The original Ban Nai Shokudo (eatery) was opened in Kitakata city by Shingo and Hisa Ban Nai, a married Kitakata local, and was operating as local favorites.
Akira Nakahara, whom originally a craftsman of Soba noodle, visited Kitakata city and was fascinated by Ban Nai's Kitakata Ramen for its taste and quality. After several tries to work at Ban Nai, and showing his passion for learning at Ban Nai Shokudo, he was accepted by Ban Nai family. After long training and gaining trusts from Ban Nai family, Akira was allowed to bring Ban Nai's Ramen to Tokyo, and opened the first Kitakata Ramen Ban Nai in Shinbashi Tokyo.