一九ラーメン 早良店 Fukuoka

ラーメン / Ramen / Ikkyu Ramen — Chikushino, Fukuoka

Fukuoka ramen contains tonkotsu pork bone soup with thin straight Hakata style noodles. Standard ramen comes topped with two slices of pork belly chashu and diced green negi. Free condiments include wood ear mushrooms, spicy pickled mustard greens (takana) and hard boiled eggs (1 per person). Onigiri rice balls and housemade gyoza on the side.

There are seven Ikkyu Ramen shops currently operating in Fukuoka, all run by members of the founding Iwai family. The original master of the Chikushino branch first opened this location, then a second brand which was called Ramen Kura. As the master neared retirement he closed Ramen Kura, but the bowls themselves from that shop are now used here. 24 seats. Open since 1973. Less

ラーメン / Ramen / Ikkyu Ramen — Noke, Fukuoka

Light tonkotsu pork bone soup, thin straight Hakata style noodles. Simple toppings feature pork belly chashu, negi and sesame seeds. White rice available on the side.

One of seven unique Ikkyu Ramen branches in Fukuoka, all of them operated separately by relatives of the Iwai family. The original Ōhashi flagship opened in 1964, this Noke store was established about seven years later. Almost all of the customers are regulars or Fukuoka locals who have been coming for years. 25 seats. Open since around 1971. Less