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Hakata Ikkousha Main Store

The flagship restaurant of the original foam-style Hakata tonkotsu ramen.

15 Nov 2026 See More

The main Hakata Ikkousha location was not far from the hotel where I was staying, so I could walk there. The first time I had Ikkousha was at Kyoto Ramen Koji, and it was also the first authentic Japanese ramen of my life, so I’ve always had a special impression of this brand.

This time in Hakata, I finally had the chance to visit the main location! Before I even entered, I could already smell the strong pork-bone aroma. The ramen I ordered this time was a very generous serving. The chashu alone covered the bowl in a full circle, with about 5 slices by my estimate. It also came with thin noodles, shredded wood ear mushrooms, green onions, nori, and a boiled egg, so it was loaded with toppings.

The broth was a rich, milky white color with a delicate layer of foam on the surface. It had a distinct pork-bone flavor, and the thin noodles absorbed the broth, making them very flavorful as well.

The chashu slices were thin and large, covering almost half the surface of the bowl, and looked very abundant. Being able to enjoy this bowl of authentic Hakata tonkotsu ramen near my hotel was very satisfying.

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