3 Latest Hakata Ramen Restaurants in 2023

Hakata Ramen is an excellent combination of thin noodles and a pork broth made by slowly boiling pork bones (ribs and pig’s feet) until they turn white. Nowadays, Hakata ramen is famous throughout Japan, and people can enjoy it in many different places. However, in Hakata, many unique ramen restaurants create their original style of Hakata Ramen. For example, a restaurant that makes soup using a particular method called “Yobimodoshi” and another one that blends seafood in their soups as Niboshi (dried sardines) and Katsuobushi (dried bonito flakes). Thus, we are introducing three recommendable restaurants, focusing on the newest Hakata Ramen restaurants that opened in 2022.

Ishida-Ichiryu Fukuoka Hakata Branch has won “Kitakyushu Ramen Championship” twice and serves two types of ramen with super thick and light soups

“Ishida-Ichiryu” has won the “Kitakyushu Ramen Championship,” where popular ramen restaurants in Kitakyushu gather annually to fight for the grand prize. At this restaurant, you can choose two styles of ramen: “Nouko” and “Yatai.” Nouko features a thick soup made by boiling pork bones over 16 hours to maximize its density. You will feel a nice pork bone flavor and taste its distinctive deliciousness. On the other hand, Yatai has a light flavor like the ramen served in Hakata’s stalls for men and women of all ages to enjoy. Whether you prefer a rich pork style or a light & smooth taste, this ramen restaurant will satisfy both needs.

Hours	10:30AM – 9:00PM (L.O. 8:50PM)
Address	2-6-41 Nishi-Tsukiguma, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Access	A 15-minute walk from Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel / An 18-minute bus ride from Hakata Bus Terminal; get off at Nishi-Tsukiguma Stop and walk for 6 minutes
URL	https://ishida-ichiryu.com/

Men Kiwami features a creamy soup combining seafood and pork, topped with homemade Chashu pork and Takana pickles

“Men Kiwami” serves regular Tonkotsu Ramen, Niboshi (dried anchovies) Pork Ramen with fishy savoy, and Seafood Pork Bone Tsukemen with chewy noodles, based on the concept of “You’ll never get tired of eating it every day.” The restaurant’s pork bone broth has a creamy flavor with a controlled strong aroma, made with a unique process using pigs’ heads. Therefore, it is recommendable even for people who are not fond of pork bone ramen. You will taste the rich flavor made with such specialized broth. By the way, its Tonkotsu Ramen is a good value at 680 yen. Moreover, the homemade Takana and Chashu are specially seasoned to match ramen or rice.

Hours	11:00AM-2:00PM / 5:00PM-11:00PM (L.O. 10:30PM)
Address	5-6-25 Yakatabaru, Minami-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Access	A 42-minute bus ride from Sumiyoshi Stop (a 12-minute walk from Canal City Fukuoka Washington Hotel); get off at Kashiwara Stop and walk for 6 minutes
URL	https://www.instagram.com/men.kiwami/

Try a mildly fatty ramen with a deep and sweet flavor at “Kouchan Ramen Fukuoka Airport Branch” to finish your trip

If you are looking for a place to have Hakata Ramen for the last meal in Fukuoka, we recommend “Kouchan Ramen Fukuoka Airport Branch” inside the airport. If you are on a short trip, you can enjoy Hakata Ramen for a quick stopover. This popular ramen restaurant opened in 2020 with the concept of “Fast, Tasty, and Inviting” and has four stores in Fukuoka Prefecture. Its ramen pork broth has a deep flavor with light sweetness, but it is not greasy. The noodles are custom-made thin types that go well with the broth. Since the pork bone broth does not have a strong aroma, you are not worried about your suit or fashionable clothes lingering scent.

Hours	9:00AM – 9:45PM (L.O. 9:00PM)
Address	Fukuoka Airport Domestic Terminal 3F, 767-1 Shimousui, Hakata-ku, Fukuoka City, Fukuoka Prefecture
Access	2 stops on the Airport Line from Hakata Station