Fukuoka City, Hakata-ku, Enokida 1-2-6. Now a nationally famous Hakata-style tonkotsu ramen specialty store, Ichiran, originally opened its first shop in a town called Ogori in the southern part of Fukuoka Prefecture. One day, the original owner of Ichiran passed down the shop's curtain to someone who then opened the first Ichiran store in Hakata, leading to the Ichiran we know today. So, where did the original Ichiran owner who passed down the curtain go? Well, he later opened a ramen shop in Tenjin and then Haruyoshi in Fukuoka. That shop is our restaurant, "Houlin"! Exiting the Higashi-Hie Station of Fukuoka City Subway, enduring the scorching heat and sweating profusely, you walk towards a shop that has created a legend. All for the sake of Ogori-style ramen, Houlin. The anticipation for the ramen is high, but the heat is making your head feel a bit dizzy. Do you like summer, everyone? After about a 15-minute walk from the station, you arrive at the shop. Since the Enokida branch is newly opened, the interior is very clean. You open the door, see the ticket machine on the left, select your ramen, move to the counter, hand over your ticket, and in about 5-6 minutes, your ramen arrives. You take a sip of the soup. It tastes like Ichiran! Almost identical to Ichiran, but slightly milder. Easy to drink. Last time you visited the Ogori-style ramen shop "Sokimun," it was the same. Is this the taste of Ogori-style ramen? It's really delicious. The red sauce, a characteristic of Ogori-style ramen, is also good! It's milder compared to Ichiran. The noodles are thin straight noodles. Tonkotsu ramen just goes well with thin noodles. This delicious bowl costs only 690 yen. Extra noodles cost 120 yen. Just like you thought at Sokimun, if there's a shop like this nearby, you wouldn't go to Ichiran anymore. Ichiran is delicious, but the price... The first branch of Houlin was apparently in Haruyoshi, but unfortunately, it closed last year. What a shame...

I was taken to a restaurant that serves delicious tonkotsu ramen topped with spicy miso! I was surprised to learn that they have a connection to Ichiran! I ordered the Ajitama Ramen for 790 yen. The soup was refined and full of umami without any unpleasant aftertaste. The noodles I chose were firm and delicious! The spicy miso added a whole new dimension when mixed in gradually. It really changes the atmosphere! It reminded me of Ichiran, but with a more human touch and delicious taste. The aftertaste was refreshing and sharp. Thank you for the meal! I'm curious about trying their tsukemen next time!

I had a set of tonkotsu ramen and fried rice. The soup was light yet had a good pork bone flavor, and it paired well with the spicy miso for flavor variation. The noodles were firm and matched well with the soup. The fried rice was also delicious with a nice fluffy texture. I found it easier to eat compared to other ramen dishes with spicy miso.

I couldn't decide between the regular ramen and the negi ramen, but I chose the negi ramen. I also ordered some gyoza. The tonkotsu soup had a light flavor that could be changed by adding some spiciness. The noodles were very thin and perfect for the tonkotsu broth. They offer a small size for those who want to eat a little more. The gyoza were bite-sized and easy to eat.

I had been curious for a while, and finally visited this place. Rumor has it that it follows the original style of Ichiran, and indeed the taste was similar to Ichiran. I ordered the regular secret sauce, and it turned out to be more flavorful than I expected. After finishing the soup, it had a slight spiciness. I think this is a good place for people who like Ichiran.

I visited the restaurant as soon as it opened. I ordered the Ajitama Ramen and Gyoza. The ramen was delicious with a spicy level of 2x. It was easy to eat and tasty. The gyoza was also delicious. While it is uncertain, I read online that the founder of Ichiran was originally part of the same group. The flavors are similar, but both Ichiran and Horin are delicious.

After attending a live performance by Kazumasa Oda in Kumamoto, I drove back to Kurume via local roads. Due to the early closing times everywhere because of COVID-19, and it being a Wednesday, I found it difficult to find a place to eat. However, I was grateful to find this restaurant, which stays open until 11 PM. Not only that, but the food was also delicious. It was truly a satisfying meal. Thank you.

I don't know the details, but it seems to be the ramen that inspired Ichiran. I used to frequent that shop in the past. As I've gotten older, I found tonkotsu ramen to be too heavy and stopped going as often. However, my husband wanted to eat here, so we came. They had a large touch screen ticket machine that I had never seen before. I ordered the ★Ajitama Ramen with normal noodle firmness for 790 yen and ★Fried Rice for 720 yen. I went with the basics. The spicy sauce with a hint of chili pepper was a nice touch. It has a nostalgic taste for me. The fried rice had a big impact with the large scrambled eggs. It was a satisfying amount for two people. I didn't feel heavy in the stomach after eating at Horin. Thank you for the meal.

