Near Hakata Station, there is a popular izakaya that has several branches in Fukuoka. I visited this place after hearing that their larso ramen is recommended as a drink to finish. We had: - Otoshi (appetizer) ¥330 x2 - Larso ramen ¥495 x3 The larso ramen is a noodle dish with noodles that are thicker than somen but thinner than ramen. The sweet sauce pairs perfectly with the noodles. It has a simple taste that is great for finishing a meal, but it might not be filling enough if eaten as a main dish. The spacious restaurant was filled with university students and SoftBank fans enjoying their drinks.

I went to Fattoppara for the first time in about 4 years. I had some beer and started with salmon sashimi. It was delicious with the fatty texture. And then, I tried the ramen that I had been craving for a long time, the Lasso Ramen. The simple taste of the noodles soaked in the broth was exquisite. It was simply the best!

Futoppara is a creative izakaya located in front of Hakata Station in Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City. They offer a must-try dish called "Rassou Men" which is perfect for second or third rounds with their unlimited extra noodle system. The atmosphere is casual and the staff, including many foreigners, provide friendly service. It's a great place to visit when in Hakata.

First stop at an izakaya, second stop at a bar, third stop at a karaoke place... should have just gone straight home, but ended up visiting this place for a final meal! It was already past 1 am... I really overdid it this time... haha Even in that state, the final meal here was refreshing and easy to eat! The restaurant has a counter and tables, and is quite spacious! Without even looking at the menu, I knew I had to order this for my final meal: Tsukemen for 4 people. It's a dish where you eat ramen noodles like somen noodles, and it was truly delicious... and it helped alleviate the guilt of late-night eating! The chilled noodles with a nice firmness, slurped up with the dipping sauce... and if you want more, they have a system for ordering extra noodles! Fantastic... haha My friend who was with me ended up eating two portions by themselves before heading home... I get it! It's so easy to overeat with something this delicious! Tsukemen for the first time in a while as the final meal! It was delicious! Thank you for the meal!

Visit in March 2023 - Business trip to Hakata. Used for a work gathering. The variety of dishes is impressive. Prices are reasonable. However, don't expect too much due to the low prices. The upper floors are a net cafe, so it's safe even after the last train!

What I received: La-So-Men, boiled dumplings, chicken skin skewers, fried rice. A popular Fukuoka dish that almost every Fukuoka resident would know, the La-So-Men at this izakaya was just right for finishing off a night of drinking. It was delicious. Thank you for the meal.

Rasso-men is a famous dish at a shop located 350 meters from Hakata Station, with several branches in Fukuoka. I've been going there since I was young for second parties, and still visit occasionally. Rasso-men has been featured on TV and is often requested by senior colleagues visiting Fukuoka for leisure or business. The menu is diverse, like an izakaya, with options for individual all-you-can-drink offers, making it convenient for second or third parties. Some people only order the Rasso-men, but the regular dishes are also cost-effective and tasty.

I visited this restaurant for the second time. The Rassomen I had after a long time was delicious. I used to frequent their branches in Tenjin and Yakuin, so it felt nostalgic. The menu hasn't changed much over the years, so maybe that's why it's popular for second visits.

On May 16, 2022 (Monday), after visiting "Hakata Genki Ippai!" last night, I went to this restaurant for the first time as a second stop. I visited here with the aim of trying their unique menu item, "Rasomen," which is also a soul food of Fukuoka. However, I couldn't just order one item at an izakaya, so I also ordered "Horumon Teppan" and a highball. The rasomen arrived in about 7 minutes while I enjoyed the highball with the appetizer of kinpira gobou. The thin noodles, similar to Hakata tonkotsu ramen, were soaked in ice water, and the soy sauce-colored soup was garnished with chopped green onions and grated ginger. When I tried the noodles, I found that the low-hydration thin noodles were slightly firm, offering a resilient chewiness and a subtle wheat flavor. The texture was more similar to Chinese noodles than somen, but the minimal smell of kan water suggested that the noodles were thoroughly rinsed. The aging taste typical of dried noodles was very faint, indicating that they were most likely fresh noodles before boiling. Next, I tasted the soup, which was dominated by the flavor of soy sauce, salt, and added sweetness from sugar. To put it simply, it tasted like a rich soba dipping sauce made with bonito flakes and kombu but with a lot of added sugar. When I dipped the noodles in the soup and tasted them together, the sharp saltiness of the soy sauce hit my taste buds before the sweetness. By dipping the noodles only halfway, the saltiness eased, and the sweetness emerged, creating a well-balanced flavor. On the other hand, when I tried the "Horumon Teppan" that arrived later, it had a sweet and savory flavor from mixing the horumon and vegetables with the tangy rasomen sauce and stir-frying them vigorously. However, because the vegetables and horumon released moisture and oil, the saltiness and sweetness were kept within appropriate levels compared to the rasomen. In conclusion, while the unique interplay of saltiness and sweetness in the rasomen was interesting, I couldn't fully appreciate the strong addictive quality that Fukuoka locals often praise. To be frank, I feel that adding sugar to store-bought noodle soup would result in a similar taste (laughs). Nevertheless, the reason why soul food is beloved lies in years of refinement, making it difficult for those from other prefectures without that background to understand its appeal. Thank you for the meal.

