuji, 9 minutes walk.
We have a wide selection of Odai tea, sweets, Oku-Ise specialties such as shiitake mushrooms, ayu sweetfish, and Ise yuzu, as well as seasonal vegetables.
Business hours 8:00-18:00
Phone number 0598-84-1010
Address 663-1 Sawara, Odai-machi OdaiTown Mie Prefecture