According to the information such as reviews, this shop has a relationship or lineage with Ichiran that was located in Ogori (not the current chain "Ichiran"). About a year ago, I saw those details and became quite intrigued. I used to be taken to Ichiran by a senior colleague about 32 years ago, and I got hooked and ended up going there at least once a week. The benefits from that senior colleague were limited to that, and I had a tough time afterwards... well, it's a long story. Memories of Ichiran (sorry, some are vague) include a long counter in the shape of the letter "コ", with customers constantly coming in, "When ordering extra noodles, if you're in the same group, don't stagger the timing, order together," "Don't order the chashu ramen when it's crowded (to avoid running out of chashu), "Don't mention spicy or hot stuff, it's called 'tare'," there were a few unspoken rules like that. If you deviated from these rules, you would be scolded loudly. But the customers never stopped coming. If you were recognized, you wouldn't get scolded for ordering chashu ramen even when it was crowded, and there were special treatments for regulars like getting extra tare... I vividly remember the head chef of Ichiran scolding customers, saying, "This is a medicinal tare, it's not just spicy. There was a lot of effort put into making this." Following the tradition of Ichiran... "I want to eat that" was a natural progression, but my wife doesn't like the medicinal tare from Ichiran, so I stopped by during a business trip. It was almost 1 p.m. on a weekday in 20 minutes, but the shop was still crowded with customers. I purchased the ajitama ramen for 790 yen, half fried rice for 420 yen, and additional negi for 100 yen at the ticket machine, and sat at the counter. It's quite pricey, isn't it? Well, if it's delicious, that's all that matters... The food was served fairly quickly. The color of the soup was different from what I remembered. I took a sip. Sweet... not a sweet taste, but sweet. And quite sweet. It was different from the refreshing taste of the pork bone broth. I tasted the tare...? Is this it? I don't particularly like the chain Ichiran. The soup, chashu, and everything else are different from the original Ichiran. And it's expensive. However, the tare is authentic. I don't know what has been inherited here. Is it an evolved version? The fried rice was good in taste, but the egg was just mixed in. I'm not asking for it to be coated, but couldn't it be a bit more...? Cost performance... well, you know...

Ramenya Horin (Enokida branch) opened in March 2020 in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture. The restaurant has a counter with 23 seats and 12 tables, making it quite spacious. Although the location is not great, they have a large parking lot. When it comes to Hakata ramen, the most famous one is Ichiran, known worldwide for its Ko-Gun style. However, the current Ichiran is run by a different management from the original one in Ko-Gun. When the original Ichiran in Ko-Gun had to close due to the owner's health issues, the rights to the business were transferred to the current Ichiran. Horin was established to revive the taste of the original Ichiran from Ko-Gun. The original Ichiran is also known for its special spicy miso sauce. The main store in Haruyoshi has closed, but there are now several branches. While all branches seem to follow the legacy of the original Ichiran from Ko-Gun, their management may not be completely the same. I ordered the Negi Ramen (750 yen) with an additional topping of mushrooms (100 yen). The soup was similar to what I remember from Ichiran, a typical Ko-Gun style ramen. However, it was lighter and easier to drink compared to Ichiran's. The homemade straight thin noodles were simple and classic. This ramen is different from the ones in Hakata, Nagahama, and Kurume, and occasionally I feel like having this Ko-Gun style ramen. Sometimes I get the urge to eat at Ichiran, but their default ramen and extra noodles are quite expensive, so I usually avoid it. When I crave Ichiran, I think Horin is a good alternative with its reasonable prices and good value. Thank you for the meal!

There are 2-3 ramen shops of Enokida's PCR Center in Fukuoka city. This one is located across the road from Family Mart. It's a bit spacious inside, with about 60% of the seats filled. You order using the ticket machine at the entrance. The menu is easy to read, but the words that pop up in between are too big and hard to read. It would be better if they were a bit smaller. I had the Ajitama Ramen for 750 yen with normal noodle firmness. The ramen soup is a mix of Ichiran and Kihou's rich flavors. It's slightly strong with a hint of sweetness, using that addictive seasoning. Adding the special spicy miso in the middle of the ramen enhances the flavor. The noodles are thin, and if you're a guy, you might want to get an extra serving. The ticket machine also offers half-fried rice and gyoza. Thank you for the meal.