This restaurant is famous for its signature dish, Ra-so-men Kenmin Show. It was my first time in Hakata and I was feeling exhausted when I happened to come across this place. When I entered, it had a calm atmosphere, but soon after a large group arrived and it became quite lively. I forgot to take photos of the gyoza and other dishes, but I ended up ordering the famous dish. I paid the bill while contemplating whether to try it. Thank you for the meal.

I tried the Fukuoka soul food (?) called "Raraso Men" that was featured on the Kenmin SHOW. It is a menu where Fukuoka ramen is eaten with a sweet noodle soup like somen noodles. Now there are a few other shops offering the same menu, but it seems that this shop is the original. It reminds me of Nagatanien's "Souramen," which was released in 2007. Nagatanien was likely inspired by this shop when they released it. It seems like it could be recreated with Marutai's stick ramen, so it might become a summer staple!

When traveling, I often find myself curious about local izakayas near the hotel. I decided to check out one nearby and was pleasantly surprised by the quality of their service. They offer draft beer, including black beer, which is not common. Their soup dumplings were flavorful and they even provide extra rice or noodles, which I appreciated. Of course, the alcohol selection was great too. Their specialty is the "Raraso Men," which is made with thin Hakata ramen noodles chilled with ice, similar to somen noodles. It was delicious. I felt like I could replicate it at home, but there must be some secret ingredients or techniques they use. I couldn't quite get it right when I tried making it at home (laughs). I was tempted to order extra noodles, but I resisted. Overall, I was able to enjoy the unique gourmet experience of Fukuoka.

Cost performance is good, so I visited again. The 2-hour all-you-can-drink option for 1500 yen is convenient, and you can order individual items as well as your favorite menu items. The beer is genuine, so it feels like a good deal. The food quality can vary, but the garlic shrimp and larsoren noodles are always a must-order for me. The deep-fried maruchou (round intestine) was a bit divisive this time. I personally liked the crispy texture, but others found it too crispy and chewy. In the end, I was able to finish it all by myself, so I considered myself lucky.

We used it for a second party. It's fun to drink and have a good time. The famous ramen was good, but nothing stood out as exceptionally delicious. It's a good place for a lively izakaya experience with friends.

Be careful because the floor is slippery ⚠️ The dumplings were overcooked, the grilled chicken (skin, gizzards, thigh) was decently tasty, the dried squid was delicious, and the ramen broth was very sweet (I liked it though). I wonder if it depends on the staff.

A friend wanted to eat La-So-Men, so we went to this restaurant. Since we were a large group, we ordered various dishes. We had grilled meat salad, Caesar salad, horse sashimi, chicken tenderloin on hot plate, spicy cod roe tempura, round intestine tempura, pig trotters, shrimp chili, grilled dumplings, steamed dumplings (tomato cheese), grated yam on hot plate, and La-So-Men. Overall, the downside was that the dishes were served slowly. Also, many dishes were on the salty side. The ones we found delicious were the spicy cod roe tempura, shrimp chili, and horse sashimi! The spicy cod roe tempura paired well with shiso. Additionally, the shrimp chili was made with regular shrimp, not small shrimp, and the spiciness was just right. The prices are affordable, so it's a good place to go when you want to eat a lot.

Last drink in Hakata of the Heisei era (lol) Cheers to Shonan's victory!!

Larsohmen.