まぜそば専門店 凜々亭 郡山本店 — Restaurant in Koriyama

This place specializes in "Mah-zay soba" (mixed soba) is kind of like a Japanese lo mein. They do also serve ramen but their main attraction is the former.

I was told that this small chain is exclusive to Fukushima and very popular with locals esp. since they're open late. Their most popular items are variations of mixed soba with meat (sliced, minced, or cut steak). However, they were, sadly, sold out at the time.

Had the standard Japanese mixed soba but it was far too tame for my tastes. Everything else I wanted was sold out...

The selection can be daunting so be sure to check out their placard on the counter that ranks their most popular dishes...

[良い点] スノーボードの帰りに初めて立ち寄らせていただきましたが、期待以上に満足度の高い食事を楽しむことができました．注文したまぜそばは味付けが絶妙で、こってりしすぎず、最後まで美味しく食べられました．最初に提供されたスープも優しい味わいで、冷えた体を温めてくれて嬉しかったです．さらに、Instagramをフォローしていると特盛やチーズトッピングが無料になるサービスも魅力的で、実際に炙ったチーズをトッピングしていただきましたが、これがまた絶品でした．香ばしさととろける食感が、歯応えのある麺と絡み合って、食感・風味ともに大満足でした．スタッフの対応も丁寧で、また来たいと思える素敵なお店でした．

[悪い点、改善点] 一点気になった点として、大きな荷物を置くスペースがなかったことが挙げられます．スノーボード帰りということもあり、板やスーツケースなど荷物が多かったのですが、ボードは店内の壁際に立てかけ、スーツケースは足元に置くしかなく、やや窮屈に感じました．混雑時には他のお客さんの動線を妨げてしまうかもしれず、少し気を使いました．もし、入口付近などに一時的に荷物を置けるスペースやラック、またはスタッフによる案内があれば、より快適に利用できたと思います．ウィンタースポーツ帰りのお客さんも多い立地であれば、そうした配慮があるとさらにありがたいと感じました．

[Good Point] I visited this place for the first time after a snowboarding trip, and it turned out to be a very satisfying experience．The mazesoba was delicious, with well-balanced flavors that weren’t too heavy, and the soup served beforehand was warm and comforting, perfect after being out in the cold．I also appreciated the special Instagram promotion, where following their account gave you a free large portion or cheese topping．I chose the grilled cheese topping, and it was fantastic—the slightly charred cheese melted beautifully into the broth and noodles, enhancing both the flavor and texture．The noodles themselves had a nice firmness, and the overall atmosphere was welcoming and enjoyable．I’d definitely come back again．

[Bad Point] The only downside I noticed was the lack of space for large belongings．Since I had just come from snowboarding, I had a snowboard and a suitcase with me．There wasn’t a designated area for placing such items, so I had to lean the board against the wall and place the suitcase by my feet, which made the seating space feel a bit cramped．It would be much more convenient if the shop provided a dedicated storage area or some guidance for customers with large items．Given the location and potential for many visitors coming from outdoor activities, adding this kind of amenity could really improve the experience for...

This was really good and a bit different than your typical ramen. Menu had a great variety of noodles; mazesoba, new era & old era style ramen and tsukemen. I had the Taiwanese style ramen pictured below. The inside was stylish and clean. A bit on the small-side, but not any smaller than your typical ramen shop you'd find in a busy city section. Fancy noodles for a price that doesn't kill your wallet. Definitely want to eat...