Hello, I'm the gourmet yokai Hage Kappa! Today, I want to introduce a popular ramen shop in Hakata called "Hakata Ikkousha Main Store"! They serve original creamy ramen with rich and delicious soup that is free of any unpleasant odor. There may be a wait during lunchtime, but it's definitely worth it! Be sure to check it out at least once! ♡

I visited the main store of Isshokuya in Hakata for lunch before heading to Saga for a business trip. There was a short line outside, but I was lucky to get in quickly. I ordered the Foamy Tonkotsu Ramen (900 yen) and a lemon sour at the ticket machine, then sat down. The ramen had a rich and creamy tonkotsu broth with a strong pork bone flavor. The foam on top added a nice texture. The noodles were thin and straight, perfect for the rich soup. The toppings included tender pink chashu, plenty of green onions, and wood ear mushrooms. I added some spicy pickled mustard greens for an extra kick. Overall, it was a satisfying meal at the famous Isshokuya main store. Thank you for the delicious meal.

I wanted to eat ramen in Hakata while on a business trip, so I went to a place called Foam Ramen. I was disappointed that they didn't have fried rice even though it was listed on the menu on Tabelog. I ended up ordering ramen, pork fried rice, gyoza, and beer. The ramen was incredibly delicious, but I felt that the richness was a bit too strong, maybe it's because of my age. The gyoza was crispy and tasty with just one bite. I wonder if there is a refreshing style tonkotsu ramen that isn't too strong in smell.

In the past, you had to hold your breath to pass in front of the old daimyo main store, but the homemade creamy soup is outstanding! The main store is known for its delicious noodles, with shiny thin noodles in the classic tonkotsu ramen for 900 yen, with the assumption of extra noodles. The chashu is ordinary, and there is no bean sprout topping, but the red ramen is worth trying. How does it compare to the street stall ramen, Nidaime Ichikosha?

Around 10 pm on Friday night, we waited for about 15 minutes to enter the restaurant, where we were able to visit about 4 groups before us. The tonkotsu ramen was easy to eat without any strong flavors. It wasn't as creamy as mentioned in other reviews. However, even for someone in their 30s like me, I was able to finish it easily after 10 pm! The location near Hakata Station was very convenient. Thank you for the delicious meal.

Tonkotsu ramen is really delicious! It wasn't too rich and had a foamy texture, which I hadn't tried before, but it was so tasty! The restaurant was clean and when I went around lunchtime, it wasn't crowded so I could get in right away! Later around noon, there was a long line though... But it was really delicious!

Visited around 22:00 on a regular day. There was a line in front of the store. Waited for about 30 minutes and was seated. The broth had a rich taste, but despite that, it left a refreshing impression in the mouth. The chashu was thin but moist, so it felt a bit heavy. (This is probably because I used it as a meal after drinking.) If you are nearby, definitely check it out.

There were a few people waiting in line, but the turnover was so fast that I got a seat in about 5 minutes. It was perfect for the time between leaving and catching my Shinkansen train. The ramen was delicious, especially the seasoned egg, so I chose the seasoned egg ramen! ☀️

This time, I visited this shop that I wanted to visit during my trip to Hakata. I arrived a little after 12 o'clock, but I had to wait in line for about an hour and a half because it is a popular shop. I ordered the special Tonkotsu ramen from the menu! The soup had a lot of fine bubbles floating in it, which was a sight I had never seen before, haha. The taste of the soup had the mature aroma unique to Hakata Tonkotsu, but the richness of the pork bone was very strong and delicious! The thin noodles were coated with these bubbles, which was great! The chashu used rare roast pork, which was not thin but had thickness, and you could feel the deliciousness of the meat, which was good! The seasoned egg had a subtle flavor, which was nice with this rich soup! There was ginger and spicy mustard greens provided, and both were delicious when mixed with the soup! The mustard greens had a slightly spicy seasoning, and the ginger made it refreshing, which was a good combination! As expected, they have shops outside Fukuoka as well, so the Hakata Tonkotsu ramen was easy to eat and very delicious! Thank you for the meal!

