Which Do You Use: Ko-hen Ki-hen or Ke-hen? Survey Results and Nishinomiya’s Favorite Ramen Shops

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A segment where we turn “a quick question for readers + results from the previous question” into an article: the Nishitsu Survey (tentative)??.
(Hiratsu does surveys too. This is a project inspired by Hirakata Tsushin.)

Last time’s survey was

What is your favorite ramen shop in Nishinomiya?

There are plenty of shops in the city that have been featured in magazines, but which ramen shop is your personal favorite?

Survey period: November 13 to November 19

Number of responses: 104

This time, an incredible 104 people answered the survey!
That was the highest number of responses we have had since starting the Nishitsu Survey. Thank you!

We honestly can’t hide how surprised we are by the number of responses. Everyone really does love ramen, don’t they? (^_^)
There were 104 responses, and a total of 40 ramen shops came up in the survey.

Now, let’s announce everyone’s results!

Survey Results for “What is your favorite ramen shop in Nishinomiya?” Plus Menu Picks and What Makes Them Good

Shop NameVotes
宮っ子ラーメン9 votes
ラーメン荘これが好きだから7 votes
らぁめん力丸6 votes
たんろん6 votes
徹信5 votes
らー麺専門店 どん4 votes
満麺の笑み4 votes
さんじゅう丸4 votes
らーめんたろう4 votes
いちにぃさん4 votes
贔だしや4 votes
宮っ子ラーメン, which started in Kotoen, took first place by a clear margin.
The whole Nishitsu team was moved by this result, full of Nishinomiya love.

ラーメン荘これが好きだから is strong too (^_^)

らぁめん力丸
They’re famous for tonkotsu ramen, but their soy sauce ramen has honestly been delicious for years. The staff are friendly too, so it’s a pleasant place to eat.
Female, 20s
日の出商店
Ramen!
Male, 50s

ラーメン荘これが好きだから
A large-serving ramen shop with thick noodles, the kind where they ask, “Would you like garlic?” Their regular menu includes tonkotsu-shoyu ramen and mixed noodles.
On days when they hold limited-time ramen events, a line forms along the national highway.

This month is their 9th anniversary.
Male, 40s

宮っ子ラーメン
Even the simplest ramen has lots of chashu and green onions.
Female, 40s
らーめんたろう
Tarochan ramen and roast pork rice bowl set.
Male, 50s
宮っ子ラーメン
Hakusai ramen.
Male, 50s
和みラーメン
The broth is light, but it’s addictive. I never get tired of it no matter how many times I eat it.
Male, 40s
宮っ子ラーメン
Their signature Miyakko Ramen!
It’s tonkotsu shoyu, but it has a light-yet-rich quality you don’t find elsewhere. I can’t put it into words, tears.
Male, 40s
らーめん夢屋台
It’s just so rich!!
Female, 30s
徹信
Soupless tantanmen.
Male, 30s
ずんどう屋
Back-fat tonkotsu that originated in Himeji.
Every time, I order the Motomi Ramen with extra-firm noodles and rich back fat.
They also have plenty of variety, including ramen topped with seasoned egg, ramen with extra green onions, spicy HOT ramen, and lighter Japanese-style ramen.
For sides, the Shiocha-don topped with flame-seared chashu is delicious.
Female, 20s
ばっは
It has already closed, but I want to eat that seafood-based ramen one more time…
Female, 20s
拉麺 水輝
The chicken-ton shoyu chashu is so good that even a large serving goes down easily.
Male, 40s
らぁめん力丸
The light tonkotsu soup has just the kind of umami that makes it addictive, and the straight thin noodles go perfectly with the soup. The chashu topping and extra-thick menma are delicious too.
Male, 50s
徹信
This is the only place where I eat tantanmen.
Male, 40s
いちにぃさん
At lunch, it comes with a free rice ball!
It’s rich and addictive.
Female, under 20
牡丹
Curry ramen.
Male, 40s
満麺の笑み
The soup is simply delicious. It has no additives, and it’s still full-bodied.
Male, 50s
にしのみやラーメン
The Nishinomiya Ramen, which is also in the shop name, is delicious!
The broth made from spiny lobster is so good I end up drinking every last drop!
It also has Chinese cabbage, giving it a crisp texture, and it’s excellent!
Male, 20s
宮っ子ラーメン
The spicy soup.
Male, 50s
らーめんたろう
Cheap and delicious.
Female, 20s
拉麺 水輝
The abura soba is outstandingly good. I think the tiny dried fish are the key.
Female, 20s
いちにぃさん
The limited-quantity beef bone salt ramen is exquisite.
Male, 20s
宮っ子ラーメン
The ramen, fried rice, and gyoza are all delicious. The green onions in the ramen are exceptional. The soup is in a league of its own. Of course, the noodles are too. But lately it feels like the portions have gotten smaller, especially the soup.
Male, 60 or older
いちにぃさん
It’s delicious but reasonably priced, and the guy at the shop is friendly.
Male, 50s
ずんどう屋
It’s tonkotsu-style, but there’s no strong smell, so it’s easy to eat. The female staff are energetic and make the place feel good!
Male, 50s
ラーメン荘これが好きだから
Even an older guy can line up and eat there among the students. I like that you can add extra garlic, vegetables, and go “mashi-mashi.”
Male, 40s
にしのみやラーメン
The soup is delicious.
Female, 30s
オカモト醤油ヌードル
The noodles are tasty, and having parking is a plus.
Female, 40s
ラーメン荘これが好きだから
Heaps of garlic and vegetables.
Male, 20s
らぁめん力丸
The Kuroyu Rikimaru Ramen is incredibly delicious.
Male, 30s
たんろん
Abura soba.
Male, 20s
らーめんたろう
The tomato ramen is delicious!
Female, 30s
さんじゅう丸
There’s no unpleasant smell.
Female, 50s
らぁめん力丸
Thin noodles.
Female, 30s
座右の麺
I recommend the dashi salt ramen. I don’t usually like salt ramen much, but after eating it here, I got hooked. Still, this is the only place where I eat salt ramen. lol
Male, 40s
たんろん
The “abura soba” has a good garlic kick, and the indescribably deep flavor is incredibly delicious. You’re sure to get hooked.
Male, 50s
ラーメン荘これが好きだから
The junky feel is irresistible.
Male, 40s
たんろん
Abura soba.
Female, 30s
宮っ子ラーメン
I’ll never forget how shocked I was when I first ate it as a university student, back when there weren’t as many ramen shops as there are now! The chashu is especially good.
Male, 40s
らーめんたろう
I like the tomato ramen.
Female, 30s
らーめん Stand R&R
The Goku Niboshi: a bowl where you can really taste the rich dried sardine flavor.
Male, 40s
魁力屋
My recommendation is the basic special soy sauce ramen. You can add green onions to your liking, so I recommend piling them on generously.
Male, 40s
ひるね
Not the ramen,
but the chashu is amazing!! It goes well with beer, and people love it when you bring it as takeout for drinks at home.
Male, 30s
ひるね
Chuka soba, fried rice, champon.
Male, 50s
らぁめん力丸
When I lived at my parents’ house, I used to go there often! The chashu is especially good.
Male, 40s
山芋研究所
The yam and broth are delicious.
Female, 50s
たんろん
The abura soba is delicious.
Male, 40s
白ぼし
Karakarauo ramen.
Female, 30s
光明軒
An old-fashioned place that has long been on the north side of JR Nishinomiya Station.