During the Obon holiday, I finally managed to make a reservation at Iida Shoten on my way back from Yamanashi! ⭐️ I worked hard to secure a reservation through their website! I arrived early, bought my ticket, and waited excitedly to enter the restaurant. Since we were there, we each ordered two bowls. It’s amazing to spend around JPY 10,000 at a ramen shop! The exterior looks like an old store, but once inside, it’s a sparkling clean place where the owner greets you warmly. We took a seat at a table and enjoyed some JAWA tea while waiting for our ramen. **Wonton Soy Sauce Ramen - JPY 2,450** The presentation is simple yet flawless. The noodles are medium-thin and straight, with a delightful texture! ⭐️ They are long, but the slurp and mouthfeel are just perfect! They are slightly softer, but not overcooked at all. The broth has a rich animal-based flavor, and the soy sauce is smooth and incredibly delicious! ⭐️ It has a satisfying richness, possibly from chicken fat, without any unpleasant aftertaste. The toppings include chashu, nori, menma, green onions, and two types of wontons. The chashu was made from TOKYO X that day, and the sweetness of the fat was amazing! It was like high-quality pork shabu. The wontons were filled with chicken and pork, but I preferred the chicken filling. The skin was tender and delicious! **Wonton Salt Ramen - JPY 2,450** The noodles were the same medium-thin and straight as the soy sauce version. The broth is clear but also rich in fat, allowing the animal-based flavor to shine through. The toppings included chashu, menma, white onions, and wontons. The menma tasted like boiled bamboo shoots without seasoning. We swapped bowls and nearly finished all the broth! **Second Bowls** **Tsukemen (Soy Sauce) - JPY 2,500** **Tsukemen (Salt) - JPY 2,500** The tsukemen had a vibrant presentation! ⭐️ The noodles were two types: a smooth, white, high-hydration noodle and a coarser whole wheat noodle resembling soba! I first tried the salt version, then enjoyed the soy sauce dipping sauce like zaru soba, which was delightful. The white noodles had a lovely wheat flavor and were delicious! ⭐️ The dipping sauce was a well-seasoned broth. I preferred the soy sauce for dipping. The condiments for the salt version included salt, plum paste, wasabi, sudachi, and green onions, while the soy sauce version had salt, fuki miso, wasabi, sudachi, and green onions. The accompaniments included pork chashu, grilled chicken, pâté, myoga, edamame tofu, and tamagoyaki. The edamame tofu and chicken were delicious! The tamagoyaki was on the sweeter side. As we enjoyed both types of noodles, the chashu and rich broth came together beautifully! The rich broth had an incredible umami from dried ingredients, making it even more delicious! ⭐️ The chashu was more substantial than it looked, and combined with the sweetness of the fat, it created the perfect dipping sauce. This presentation was truly impressive! ⭐️ My companion said they were getting full, so I finished the noodles myself! While the ramen was great, if I had to choose one, I would recommend the tsukemen! Also, soy sauce is better than salt. For ramen lovers, this is a must-visit restaurant! It was a luxurious experience with both ramen and tsukemen! ⭐️ I will continue to search for the best places that suit my taste and offer great value!