Naruto’s favourite noodle shop Ichiraku Ramen is real. ‘Naruto‘ has been delighting audiences for nearly 15 years, ever since it was first published in Weekly Shounen Jump in 1999. Though the manga has also been made into an anime series and has served the inspiration for several movies, its popularity hasn’t diminished a single bit.
Fans of Naruto would have already known that his favourite food is ramen. However, did you know that his favourite place to get his favourite meal, Ichiraku Ramen, actually exist in real life? It is true and in fact you can even get a taste of the noodled that Naruto craves. How delicious!
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Where Is Ichiraku Ramen Located?
Ichirkau Ramen is located in the hidden village of Konoha. In the manga, the shop has made numerous appearances and was prominently featured on the cover of the 16th volume. It’s probably not surprising that many of the manga’s readers would already be familiar with the shop. What is surprising, though, is that rather than simply being a figment of the author’s imagination, a real noodle shop served as inspiration for ‘Naruto‘’s Ichiraku Ramen.
The shop that was the model for the one in ‘Naruto‘ was located in Fukuoka’s Kyuusandaimae Shop. Author Kishimoto Masashi has said that he commuted to Kyuusandai during his school days and it seems that this might be why the area plays a role in the manga. Unfortunately, the Kyuusandai store closed in 2014. You might be pretty bummed that if the shop is closed then how can one get a taste of the ramen? Well, read on to know more about how you can get your hands on your own bowl!
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Where Can One Get Ichiraku Ramen?
Despite the fact that the original Ramen Ichiraku that inspired Kishimoto is no longer around, there are other branches in Fukuoka. One of these is the Shime branch near the Fukuoka airport. You can get your own delicious bowl of Ichiraku ramen in a different location and the taste as many have professed is out of the world.
The ones who have gone to the shop noted that there are lot of different dishes on the menu. However, one dish always gets over first. You might have already guessed it. It’s Naruto’s favourite flavor miso. Miso Chashu Pork ramen sells for 850 yen (about US $8.48). If you are planning to visit the place, then do not forget to go in Naruto-themed outfit to get the full immersive experience.
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