Today, I came to Kurume for a trip! This trip was planned to explore Saga and Kurume areas based in Fukuoka, but due to various circumstances, I ended up skipping Kurume, which I had been looking forward to visiting. So, on the second day, I finally decided to visit the long-awaited "Kurume Ramen Seiyouken Main Store"! "Kurume Ramen Seiyouken" is a famous long-established ramen shop in Kurume, which started from a food stall in 1952. Personally, there are many shops in Kurume that I have wanted to visit for a long time, but this one was particularly high on my list. It is a must-try shop to delve into "Kurume Ramen," and it is the training ground of the first generation of the famous Kurume Ramen shop "Taisho Ramen" (the first generation of "Seiyouken" and siblings), so it was a place I definitely wanted to experience. The restaurant is in a relatively new building, but the entrance is made of wood, giving it a nice atmosphere. The interior is quite spacious and has a retro feel, which is quite nice! There were various seating options, including table seats and counter seats. I visited the shop a little after 11 am, and it was about 50-60% full. I ordered the Ajitama Ramen (Stall-style) (690 yen) without hesitation, and asked for the noodle firmness to be normal, with the free crispy topping included. After ordering, I waited for a few minutes, and the Ajitama Ramen arrived. It was beautifully presented and very attractive! I eagerly tried the soup first, and it was delicious! The moderately hot and relatively smooth soup had a mild pork bone flavor that spread in my mouth, and the unique depth of flavor from the continuous addition method was noticeable. The seasoning was just right and added a nice touch, making it delicious! The almost straight, thin noodles were low in water content but had a smooth texture that easily soaked up the soup. The light chewiness was pleasant and matched well with the creamy and mild pork bone soup! The taste of the noodles themselves was good, with a creamy and mild pork bone soup. The noodle firmness was normal, which was what I asked for, but I would like to try a firmer texture next time. The Char Siu was thinly sliced and had a slightly soy sauce-flavored taste that paired well with the pork's umami and fat. The Ajitama had a semi-soft yolk that was nicely seasoned, and the flavor of the yolk was a great addition when eaten with the noodles and soup. The Menma had a crunchy and soft texture that matched well with the overall dish. The seaweed had a good flavor, and when wrapped around the noodles, it was perfect. The chopped green onions included both regular and Japanese varieties, adding a nice accent to the dish. The crispy topping I requested was deep-fried pork fat with a soy sauce flavor, which added a nice touch when eaten with the noodles. Finally, I savored the remaining soup, which had a mild and creamy mouthfeel. The pork bone flavor was not overpowering, but it had a deep and impressive depth of flavor, with the seasoning blending well. It was truly a soup from a long-standing food stall! I was more than satisfied after finishing everything, as I had planned to enjoy a light meal today. Looking at the overall price range, I think the cost performance is quite good. I was looking forward to visiting this place, wondering how it would be in reality, and I was not disappointed. The impact was not as strong as I expected, but the creamy pork bone ramen was truly delicious.

It's been a while since I visited Seiyo-ken in Kurume City. I decided to visit the main store this time because I felt the taste varied too much at the other two branches. I ordered the plain ramen (710 yen) and was impressed by how it was served piping hot every time. The soup has a deep richness from the "call-back method," but I feel like the bone flavor is not as strong as before. It's still very delicious, but I think the saltiness has increased compared to my memory. The noodles seemed thinner than I remembered, and they felt a bit overwhelmed by the soup. The pork shoulder chashu had a nice strong ginger flavor. I was surprised to see on the menu that the noodles do not contain eggs. I ordered an extra serving of noodles (150 yen) and finished every drop of the soup. As I suspected, there was no bone powder at the bottom of the bowl. I'm not sure if I would call it a "must-try" anymore.

It all started from a single food stall. The legendary food stall "Seiyouken" was founded in 1952 in Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. Although it closed its doors in 2006, it made a comeback in 2009 through the "Seiyouken Revival Project" as the "Seiyouken Suwanocho Main Store." This is a super long-established Kurume ramen shop that you must check out! I recommend ordering the ramen and yakimeshi set, which is a popular choice. The yakimeshi is especially popular. When the ramen arrives, take a sip of the soup. It has a refreshing yet rich flavor, with a distinctive pork bone aroma. The soup is made using a skilled method of adding and adjusting flavors. The medium-thin straight noodles pair well with the soup. This is Kurume! The yakimeshi, with its fluffy rice and soup, is a perfect match! It is definitely delicious! Kurume, the birthplace of tonkotsu ramen! It is light yet rich in flavor.

