2nd Itako store
Before you know it, the place is full, and there are regulars calling in other customers?
Ibaraki's roadside store "Itako Branch" has a warm atmosphere!
Sakauchi's first Ibaraki store, where you can casually enjoy Kitakata ramen, is the Itako store.
This roadside store, located between JR Kashima Station, Nobukata Station and Itako Station, is always crowded with regular customers.
Among them, Kazuhiko Uchiyama, who visits Bannai several times a week, has a great love for Bannai! We spoke to him about his passionate feelings.
This roadside store, located between JR Kashima Station, Nobukata Station and Itako Station, is always crowded with regular customers.
Among them, Kazuhiko Uchiyama, who visits Bannai several times a week, has a great love for Bannai! We spoke to him about his passionate feelings.
Bannai Family Kazuhiko Uchiyama
Bannai experience: 33 years
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Kazuhiko Uchiyama, who visits Sakauchi several times a week, has a great love for Sakauchi!
◯ Favorite menu
Green onion miso ramen
Manager of Itako store, Mr. Okuyama
I eat at Sakauchi half the month! I've been coming here since the restaurant opened.
＿＿＿Mr. Uchiyama, how long have you known about Kitakata ramen?
Uchiyama: I've known about it since I was a student. Several decades ago.
It was just during the ramen boom, and among the popular ramen like Sano ramen and Sapporo ramen, Kitakata ramen was also very popular.
It was just during the ramen boom, and among the popular ramen like Sano ramen and Sapporo ramen, Kitakata ramen was also very popular.
Manager Okuyama: I see. So you've loved ramen since you were young.
Uchiyama: I've been coming to Sakauchi-san's shop since it first opened. Even back then, there were a lot of great customers.
How often do you attend now?
Uchiyama: Well, not really...maybe about half the month.
Manager Okuyama: Not really!
Uchiyama：Thank you so much for all your help. I love this store because I can come here without any hesitation.
Manager Okuyama: Uchiyama-san is on good terms with all the previous store managers.
Uchiyama: Once I like something, I'll keep coming back. I have very strong likes and dislikes.
＿＿＿What do you like about Sakauchi?
Uchiyama：The staff's movements are great. I'm really impressed.
Manager Okuyama: We strive to make our customers want to come back and our staff enjoy themselves, so it's nice to hear you say that!
＿＿＿What is your favorite menu item, Uchiyama-san?
Uchiyama: I like most of them, but I choose depending on my mood at the time.
I used to eat a lot of wontons, but recently I can't eat as much as I would like (laughs).
I used to eat a lot of wontons, but recently I can't eat as much as I would like (laughs).
Manager Okuyama: Recently, we've been getting a lot of orders for green onion ramen and green onion miso. And gyoza too!
Uchiyama: I like Sakauchi's char siu, but I don't really like fat, so I always ask for it to be lean.
Manager Okuyama: Yes, we adjust things like that to suit the customer's preferences.
On the other hand, there are also people who like fat.
On the other hand, there are also people who like fat.
When Uchiyama comes to the restaurant, do the other seats naturally start to fill up?
Uchiyama: Come to think of it, what did I eat yesterday...?
＿＿＿"Yesterday" means you were at the store yesterday too!?
Uchiyama：Yes, I come here often.
It's often crowded, so I wait until it's less crowded to go.
Sometimes the restaurant becomes full while you're eating.
It's often crowded, so I wait until it's less crowded to go.
Sometimes the restaurant becomes full while you're eating.
Manager Okuyama: It's true, Mr. Uchiyama may be here most of the time when we're not busy.
By the time Uchiyama finishes eating, the restaurant may be crowded.
It seems like Uchiyama-san is attracting other customers.
By the time Uchiyama finishes eating, the restaurant may be crowded.
It seems like Uchiyama-san is attracting other customers.
＿＿＿Is there anything you would like to see from Sakauchi in the future?
Uchiyama: Really satisfied so far.
If I could be greedy, I would like the staff to stay the same.
This restaurant really has a good vibe.
You can also see the staff's movements and the atmosphere.
When you see something like that, it's no wonder the ramen tastes better!
If I could be greedy, I would like the staff to stay the same.
This restaurant really has a good vibe.
You can also see the staff's movements and the atmosphere.
When you see something like that, it's no wonder the ramen tastes better!
Manager Okuyama: I'm really happy to hear you say that.
Uchiyama-san always brings me fruits and souvenirs.
Thank you always!
Uchiyama-san always brings me fruits and souvenirs.
Thank you always!
Uchiyama: It always seems like I'm being selfish at the counter (laughs).
Manager Okuyama: No, not at all!
Uchiyama：I personally like the way the staff behaves and the ramen. I'll keep coming here, so please don't close the shop!
Uchiyama, who enjoys Sakauchi's cuisine on a daily basis, exudes love for the restaurant.
The Itako branch is loved by its customers, who treat them like family. This long-established restaurant was established as the first in Ibaraki Prefecture, and will continue to provide warm ramen and a warm atmosphere thanks to the support of its regular customers!
The Itako branch is loved by its customers, who treat them like family. This long-established restaurant was established as the first in Ibaraki Prefecture, and will continue to provide warm ramen and a warm atmosphere thanks to the support of its regular customers!
This shop is here
Itako store
- address
- 810 Koizumiminami, Itako City, Ibaraki Prefecture
- telephone number
- 0299-66-4206
- Opening times
- Weekdays 11:00-23:00
(Last orders 22:45)
Saturday 10:30～23:00
(Last orders 22:45)
Sundays and holidays 10:30-22:00
(Last orders 21:45)
- Closed Day
- Open all year round
This is a chain restaurant of Sakanai Shokudo, the first of its kind in Ibaraki Prefecture. Please stop by if you are in the area. Please try our delicious, fatty roast pork, which is made in-store over two hours every day. If you have the time, you might even be able to see the noodles being cut in front of the store! All the staff are looking forward to seeing you.