The old Horyu no longer has its former presence. Has the management changed? When they had a store in Chikushino? Haruyoshi, they were a rising star. Now that we have Somenryu as well, it seems like a generational shift is happening.

One of my favorite ramen shops During lunchtime at work, I often crave ramen these days... This day, I visited Horen, as I was in the mood for ramen. It was exactly 12 o'clock, so the restaurant was already full. Ramen shops have a quick turnover, so I was able to sit down quickly. Ramen Half-fried rice It's a ramen shop that I've liked since a long time ago, but it's been a few years since I last visited. The taste was nostalgic and delicious, with a rich flavor. The half-fried rice was crispy and oily, just the way I like it. Of course, I also had an extra firm noodle refill and finished my meal completely satisfied. It had been a while, but I confirmed once again that it was delicious. Thank you for the meal, and I will visit again. Horen Ramen Enokida Store 1-2-6 Enokida, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka 812-8579 ☎️ 092-451-5630 Eat-in available Introduction @otoko_gourmet_reporter Living in Kyushu. Visiting and introducing interesting restaurants in Tokai, Kansai, and Kyushu. @fukuoka_uncle_gourmet An account specializing in Fukuoka! Please like and follow. #Fukuoka Gourmet #Popular Fukuoka Restaurants #Fukuoka Channel #Fukuoka Tourism #Fukuoka Travel #Fukuoka Lunch #Fukuoka Dinner #Fukuoka Date #Fukuoka Ramen #Fukuoka #Hakata Gourmet #Popular Hakata Restaurants #Hakata Travel #Hakata Tourism #Hakata Lunch #Hakata Dinner #Hakata Ramen #Hakata Ramen Lunch #Hakata #Enokida #Enokida Gourmet #Enokida Lunch #Enokida Ramen #Tonkotsu Ramen #Horen #Horen Enokida Store #Ramen Lover #Nagahama Ramen #Hakata Tonkotsu Ramen

On Saturday, after work until noon, I decided to avoid the crowded area near Hakozaki Shrine due to the Houshin-sai festival and look for a place to have lunch. I remembered seeing a ramen shop sign near the Enokita intersection on Route 3, so I decided to give it a try. The shop was called "Ramenya Hourin Enokita." It is a shop that follows the legacy of the former Hourin Hakata shop that used to be in Haruyoshi. More specifically, it is a shop that traces back to the founder of Ichiran, the first generation owner. The shop originally started as a food stall called "Futaba Ramen" in Momochi. When it moved to Ogori City and became a store, it took on the name "Ichiran," but when the first-generation owner fell ill, he bought the rights to the name and later expanded the chain, which is now known as Ichiran. On the other hand, the first-generation owner and former staff members started "Hourin" to preserve the taste of the original Ichiran. There are currently Hourin shops in Naka River, Zasshonokuma, and Harada. This Enokita shop, which is also close to Fukuoka Airport, opened in March 2020. I entered the shop and after some thought in front of the ticket machine, I decided to try the recommended special ramen. It came with plenty of bean sprouts, green onions, chashu, and a seasoned egg, with noodles that were 1.5 times the normal serving, all for 900 yen (tax included). The noodles were very thin, and I had ordered them firm. The distinctive feature of Hourin's taste is the carefully processed 100% pork bone soup and the special spicy sauce based on chili peppers. Pork bone ramen with this spicy sauce is famous for Ichiran, but the current style of Ichiran was based on the ramen at Hourin today. As I continued to eat, the spicy sauce gradually mixed with the soup. The soup was already rich and packed with garlic, giving it a strong punch, but when mixed with the spicy sauce, it created a flavor reminiscent of spicy miso ramen. It was a taste that was very addictive, yet left the mouth feeling very refreshed after finishing. I didn't get an extra serving as it was already late for lunch, so I finished one bowl and left the shop. I often drive around the neighborhood and knew there was a shop here, but I didn't know they served such addictive ramen. I'll definitely try it again when I have the chance.

My junior colleague from Tokyo who loves ramen was not satisfied with the prices, so we went to "Horen Rin Enoda" which is also known for their ramen in the same area. I ordered the chashu ramen with negi and raw egg toppings. My junior colleague was impressed that they could add toppings and still eat at a lower price compared to the other ramen place. I think Horen Rin is worth trying even if it has a high rating on food review websites.