I went in the early afternoon and there were about 10 groups waiting, indicating that it is a popular restaurant. The store is spacious and suitable for families with children. The taste is typical Kurume ramen, with a rich and creamy tonkotsu broth that fans of this style will love. You can order the fried rice set without the additional 400 yen surcharge, allowing you to experience the deliciousness of Kurume fried rice even in this high-priced area.

Kurume Ramen Seiyoken Suwanomachi Honten @ Kurume High School "Yatai-style Ajitama Ramen ¥840" ◎ Reopened in 2009, this popular shop offers traditional Kurume ramen originating from yatai stalls ✨ ◎ The cloudy tonkotsu broth, light yet with a lingering sweetness from pork bones, is delicious! ✨ ◎ The thin, chewy noodles blend well with the soup, enhancing the rich pork bone aroma when slurped ◎ The thinly sliced chashu with its sweet fat and unique savory seasoning is addictive ✨ ◎ The seasoned ajitama with a jelly-like yolk soaked in a dashi broth is a perfect match to the dish!

Kurume ramen is delicious. It is one of the top three ramen in Fukuoka. I want to eat ramen of this level, but it is not easy to find nearby. If it had kikurage mushrooms in it, I would give it a perfect score of 5 points.

The menu is diverse, offering a range of flavors from tonkotsu ramen to salt ramen. I ordered the tonkotsu ramen and enjoyed the rich broth and chewy noodles, providing a satisfying texture. What stood out was the quality and balance of the ingredients. The chashu was tender with a robust flavor, while the seasoned egg paired perfectly with the soup.

It's been a while since my last visit. I ordered the classic dishes, highball ramen and fried rice. Today around 2 o'clock, one of Kurume Ramen's renowned restaurants, Mohican Ramen Main Store, burned down. It's very unfortunate. I hope they can make a comeback like the udon restaurant Sei Hachiro did a few years ago. Hang in there, Kurume Ramen!

I went to Kurume Ramen Seiyoken and tried their Yatai-style ramen for 780 yen. The moment I entered the shop, the smell of pork bone was really good. It was a rich and satisfying pork bone ramen. Thank you for the meal.

As I walked through the city center of Kurume, I visited the popular local ramen shop "Seiyo-ken". Originally run by brothers, the shop split up and led to the creation of the famous Daikan Ramen. Kurume ramen is not Hakata ramen, nor is it Kumamoto ramen. It is geographically in the middle. In the past, people from Kurume used to say, "The best ramen in Kyushu is from Kurume. We pick the best parts!" Some say it originated here. Now, I have arrived at the main shop located by a residential road. The facade has a nostalgic Showa era feel. The manager explained that it used to be an office or something else before they bought it and renovated it. The spacious dining hall is neatly arranged, with thorough hygiene management. It's a wonderful store, and I was truly impressed. The main menu item "Yatai-style Ramen" costs 730 yen. You can add a half portion of fried rice for an additional 308 yen when you order ramen, making the set of half fried rice and ramen 1,038 yen. They shake the pan for the fried rice after you order. The bowl that arrived looked deliciously rich and creamy, slightly opaque with a hint of brown. It's a Kurume legend, made by continuously adding to the soup with only domestic pig heads and water. It comes with two slices of pork chashu, plenty of medium-thick straight noodles, green onions, menma, and a little burnt lard to enhance the richness. The saltiness is just right, and the richness doesn't stick too much, making it the lifeline of Kurume ramen. While there are now specialty ramen shops in Kanto that feature Kurume ramen, the original flavor is truly amazing. Thank you for the meal.

As always, delicious. It's no exaggeration to say that this is my favorite place in Kurume. The yakimeshi set with ramen made from a food stall recipe is always a hit. It's just too delicious!! Both are probably the best in Kurume, right? This ramen shop is a place I want to visit at least once a week!!

I went to Fukuoka for the first time in a while and decided to eat. When it comes to ramen, it has to be Seiyo-ken! The taste was consistently good. I ordered using a tablet, and I can't eat green onions, but they were able to accommodate that without any issues, which I really appreciated!

