I ordered the Wonton noodles that were advertised as the specialty. It cost 800 yen. In Fukuoka, there are many ramen shops that serve light tonkotsu ramen, but this place offers tonkotsu ramen that is just right in richness for those who have tried Tokyo ramen. The service is also quick, making it convenient even when you're in a hurry.

Visited on a Saturday night! No waiting in line! A long-established tonkotsu ramen shop in Fukuoka City!! Established 77 years ago! Ordered the wonton noodles! The soup is quite light! The noodles are ordinary! The wontons are delicious, but the chashu is small and thinly sliced, not quite to my liking! The taste was a bit different from what I prefer! Thank you for the meal!

I currently feel that the most delicious tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka is at Hakata Sou. The staff's friendliness may also contribute to how tasty it feels. The ramen is 600 yen, with an extra noodle refill for 150 yen, making it a total of 750 yen. It feels very cheap compared to Tokyo. It was delicious, I will come back again.

For some reason, I had never been to Hakata Sou before. I had tried their menu items for delivery before, so I finally decided to go eat in. And let me tell you, it was delicious! I wonder why I hadn't gone there sooner. There are so many ramen shops in Nakasu, and it's often hard to get a seat, so I hadn't made my way there. But from now on, I'll make sure to go there for a bowl of ramen as a perfect way to end my meal.

On April 26, 2023 (Wednesday), after finishing work in Fukuoka last night, I ventured out to Nakasu for my first visit to this restaurant. This is the oldest ramen shop still in existence in Fukuoka city, celebrating its 77th year of establishment this year. At the same time, it is also famous as the originator of "Wonton Noodles". When I arrived at 6:52 pm, there were no other customers in the spacious restaurant. I ordered the "Ramen" and in about 4 minutes, the long-awaited ramen arrived. The meticulously emulsified tonkotsu soup had fine oil droplets floating on top, and on the shiny thin noodles were slices of char siu, wood ear mushrooms, and chopped green onions. Taking a sip of the soup, I tasted a gentle yet rounded saltiness, along with the umami of the pork bone broth that was smooth and free of any unpleasant odors. It was light but rich with the essence of marrow and the richness of pork fat, complemented by a subtle hint of white pepper flavor adding a perfect accent to the taste. Although I had heard that no artificial seasonings were used, there seemed to be a glutamate-like umami present to some extent. However, this umami intertwined skillfully with the richness of pork fat, creating a subtle hook in the flavor of the soup. The true nature of this umami is likely from chicken, but personally, I feel that it has a somewhat different quality compared to the chicken umami derived from broth. Moving on to the noodles, the white thin noodles were cooked to the right firmness, providing a resilient chewiness and a slight wheat flavor when bitten into. While the hydration level leaned towards the lower side like typical Hakata ramen, it seemed slightly higher than the current mainstream noodles in Hakata. The noodles were adequately coated with the soup, but due to the somewhat milder saltiness of the soup, the sweetness of the wheat was not easily discernible on the palate. However, when I added pickled mustard greens and mixed it with the noodles, the sweetness of the wheat became more pronounced with the addition of a suitable spiciness that enhanced the overall flavor. Trying the char siu, I found the thinly sliced pork belly to be tender with a moderate thickness. The lean meat retained a soft elasticity without becoming dry, while the soaked soy sauce flavor served as a background for the richness and sweetness of the fatty parts to stand out vividly on the palate. In conclusion, despite the somewhat izakaya-like atmosphere of the restaurant, I was pleasantly surprised by the high quality of the flavors. If I have the opportunity to visit again, I would definitely like to try the original "Wonton Noodles". Thank you for the meal.

Ramen, one bite gyoza, and half rice for 950 yen. The service is good and I recommend this place. The tonkotsu ramen is not too thick and easy to eat. Next time, I might try the tonkotsu ramen with an extra serving of noodles.

