Hakata Ikkousha (Hakata Station East Main Store)
Hakata ramen is one of the most famous ramen in the Kyushu region of Japan. Its signature ramen uses fresh pork bones as the main ingredient to make the broth, resulting in a very rich flavor. Visiting Hakata without tasting a bowl of tonkotsu ramen would be a pity. Even though the broth looks thick, it does not taste overly greasy and is very delicious.
Mendou Hanamokoshi
The Fukuoka area is famous for using locally produced wheat as a raw material. Mendou Hanamokoshi is a restaurant that uses this high-quality wheat to make its signature dish, chicken chashu ramen. The broth of this ramen is refreshing and not greasy, with a delicious taste. The chicken chashu is roasted with a secret sauce, resulting in a tender and juicy texture that is very flavorful. It is not too greasy, making it very refreshing to eat, suitable for diners who prefer a light taste.
Hakata Ikkosha Nishinakasu
This restaurant specializes in rich tonkotsu ramen, using its own brewed broth as the base. The broth is slow-cooked with dozens of types of bones and meats to create a rich and flavorful taste. Paired with secret seasonings and fresh vegetables, it offers an excellent combination of color, aroma, and taste that is mouth-watering. The restaurant uses high-quality pork, cooked with special techniques to enhance its flavor. Taking a bite of the noodles followed by a bite of the char siu is simply an exquisite enjoyment.
Shin-Shin Sumiyoshi Branch (Sumiyoshi Branch)
Shin-Shin Sumiyoshi Branch brews a rich tonkotsu broth that is not greasy to eat. The secret lies in the addition of fresh chicken broth by the shop, which makes the tonkotsu broth more refreshing. This delicious bowl of ramen not only has a perfectly balanced broth, but also features a variety of crispy ingredients that make it irresistible. When you visit Shin-Shin Sumiyoshi Branch, don't forget to try this tonkotsu broth with added chicken broth, paired with the incredibly refreshing ramen. It will definitely leave you craving for more.
Hagakure Udon
This shop specializes in selling udon noodles, with a focus on Hakata's unique fried udon noodles, paired with delicious seafood broth, creating an astonishing taste. Additionally, the udon noodles here are different from others, with delicate ends and a slightly wider and thicker center, making it unique and attracting many to come and taste.
Ichiran Ramen (Headquarters Main Store)
Opened in 1960, Ichiran is one of the authentic Kyushu ramen shops. Its firm wheat noodles, carefully simmered rich pork bone broth, and special spicy sauce are the secrets to its success. Ichiran only sells one type of ramen, but customers can choose the hardness of the noodles, the richness of the broth, and the level of spiciness according to their preferences. The main store has a grand and luxurious facade, making it hard to imagine that a ramen shop could be so magnificent. Unlike the branch stores, the main store not only sells ramen but also offers various Ichiran-related souvenirs.