During the consecutive holidays, there were many foreign customers, and there was always a line in front of the store! I had the Special Tonkotsu Ramen for ¥1400. The soup was incredibly rich and delicious! There are many delicious Hakata ramen shops, but this is one I want to visit again.

I think the main store here was probably established around 2007, and the taste at that time was not "shocking" to me personally, but more like "I want to come back here" - a stable essence that gathered the good parts of Hakata to Nagahama style ramen. In fact, for a few years after that, whenever I returned to Fukuoka, I would only visit this main store, or occasionally check out new affiliated stores or just out of curiosity. However, after a while, I felt that all the stores, including this main store, had inevitably changed to a chain store taste or a somewhat superficial flavor. Despite that, I made sure to visit when they opened in Tokyo (Ikebukuro store, Marunouchi store) to confirm the taste, and I also visited the Hakata Station store when I went back home. As other reviewers have pointed out, the period when Fukuoka City was heated up by inbound tourism seemed to be the most drastic in terms of change. Personally, I don't think the taste is "bad" as it suits my preference, but it clearly changed. This time, the company-related event was a lot of fun, but we ended up at a rare "completely private room" type of bad izakaya party in Hakata, barely eating anything and on the way back, I suddenly thought of coming here. The interior of the restaurant has become quite clean. They mentioned that they renovated it in 2018, so I probably visited once before, but the night impression may be different. There is a sense of cleanliness, and it's a modern store like a ramen chain in Tokyo. The BGM is like Jonkara-bushi, so I guess it has a big influence on the store production. One thing that impressed me was the spacing between the seats at the counter we were guided to. It is exquisitely neither too wide nor too narrow. Maybe not many people are concerned about it anymore due to COVID, but personally, it's a big plus point. The ordered items are served in the order they were ordered. It may be just a coincidence, but the open kitchen staff seemed very dignified, or rather, very pompous (my apologies: it's just a figure of speech) as they were lifting the noodles, making me want to say, "Truly the main store!" My bowl was dramatically served, so I began to taste it dramatically. The soup, with a foamy appearance, turned out to be a very rich tonkotsu type with a strong bone marrow flavor! The seasoning was also quite strong with a hard-edged taste. Wow, this is completely different from before, and it's really delicious. If they continue with this taste, I think customers like me will come back for a different reason... What do the locals think?

First time here! The tonkotsu ramen in Hakata is rich and flavorful, but it doesn't make you feel bloated. You can choose the firmness of the noodles. There was a line, but they moved quickly and we were seated right away. The staff was friendly. This has become one of the places I want to visit again.

This was my first visit to this restaurant. I ordered the Shoyu Ramen. I was lucky to be seated right away, but there were already people lining up while I waited for my ramen. There seemed to be a lot of foreign tourists. The chashu was just okay, nothing special. Thank you for the meal.

I arrived at the restaurant, located about a 5-minute walk from Hakata Station, before 4 pm on a weekday, but it was already full. Being full at this time shows that it is popular. After buying a meal ticket and waiting outside for about 5 minutes, I was able to be seated. The ramen arrived in about 5 minutes after being seated, which is characteristic of Hakata where they serve quickly even when busy. First, I took a sip of the soup, and as you can see from the appearance, it is a bit different from the usual Hakata tonkotsu, with a white soup base that is foamy, which was a trend a while back. Thanks to the foamy soup, even though it's tonkotsu soup, it has a mellow flavor and richness but with a soft impression. I ordered the noodles with a firm texture, so there was a good chewiness and it was delicious. The seasoned egg topping didn't have much flavor, probably due to the rich soup, and it was a bit on the firmer side, so personally I prefer it a bit softer. I have been eating Hakata ramen during my business trips to Hakata recently, but it was nice to encounter a slightly different Hakata ramen this time. There seem to be other branches, so if I come across one nearby, I will visit again.