I returned to Fukuoka and worked at a coworking space in Tenjin, then had lunch in Nakasu. I found out it's an old-established restaurant founded in 1946. It's located right in the middle of Nakasu with many shops displaying photos of beautiful women around. I had decided on ordering the Wonton Ramen before entering. Soon, a bowl of Wonton Ramen was served along with pickled ginger and mustard greens. The soup was clear and refreshing, the noodles were thin but not too thin, cooked just right. The wontons were filled with flavorful filling. As usual, I added the pickled ginger and mustard greens halfway through and finished the dish. It seemed like a perfect dish for finishing off after drinking. It was delicious.

Around 11pm, I felt a little hungry and decided to visit this restaurant for the first time. The restaurant had a counter and about 5 table seats in the back. I ordered wonton noodles, ramen, gyoza, and a draft beer along with oolong tea. The food was okay, not bad. It was a satisfying way to end the night. Thank you for the meal.

Today, I visited a long-established Hakata ramen shop founded in 1946. I found it by searching nearby and decided to give it a try. The interior of the shop has counter seats and table seats, with a limited number of seats. It may get crowded depending on the time of day. There were several autographed photos displayed on the walls. Customers ranged from individuals to groups, mostly tourists. I ordered the "Hakata-Style Ramen," which is basically the all-in option. It was recommended, so I chose it. Many people around me ordered the No. 1 Wonton Noodle. The soup was very simple and light, different from the rich tonkotsu ramen popular nowadays. However, it had a good umami flavor and was delicious. The extra noodle refill was added directly to the bowl. I wonder if traditional tonkotsu ramen was originally this light in flavor? After trying several places, I noticed that many long-standing Hakata ramen shops serve lighter broth. I always thought tonkotsu ramen meant thick and rich, so this was a pleasant surprise. Overall, it was a tasty meal. Thank you for the meal.

After a long time, I visited the restaurant after drinking a lot. I ordered ramen, gyoza, and fried rice (no photo). The soup was light but flavorful and delicious. Even after finishing the soup, I didn't feel bloated. The gyoza was average. And as always, the fried rice was delicious! Highly recommended!! Thank you for the meal!

I ate here right after arriving because it was close to my accommodation. Established in 1946, this is the oldest ramen shop in Fukuoka that is still in operation. It is also known as the origin of Wonton noodles. The shop's pride lies in its homemade thin straight noodles and pork bone soup. I visited on a weekday just before noon, so it wasn't too crowded yet. By the time I paid, it was already past 12 pm and the place was filled with businessmen from the area. There were also people waiting to enter. I ordered the ramen for 600 yen. It's amazing that this is only 600 yen in Fukuoka. The light and easy-to-drink pork bone soup perfectly complements the thin noodles. The soup is so delicious that you'll want to drink it all up. The ramen comes with three slices of pork, which is a generous portion. They also provide pickled greens and red ginger on the side for you to add as toppings as you like.

Visited around 11:30 on Tuesday. Entered without waiting in line. Ordered Hakata-style ramen and gyoza. The ramen was a light tonkotsu broth, which may be divisive for those who prefer richer flavors, but I personally liked it. The gyoza was the typical bite-sized kind, but delicious.

I stayed at a business hotel near Nakasu during my business trip to Fukuoka, so I walked along Nakasu Oodori to have lunch and found a ramen shop that claims to be the birthplace of wonton noodles. I visited the shop at 11:38 AM alone and was seated at a table for two. I looked at the menu and placed my order. It took about 5 minutes until my order arrived, with 3 customers before me and 4 customers after me. I ordered the fried rice set (ramen, half fried rice, 6 gyoza) for 1200 yen. I added wonton topping for 200 yen and an extra serving of noodles for 150 yen, bringing the total to 1550 yen including tax. The ramen was, of course, tonkotsu ramen with a light and easy-to-eat tonkotsu soup. The toppings included wonton, chashu, and green onions, with the wonton having a delicious seasoning. The noodles were thin, and I enjoyed changing the flavor with toppings like pickled ginger, spicy mustard greens, and sesame until the end. The half fried rice was moist, and the gyoza, typical of Hakata, was small and tasty. The old and famous wonton noodle shop in Fukuoka's bustling district was delicious. I would like to visit again. Thank you for the meal.

