Last year, the newly opened Nanakuma Line subway was the only way I could have reached there. After all, as a traveler, I don't have a car. How else would I get to the suburbs? I got off at Kushida-jinja Station and walked slowly for about 8 minutes to the nearest station called Kamo, passing by mountains, fields, houses, and a tranquil scenery. It had been 12 years since I last visited Hakata, and I was most excited about visiting a ramen shop called Fukuchan. I first tried their Fukuoka tonkotsu ramen 19 years ago at the Shin-Yokohama Ramen Museum, and it left a lasting impression on me. Despite visiting Fukuoka a few times in between, I never had the chance to visit due to location constraints. Thanks to the new subway line, I finally made it. Upon arriving, I saw a crowded parking lot with cars waiting to enter and a line of people. I prepared myself for a long wait, as it was a Saturday afternoon. I filled out a waiting board with my name and number of people, knowing that there were at least 50 people in line ahead of me, including families. The restaurant had a waiting area with benches for about 13 people, and I settled in for a patient wait. After about 1 hour and 15 minutes, my name was called. I was seated immediately, perhaps because I was dining alone. The owner was busy preparing the ramen right in front of me, with steam rising from the boiling pot enveloping me like a temple's purification ceremony. The ramen was made by the owner himself, while his mother helped with cutting the chashu and preparing the negi. It was a heartwarming sight of a family working together. As I waited for my ramen, I observed the restaurant, which seemed to have a long history. The background music was a TV show called "Fukuchan," a common name that made me doubt if this was the same shop from the Ramen Museum. However, seeing a poster for the museum's 30th anniversary event reassured me. The sound of the owner draining the noodles from the pot in a rhythmic manner echoed throughout the restaurant. He was focused and silent, only speaking a simple "thank you" when a customer left. He would personally serve the ramen to customers at the counter. Finally, my ramen arrived, and after 18 years, I enjoyed Fukuchan's ramen once again, appreciating the owner's meticulous work.

This was my first visit. I had drunk too much the previous day, so I visited to replenish my energy. I ordered ramen and fried rice. The refreshing soup was quite good. The noodles were delicious, and the sesame and pickled ginger on the table were a perfect match. I arrived at 11:00 and my meal was served at 11:40. Thank you for the meal.

Long-awaited Fukuchan Ramen!!! Although the location is not ideal for tourists, this shop caught my attention. I arrived around 7 pm and there were 5 groups ahead of me. The tantalizing smell of tonkotsu broth wafting from the shop was irresistible. Finally, I got a seat. I ordered the large ramen! They are known for being the first in Japan to offer crushed garlic as a topping. I added a generous amount of crushed garlic and garlic chips, along with sesame seeds and a dash of pepper. Now, time to taste it!! Honestly, it was incredibly delicious!!! Unlike fancier tonkotsu ramen, this one had a simple saltiness with a strong umami and richness. The chashu was tender but not overly so, allowing you to enjoy the texture of the meat. The noodles were medium-thick and satisfying to eat!! This ramen has shot up to the top of the rankings in Hakata. I definitely want to come back and try it again when I visit Hakata in the future, even if it means making a special trip!! It was amazing. Thank you for the meal!

About a 5-minute walk from the Kamō subway station, this ramen shop is always crowded, even at around 3 pm on weekdays. The menu is reasonably priced and includes options like fried rice and dumplings. The owner prepares the ramen while his wife takes care of the fried rice and other dishes. Despite the crowd, the wait time is not too long. The ramen is served with a thin layer of oil on top, which keeps it hot for a long time. The soup is refreshing and pairs well with the slightly chewy noodles. It's no wonder this place always has a line. They also sell ramen as a souvenir.

