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Second stop for day drinking at Hakata Station!! Next to Torikawa's shop in the same KITTE underground area was the well-known "Hakata Ramen Shin-Shin," which serves ultra-thin noodles resembling somen. It had been a few years since I last tried their ramen at their main store in Tenjin. Hakata Station is now a hub for famous Fukuoka restaurants, with a variety of options available all in one place! There were still 5-6 people waiting around 3:30 pm, but there were seats available. I've had tonkotsu ramen at 5 different shops on this trip, and the first match was here... I was seated within 10 minutes.
- The Maltz (bottled beer) 570 yen
- Unzen Ham Plate 590 yen
- Ramen with simmered egg 890 yen
As it was daytime drinking, I started with a bottle of beer for a toast, and the Unzen ham looked delicious so I ordered it! The thick slices of ham were grilled to perfection, giving off a savory aroma, and tasted even better with mayo and mustard. Surprisingly, the ramen arrived even before the ham (lol). The tonkotsu ramen in Hakata, eaten after a long time, was as delicious as ever. The rich and flavorful soup was amazing!! The ultra-thin noodles, almost as thin as somen, were also excellent. Honestly, in Hakata tonkotsu ramen, the soup and noodles are the stars, and the chashu is just an added bonus. This time, I ordered all my noodles extra firm without extra toppings. The soup was so good that I wanted to pour it into a thermos and enjoy it during work breaks (≧∇≦)b Among the 5 bowls of ramen I had on this trip, this one was the best... along with one more, it was number one. If you're looking to eat ramen in Fukuoka, I think it's worth waiting in line for this place. Ah, I'm satisfied, thank you for the meal~♪
- At Fukuoka Airport's souvenir shop, I found boxed ramen from Shin-Shin, which was a big hit with the kids! I tried a bit myself, and it was really delicious. Even in a box, the soup and noodles were authentic.
- 2023 Ramen #34
- [Tabelog] ☆3.49
- [Tanuki Rating (Ramen)] ★ Overall... 42 points
- Soup... 9 points
- Noodles... 9 points
- Chashu... 7 points
- Value for money... 8 points
- Will return... 9 points