The owner of Iida Shoten is Shota Iida. (You can find him on Instagram @iidashouta) *Reservations are accepted via omakase.Originally, the owner trained to become a Japanese cuisine chef in Tokyo. However, at the age of 25, he discovered that his family business (a seafood processing and wholesale company) was in significant debt, prompting him to return to his hometown. To repay the debt, he began working as a manager at a chain ramen restaurant run by his uncle.Inspired by the late Minoru Sano, known as the "Ramen Demon," he started to pursue his own unique flavor through self-study. In 2010, he opened his own shop, "Ramen Iida Shoten," in Yugawara.He has won the prestigious "TRY Ramen Award (Tokyo Ramen of the Year)" for four consecutive years, achieving the highest honor, the "TRY Grand Prize," and has been inducted into the hall of fame.**Menu** **Wonton Soy Sauce Chashu Ramen** ~A brief impression~ From the moment the bowl was placed in front of me, a rich aroma of soy sauce wafted up. The homemade noodles, made from carefully selected Japanese wheat without any chemical seasonings, along with the exquisite broth crafted from premium jidori chicken, black pork, and soy sauce, were incredibly pure with a long-lasting aftertaste, making it exceptionally delicious.