When I went back to my hometown, I took the opportunity to visit some old friends and also tried the famous Oogurume Ramen Daikou Ramen. According to their website, Daikou Ramen branched off from Kiyoyokan, originally started by brothers. Kiyoyokan closed down once, but resurfaced as Neo Kiyoyokan in 2009. When I arrived at the restaurant around 10:30 am, the parking lot was still quite empty. However, there were already a few customers inside. I ordered the basic "Yatai-style Ramen" x2, while my husband tried the "Crispy" option which had fried lard as a topping, but it turned out to be included by default. After about 10 minutes of waiting, we were served with a surprisingly well-prepared ramen. The soup was creamy and sweet with a hint of pork bone flavor. The noodles were thicker than expected, but had a chewy texture. The toppings included two slices of char siu, green onions, seaweed, and the crispy lard. I added some pickled ginger to balance out the sweetness of the soup. Even though I usually don't add it, the tanginess helped cut through the richness. We decided not to get extra noodles as we were planning to eat more later, but the portion was quite filling. Despite the unique sweetness not being my usual preference, I found the ramen to be delicious. By 11 am, the restaurant was already packed with customers, both at the tables and the counter. It had a cozy and bustling atmosphere.

I visited the Kurume branch and wanted to have lunch, so I went to a Kurume ramen shop. This time, I visited Kurume Ramen Seiyoken Suwanomachi Main Store. Seiyoken, founded in 1952, is said to have originated tonkotsu ramen in Kurume, where it was born from a food stall. I had high expectations for their taste, which they have been preserving since their founding. I ordered the "Sappin Ramen" (710 yen) with a side of fried rice (308 yen) as a set. I ordered the noodle firmness as normal. The ramen arrived in about 5 minutes. When I tasted the soup, I understood why it was so delicious. It had a rich and flavorful tonkotsu taste that was truly delicious. I was convinced when I saw that it took three days to make the menu. The noodles were thin and straight, and they paired well with the soup. Personally, I like the ingredients of wood ear mushrooms. The combination of wood ear mushrooms, green onions, and chashu is orthodox yet my favorite, so my excitement naturally increased. The fried rice that came as a set was disappointingly dry, beyond just being fluffy. It made me wonder why there was such a big difference between fluffy and dry. Thank you for the meal.

The popular food stall ramen from the Showa era originated! "Seiyouken" has been the shop name since the food stall era. After undergoing changes, it closed its doors in the Heisei era, but was reborn as a modern tonkotsu ramen restaurant through a revival project. The main store in Suwanomachi, Kurume City, has an exterior that resembles the stall that was once in front of the bank during the early days of "Seiyouken". The interior also features a retro-style space inspired by the former First Bank. It is a family-friendly ramen restaurant that is one of the best in Fukuoka Prefecture's suburbs. The basic ramen options include the "Stall-Style Ramen" for 730 yen, which recreates the taste from the early days, and the light "Makeup-Free Ramen" for 710 yen that does not use lard. This time, we tried the "Stall-Style Flavored Egg Ramen" for 840 yen and the "Makeup-Free Flavored Egg Ramen" for 820 yen. The "Stall-Style Ramen" features homemade "crispy" fried lard that adds richness and depth to the broth. Despite being rich, it is not the high-fat, high-protein soup common today, but rather a moderately rich flavor. The "Makeup-Free Ramen" maintains the same method as the founding period, with a light taste without lard. The noodles are thin and straight, with a smooth and slippery texture. The flavored egg and pork belly chashu were also delicious. Although we did not order it this time, one of my favorites is the "Kurume Yakimeshi" made using Seiyouken's fried rice machine. In Kurume ramen, yakimeshi (fried rice) is a must-have. It had been a while since my last visit, and I noticed the rapid change in values in the post-COVID era with the frozen ramen vending machine in the parking lot. Thank you for the meal♪【Shop Name】Kurume Ramen Seiyouken Suwanomachi Main Store【Address】1798-6 Suwanomachi, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture【Business Hours】[Mon-Fri] 11:00-21:30 (L.O. 21:00) [Sat-Sun-Holidays] 10:30-21:30 (L.O. 21:00) *Please confirm【Closed】Tuesday *Please confirm※ 11 minutes walk from Nishitetsu Hanabatake Station.※ Other branches include Bunkamachi Store, Ogoori Store, Yume Mall Yanagawa Store, Lala Port Fukuoka Store, and Zendouji Store. Blog article with more images of the menu, etc.♪【Hakata Onna-Bushi.】【Fukuoka】Rich Stall-Style & Light Makeup-Free♪@ Kurume Ramen Seiyouken Suwanomachi Main Store https://hakata.livedoor.biz/archives/2194428.html

