【 A famous restaurant in Iwaki city. Jinan dining room with pros and cons 】
At the end of the Iwaki memorial service trip, I chose the legendary restaurant "Chinan Shokudo" in Onahama.
Close to Onahama Port, it stands in a back alley overlooking the Marine Tower. It was the first visit in 14 years since 2012, one year after the earthquake. Since then, it has reigned at the top of the ramen rankings in Iwaki City, and even now it is a famous restaurant with a constant line, but it is a hideaway location that you will hardly come by chance unless you come with a purpose.
This time I arrived with my wife around 11: 30 AM. After 14 years, the noren is also stately and slightly dirty, but this is a beautiful noren with a pure white store name as it was at that time. On the contrary, you can have a strong commitment and likability.
The inside of the store is exactly the same as at that time, a table seat in the front and a small rise in the back.
If you check the menu, you will find not only ramen and rice, but also "udon" exactly. And there are no gyoza. This is exactly why it is not "town Chinese" but "dining room."
While waiting, I saw a large pepper can, the original sticker of "Founded in 1953 · Shomon Raifuku." It is 73 years since its foundation this year! This sticker was created by a fan, and there is an episode that a fisherman put it on a helmet and advertised it nationwide, telling the history that continues to be loved. (By the way, the name of the store seems to come from the fact that the founder s relatives ran a restaurant in Jinan, China!)
Now, it's time to get dressed.
Traditional "zhina soba" style, clear and light soy sauce soup based on chicken bones and pork bones. However, while refreshing, I feel that it has evolved into a soup that is definitely richer and deeper than before. Matching with thin straight noodles is also perfect.
Although it is not a fat-rich system, the char siu full of the taste of the meat without any dryness is also excellent.
The half fried rice I ordered for the first time has a gentle light taste with a slightly fragrant browning accent. When this is combined with ramen soup, it becomes the best partner to complement each other.
To be honest, it is a ramen that is the opposite of the current trend of rich, Iekei, muddy, so some people may feel that it is "unsatisfactory" or "tasteless."
However, this is a place where the existence itself is "selling" and you want to "push." It is also convincing that it has been selected as "Shokudo 100 Famous Restaurants" in Tabelog. A unique art where you can enjoy the store itself by fusing each item of the menu.
I'm almost the same age as the restaurant, so I don't know when I'll be able to come back next time, but if I'm alive, I'll definitely come back again.
It was the best drink and a treat.
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小名浜の「チーナン食堂」は、老舗ならではの落ち着いた雰囲気と昔ながらの味わいが魅力です。何より印象的だったのは、創業73年という歴史の重みを感じさせる店内のこだわりや、オリジナルの胡椒缶に刻まれた「笑門来福」のステッカー。店名の由来が中国済南にある食堂と繋がっていることも、歴史好きには興味深いポイントです。 私自身も訪れた際に感じたのは、最新トレンドの濃厚ラーメンとは対極の、あっさりなのにコク深いスープのバランス。細麺と合わせて食べると最後まで飽きず、どこかノスタルジックで心温まる味わいが、まさに「昭和レトロ」にふさわしい一杯だと感じました。そんなシンプルさが賛否を呼ぶのも納得で、ここにしかない個性を求めて足を運ぶ「通」のファンも多いのだろうと実感しました。 また、餃子がない代わりに「うどん」もメニューにあるのは、町の食堂としての多様性を示しており、いろんな人が気軽に利用できる懐の深さを感じました。初めて頼んだ半チャーハンは、薄味ながらもほんのり焦げ目の香ばしさがアクセントになっていて、あっさりスープと絶妙なコンビネーション。これは一人でも家族連れでも満足度が高いセットだと思います。 周囲には観光客よりも地元のリピーターや常連が多い印象で、訪れるたびに当時と変わらぬ暖簾や店内の佇まいにほっと安心感を覚えました。個人的には、こうした老舗が残り続けることの意義を強く感じており、また再訪したいと思わせてくれる貴重な食堂でした。 もしいわきエリアへ足を運ぶ機会があれば、ぜひ偶然ではなく目的を持って「チーナン食堂」での一杯を味わってみてください。目先のトレンドだけでは味わえない、歴史と愛情が詰まった“本物の食堂グルメ”が待っています。
