Ramen
Ramen Naojin
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WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Locals keep coming back. That is the real proof.
地元の人が、通い続ける。それが何よりの証明。
Despite opening in 2020, this ramen specialist has already earned a reputation as one of Fukuoka's most compelling bowls.
The chef spent over a decade at INGS, a celebrated Tokyo-style shoyu ramen house, bringing a style that is genuinely rare in tonkotsu-dominated Fukuoka.
Even past 2 p.m., a queue of a dozen or more is the norm, and the shop was named among the top five ramen spots on a well-known Fukuoka TV program.
The signature shoyu ramen at 1,200 yen draws unanimous praise as outstanding value even by Tokyo standards, while premium options featuring nodoguro and truffle signal a kitchen of serious ambition.
Popular Dishes
Chicken and Duck Soy Sauce Ramen (1,200 yen)
鶏と鴨の醤油らぁ麺（1,200円）
Premium Alfonsino Ramen (1,300 yen)
高級のどぐろらぁ麺（1,300円）
Chicken Paitan
鶏白湯麺
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removedNon-tonkotsu ramen by a chef trained 10+ years at famous Tokyo ramen shops. Only 7 counter seats. Rare Tokyo-style soy sauce and chicken paitan in Fukuoka. Always has a line. 3-min walk from Tenjin-minami Station. Cash only.
Reviews say 'shocking quality for non-tonkotsu ramen in Fukuoka' and 'arrived past 2 PM and there were still 12 people in line.' Tabelog 3.54 with 314 reviews. Extremely popular with local ramen enthusiasts.
Business Hours
Mon・Tue11:00-15:00
Fri – Sun11:00-15:00,18:00-21:00
Regular Holiday：Wednesday・Thursday
Access
Only 7 counter seats. Hard to find — located along an alley on the 1st floor of a building. Cash only.
Minami-Tenjin Y Bldg 1-D, 5-10-28 Watanabe-dori, Chuo-ku, Fukuoka
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