Akatobi — Restaurant in Onomichi

So delicious!

If you’re searching for an authentic ramen experience, look no further than this tiny restaurant. The place is small and cozy, giving it a truly local feel. You can watch the chef prepare every bowl right in front of you, using pots that clearly show years of dedicated use—proof of genuine craftsmanship and tradition. The chef is a true master of his craft. My ramen was served quickly, just as you’d expect in Japan. I ordered the ramen with egg, and honestly, that’s all I needed. The broth was rich and flavorful, the noodles perfectly cooked, and the egg had a deliciously creamy yolk. Every bite was a delight. This was, without a doubt, one of the best ramen bowls I’ve ever had—maybe even the best. Thank you so much for this...

This small restaurant with only 7 seats was simply amazing. You can get a bowl of soya based soup ramen for only 500 yen and have a large portion for an extra 100 yen. The thin noodles had a great elasticity which tasted great with the salty soup. I do feel like the soup was a bit too salty for me, but it was still delicious none the less. The meat slices were just melting in your mouth as well. The owner of the restaurant was friendly and welcoming. Even though he was serving the whole place by himself, the food was served under 5 minutes which was...

This is really good bowl of ramen. I ordered the chashumen - only 700 yen. Other bowls are 500 or 600 yen. It's a dirty old ramen shop with a kind-eyed old man in charge (never trust the clean ramen shops). It seats 7 at the counter so you'll likely have to wait outside until a seat opens up. The noodles were a bit chewy for my liking and the fat pieces were larger than I'm used to, but the price, the soup, and the pork all more than made up for it. Some of the best...