Recommended bowl: Old school shack

This shop first opened in 1973 as a yatai (food cart), which are quite common in Kurume city. The OG master was a bit of a stubborn guy — on days when he couldn't get the soup to taste right he wouldn't open. Now the shop has a permanent location down a small alleyway. Old school Kyushu tonkotsu, super casual-style with no frills. There is also oden available to go along with beers and ramen. The shop is open from 8pm to around 3am. You come here for the overall experience as much as the ramen.