Limited time revival of a bowl. This time it's the Tonkotsu Fukuchan Ramen. It may not be the trendy "chan-style" ramen. It might be the original chan-style, though. I don't recall visiting the store when it was first open. I may have heard the name before, but this was my first visit. I ordered the wonton noodles from the ticket machine. The restaurant is crowded. I found a seat by chance. In the back, the chef was dressed quite flashy. There was a garlic crusher on the table, which is rare for ramen shops. Maybe this is the origin. After about 15 minutes of waiting, the ramen arrived. The soup had a light color but a strong tonkotsu flavor. It was indeed Hakata-style tonkotsu. It wasn't just strong, it had a deep umami flavor. The noodles were thin and firm, cooked al dente. The noodles were on the shorter side. I felt like ordering an extra serving. The chashu was thick and had a good texture. It wasn't too fatty. The wonton had a solid filling and a smooth skin. Everything was well-made. I crushed the garlic on the table and finished the bowl in one go. I truly enjoyed the authentic bowl of ramen. Thank you for the meal.

The restaurant opens at 11:00. At 9:52, I was the 21st person to register, so I knew I would have to wait for a second round. I had been walking for an hour and a half, so I had to wait outside. Registration started at 9:00. I walked a bit more, cooled off at the convenience store, checked out a nearby ramen shop I hadn't been to, and returned at 10:42. I had walked for almost 50 minutes. When I arrived, many people were already waiting. I was one of them, but I was in for the second round. At 10:36, I was called in. I had only eaten two muffins at home this morning, so I ordered the Chashu Ramen with extra noodles and extra firmness. I resisted getting rice. The familiar music was playing. The sound of draining water. I waited for less than 10 minutes before my bowl arrived. It was really Fukuchan! The soup was wavy, the chashu noodles were a good choice. Plenty of chashu! I had prepared the green onion kimchi in advance. I added fried garlic first and then the kimchi to eat. One bite, two bites... I added more garlic and slurped it up. Fukuchan seems to go well with fried garlic. The chashu had a lot of bite. The noodles, even though they were extra, felt like there wasn't enough. I should have gotten an extra order. Personally, I think Fukuchan's green onions are seriously delicious! Echann has magical sesame seeds, Fukuchan has super green onions. That's the charm of the chanchan series. The noodles seem to have gotten a bit thinner, right? I prefer them a bit thicker. But I guess thin noodles are popular overall? Maybe they go well with the soup? Well, as the pros say. Today, being my first time in a while, I finished the soup completely. I sweated from walking and released salt, so it's okay, right? By the way, Fukuchan will be participating in the Yokohama Ramen Expo from August 29 to September 18. Everyone near Kanagawa, please go and try it! Today's summary: 90 minutes of walking to Fukuchan, 50 minutes of walking with a reservation, 45 minutes of walking back home after finishing eating. A total of 185 minutes of walking! I made sure to stay hydrated along the way. I won't be walking anymore today as I will be running at the gym in the evening. Time to rest. Ah, it was delicious! Thank you for the meal.

During the Obon festival, I visited this place for the second time. I arrived at 10:30 AM and had to wait for 2 hours, but it was worth it. This time, I ordered the Chashu Ramen without extra noodles. I added garlic crush, Chinese chives kimchi, bean sprouts, and extra chashu. I was extremely satisfied. Next time, I will definitely try the wonton ramen.

While traveling, I drove to the restaurant I had been wanting to visit for a long time. It was difficult for me to reach as I live in Tokyo. I arrived on a Saturday night at 7 pm and waited for about 70 minutes to get a table. The interior, which I had seen on YouTube many times, felt familiar, and I could see the owner working diligently right in front of me. It felt like being in a movie. The procedures perfected over many years seemed to fill the restaurant with a perfect sense of time. I ordered beer, gyoza, and fried rice to share with my companion. The gyoza was crispy and not too heavy, cooked in a bite-sized style typical of Hakata. The fried rice exceeded my expectations with its exquisite flavor. It was light and delicious, maintaining its umami flavor. Finally, the ramen arrived. Despite the rich broth, there was a delicate harmony in the way it was handed to me by the owner. I have tried various tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka over the years, but this ramen stood out with its rich yet light broth and a balanced saltiness that is rare in Fukuoka. The noodles had a good texture and a hint of wheat aroma. It was easy to slurp and went down smoothly. While there may have been slight differences, there were no flaws that I could detect, unlike in other ramen shops. From opening to closing, the meticulous work done by the staff day in and day out seemed to accumulate into a flawless world that truly existed in that restaurant. Beyond the taste, I felt deeply satisfied and grateful, with a sense of awe and admiration for the sincere dedication that permeated every corner of the restaurant. It was a light shock to witness the same level of dedication and accumulation of work seen in high-end soba shops in Tokyo, in a corner of Fukuoka. I want to remember this experience as a glimpse into a "believable world" filled with a strange sense of nostalgia.

