Recommended bowl: Saitama gem

One of highest ranked shops in Saitama, and a specialist in Niboshi. Located deep in the countryside, the shop has the feeling of a wooden construction box. A super raw, unfinished look. The soup is made using a blend of multiple types of sardines sourced from around Japan, to go with a rich deep shoyu tare. The result is a smooth, luscious umami. The rice bowl with slices of raw iwashi is also great. Handmade noodles, too.