I came to Hakata on a business trip and looked up ramen shops to eat before heading back, but many of them only open in the evening. Among them, I visited this shop that is open from lunchtime. Since I came all the way here, I ordered the wonton ramen. Hmm, when I think of Hakata ramen, I imagine Ichiran or Ippudo with their rich flavors, but the soup here is quite light. It's like the difference between Kanto and Kansai udon, with a noticeable thinness. Maybe they designed it this way considering adding toppings like pickled greens or red pickled ginger later. Indeed, when I added pickled greens, the flavor became stronger, but it didn't feel like the ramen's taste improved. I felt like I wanted to try comparing it with other ramen a little more.

Hello everyone, it's MoriP, who loves exploring food in Fukuoka! Today, I visited "Hakata Sou," established in 1946. It is one of the places believed to be the origin of Hakata Ramen. They are also famous for being the birthplace of Wonton Men. I tried their original Wonton Men (800 yen), which is a must when visiting this place. The soup was light yet flavorful, making you want to slurp it all up. It had a unique aroma of pepper or artificial flavoring, along with the delicious taste of chicken broth. There was hardly any pork bone smell, making it enjoyable even for tourists from overseas or other prefectures. The noodles had a slightly chewy texture, characteristic of thin noodles. The wontons were generously filled with a firm texture and a hint of sake-like fragrance. They were so substantial that they could even be a great snack with some sake. To top it off, they included a serving of char siu, making it a grand feast! Among all the light pork bone broths I've tried, this one had the richest flavor and is definitely my favorite.

I visited without any prior notice after having Mizutaki (hot pot). Ordered the Hakata Soko Ramen! It comes with simmered egg, chashu, and all the essentials. It's a kind and gentle tonkotsu broth, and I ordered it extra firm. Easy to eat with a light texture, but I resisted getting extra noodles!

After having hot pot, we had ramen as the finishing touch. This time, we went to a ramen shop near the hotel. We ordered gyoza, motsu-ni (simmered offal), and ramen. It's good for a casual meal, but if you're looking for serious tonkotsu ramen, I recommend trying a different shop. It doesn't have that intense impact you might be looking for.

Established in 1946, this long-standing ramen shop in Nakasu is a great spot for a satisfying meal. I decided to try their vegetable stir-fry and dumplings as a way to finish off the meal. The vegetable stir-fry was simple yet packed with flavor, and I really enjoyed it. I heard they also offer lunch sets, so I'm looking forward to trying that next time. Known as the originator of Hakata-style pork bone wonton ramen, I also ordered their wonton ramen. The wontons were filled generously, and the noodles had a great texture. The soup was light and refreshing, a nice change from the rich and heavy tonkotsu broth. Overall, a delicious meal.

I visited here today in Nakasu. I often come here to drink and eat ramen as a finishing touch. The ramen here is not too rich, so it's perfect for finishing off a night of drinking. Even though I've already eaten and drank at another place, I always manage to finish the ramen here easily.

For dinner in Nakasu, Fukuoka, I finally tried a restaurant that had caught my eye. I ordered the original Wonton Ramen for 800 yen, which was labeled as No.1 on the menu. Without specifying, the waitress immediately asked if I wanted the noodles firm. The staff at the calm restaurant didn't use excessive greetings or loud voices. Located in the heart of Nakasu, there were also single female customers who seemed to be working at night. The dish arrived in about 5 minutes. The first sip of the soup revealed a smooth and delicious tonkotsu broth. The wontons were well-made, and the firmness of the noodles was just right. Even those who aren't fans of Fukuoka's tonkotsu ramen would enjoy this recommended restaurant.