Ramen Baikatei (梅花亭)

Ramen Baikatei has been serving refined, chef-driven ramen in Nagahama City since 2005, and continues to appear on the Tabelog Ramen Hyakumeiten list. The shop is known for its clear, delicate chicken shio (salt) ramen alongside creative offerings like sake-lees ramen and abura soba, with an obsessive attention to ingredients and even the serving dishware. With sixteen seats split between counter and table, and popular items known to sell out before closing, it draws devoted ramen fans from across Shiga Prefecture and beyond. Closing days are irregular; call ahead or check the shop’s social media for the current schedule.