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Ganso Pyongyang Reimen Shokudoen
A long-established restaurant known as the birthplace of Morioka Reimen, served with smooth noodles and a beef-based soup.
Founded in 1954, Ganso Pyongyang Reimen Shokudoen is a restaurant where you can enjoy Morioka Reimen and yakiniku. Known as the birthplace of Morioka Reimen, it is widely loved by both locals and tourists. As one of Morioka’s three great noodle dishes, it continues to preserve its tradition today.
The signature dish is Morioka Reimen. It features translucent, hand-kneaded noodles made from a custom flour blend and a richly flavorful soup made with beef bones, beef, and chicken carcass. Toppings include beef chashu, boiled egg, cucumber, and kimchi. You can choose from four spice levels, Extra Hot, Hot, Regular, and Separate Spicy, depending on your preference. Yakiniku made with domestic beef is also popular, and at Shokudoen, the standard way to enjoy the short rib and loin is dipped in beaten egg.
The interior has the atmosphere of a yakiniku restaurant. You can also order just reimen, making it easy to visit on your own. Located in central Morioka, it is also close to sightseeing spots such as Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park) and the Iwate Bank Red Brick Building. It is an easy place to stop by between sightseeing and shopping.
Highlights
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Founded in 1954, this is the birthplace of Morioka Reimen.
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Known for its translucent hand-kneaded noodles and soup made with beef bones, beef, and chicken carcass.
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You can choose from four spice levels, Extra Hot, Hot, Regular, and Separate Spicy.
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Domestic beef yakiniku dipped in beaten egg is a popular style here.
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Located in central Morioka, it is easy to stop by between sightseeing and shopping.
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The signature dish, Morioka Reimen
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Loin, a popular yakiniku dish made with domestic beef
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Short rib
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At Shokudoen, the standard way to eat short rib and loin is dipped in beaten egg
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An interior that is easy to enjoy even when dining alone
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A restaurant where you can enjoy Morioka Reimen and yakiniku
Official FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions have been vetted and answered directly by each listing.
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Can I make a reservation?
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No, reservations are not available.
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Are there any sightseeing spots nearby?
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Morioka Castle Ruins Park (Iwate Park) is about a 4-minute walk away, and the Iwate Bank Red Brick Building is about a 5-minute drive away.
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Details
- Name in Japanese
- 元祖 平壌冷麺 食道園
- Postal Code
- 020-0022
- Address
- 1-8-2 Odori, Morioka-shi, Iwate
- Phone
- 019-651-4590
- Hours
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11:30am–3:00pm, 5:00pm–11:00pm Sun. and holidays 11:30am–3:00pm, 5:00pm–9:00pm
※Currently operating on shortened hours. Please call to confirm the closing time. - Closed on
- the first and third Tuesdays
- Price Range
- Lunch from 1,000 yen, dinner from 2,000 yen
- Access
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1) Approx. 7 minutes by car from JR Morioka Station
2) Approx. 17 minutes on foot from JR Yamada Line Kamimorioka Station - Credit Cards
- Not accepted
- Official website
- Official website (Japanese)
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