First day of my trip to Hakata. I couldn't miss out on the Hakata gourmet, tonkotsu ramen. I went there for lunch right away. I visited around 11:37 on Monday. There were 30 groups waiting outside the restaurant. It's truly a popular place. We would move forward occasionally, then stop and repeat the process. The unique smell of pork bone broth from inside the restaurant fills the air. Honestly, it smells a bit strong, but it really stimulates my appetite. "When the person in front of you purchases their meal ticket, please purchase yours," they said. Finally, my chance to purchase a meal ticket arrived. This time, I opted for the affordable lunch set. 30 minutes later, I purchased my meal ticket: - A lunch set (ramen + rice) 850 yen - Extra noodles 100 yen Total: 950 yen After purchasing my meal ticket, they asked me about the firmness of the noodles. This time, I chose them to be firm. Another 20 minutes later, I finally entered the restaurant. I was guided to a counter seat. As soon as I sat down, the ramen arrived. They kindly informed me, "Rice is free for refills, so feel free to ask for more." This made it easy to order! The smell of the broth was irresistible! The appearance was already rich and delicious-looking! With just one sip, I was amazed by the amazing flavor of the pork bone broth! I finished the noodles at an astonishing speed. I immediately ordered extra noodles. The staff quickly served them. At the same time, I also ate the rice. The rice was soft and sweet. The portion was generous! Even so, when eaten with the broth, it disappeared in an instant. I quickly ordered a refill. "Is a medium portion okay for the refill?" they asked, showing their attention to detail once again. I added garlic midway through. I added two cloves, which was just right for me. There were also toppings like pickled greens and ginger. In the end, I almost ran out of broth, but managed to finish it all. Even when leaving the restaurant, the energetic greetings from the staff were wonderful. Truly a popular restaurant. Thank you for the meal.

The popular restaurant, which has three locations in Fukuoka city including the main store, Nakasu store, and Gion store, always has a long line even during lunchtime. The menu includes ramen, flavored egg ramen, chashu ramen, flavored egg chashu ramen, wonton noodles, and special ramen with all toppings. Set meals A and B come with rice and a side dish, and are also available in the evening. Before lining up, make sure to purchase a meal ticket from the ticket machine inside the store. On this day, I tried the flavored egg chashu ramen. The creamy and rich yet surprisingly light soup is like a "pork bone cappuccino." The pork belly chashu is generously served and is tender with a hint of sweetness from the fat. Fukuoka ramen is known for its thin noodles, and you can choose the firmness of the noodles, but I opted for a firm texture as level 1 of Fukuoka ramen seems a bit too firm for me. Enjoying the ramen with pickled mustard greens, pickled ginger, special sauce, garlic, etc., allows you to customize your eating experience, which is the charm of Fukuoka's pork bone ramen. I thought about getting an extra serving of noodles, but since I wanted to try various foods on my food adventure in Fukuoka, I resisted the temptation. Despite the long line, the quick service of the thin noodles makes the turnover surprisingly fast, so even if you have to wait in line, you will likely be seated inside the restaurant promptly. This popular Fukuoka restaurant, which has not expanded to other prefectures, can only be enjoyed in its hometown, so when you visit Fukuoka, be sure to stop by and try it out.

I visited during the daytime on a regular day. There was a long line, and I waited for about 30-40 minutes to get in. I ordered ramen with a seaweed topping. It had been a while since I had ramen in Hakata, and I really enjoyed the rich soup that you can't taste in other prefectures, along with the thin noodles that mix well with the soup. It was a great experience. Being able to change the flavor with pickled vegetables and ginger was also nice. I appreciated being able to add extra noodles for just 100 yen in cash. When I left, there was an even longer line. Truly worthy of being a top 100 ramen shop.

