Ichiran

一蘭

A well known ramen chain, dedicated solely to perfecting tonkotsu. Buy a ticket from the vending machine outside (just hit the big top button) and take a seat at the counter. Each seat has a curtain in front and dividers on the side, so nothing distracts you from the noodle experience that awaits. Cellphones, children or conversation are not allowed. Hand over your ticket, receive a questionnaire on how you like your noodles (available in English at some outlets), and choose the middle option (基本 kihon, or "standard") for everything. In under a minute, a bowl of noodles will appear. If you want more noodles or an egg, press the button and ask for kaedama or tamago respectively.

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Address

5-3-2 Nakasugawa, Hakata-ku

Getting there

2 min from subway Nakasu-kawabata exit 2; five other outlets around town

Hours

24 hr, 365 days

Price

¥650

Website

ichiran.co.jp (opens in a new tab)