When I was looking for a place to have ramen as a closing dish during my trip to Fukuoka, I found out that there was a popular tonkotsu ramen shop just a 5-minute walk from my hotel. I visited the shop on a Saturday just 5 minutes before closing time. Even though there were 5 groups waiting in line, the turnover was quick and I was able to be seated in about 10 minutes. I ordered a simple tonkotsu ramen. I usually don't eat tonkotsu ramen, so I found the rich flavor and unique taste a bit challenging. I think preferences may vary for those who are not used to eating it.

This time, I went to "Hakata Ikkousha Main Store," located a 5-minute walk from Hakata Station. I ordered the "Ajitama Ramen for 1050 yen." The soup had a rich and flavorful taste without any pork bone odor, and it was deliciously thick. You can choose the firmness of the noodles, and I chose mine to be firm. The thin noodles had a good texture and were delicious. The chashu was a large piece with a rich meaty flavor. The seasoned egg was perfectly half-cooked and tasted great when soaked in the soup.

During my trip to Hakata, I visited this restaurant. Despite waiting in line for about an hour due to Golden Week, it was worth it when I finally tried the food. I usually go to Issen in Hakata, but the line was too long this time, so I tried this place instead and I'm glad I did because I got to taste new flavors!

Ippudo in Toronto was the best tonkotsu ramen I've ever had in my life. Of course, there may be some bias because it was overseas, but I've been wanting to try it in Japan for years and finally had the chance to visit. I had high expectations due to the long line, but when I entered, I was the only customer. Did I go to the wrong store? Not the main branch? Anyway, I ordered the regular ramen and it arrived in just 1 minute. Is this the quality of Hakata ramen? The taste was excellent, the soup was not too heavy, and it had a rich umami flavor. However, the experience in Toronto was not as impressive. Will I revisit? It was delicious, but I might try a different restaurant next time.

I wanted to eat Hakata ramen, so I went to Isshokusha. There were about 5 people lined up just before the opening, so it seemed promising. They opened on time, and it was ticket system, so I purchased my order in order. I got the ramen with a side of char-mayo rice bowl (1100 yen). They asked me about the firmness of the noodles, so I went with the recommended normal. The restaurant has an open kitchen with counter seats surrounding it, so you can see the kitchen scenery. It was exciting to watch the soup boiling. The staff had a loud voice and repeated orders like at a bookstore, haha. It arrived in about 10 minutes. It's the original creamy style with a soft mouthfeel. It's tonkotsu, but not too heavy, just delicious! The char-mayo rice bowl had pre-made mayo mixed in. It wasn't just mayo, but you could taste the sauce, the flavor of the chashu, and more. I usually don't like mayo drizzled on dishes like okonomiyaki, but this was totally fine! The taste was amazing, especially for the price. So far, it's the best ramen I've had in Hakata. The place was lively but not overly noisy, and it's no wonder it's a thriving restaurant.

Hello. I plan to come to Fukuoka regularly from now on, so I want to eat Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen every time I come. This time, I went to this shop near Hakata Station. Even on weekdays, there was a line. I ordered ramen and mentaiko rice bowl. I chose firm noodles. The distinctive strong smell of Hakata Tonkotsu is here. Some may find it divisive. The creamy soup with a lingering animal smell tastes delicious from the first bite. The thin noodles pair well, and you can see why it's popular. The other specialty, the combination of mentaiko and rice, is also excellent. Thank you for the meal.

Arrived on a weekday afternoon just after 2 PM. Luckily, there was no line and we were seated right away. The ramen was 900 yen with an extra noodle refill for 150 yen. The foam on the soup looked appetizing. The soup had a bold flavor that was right up my alley. This Fukuoka-style tonkotsu ramen is just how it should be... The aroma and taste were so delicious. Even with its strong flavor, it wasn't overpowering and didn't linger. I think it's really difficult to pursue such attention to detail to the very end and still pull it off. Overall, I felt it was an exceptional dish.