🍜 Fukuoka Higashi, Japan — Ramen Ranking

元祖トマトラーメンと辛麺と元祖豆乳ラーメン三味(333)照葉スパリゾート24時間営業店

Located inside Teriha Spa Resort, this ramen shop is open 24 hours, making it an easy place to stop for a bowl alongside a bath or sauna. Its signature Tomato Ramen is a reasonable 680 yen, and the lineup is full of distinctive bowls, from a mellow soy milk ramen to a spicy karamen (chili ramen). The cheese and tomato risotto served to finish your meal has earned a strong reputation, and the side dishes are plentiful too, including German sausage and fried rice. At lunchtime, the tomato and soy milk ramen can both be enjoyed at special prices.

麺や よかやす

A rare spot open from early morning for "asa-ra" (morning ramen), Men'ya Yokayasu in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City makes its rich tori paitan (creamy chicken broth) ramen the signature dish. Diners praise it as satisfyingly deep yet not overly heavy, easy to finish, and it is so popular that the soup sells out and the shop reopens again at midday to serve more. Every element is carefully prepared, from the Keishi noodles to the char siu and the ajitama (seasoned soft-boiled egg). The menu also draws praise for its juicy sui-gyoza (boiled water dumplings) and a spicy umakara-men that balances heat with savory flavor. There is parking both in front of the shop and around the back, and the friendly, welcoming service adds to the appeal.

麺屋 金次郎

Crowds gather before opening on weekdays at this popular ramen shop, Menya Kinjiro, in Higashi Ward of Fukuoka City, where an advance-order system brings guests in a few at a time so the wait passes easily. The ginger-accented miso ramen (noodles in a soybean-paste broth) is a favorite, pairing a fragrant, deeply savory soup with firm, springy noodles that have a satisfying snap and chashu pork so tender it falls apart. Finished right before your eyes, the light, loose-grained yakimeshi (fried rice) draws praise as "the best I've ever had" and stands as the signature dish. The miso ramen with a half portion of fried rice set can be enjoyed for 1,250 yen.

ら~めん屋 たつし

The signature dish at Ramen-ya Tatsushi is the "Tatsushi ramen" (700 yen), a light tonkotsu (pork bone) broth crowned with fragrant mayu (aromatic burnt garlic oil), and its pairing with the ultra-thin, crisp, springy noodles has earned a strong reputation. The limited-quantity shoyu (soy sauce) and shio (salt) ramen are praised for their refined, deep, layered flavor. With your kaedama (extra noodle refill), you can choose from three kinds of noodles. The chopped spicy takana (pickled mustard greens) and the gyoza (pan-fried dumplings) are also popular. Featured on YouTube as well, this shop in Higashi-ku, Fukuoka City reliably draws a line of waiting customers.

麺や 佐渡友

Men'ya Sadotomo in Higashi Ward, Fukuoka City is known for its signature shoyu ramen (ramen in a soy-sauce broth), which showcases house-made noodles and a fragrant, aromatic bonito oil. The light, clean-tasting soup strikes a fine balance between seafood and soy sauce, and regulars praise it as the kind of bowl you can return to again and again without ever tiring of it. The interior is spotless, the staff are attentive, and the overall atmosphere is welcoming. Tatami seating makes the restaurant easy to visit with children in tow. Diners can also enjoy a seasonal aosa (green laver seaweed) topping when it is available, and the shop provides four parking spaces right out front.

らーめん 漢（かん）【豚骨&醤油&味噌】肉らーめん&チャーシューめん&ちゃんぽん

テールラーメン たのしや

Tail Ramen Tanoshiya is a rare non-tonkotsu ramen shop in Higashi Ward of Fukuoka City, and it has built a loyal following for a distinctive style all its own. The soup is made from beef tail simmered for eight hours, giving it a deep, richly savory umami flavor that some fans describe as downright addictive after just one sip. The chewy, springy noodles draw plenty of praise, as does the beef chashu, which is so tender it seems to melt apart. The standard tail ramen is a very approachable 700 yen, and it can be paired with reasonably priced set combinations such as kimchi fried rice (chahan) or a bulgogi rice bowl. The shop has its own parking lot, and it is a genuinely popular spot that draws a steady crowd of diners around the busy lunch hour.

博多 濃麻呂 名島橋店

春陽軒

豚骨ラーメン博多三氣 松島原田店

元祖チゲそば専門店 でんじゃま

中華そば ひかり

ざいとん 香椎本店

Zaiton Kashii Honten is a popular ramen shop in the Higashi ward of Fukuoka City that stands apart from the region's typical tonkotsu style. It is known for its chuka soba, a Chinese-style noodle soup in which seafood and animal-based broths are balanced with real finesse, as well as its boldly flavored Taiwan mazesoba (brothless mixed noodles with a punchy seasoning). Each dish has its own character, from jidori chicken abura soba (brothless oiled noodles made with free-range chicken) to tantanmen (spicy sesame noodles), and the studious owner keeps refining every flavor little by little. The snug interior seats about seven at the counter, and this accomplished shop can draw a line even on weekdays.

博龍軒

博多ラーメン膳 箱崎店

らーめん 一柊

ラーメン工房 にへい

拉麺 〇△▢

長浜ラーメン ぶんりゅう

中華そば かなで ~煮干編~

一也ラーメン（いちなりラーメン）

貝そば 珠や

ラーメン山岡家 福岡松島店

焼鳥麺屋 すずらん名島店

ダントツラーメン高松一番店香椎駅前

らーめん あんゆう亭

The signature bowl here is a clear, golden broth made without any chemical seasonings, and it has earned a reputation for tasting light while still delivering a deep, well-developed savory richness from the bottom up. The house-made noodles, produced right in the shop on its own noodle machine, are prized for their firm bite and smooth, slippery texture. Popular choices include the 880 yen shio ramen (salt-based ramen) and the special shio ramen. The pairing with garlic soy-sauce rice is also well received, and this is a shop that has been featured in the Nishinippon Shimbun newspaper.

ヌードルツアーズ 多々良店

豚骨醤油らーめん さか井

らぁ麺酒場 渕屋

麺や 流

まぜ麺 辰家

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