I was sad when I couldn't find Haruyoshi, but I found it! It's located in an unexpected place. They now have fried rice, which they didn't have before, and their ramen is reminiscent of Ichiran. However, I prefer this one. The fried rice had a strong flavor and was delicious. I will definitely come back again.

I came here because the store I always went to closed down! I had the special ramen with an extra serving of noodles and a small rice ball. Noodles: B, because they run out quickly! Soup: A, easy to drink. Ingredients: B, could use a bit more. Cost performance: A, good. Customer service: B, good. I like it more than Ichiran.

I had a day off from work and decided to go to a home center. On my way back, I planned to have lunch. I passed by a tonkatsu restaurant that I had been eyeing, but the parking lot was full, so I sadly continued on. The next place I went to was this restaurant, a ramen shop following the style of Ichiran. The parking lot was empty, so I decided to eat here. It had been three years since I last visited the store in Imazumi. I arrived at the restaurant around 12:15. The dining area had both table and counter seats, and it was almost full of customers. I purchased my meal ticket at the ticket machine near the entrance, choosing the Ajitama ramen and half-fried rice. I opted for extra firm noodles and no spiciness. I was shown to an available counter seat and handed my meal ticket to the staff. I waited for my order. Hozen is a restaurant started by the founder of Ichiran after selling Ichiran. It seems to cater to those who like Ichiran. After about 10 minutes, the half-fried rice was served, followed by the Ajitama ramen after a 3-minute delay. The restaurant was busy, so it took some time for the food to be served. I took a sip of the soup from the Ajitama ramen. It was delicious, relatively light, and had a mild tonkotsu flavor with a refreshing aftertaste. Even those who are not fond of tonkotsu might enjoy it. The straight thin noodles had a nice chewy texture that absorbed the soup well. The Ajitama had a rich and creamy half-boiled yolk. The chashu was tender, and there was plenty of green onions. I also tried a bite of the half-fried rice, which was moist with plenty of egg. It had a moderate amount of oil and included chashu and onions. The delicious soup made me enjoy the half-fried rice even more. I finished the meal in no time, completely immersed in the flavors. It was my first time eating here in a while, and it was still delicious. However, I think regular rice would go better with the soup than the half-fried rice. Next time, I might try the Ajitama ramen with rice. The mini chashu bowl also looks tempting. The total cost this time was 1150 yen, which I found reasonable. I paid in cash, but they also accept some cashless payments. It was delicious, and I will definitely come back again.

I used it for lunch. It's located behind the FamilyMart. It seems like it just opened? It's a clean restaurant. The taste is not at all pork bone-like! It has a slight sweetness, making it easy to eat. Personally, I like ramen with a pork bone smell, so I give it this score. The staff at the restaurant were also lively, so I want to go again.

I couldn't wait any longer for my favorite Ko-ori style ramen shop to open, so I came here instead! It's been a while since I've been to Ho-rin! I ordered two bowls of ramen with extra noodles. When I arrived, the shop wasn't full, but it quickly filled up with customers. The taste was as good as I remembered! I can't wait for "Soo-mon" to reopen! For me, the best part of Ko-ori style ramen is the soup, so I asked for no green onions. The delicate tonkotsu soup with spicy sauce was amazing. I wonder if they have garlic here? I'm not sure. The ramen broth seasoning stayed consistent even when I added extra noodles. Thank you for the delicious meal! It was so good!!!

Today, due to work, a former colleague from Okayama who I used to work with requested ramen as always, so this time I took them to a place related to Ichiran, which is famous nationwide. When I explained this, they seemed interested. Personally, I prefer this place. First, we bought the meal ticket at the ticket machine next to the entrance. I ordered the Ajitama Ramen (750 yen). Nowadays, the ticket machines accept electronic money, which is convenient. Just like last time, I ordered the noodles extra firm and the spicy sauce normal. After waiting for about 5 minutes, the ramen arrived at the table. The red color of the spicy sauce looked delicious. First, I tried the soup without mixing in the spicy sauce. It was light and easy to drink, with a solid pork bone flavor. When I mixed in the spicy sauce, it was delicious, comparable to Ichiran. With the addition of the seasoned egg and the fact that this place is cheaper, it might be a better deal. I debated getting an extra serving of noodles, but my health check-up results have been getting worse each year, so I decided to resist today. I exercise, but maybe I need to rethink my diet...笑