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Kouyoukaku Ramen

Rating88SCORE
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。
803 Google reviews, 4.2 rating (Sept 2024).
Googleクチコミ803件・4.2点(2024年9月時点)。
#1 Saga City ramen ranking (Netorabo Sept 2024).
佐賀市ラーメン部門1位(ねとらぼ2024年9月版)。
Founded 1974 by craftsman trained at Ikkyuken.
1974年創業、一休軒で修行した職人の店。
Menu of only 2 items—primarily local regulars, not tourists.
メニュー2種のみで観光客向けでなく地元常連が主体。
Many reviews note full parking lot even near 2 PM.
午後2時近くでも駐車場満車のレビュー多数。
No PR deals.
PR案件なし。
Single location.
単独店舗。
Popular Dishes
Ramen (570 yen)
ラーメン(570円)
Ramen with Egg (620 yen)
卵入りラーメン(620円)
What kind of place?
Fake reviews removed

A long-established Saga ramen shop in Shimoda-cho, Saga City. Founded in 1974 by an owner who trained at Ikkyuken, the origin of Saga ramen. The menu is simple—just two items—but the rich, thick pork bone broth has overwhelming local support. With over 800 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars, it is the top-rated ramen shop in Saga City. Even close to 2 PM, the parking lot stays packed. Regulars say they have been coming for decades.

'Best value ramen in Saga at 570 yen—I've been coming for decades.' 'Even near 2 PM the parking lot is full—that's how popular it is.' 'Rich broth but clean finish. Breaking the egg changes the flavor.' 'Always ranked #1 for Saga ramen. Local pride.'

Business Hours
Mon – Fri11:00-15:00
Sat11:00-16:00
SunClosed
Regular HolidaySunday
Phone0952-24-5084Call
Access
Only 2 menu items. Small counter-centered shop. No ticket machine, but pointing to order is possible.
3-31 Shimoda-cho, Saga, Saga
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
MESHI MAP
Ramen¥

Kouyoukaku Ramen

Rating88SCORE
Popular Dishes
Ramen (570 yen)
ラーメン(570円)
Ramen with Egg (620 yen)
卵入りラーメン(620円)
Business Hours
Mon – Fri11:00-15:00
Sat11:00-16:00
SunClosed
Regular HolidaySunday
Access
Only 2 menu items. Small counter-centered shop. No ticket machine, but pointing to order is possible.
3-31 Shimoda-cho, Saga, Saga
Phone0952-24-5084
English Menu:Not AvailableCredit Card:Not Available
WHY IT'S A MESHI MAP PICK
Why this place makes the list
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。
803 Google reviews, 4.2 rating (Sept 2024).
Googleクチコミ803件・4.2点(2024年9月時点)。
#1 Saga City ramen ranking (Netorabo Sept 2024).
佐賀市ラーメン部門1位(ねとらぼ2024年9月版)。
Founded 1974 by craftsman trained at Ikkyuken.
1974年創業、一休軒で修行した職人の店。
Menu of only 2 items—primarily local regulars, not tourists.
メニュー2種のみで観光客向けでなく地元常連が主体。
Many reviews note full parking lot even near 2 PM.
午後2時近くでも駐車場満車のレビュー多数。
No PR deals.
PR案件なし。
Single location.
単独店舗。
88SCORE
What a score of 88 means
A measure of whether people truly want to return — not hype. Calculated after removing fake reviews.
Real reputation
Fake reviews removed

A long-established Saga ramen shop in Shimoda-cho, Saga City. Founded in 1974 by an owner who trained at Ikkyuken, the origin of Saga ramen. The menu is simple—just two items—but the rich, thick pork bone broth has overwhelming local support. With over 800 Google reviews averaging 4.2 stars, it is the top-rated ramen shop in Saga City. Even close to 2 PM, the parking lot stays packed. Regulars say they have been coming for decades.

'Best value ramen in Saga at 570 yen—I've been coming for decades.' 'Even near 2 PM the parking lot is full—that's how popular it is.' 'Rich broth but clean finish. Breaking the egg changes the flavor.' 'Always ranked #1 for Saga ramen. Local pride.'

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