All Reviews of ICHIRAN Souhonten -Headshop & Office-

For Taiwanese travelers visiting Japan, Ichiran Ramen is an almost universally popular must-visit, and its main location is right in Hakata. The entire eye-catching building has an impressive presence, and its most talked-about feature is the lively pop-up performance held every night at 8, when employees put on special outfits and perform on the balcony.

Unfortunately, because of our schedule, we couldn't catch this fun, limited-time evening performance. But as soon as we stepped inside, the familiar, delicious aroma of tonkotsu immediately made us feel satisfied. Their thin noodles had just the right firmness and soaked up the rich, smooth tonkotsu broth without being too heavy. It was still the same delicious flavor I remembered and could never get tired of. Whether or not you get to see the evening performance, simply enjoying a bowl of classic ramen in this iconic main location is satisfying enough. I recommend that ramen lovers make a pilgrimage here when visiting Hakata.

Ichiran Ramen is a classic meal to have when visiting Japan. Its most distinctive feature is the individual booth-style seating, where you can quietly finish a bowl of ramen and really focus on enjoying the food! The ramen broth is rich, and you can also customize the noodles to your liking. Although quite a few people were waiting in line, the meal was very satisfying~

Located in Nakasu, Hakata, Fukuoka, ICHIRAN's Main Shop is definitely the ultimate destination that ramen lovers from around the world must visit when traveling to Kyushu! As the originator of natural tonkotsu ramen, it not only has the signature individual Flavor Concentration Booths, where you can savor every sip of broth without being disturbed, but also an impressively grand building unique to the main shop.

The signature tonkotsu broth is rich yet smooth, and you can choose how firm you want the noodles. You can also customize the amount of green onions and the richness of the broth, so it's no wonder Ichiran has always held a special place in the hearts of Taiwanese people. My favorite part is still the individual seating design. Everyone gets their own little space, so there's no need to interact with the people next to you. You can even order and get a noodle refill at the push of a button, with almost no need to talk to the staff.

It's basically heaven for introverts!!
Even if you're alone, you can comfortably finish a piping-hot bowl of ramen with absolutely no social pressure〜

Known for its rich, savory tonkotsu broth, it pairs springy thin noodles with a secret red chili sauce for layers of flavor and a wonderful aroma. The biggest feature is that you can customize the richness of the broth, noodle firmness, garlic, spice level, and amount of green onions to create your own flavor. The unique “flavor concentration booths” also let customers focus on enjoying every bite of ramen.

When you come to Japan, how could you miss a hot bowl of Ichiran ramen? You can get Ichiran in Taiwan too, but somehow eating it in Japan feels a little more special.

From ordering, choosing the richness of the broth and the firmness of the noodles, to the unique solo seating setup, every detail has that sense of ritual that makes Japanese ramen culture so fun. The rich tonkotsu broth, thin noodles, and secret spicy sauce are seriously satisfying in one bite!

Food while traveling isn’t just about flavor. It becomes a memory.

If you’re visiting Japan, definitely put Ichiran ramen on your must-eat list. The atmosphere of eating ramen in Japan really does feel different from Taiwan!

If you come to Fukuoka, making a pilgrimage to Ichiran Souhonten is definitely one of the must-do travel experiences.

This entire building in Nakasu has such a powerful presence. It looks impressive during the day, and at night, when the whole wall lights up with red lanterns, it has a lively festival-like atmosphere. Once inside, the classic “flavor concentration booth” lets you focus completely on the bowl of ramen in front of you.

When my customized tonkotsu ramen arrived, the rich, silky broth was amazing from the first sip. The slightly spicy kick from the signature red secret sauce gave it that extra soul. The flavor was familiar, but eating it at the main store added a special sense of ceremony and completion. The thin noodles soaked up the broth beautifully, and with the tender chashu, I finished it in no time. Finally, after drinking every last drop of soup and seeing the message at the bottom of the bowl—“This last drop is the greatest joy”—my pilgrimage to the Nakasu main store felt truly complete.

I really like that at Ichiran you can adjust the noodle firmness, spice level, and garlic to your liking. Every time, I get the flavor that suits me best, and that level of customization is a big plus.

I couldn't stop drinking the soup until the very last drop. Totally satisfying!

I really love eating Ichiran Ramen! I come here every time. 🍜