Char siu ramen I had some spare time during my business trip to Kyushu, so I decided to go and try this place, prepared to wait in line. I arrived around 12:30 and waited for about 30 minutes. It was definitely worth the wait, as the ramen was incredibly delicious. I thought about getting an extra serving of noodles, but one serving was enough to fill me up. I tried both the regular noodles and the extra firm noodles, and both were delicious. If I have the chance, I would definitely like to go back. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived 30 minutes before opening at Fukuoka's top 100 ramen shop, but there was already a line of 20 people that I could see from afar. By opening time, the line had grown to over 50 people. However, the restaurant had plenty of seats, so I was able to get in on the first round. I ordered the ramen, which is Hakata-style ramen with a short boiling time. The rich tonkotsu broth had a strong marrow flavor and was thicker than other Hakata ramen. The noodles were thin and easy to slurp. Overall, the quality of the soup justified the long line. Thank you for the meal!

I visited around 11 pm on a regular day. There was usually a long line, but this time I was able to get in easily. Inside, there was a lively atmosphere with energetic staff. The ramen arrived quickly, showing that they have a high turnover rate. I ordered the ramen with firm noodles. The soup wasn't too heavy, and the thin noodles were easy to eat. The extra noodle refill was also reasonably priced at 100 yen.

I had heard about a unique soup, so I was expecting something quite different, but it turned out to be just right for me. However, it didn't have as much creaminess or foaminess as I had heard, so I wasn't sure if that was normal. Overall, it was delicious.

I ordered ramen for 800 yen (including tax). I arrived at the location at 12:47 and saw a long line of about 60 people. I decided to wait in line, as I didn't want to miss out on the next Fukuoka. I received my bowl at 14:07 after waiting for about 80 minutes. It was even better than I had imagined. Thank you for the meal! Thank you, Hakata Issen Hakata Station Higashi Main Store, for the delicious treat!

A ramen shop located about a 10-minute walk from Hakata Station. Specializes in tonkotsu ramen. The smell of tonkotsu can be sensed from outside the shop. I ordered the ramen for 800 yen and an extra serving for 100 yen. It was served very firm. The tonkotsu flavor had a strong impact, but it wasn't overpowering, so it was enjoyable to eat. The thin noodles were well-coated with the broth. The toppings of spicy mustard greens, mentaiko, and ginger added a nice flavor variation. It's a good value for the price.

Hakata-style ramen with seasoned egg and chashu pork noodles Fukuoka Tonkotsu tour ends at a super popular shop near Hakata Station. Despite aiming to avoid the peak time, we arrived at 2 pm only to find a long line stretching all the way to the main street. It was impressive to see many foreign women in the line. We finally got in after 80 minutes of waiting. The slightly porky smell and slightly foamy soup seemed to be a recent trend. It looked like it would be even more delicious with garlic sprinkled on top, but I had a flight to catch so I resisted. I'll try it next time. Thank you for the meal! #ramen #noodles #foods #ramenlover #noodlelover #rameninstagram

I went looking for delicious tonkotsu ramen in Hakata for sightseeing, as it had good reviews, but the taste was not as great as expected. While the appearance and broth seemed good, the broth itself was a bit lacking in flavor and overly oily, resulting in a somewhat bland taste. I'm not a fan of thick and greasy soup, and this one had a weak balance of richness and flavor. The thin noodles that soaked up the broth were good, but they seemed to retain a strong smell of alkaline water, likely due to poor boiling and draining. Despite the broth having a gentle salty taste, the flavored egg was too salty and didn't stand out. Adding a bit of ginger and some spicy pickled mustard greens to adjust the taste might make it more enjoyable. Overall, it felt like an unfinished ramen dish with a mediocre flavor. I personally think places like Ichiran or Ippudo offer tastier options. The efficient pre-ordering system was a positive aspect.