I lived in Fukuoka city for 3 and a half years due to a job transfer. I became obsessed with tonkotsu ramen and tried out various top-rated restaurants on Tabelog and recommendations from friends, but this particular restaurant is my favorite. It's incredibly delicious! I wonder how many bowls I've eaten in total. Whenever I visit Fukuoka, I always rent a car just to go eat there. The location is not convenient and the rental car fee is expensive, but the taste is so good that it doesn't matter. I heard they will have a temporary booth at the Ramen Expo in Yokohama. I will take a day off to go eat there! The ramen, gyoza, and fried rice are all delicious, but the ramen is the best! It's tasty as it is, but I also like to add extra noodles, sesame, pickled ginger, and garlic using the garlic press. The ramen costs 630 yen and extra noodles are 100 yen. The cost performance is also great! Thank you for always serving delicious ramen!

Founded in 1975 by the current owner's relative, Mitsuo Fukuyoshi, who trained at the long-established "Shibaraku" in the city before opening his own ramen shop in Momochi. After the second generation passed away in 2003, his son took over. The ramen has a rich pork bone flavor without any unpleasant smell, with a depth of flavor and a punch that sets it apart. It is a popular ramen shop that always has a line, representing Fukuoka with its undeniable deliciousness that will make you gasp in amazement.

I went last Sunday around 1:30 PM, but there was already a 2-hour wait so I gave up and came on Friday around 2:30 PM. There was still a wait of about 10 people, so I waited for about 20 minutes before being seated. I ordered the Barikata Wonton Noodle, Fried Rice, and Gyoza. The food arrived in 3 minutes. The soup was not too sweet, had a good richness, and was delicious. The wontons were tender and went well with the soup. There were also various condiments on the table like raw garlic and soy sauce-pickled chives for flavor variations. It was delicious.

Even though it was a regular day, the line was really long. The waiting area was in the shade so it wasn't hot at all. It would have been over if I couldn't get in there. I ordered the large Char Siu ramen and fried rice. The Char Siu had no fat and the soup soaked in well. The soup was light even though it was pork bone-based. If I were to eat this for years, this kind would be good. The straight noodles had a nice firmness and were delicious. The chef skillfully lifted the noodles using a strainer. The fried rice was tasty and the portion was huge. It was a satisfying meal.

I didn't intend to make a complaint, but the wait was too much. I made a mistake going on a Sunday. I arrived at 11:40 and had to wait for 2 hours. They have a sign-up system where it takes about 1 hour per sheet. It's a ramen with a comforting taste that I would like to eat regularly. There's nothing particularly outstanding about it. It becomes amazing with garlic added, so I recommend it. However, it's not worth waiting 2 hours for. According to my friend, it's not as crowded on weekdays, so I recommend going then if possible. On a side note, the convenience store near the restaurant sells souvenir ramen. I thought the resemblance was quite high.

I went to eat here for the first time in about ten years. I heard that there has been a long line recently, so I arrived 20 minutes before opening and was able to enter on the first round as the 9th person in line. Upon arrival, you first write your name on the waiting list. The ramen was delicious, of course, but the "moyashi and chashu salad" placed on the table was also really tasty. Chashu Ramen ¥850, Rice ¥100, Extra noodles ¥100.