On Sunday, when many ramen shops are closed, I visited this place. On my way back from a Kumamoto trip, I transferred to Nishitetsu at Omuta Station and got off at Hanahata Station, about a 12-minute walk from there. It was around 11:15 am and there was no wait, amazing! It's a big restaurant. It's the first time I've seen a ramen shop this spacious. I ordered the "Yatai-style Ramen" for 730 yen and it arrived quickly. First, the soup. Slurp. It's a creamy and rich tonkotsu ramen. It feels a bit light, maybe because it doesn't have lard. Next, the noodles. Slurp. It's Kurume-style ramen, so the straight noodles are slightly thicker than Hakata-style ramen. The toppings were chashu, menma, green onions, and something unknown? There were also plenty of condiments on the table, like red pickled ginger, garlic soy sauce, and roasted chili pepper. The garlic soy sauce was strong and delicious. Thank you for the meal. It was a ramen that you wouldn't get tired of even if you ate it frequently.

I had Kurume ramen and Kurume yakimeshi at Seiyo-ken Honten in Suwanocho, Kurume City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The Kurume ramen I had was made with crispy toppings from a food stall. It didn't have any strong smell and was easy to eat, although I personally prefer ramen with a stronger aroma.

I usually visit at night, but today I came during the day. The ramen and fried rice here are consistently delicious. The customers at this ramen shop in Kurume are mostly elderly. Both of my neighbors are gentlemen over 70 years old, and in front of me is clearly an elderly woman who looks to be over 80 years old. The customer demographics here are clearly different from ramen shops in Tokyo.

I stopped by this restaurant on the way back from strawberry picking because I wanted to eat Kurume ramen. Even though I arrived after lunchtime, there was still quite a line. I decided to go all out and ordered everything. I also got fried rice and fried chicken. The pork bone ramen was overall very well done. Both the noodles and the soup were delicious. It was on the lighter side, with less saltiness compared to Hakata tonkotsu ramen. There was a great service where kids could get free ramen if you register on their app. The staff were very helpful, even coming to check on me while I was on my phone waiting. Their kindness was wonderful. Thank you for the meal!

I came to Kurume with great expectations, so I decided to visit this place again. Last time, I tried the ramen at Ra Ra Port Fukuoka, where the noodles were thin, and I was curious about how they were at the main branch. The main branch has a spacious parking lot, and upon entering, you are greeted with a lively atmosphere similar to a family restaurant. The staff were very polite, and the place was filled with customers of various ages. We were seated immediately when we arrived, but I noticed that there was a wait as time passed. Now, the ramen from the food stall preparation costs 730 yen, but the noodles here seem to be originally smooth and slippery. They are thicker than the ones at Ra Ra Port Fukuoka, but they don't seem to mix well with the soup. Personally, I prefer the noodles at Ra Ra Port Fukuoka. We also ordered the fried rice for 308 yen and the fried chicken (2 pieces) for 280 yen. The fried rice and fried chicken were flavorful and went well with beer. They had a Chinese-style taste. I registered on their app, and it seems there is a present for the next visit, but considering the distance (Ra Ra Port branch might not be eligible?), I'm not sure if I will come back. Thank you for the meal.

Received items: - Plain ramen 710 yen - Fried chicken set 280 yen - Rice ball (1 piece) 80 yen * All prices include tax This is the main branch of a famous ramen shop in Kurume area. This time, I chose the refreshing flavor. I found the pork bone smell to be quite mild. The red pickled ginger, garlic soy sauce, roasted chili pepper, and pepper on the table are suitable for flavor variations. I enjoyed it very much. Thank you for the meal.

Visited the long-established Kurume ramen shop "Seiyo-ken". Kurume ramen, which was born in 1937 at "Nankin Senryo," is the oldest ramen in Kyushu with a long history. "Seiyo-ken" started operating as a food stall in 1952, closed once, but revived and is now a leading restaurant in Kurume. Ordered the "Yatai-style Ramen" (¥730). First, the soup... Mmm, delicious. It's unmistakably tonkotsu soup, but it's not too strong and has a clear taste. Even for someone like me who isn't a big fan of tonkotsu, it tastes good. The noodles are very thin and straight. Although they are thin and don't have a distinct flavor, they are the classic choice for tonkotsu ramen. The solid toppings like "Kari Kari" (crispy garlic) and garlic soy sauce on the table complement the soup perfectly. Finally tried Kurume ramen, and I'm very satisfied.