Fukuoka, Hakata's ramen shop, one of the top 100! Arrived before 12pm, with a line of over 40 people. It's my second time lining up in the heat today! Had ramen for 800 yen, extra noodles for 100 yen, and a bottle of beer. The ramen had thin noodles in pork bone soup. Added ginger, pickled vegetables, and sesame to change up the flavor while eating. Completed the top 100 ramen shops list at this place! #HakataRamen #HakataLunch #RamenInstagrammer #RamenLovers #Foodies #RamenReview #Foodie #Delicious #OsakaFood #RamenHunting #KyotoRamen #KyotoLunch #KyotoFood #Noodles #JapaneseFood #RamenShop

I arrived in Fukuoka on a business trip around 1pm, but there was a line of about 40 people. I waited for about 45 minutes to get inside the restaurant. Once seated, my ramen arrived quickly. I ordered the Ajitama Ramen Barikata for 900 yen. The balance of the soup was exquisite, definitely one of the best tonkotsu ramen I've ever had. If I didn't have plans later that night, I would have definitely ordered two extra servings of noodles.

The line was long even before the opening. After waiting for an hour, I finally met the ramen with anticipation and hunger. At first, I felt it was a bit thin. It tasted better after adding the sauce, so maybe they forgot to put the sauce in? The disappointment at the end of the meal was strong, possibly due to high expectations.

We went to this restaurant late at night on the second day of our 2-night, 3-day trip to Kyushu. It was about a 5-minute walk from our hotel, so we decided to have ramen as our last meal. It was already 11:30 PM and there were about 20 people waiting in line. We got in after about 20 minutes and ordered the Barikata ramen without any toppings. As someone from Kansai, I had the impression that tonkotsu ramen would be too heavy, but this ramen was actually light and easy to eat even late at night. It was delicious.

The food was delicious and the service was excellent. The restaurant was clean and the prices were reasonable. I highly recommend it.

As I approached the shop, the smell of pork bone broth filled the air, heightening my expectations. I ordered the Char siu ramen for 1000 yen, with firm noodles. The soup had a slight foam on top, giving it an elegant touch reminiscent of Western-style broth, yet it also exuded a wild pork bone flavor that was truly impressive. The noodles were thin like Hakata ramen noodles, but had a rich taste. The toppings were simple, with char siu, wood ear mushrooms, and seaweed. I sprinkled some sesame seeds halfway through to mellow it out, and squeezed in some garlic for a punch of flavor in the soup. Finally, the addition of spicy pickled mustard greens, even in small amounts, added a flavorful kick that tied everything together. It was a ramen that beautifully balanced sophistication and wildness, and I was truly impressed after a long time.

I had never tried a ramen that looked rich and thick but tasted light and refreshing before. In fact, out of all the dishes I've had this month, this ramen was the lightest and healthiest. The contrast between its appearance and taste was seriously surprising.

It was really delicious! There were about 3 groups lined up, but the turnover was good so we got in in less than 10 minutes! It's like Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen! I added the flavoring oil, and it changed to a light taste and was delicious.

Authentic Hakata ramen. Just as I had read in reviews, the "tonkotsu cappuccino" had a layer of foam on the surface of the soup. The broth had a rich pork bone flavor with depth. It could use a bit more saltiness, so adding some pickled vegetables from the table might be a good idea. It seems like the lack of saltiness is a characteristic of authentic Hakata ramen. Overall, the noodles and soup blended well together, creating a very delicious ramen dish.

Arrived at the restaurant around 10:50 am, before it opened, and there was already a line. I was able to enter around 11:40 am. It was a Sunday. Before entering, I bought and handed in a numbered ticket, so I was seated and my ramen arrived shortly after. The tonkotsu soup had a good amount of foam. Personally, I found it to be on the lighter side for tonkotsu, similar to Kumamoto style. I ordered the set with white rice, so I drank up all the soup, which had a slightly burnt flavor that I found interesting. I ordered the noodles extra firm. They were thin and straight, typical of Hakata style, and delicious. I prefer richer broth, so I thought if it's this crowded, it must be good for those who like a lighter taste. Overall, it was a good meal.