A few years ago, my family really wanted to eat this ramen. So we traveled on the Chugoku Expressway, Kyushu Expressway, and urban expressway to get here. It was after 11 o'clock and the parking lot was full. It's really popular, huh? After a short wait, we finally found a parking spot. We waited at the entrance and finally got inside the restaurant. The smell of pork bone broth was nice. I ordered the Chashu Ramen and my companion ordered the regular Ramen. Before long, the bowls arrived. Wow, the Chashu was thick and big! The soup was hot and had just the right amount of fat. It was seriously delicious! The Chashu was also excellent. The noodles disappeared quickly, so we ordered an extra serving. Hot soup that doesn't cool down quickly is important (according to my family). It was worth using the expressways to come here and eat. It was a satisfying meal.

The long lines are a thing of the past as you now have to wait in line to write down your name. I arrived at 9 am but it was already the second round. I ordered the tantanmen for 850 yen. The soup is not thick like the trendy ones, but rather light, yet still flavorful. It has just the right amount of saltiness. It was so hot that I burned my mouth. The noodles are medium-thin and straight, but the portion is small, so many people order an extra serving. The wontons have a smooth skin and are filled with the deliciousness of pork. Be careful not to burn yourself on these as well. The chashu consists of two large slices, and there is an abundance of green onions. The soup is poured generously, so I couldn't finish it all. When I left, there was already a crowd gathering outside the restaurant.

I decided to visit a new restaurant I had never been to before. It was during Golden Week, so I didn't expect to wait for 3 and a half hours after signing up at 11 am. At first, I thought the food was quite bland, but when I added garlic to it, it completely changed! The fried rice was also delicious. Personally, I think the red curtain deserves praise, and I would definitely consider visiting again. Next time, I'll come on a weekday... Oh, I recommend killing time at the nearby Yamada Denki store.

I came to this ramen shop in the neighborhood after a long time. I had to wait for over an hour due to Golden Week, but since it had been a while, I went for the full combo with Char Siu Ramen, Gyoza, Fried Rice, and an extra serving of noodles. As always, it was delicious and satisfying.

The parking lot has been paved from gravel, making it easier to park. I arrived around 10:40 and there were already 27 customers ahead of me, showing that it's still very popular. As always, I ordered the large serving of ramen. It was delicious as usual. The ramen in the photo is my personal favorite with toppings of garlic (raw), garlic chips, pepper, and sesame. Fukuchan is the best!

With the extension of the Nanakuma Line, it has become easier to get to Fukuchan Ramen from Hakata, haha. I tried to finish work early, but it dragged on and I ended up hitting lunchtime perfectly, lol. Yep, there's always a line here. I always struggle between getting the wonton or the chashu, haha. Lately, I've been getting the wonton more often, so this time I went with chashu. Chashu Ramen for 850 yen, and there was a lunchtime special where you could add rice for 100 yen. The surface tension of the soup is as amazing as ever. The rich pork bone broth and its lingering taste are exquisite! The seasoning was quite gentle this time, so I could drink a lot of it, lol. But there's still too much soup, so I tried to pace myself. The firm noodles in the soup were fantastic. The chashu and kimchi with rice after finishing the noodles is a perfect combination, right? The satisfaction of Fukuchan Ramen never disappoints. When it cools down, I'll definitely come back for the wonton. Thanks for the meal.

I visited this restaurant after being recommended by a local in Hakata. It opened at 11 am and when we arrived at 11:20, there were already over 20 groups waiting! The parking lot was also full. Since we came by train and on foot, we wrote our name on a piece of paper and waited at the designated area. We waited for about an hour before being seated. Just like other reviews mentioned, the ramen looked rich but had a refreshing aftertaste. There was no greasy feeling after eating it at all! Truly lived up to the recommendation. As shown in the second photo on the left, it was "my feast of ramen, beer, and the color of the sky today." The best!